Weekend Diversion: Revenge, it’s what’s for lunch (Synopsis)

“If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge?” -William Shakespeare

They say that revenge is a dish best served cold, and yet, if your packing it in your lunchbox, how else would you do it? Have a listen to John Prine's (bitter)sweet song,

Sweet Revenge,

as you consider the surprise that must be in store when you open your lunch, expecting a delicious treat, and find something like this.

Or perhaps -- if you've really done it this time -- this.

Explore the delightful and unique concept of Shikaeshi Bento (仕返し弁当), or revenge lunchbox, and some of its more... creative... incarnations!

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