chopstick 20150427

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I'm fascinated by this bizarre pair of utensils. The shape alone suggests that their designers didn't stick to traditional forms, embracing a futuristic aesthetic instead. One would expect chopsticks to be long and slender, yet these ones are unusually thick and awkward-looking. Perhaps they were created for a specific task or dish that requires a firmer grasp? Their unusual design raises many questions about how and why they were crafted in such an unconventional manner.