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> When people in Thailand want a condom, they don’t call it a condom. Instead, they refer to it by the name of the man who taught them the importance of using o
by kposehn 8y ago
> When people in Thailand want a condom, they don’t call it a condom. Instead, they refer to it by the name of the man who taught them the importance of using one—they ask for a “Mechai.”
In Thai culture as I understand it this is indeed quite an honor. What an achievement.
- chickenfries 8y agoWhat is something else in Thai that is referred to in a similar way?
- YayamiOmate 8y agoIs it a brand name as well? Because there are several cases like that. It is quite a feat to make a household name, nevertheless.