2023-12-22 16:00:24
This is not true, the cut-off hands has been associated with Antwerp for centuries. The name Antwerp comes from the dutch “Hand Werpen” (hand throwing) in reference to an old legend. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-2-1) Author
2023-12-22 18:10:32
Proposed note is unnecessary as the poster never claims the chocolate hands are celebrating the atrocities in the congo. CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(1-0-3) Author
2023-12-22 21:12:45
NNN. "The most popular Christmas treat in Belgium." So? CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(0-0-5) Author
2023-12-22 21:32:01
Nnn It is a popular dish and the post doesn't mention that it is made after the genocide in congo, but point out that it might now be inappropriate which is an opinion. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-3) Author
2023-12-24 17:53:35
This is absolutely false, first of all this treat is solely sold in Antwerp aimed for tourists who know the folklore story of the giant Antigoon who's hand have been cut-of by Brabo. This chocolate treat has nothing to do with the atrocities that happened in Congo. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-1) Author
2023-12-27 11:43:16
These are not Christmas treats, nor are they the most popular (Christmas) treats in Belgium. These are exclusive to the region of Antwerp and refer to Antwerp's origin myth, where a tyrannical giant's hand is cut off and tossed in the river. They have nothing to do with Congo. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author