We simply love Damnkidyk's artwork, as he always comes up with a fresh spin on reality that manages to take you into an alternate universe. This piece shows ducks force-feeding humans grains. When you take a closer look, you will see that the wounded humans have been forced into place and are being fed against their will in the same way that the famous French meal foie gras is made - by force-feeding ducks. In the background, you can see a complete role reversal, as two ducks dine on the other side of the glass.
This piece points out the harsh behavior we direct towards animals and allows us to feel their pain. Simply thinking about how we would feel if we were treated badly, tied, and forfeited to produce. It's a shocking reality that we completely ignore every day. With this piece in front of us, we can imagine how things might be if the tables were turned.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.