Drinking Vinegar

Summary

The web content discusses the concept of "drinking vinegar" as a metaphor for jealousy and invites writers to creatively explore the sensory aspects of the emotion through writing.

Abstract

The article titled "Drinking Vinegar" delves into the sensory representation of jealousy, drawing a parallel between the sour taste of vinegar and the bitter feeling of envy. It suggests that jealousy can be metaphorically linked to the color green and the flavor sour, as exemplified by a lime green Skittle. The author, Lucy Dan, extends an invitation to a group of writers to participate in a writing challenge that involves describing the various sensory experiences associated with jealousy beyond taste, such as its smell, texture, and sound. Participants are encouraged to submit their pieces to "The Brain is a Noodle" publication on Medium or to share their work with the author for potential wider dissemination. Additionally, Lucy Dan expresses a personal fondness for the actual dish of drinking vinegar in Chinese cuisine and contemplates learning to prepare it herself.

Opinions

The author, Lucy Dan, has a positive opinion of the literal "drinking vinegar" dish from Chinese cuisine, expressing a desire to learn how to make it.
The article conveys an inclusive and collaborative opinion by inviting a diverse group of writers to contribute to the exploration of jealousy's sensory aspects.
There is an underlying opinion that sensory experiences can be deeply connected to emotions, as seen in the metaphorical use of "drinking vinegar" for jealousy.
The author seems to value community engagement and creativity in writing, as evidenced by the open call for submissions and the sharing of daily challenges.
Lucy Dan appears to be saddened by the scarcity of authentic Chinese drinking vinegar dishes in accessible venues, indicating a concern for cultural preservation and availability.

the sensory representation of an emotion

The literal translation of the concept of drinking vinegar means “to be jealous” in Cantonese; so I’ve associated jealousy with two things: one, the colour green, and two, the flavour sour. In this logic, that lime green Skittle should be the most jealous of them all.

Your challenge is to round out the other senses: what does jealousy smell like? what is the texture of jealousy? what does jealousy sound like? Tell me, or better, show me.

Submit it to The Brain is a Noodle or be sure to tag me in your response if you publish elsewhere, so I can read it and share it with the world!

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Hi I’m Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) and I actually really like “drinking vinegar” in the literal, non-jealousy sense. Not the kind you get in a jug that you might also use for cleaning. The kind of black vinegar that Chinese families share with friends and family as a dish with pig feet and eggs after a baby is born. They sometimes have this at dim sum places too! I love this dish so, so much, and it saddens me how hard it is to find it. Maybe my resolution to this sadness is to learn how to make my own, sans bébé!

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the sensory representation of an emotion

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