{"id":38,"date":"2014-04-05T10:17:11","date_gmt":"2014-04-05T17:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/trolls\/?p=38"},"modified":"2014-04-05T12:58:54","modified_gmt":"2014-04-05T19:58:54","slug":"t-for-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/trolls\/t-for-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;&#8216;T&#8217; for &#8216;Tea'&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If one wanted to find a Spiddyock, and there were many reasons for such an inquiry, a great deal of searching was in order and it was likely to be an ordeal.<\/p>\n<p>The Spiddyocks are the modest type. Their homes, the same design as one may find in a common suburb, are not concentrated in a \u201cghetto\u201d sort of way. They are spread out. Intentionally. Not of their own intention of course, but by the Bureau of Spiddyock Management. If they had it their own way, they would live together in a \u201cghetto\u201d sort of way away from the entire human population. But they would never tell you that, of course.<\/p>\n<p>I sat down for tea with a Spiddyock, once. Earl Grey of course, but there was no honey. At first it struck me as strange; Restricting oneself to one type of meat, be it American, Canadian or Manchurian, and cutting out all other animal products. But with this Spiddyock, that was a personal choice that I found almost entirely respectable.\u00a0 So I took sugar.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t difficult to find this one. He was quite open about his practices. His culinary reviews had begun to acquire a following amongst the older generation and upon my call, he insisted I come to him for our interview.<\/p>\n<p>The Human census bureau controls the Spiddyock\u2019s food stamps. If the Spiddyocks were in need, at any time, of an extra arm or leg, the census bureau accommodates their need and put their \u201cFederal Food On the Go\u201d services into action. However, Bureau of Population Management (BPM) handles the main food intake for the Spiddyocks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey do keep us bogged down with all their legislation, but what\u2019s food is food and we can\u2019t complain if we aint hungry.\u201d The National Government keeps a heavy census tally on the Spiddyocks\u2019 food intake, which is to be logged and officially certified after every meal, according to the BPM (who declined to answer questions for this interview.)<\/p>\n<p>This fine Spiddyock allowed me the spectator\u2019s seat as he prepared his breakfast. He usually preferred a European for breakfast as the Westerners tended to bog him down later in the day because of their high carb intake. His spice cabinet was extensive.<\/p>\n<p>The kitchenware consisted of one large Martha Stewart cast-iron cauldron.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, I was unable to stay for the eating of Breakfast as the Spiddyock\u2019s family was soon to arrive and family meetings tended to usually end in another meal, of which I wished not to be a part.<\/p>\n<p>The Spiddyock\u2019s part in society remains essential as overpopulation is a constant threat. They have absorbed themselves into our culture while continuing to practice their own specific rituals while not under watch of the human eye. It is not likely that one may find such an open and social Spiddyock as I was fortunate to stumble upon, yet if any of you readers out there are ever granted with the pleasure of meeting one, don\u2019t wear too much perfume and keep a positive attitude and you may be invited for lunch.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Noah Cohen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If one wanted to find a Spiddyock, and there were many reasons for such an inquiry, a great deal of searching was in order and it was likely to be an ordeal. The Spiddyocks are the modest type. 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