A New Christmas 'Staple' Emerges: The 'Eat Salmon for Christmas!' Meme Gains Traction
A new tradition might be finding its way onto Christmas dinner tables in Japan. The trending phrase, "Eat salmon for Christmas!" which has gained significant traction on social media in recent years, is already drawing attention again this year. This unique phrase originates from a line spoken by the villain Samoan Shakekisutanovich (サモーン・シャケキスタンチン) in the Super Sentai series *Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger*, which aired in 2018. Due to its memorable impact, it has been tweeted by many fans every Christmas season since the show's conclusion, and is now becoming an established Christmas phenomenon. This year, the trend has deepened further with Thanko, known for its unique home appliances, releasing a new product in collaboration with this meme. It's a grill named "Like a Hungry Salmon," themed around "Eat Salmon for Christmas‼️" The main unit features a print of Shakekisutanovich, garnering a huge response from users who com...