Maruchan, a
company which
produces various
foods, makes atleast two
items that define
me, and
other people too, probably. They manufacture both
Top Ramen, a type of
ramen obviously and
Instant Lunch, a
cup-o-noodles sort of deal. Now, the
point is that the preparation of these, ahem,
dishes is so simple that it
attracts a certain type of
person to eat them. For each,
boil water and
add noodles, basically. So all you need to enjoy these foods is about 50c a
serving, water and an
open flame. What could be better for
late night hackers,
poor college students,
social lepers and the like. Not that this is the only type of person who would eat a
Maruchan product, but I'd be willing to bet that they are the
overwhelming majority.