That Seems Odd

[dcseain]

The package of ramen that is boiling on the stove had directions in 3 languages: Korean, English, and French. The Korean and French directions call for 700cc of water, but the English directions call for 650cc of water. I chose to use the 700cc in this preparation. What's with that?

Comments

[rapha.livejournal.com]

I feel that there should be something witty/clever to say, but I'm afraid I'm just not that funny. *sigh*

[dcseain.livejournal.com]

It would seem to indicate, at base level, that the English speakers want a saltier preparation. At least that's what i take away from it. But you're right, witty/clever would be appropriate.

[whc.livejournal.com]

Do the English directions give the quantity of water in ounces too? Maybe it was converted to ounces and then back to cc and done incorrectly?

[dcseain.livejournal.com]

Nope, all metric. Though that is a possibility.

[not-the-pope.livejournal.com]

Perhaps English speakers like their noodles with less broth?

Many options:

[ksatyr.livejournal.com]

English speakers are already wet enough.

French and Korean speakers have been found to be more dehydrated.

Studies show that Koreans and French speakers, in general, tend to over estimate the amount of water their pots contain, while English speakers underestimate, thus everyone averages to around 675cc, which is the actual correct amount to use.

Water in English speaking countries has been overly treated and so costs more to produce than other countries. Also their water-heating costs are higher. Thus to keep the overall cost of consumption down, English speakers are advised to use less water.

Less water heats more quickly to the required temperature, allowing impatient English speakers to get their noodles faster. French and Korean speakers are found to be more patient.
Or the clincher:

The Flying Spaghetti monster has deemed it so. One should not question his word, so that one may be touched by his blessed noodled appendage, which usually happens while eating said noodles.

Re: Many options:

[rapha.livejournal.com]

Okay, so maybe there isn't anything clever or witty to say about it.

Ohhhh!

(j.k)

[elegaer.livejournal.com]

We just like being awkwa - I mean unique!