Re: Thanks for the explanation!
I think in the case of the Japanese it has to do with the cuteness factor of having an 'exotic' food name; same with Pudding/Purin which I think has been given to real children in Japan, although very rarely and considered too tacky by most.
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Really not bad and makes sense from a Dutch perspective (m)  ·  Dorchadas  ·  12/4/2020, 2:30 PM
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That actually makes a lot more sense. Thank you :)  ·  ciara23  ·  12/4/2020, 5:02 PM
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