The stop-motion animated film Food Fight depicts major 20th and 21st Century military conflicts using food to represent individual nations. Among the incidents represented are World War II, the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Korean War and the 9/11 attacks.
The short, written and animated by Stefan Nadelman, was featured on an episode of the Boing Boing podcast BBtv.
Characters/Nations:
- Germany: Pretzels, Bratwurst
- Israel: Matzah, Bagels
- France: Croissants
- England: Fish and Chips
- United States: Hamburgers, French Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Japan: Sushi
- Russia: Beef Stroganoff
- Middle Eastern Nations: Kebabs
- North and South Korea: Kimchi
- China: Dumplings, Egg Rolls
- Cuba Cuban Sandwich
- Vietnam: Spring Roll
- Lebanon: Falafel
Watch Food Fight
Official Site: Tourist Pictures: Food Fight
Boing Boing TV: Food Fight
FOOD FIGHT: What's your favorite fast food restaurant, and why?(9 Answers)
A:
When I need to use a fast food chain (which is rare) I like a Burrito Supreme from Taco Bell.
