Have you ever strolled along a candy river? Most folks think it's a joke, a story kids spin to避开 (that's 'avoid' in Mandarin!). But trust me, walking next to a river of chocolate syrup, with gummy bears floating alongside; that's livin', my friend.
So, do you want to know if fish in peppermint streams taste like candy canes? There's a footnote somewhere in the ancient script that talks about this1!
At the candy rivers try not to slip on the jellybean rocks, or you'll end up knee-deep in molasses. Honestly, it can get a bit stickier than Aunt Ruth's famous pie, so watch your step. It’s pretty jam-packed down there.
1. Grindlethorp, S. & Flickerly, N. (1892). The Curious Chronicles of Confectionery: Vol. II - Streamside Treats. Hollowed Fox Tale Compendium.
2. Puddingbottom, E.R. (1945). Melting Moments on the Edge of Caramel. In: Ribbly's Revelry. Quizzical Elks Publishing.