basejumper
TK Veteran
I went to look at and buy a fish and chip shop in a large seaside town. Outside was a hand painted board with 'TraditionaI' British fish and chips and the sign above said the same. I was surprised at how cheap fish and chips were. I talked to the proprietor who was about to open up for the day.
I said - How come they are 70p cheaper than my hometown - are you selling small portions?
Proprietor - no the fish I sell is Panga.
Me - what is Panga?
Proprietor - Pangasius are river catfish from Vietnam.
Me - how can you say that is traditional?. Traditional British fish is cod or haddock!
Proprietor - No fish is fish which is fit for human consumption but I also sell cod and haddock as well, I'll show you.
His cabinet was now stocked with fish which when battered all looked similar - though the panga were bigger. Cod were on the left panga were in the middle and haddock were to the right. Anyone who came into the shop and asked for fish and chips were served panga. Only those that asked for cod or haddock were served them and charged a substantially higher price.
This is perfectly legal and happening in a town near you - any thoughts?
I said - How come they are 70p cheaper than my hometown - are you selling small portions?
Proprietor - no the fish I sell is Panga.
Me - what is Panga?
Proprietor - Pangasius are river catfish from Vietnam.
Me - how can you say that is traditional?. Traditional British fish is cod or haddock!
Proprietor - No fish is fish which is fit for human consumption but I also sell cod and haddock as well, I'll show you.
His cabinet was now stocked with fish which when battered all looked similar - though the panga were bigger. Cod were on the left panga were in the middle and haddock were to the right. Anyone who came into the shop and asked for fish and chips were served panga. Only those that asked for cod or haddock were served them and charged a substantially higher price.
This is perfectly legal and happening in a town near you - any thoughts?