In a recent Twitter revelation, former Managing Director of Google, Parminder Singh, shared a comical incident from his time at the Google office in Beijing. The tech executive mistakenly identified a Chinese dish as ‘kurkures,’ a popular Indian snack.
Singh recounted how he unknowingly helped himself to what he thought were fried ‘kurkures’ in the cafeteria. His colleague’s surprised reaction revealed the truth – he had been enjoying crispy-coated duck tongues instead. The revelation led Singh to humorously mention that he now double-checks his ‘kurkures’ to ensure they aren’t Chinese tongue-di kabab.
Tehseen Poonawalla joined in the conversation, expressing his enjoyment of the unique snack, to which Singh responded that while he didn’t mind it, he preferred his cravings for kurkures without the unexpected twist of tongue di kebab.
Social media users shared their own amusing food mix-up stories in response, creating a light-hearted thread. One person shared a tale of mistaking deep-fried minuscule fish for sev-bhajia in Kuala Lumpur, while another spoke of a friend who always carried a box of duck tongues as a snack during flights.
The Twitter thread concluded with users acknowledging the humor in Singh’s experience, highlighting the unexpected culinary adventures that can arise, such as unknowingly consuming fish eggs or realizing the true nature of a long-enjoyed dish like tobiko.
In summary, Parminder Singh’s amusing mix-up at Google’s Beijing office serves as a reminder of the diverse culinary encounters one may have in international settings, adding a humorous twist to the daily routine of a tech executive.
