Something About The Raman King

Momofuku Ando, the founder of the instant noodle, died yesterday at the age of 96. People in North America will no doubt recognize the noodles by the brand name "Mr. Noodles." In Korea these "Raman" noodles are hugely popular with children and adults. They are available in bags or bowls, and can be eaten right inside the local 7 Eleven. You can even buy small erasers that look like the noodle cups. Personally, I can't stand the stuff. I was low on cash while I was doing my B.ed and I could only afford a box of 24 Mr. Noodles at the local Super Center. After you eat instant noodles for 3 weeks straight I swear you will never eat them again. Even the smell makes me a bit sick. I walked into a class a few weeks ago and there were noodle cups on the desks. Aparently the students had arranged a "raman party." I ate a few mouth fulls but had to throw the rest out after class.