A wedge of holey yellow cheese wears a patterned red sash on a blue plate against lavender.

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Joon

Some cultures are defined by their relationship to cheese.

— Benny & Joon ‧ 1993

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A playful, offbeat observation: some cultures could be summed up by how they feel about cheese. It's funny because it treats dairy as a serious cultural marker, and it hints that food loyalties reveal who people are more than we usually admit.

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