Tag Archive for: espresso theology
Crazy Rich Asians: Why You Will Never Be Good Enough for Your Tiger Mother-in-law
By: Sam Chan
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is currently #1 in box offices all over the world.
At a simple level, this delightful rom-com is an Asian version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Read more
Australian Cricket – All Balls but No Brain – What Were You Thinking?
By: Sam Chan
So … the Australian cricket team has been caught cheating. Tampering with the ball – with yellow (what were you thinking?) sandpaper – so that the ball swings in the air, making it unplayable for the South African batsmen. Read more
What Black Panther Says About Humans Will Shock You
By: Sam Chan
Black Panther is the latest instalment in the Marvel franchise. Scoring 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, it is the #1 movie at the box office right now. But what makes this movie so special? Read more
Bebe Rexha – What It's Meant to Be?
By: Sam Chan
“Meant to Be” is Bebe Rexha’s highest-charting single. Released in October 2017, it has had approx. 500 million views on YouTube, and peaked at #2 on the ARIA charts in Australia. Read more
The Five Second Rule – Truth or Myth?
By: Sam Chan | Espresso Theology
Just today I dropped my peanut butter toast on the ground. I picked it up and ate it, because of the famous “Five Second Rule.”
The “Five Second Rule” states: “if we drop food on the ground but pick it up within 5 seconds, it’ll still be OK to eat, because no germs will be on the food yet.” Read more
Why Is My Drink in a Mason Jar?
By: Sam Chan | Espresso Theology
If you order a drink from any cafe, your drink will probably come in a Mason Jar.
The Mason Jar was invented in 1858 by John Landis Mason. It was mass produced in the 1900s by the Ball Corporation, with its iconic name in cursive, and the words “Made in U.S.A.” Once used for canning and preserving foods, it is now de rigueur for the global hipster aesthetic.
Whether you’re in Vancouver, New Jersey, or Lima (as I was last week!) your drink will come in a Mason Jar. Read more
Dua Lipa – What the Most Streamed Woman in the UK Can Teach Us About Jesus
By: Sam Chan | Espresso Theology
Dua Lipa has just been named the most streamed woman of 2017 in the UK. She is only 22, but her song New Rules has had 765 million views (to date!). Read more