Stretching the use of the word "Bento"

[captain_slinky]

We bought Molly a Fried Chicken meal at the deli in Fred Meyer's last night and it rang up as "Fried Chicken Bento Box". I know that they were technically correct since the Chicken, Mashed tater and a Biscuit were sold in a small compartmentalized plastic box-thingee... but it just sounded WRONG. Like "Hot Dog Sushi" or "Ham & Cheese Misso Soup", ya know?

Comments

[rogh-sensei.livejournal.com]

Nooo....Bento is just the lunchbox style. It's not a food unto itself.

[captain-slinky.livejournal.com]

Right... I understand that. It just SOUNDED wrong to me. Just as Sushi is vinegar rice topped with other ingredients, Hot Dog Sushi just sounds wrong.

[rogh-sensei.livejournal.com]

If by wrong you mean disgusting, then I totally agree.