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Waka Waka

So this one's a little bit out of format for the saltybag, I'm forwarding on reviews from (one of?) our international correspondent(s) (who at the time of submission didn't know they were providing reviews for this here blog).

Willards (limited edition) Crinkle Cut (since 1977) Bunny Chow flavoured potato chips: Light curry with a side of white bread. No bunny.

Snoeks Naks Seafood Flavoured Naks "tangy tasty fresh from the ocean": These are weirdly good. Taste like the batter of fish and chips w slight umami. Smell like a fish and chips shop. A snoek is a fish.

Messaris "Traditional Quality since 1948" Greek Island Potato Crisps Feta & Olive Flavour: Slight hint of olive. Did feel like I was on a Greek island. Would eat again.

So Waka Waka DID have a South African band contribute to the song, and I'm far from the first person to gripe about this but..a Colombian singer. Seriously? SMDH. That's like getting Danny Elfman to write a Hockey Night in Canada theme.

So I've been catching up on some documentaries/docu-series on Netflix lately and I must say. Season 3 of Hip-Hop Evolution is quite enjoyable (I just wish seasons were more than 4 episodes) and I finally got around to watching Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives. If you're into rap at all I strongly recommend that you give both of those a watch.

Stay hydrated,
Marc






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