Monday, November 15, 2004

The world is such a cool place. There is so much to do on our course to eventually playing an integral role in the nitrogen cycle. I have not really traveled a lot but I like one aspect of travel in that you get a stamp in the ole passport each place you go, the notable exceptions being the US (well for us Americans) and apparently, the EU.

Cambodia puts a likeness of Ankor Wat on its entry/exit stamp, which is way cool. Japan, while it should use a pikachu or a geisha likeness, prefers a drab secret sleuth puzzle sticker which only they immigration folks at
Sukatorando Yarudo can decipher. So here is what I propose: in the interest of world harmony and making standing in long queues more enjoyable, new themed passport stamps. Here, in honor of Cambodia's uniqueness, are my ideas. Consular officers out there, feel free to pass this along to the right folks.

Country and Passport likeness suggestion

Canada: Either an igloo or Bullwinkle
US: A big mushroom cloud with a certain non-Christian symbol in the middle of it. The Americans that this would offend probably don't have a passport so no worries there.
North Korea: What else? A likeness of Kimie.
Mexico: A corona or tequilla bottle
England: A likeness of Elton John, circa 1972
Germany: A scrath n' sniff stamp that smells like either Wienerschnitzel or Apfulkuchen, changes seasonally.
Korea: That Winter Sonata Guy, Yoon-san.





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