The Spoon that Tried to Hard

The Spoon that Tried to Hard

There once was a spoon who tried way too hard,
He practiced his scooping out in the yard.
He’d spin in the soup, do flips in the stew,
But splashed it all over—oh, what a to-do!

He’d bend into shapes, try to twirl like a fork,
Even tried cutting—oh, silly old dork!
“Just scoop and relax,” said the wise old ladle,
But the spoon kept on, though clearly unable.

In the end, with a sigh, he gave up the race,
And simply scooped ice cream with style and grace!

Cannibal Forks

Cannibal Forks

Cannibal forks, also known as Fijian cannibal forks, are fascinating cultural artifacts with a somewhat gruesome history. They were once used in certain regions of the South Pacific, particularly in Fiji, during rituals related to cannibalism. The practice of cannibalism in Fiji was primarily associated with religious and ceremonial traditions, and these specialized utensils played a role in those events.

Here’s a bit more about them:

  1. Design: Cannibal forks typically have long handles with multiple prongs (usually four). They were crafted from wood and often had ornate carvings, reflecting the craftsmanship of the Fijian people. Their design was intended to keep human flesh from being touched by the hands, as doing so was considered taboo.
  2. Use: These forks were mainly used by high-ranking chiefs or priests during rituals. The consumption of enemies was sometimes a way to display dominance, absorb spiritual power, or appease the gods. However, not everyone participated in cannibalism—it was often limited to particular groups or individuals with ceremonial roles.
  3. Historical Context: Cannibalism in Fiji was part of their tribal warfare and spiritual practices up until the 19th century. With the arrival of missionaries and the influence of colonization, these practices largely disappeared, and the forks became more of a historical curiosity or collectible.
  4. Modern Significance: Today, cannibal forks are seen as cultural artifacts and can be found in museums or as souvenirs in Fiji, symbolizing a part of the island’s complex and sometimes violent history

Strangely enough I can’t find them available for sale on Amazon 🙂

Ma Fete Halloween Cutlery Set

Ma Fete Halloween Cutlery Set

It’s October and that means it’s time to get ready for Halloween! We here at the Cutlery Review love Halloween and are so pleased that there are so many choices for Scary Halloween Flatware.

We have seen skeletons and other bones but never Witch’s brooms! So clever and very handy for cleaning up your plate I imagine? The Ma Fete Halloween Cutlery Set from The Gap is fun. This 24 piece plastic set consists of: 8 forks, 8 spoons, 8 knives.

On Halloween night, with a clatter and clang,
The cutlery drawer threw a spooky fang-dang!
The spoons wore masks, the forks had fangs,
The knives danced around, in eerie gangs.

The spatula shrieked, “I’m a ghostly delight!”
While the whisk spun webs, giving spoons a fright.
But when the clock struck twelve, they all calmed down,
And went back to the drawer in the quiet town.

Get the Ma Fete Halloween Cutlery Set from The Gap