Signs of Hawaii: Short Barrel
While on a break, FBooker SK snapped this pic.
All I can say is there’s an unneeded comma after barrel. 😉
Pulp
The Meaning of Mahu Now Available
Now available on local newsstands is the March 2014 issue of Mana. The feature – the meaning of mahu.
Seemingly, the subject of mahu is highly sought after, reviewing the analytics and popular search terms for Pulpconnection. Can’t believe how many visitors view my post, 21 Slang Words You Should Know Before Visiting Hawaii (Part 1), looking for a definition of mahu.
Shoots, den! Go take a look.
Gelato Is Mightier than Tea (and Coffee)
Who knew the power of the gelato? Here I thought this unconfirmed construction on the upper floor, center stage area of Ala Moana might be a new Starbucks stand. Once the site of the seemingly popular Planation Place Tea Garden, neither tea nor coffee could hold this high ground, yielding to Aloha Gelato.
(Darn you Twitpic for making your embedded images so tiny!)
Truthfully, looking at their menu, Aloha Gelato does serve tea and coffee and gelato of course, so all of these guesses are correct in a way.
Thanks to the watchful eye of @yoda808 for the heads up.
You Have Been Warned
For your safety, you have been officially warned.
You see that big piece of lumber that’s waist-high? Yes, it prevents your average sized adult from plummeting 30 feet. Only thing is, it’s loose so don’t lean on it. And I believe that “shetty deals” is an added decal though it kinda captures the moment.
I Got a Buttnut
It took awhile, but I finally tried a BUTTerNUT croissant donut from Regal Bakery in Chinatown. I went with the orange-hued POG buttnut, and it was sweet. Too sweet for my tastes, and it was getting tough, sitting out for too long/
I also got a creme brulee donut which looks equally as sweet. The Safeway Dou’ssants are still my favorite cronut knockoff though I don’t even know if Safeway makes them anymore.
Twinkies Are Not “Nuclear Foods”
You know that if a nuclear calamity were to occur, you need to shelter down with enough supplies, ration, and food to last you and your family. Of course, getting food stuffs that have a long shelf life is preferred. Hence, the idea of stocking up on Hostess snacks like Twinkies which I call “nuclear foods.” Sadly the sweetest comeback ever is not really nuclear food as shown here.
Confusing Parking and Driving Lanes at Ala Moana
I won’t get into the details of the confusing parking situation and driving lanes at Ala Moana. Just be ready and go with the flow. But check it out, this confusion even extends inside the mall stores. If you wanted to enter (or exit for that matter) the Brug bakery in Shirokiya, make sure you don’t head for that opening. You’ll get denied.
What Does an Asian Gangster Look Like?
Forget the Original Gangsta, better known as the OG. There’s an Asian Gangster, or AG, on the scene in the form of Arthur Chu. What does the AG look like? Like this on the set of Jeopardy where the AG got his cred.
I haven’t seen any of Arthur’s wins, but supposedly they’re epic, capitalizing on game theory and strategy rather than pure knowledge of the answers. Seemingly on Jeopardy, you go for the tie instead of the win. Needless to say, Arthur’s tactics are irking some fans.
After the trail of Linsanity, are you on board the Chu Chu Train?
Thanks to Dennis, the OAG, for the tip.
Facebook Ads Have Me Pegged!
I think?! While checking out the full version of Facebook, my (targeted) sponsored ad section on the right looked like this.
Umm, yeah… a recommendation from NEENZ, kids at Disney Aulani, a Playboy subscription, and a request from the Cardioqueen. Yeah, I guess Facebook ads have me pegged.
What App Is That, Melissa Chang?
It started off as a genuine question when I asked Melissa Chang what app she used to create those captivating picture collages. Apparently, I hadn’t been the only one asking. Melissa respectfully answered my query then we joked about how she should blog about the app and drive viewers to her blogged answer.
So here we are. It’s Frametastic.
And here’s my first attempt at making a collage using the in-app-video-upgraded Frametastic.
Endearing Myself to Richard Sherman
My knowledge of the NFL is woeful, but after hearing about the Seahawks’ Richard Sherman go off during an interview, I wanted to check it out. Here’s the interview after the conclusion of Seattle’s win over San Francisco.
Whoa! But then check out his Sports Illustrated explanation along with this commercial from the Beats.
Whoa times two. And that old school name, “Richard.” Whoa times three. Stanford grad? Whoa times four. All I know is that Richard’s outburst certainly is giving the Super Bowl an early start on the hype.
Update: This is a great article about Richard Sherman.
Skipped #RamenBurgerHI
For a moment, I considered heading down to Kakaako to wait in line for an authentic Ramen Burger at Taste. But the thought of waiting in a long line got the better of me, so instead I’m just following along via social media. Sounds like people starting lining up as early as 8:30, but the line didn’t get seriously crazy until 10:00.
With over 200 people queued up and a max of 3 ramen burgers per patron, your time is about up. Here’s what you’re missing out on.
Yup! #RamenBurgerHI pic.twitter.com/ikH94R39a9
— Olena Heu (@OlenaHeu) January 15, 2014
So if you’re like me, go home, grab that Sapporo Ichiban and May’s beef patties, and put on them sad-excuse Lugz Zosho.