For the remainder of Paul Chuckle's days on this planet, his trademark cry of "To me!" will go sadly unanswered by his comedy partner and real-life brother, Barry Chuckle. The comedians and children's entertainers have been a staple of television in the UK for the past thirty years, with their timeless comedy style based on slapstick and simple catchphrases that can be copied in playgrounds.
Barry was the oldest of the two "Chuckle Brothers", and was often the fall guy of the two, although they were both so funny it was difficult to tell. Such was the loss felt when he died in August of this year, his name was sung by the crowds at a Rotherham United Football Club match; the club based in the brothers' home town. Their years in comedy, and their constant support for the club and its associated charities, saw both brothers named as honorary lifetime presidents.
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.