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Document Dissolution by Marshall Electric
October 14th, 2007 5:15 PM
during my travels in japan, I came across the substance "vaam."
"vaam" is hornet stomach juice.
literally, "vaam" is a synthetic-yet-faithful reproduction of an amino acid cocktail produced via secretions of the japanese giant hornet from its young to fuel its searches for food, which can cause it to travel the length of two marathons in a single day.
the concoction, referred to in a september 3, 2007 article by john mcphee in the new yorker as "bee spit," is believed by athletes, snake oil salespeople, and a wide variety of other weekend warriors/hucksters to facilitate direct employment of stored fat (a "slow" but energy-rich resource) for exertion, effectively giving you a burst of energy different than that from caffeine or other stimulants because the mix itself is not inherently a "stimulant" per se. it also tastes slightly of grapefruit.
this is tanqueray rangpur gin, an attempt by one of the major gin labels in the united states to popularize the beverage with "the younger generation." it is 41.3% alcohol by volume (92.6 proof) and made with rangpur limes to give it "flavor."
this is a standard-issue double-shot glass from the makers of "1800" tequila, purchased as part of a gift pack at the liquor store on west 123rd street and broadway in new york city.
the rest? c'est history. of a certain sort.
bottoms up.
currently feeling a little zonky. ready to fly two marathons, but perhaps not in a straight line.
video of dissolution follows.
"vaam" is hornet stomach juice.
literally, "vaam" is a synthetic-yet-faithful reproduction of an amino acid cocktail produced via secretions of the japanese giant hornet from its young to fuel its searches for food, which can cause it to travel the length of two marathons in a single day.
the concoction, referred to in a september 3, 2007 article by john mcphee in the new yorker as "bee spit," is believed by athletes, snake oil salespeople, and a wide variety of other weekend warriors/hucksters to facilitate direct employment of stored fat (a "slow" but energy-rich resource) for exertion, effectively giving you a burst of energy different than that from caffeine or other stimulants because the mix itself is not inherently a "stimulant" per se. it also tastes slightly of grapefruit.
this is tanqueray rangpur gin, an attempt by one of the major gin labels in the united states to popularize the beverage with "the younger generation." it is 41.3% alcohol by volume (92.6 proof) and made with rangpur limes to give it "flavor."
this is a standard-issue double-shot glass from the makers of "1800" tequila, purchased as part of a gift pack at the liquor store on west 123rd street and broadway in new york city.
the rest? c'est history. of a certain sort.
bottoms up.
currently feeling a little zonky. ready to fly two marathons, but perhaps not in a straight line.
video of dissolution follows.
"kept by bees in a jelly mold, served with blank entertainment."
-a falkous
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posted by JTony Loves Brains on October 15th, 2007 1:46 PM
I liked how you used the bartender's stirring implement of choice:
The Sharpie!
Oh, and what a well trained giant japanese hornet you have. Can we pet him?
I would be interested to see documentation of you attempting to run a marathon after drinking the stuff. Or try to run at all. Ha.