Why do Cobras hate fudge?
It’s a well known (little known? Totally false?) fact that Cobras hate fudge. The mere mention of the word sends them slithering away. But, why do cobras hate fudge? Maybe it gums up their teeth? Maybe it’s not a thing at all. Either way, it won’t hurt to err on the side of caution today. It’s national “yell fudge at the cobras in North America day”. So, Today, June 2nd, at 12:00, step outside and yell “fudge” to keep the Cobras away.
If this sounds silly, it is. The holiday was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat Holidays in the 1990’s. The whole point is to have a fun time with something silly and absurd. Of course it comes from a long tradition of silly dad jokes, like “we better use the elephant repellent. (response) There aren’t any elephants around here. See it works:. Similarly, cobras are not native to north America. So, yelling fudge is the same as elephant repellent. But, does that matter. Cause and effect don’t have to be real in the absurdist world. So, let’s be absurd. Besides Fudge is pretty tasty.
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We have the answer to Why do Cobras hate fudge?
The short answer is: no. They don’t really hate fudge. They are probably indifferent to it. Although, as with dogs, chocolate is poisonous to snakes. So, if you have a cobra, you probably don’t want to give it fudge. In essence, they don’t hate fudge. But, if they knew what it could do to them, they would probably avoid it. Thus, yelling fudge to keep cobras away may work for a sentient snake. Of course, it would also deter dogs and other animals chocolate is toxic to.
Still, yelling fudge at imaginary snakes certainly beats the Simpson’s “whacking day” where people whack snakes until Barry White saves them with his soulful baritone. In fact that episode could have been the influence for this holiday as it occurred around the same time. Or, depending on timing the holiday may have inspired the Simpsons. Does it really matter though? Well, maybe for royalties. Either way, Barry White or fudge, you can’t go wrong.
How to celebrate
Duh! It says it right in the title. Yell fudge at cobras, in North America. Well, that took all of a few seconds. Now what. Well, let’s not make it an empty threat. It’s time to make some fudge. What? You don’t know how? It’s actually pretty easy. Most recipes are just 3 ingredients. Fudge is pretty much a chocolate ganache, but made to be more shelf stable. It’s not as involved as something like a chocolate mousse. Yet, the ingredients are similar. The basic recipe is chocolate, condensed milk, and vanilla. But, you know us. We have to make it a little different.
So, for your pleasure, and, safety from marauding cobras, We have a fudge recipe bound to please, and beg the question: Why do Cobras hate fudge?
Frangelico Scented Cobra fudge
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Nutella
- 1 Can Condensed Milk, sweetened
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 3 Cups baking Chocolate or chocolate chips We prefer darker chocolate, but you can use a lighter one if preferred.
- 1 tsp vanilla Extract
- 1 4 inch cinnamon Stick
- 1 small hot chili
- 2 oz Frangelico or other Hazelnut liqueur.
Instructions
- Line a baking pan with parchment. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar, nutella, and Condensed milk chili and cinnamon in a pot over medium heat. Simmer while stirring constantly until smooth and no lumps. Do this for about 5 minutes. You want the cinnamon and chili to impart their flavors.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients, Mix until well incorporate and the color and consistency is smooth.
- Remove from the heat, and pick out the chili and cinnamon stick. Pour the fudge into the lined pan and place in the fridge for about two hours.
- When completely cooled and set, remove from fridge. Remove the fudge from the pan, and cut into squares, triangles or whatever shapes you want. Eat what you want and save the rest (if there's any left).