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May 26, 2006What’s next? A Mayan sitcom on NBC?When you’re hot, you’re hot! (Or, in this case, cold.) It seems that the Ancient Maya have become all the rage. First there was Survivor: Guatemala, set in the Mayan ruins of the Petén. Then the amazing discovery of the Mayan mural depicting the creation story, that came to be known as the “Mayan Sistine Chapel”. Shortly thereafter, an ancient Mayan royal tomb was discovered in Guatemala. Finally you know you’ve made it to the A-list when Mel Gibson decides to make a movie, Apocalypto, about you. So I guess it’s hip to be an ancient Mayan! (You’re pretty much screwed if you’re a modern-day descendent of the Maya living in Guatemala, though. But that’s a different story.) So where do the Maya go from here? What possible pinnacle still awaits these ancient people?  Ah.... Mayan Ice Cream! That makes perfect sense. (Because they lived in a sweltering jungle, see?) Well, I’ll say this for the new Häagan Dazs ice cream... at least it’s chocolate. And although I am no corporate shill, I have to confess that the Mayan ice cream website (yes, it has its own damn website) is kinda like a cross between the video game Myst and a trip to Tikal. It’s even borderline educational. Note to my family: when I come home to visit this summer it would be nice to find a pint of this stuff in the freezer. For purely investigative reasons, that is. I owe that much to my readers. Tags: Guatemala, Maya, Mayan, Ice Cream, Humor Posted by elcanche at May 26, 2006 09:43 PMComments
Hehehehe.. great post.. Let us know your report about the ice cream taste. Posted by: cvander at May 26, 2006 10:45 PMHey, stop by my house in North Carolina on your way home. I'll have a pint in my freezer! Posted by: J Moore at May 27, 2006 04:34 AMCool post, hope it tastes good!! Love, Andy & Marisa Posted by: Marisa at May 27, 2006 12:17 PMHäagen-Dazs is the best ice cream i've ever tasted, granted here in guatemala there is not much competition imnsho. I've tried the vanilla and chocolate ones, i've found them in paiz, although it's too pricey to be buying it often, thank god beacuse i'd be even more overweight. I'll check in the Häagen-Dazs fridge next time, maybe they have it now. Posted by: Jose Solares at May 27, 2006 05:18 PMMayan sitcom??! With the Hispanic cast from Desparate Housewives no doubt. " Quetzalcoatl's flirting with that cheap &*^% from the other temple. Should I have her ritually sacrificed or just sold to those strange bearded fellows who've just moved into the neighbourhood?"(camera pans over product placement -large tub of 'Mayan Chocolate ice cream with real frijol pieces'- on work surface)." The ice cream story was very interesting; and, you bet, there'll be a pint or two in the 'fridge, Rob, when you get home. Also, it was wonderful to see the comments from two good friends who we would love to see again (Jim & Damian). We still live in the same place and would love to share Mayan ice cream with you in New York!! Posted by: Mom at May 30, 2006 08:47 AM |
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