Your tax dollars at work…fortune cookies

February 22, 2010 | SoundOffSister | |

Yes, you read that title correctly.  It seems that in an effort to “promote” the census, Uncle Sam has decided to spend your money in the fortune cookie business.

The Seattle fortune cookie maker, Tsue Chong Co. has been hired by the federal government to get out the message.  Next time you open a fortune cookie, not only will you get your fortune, but you may also get a message that reads:

Put down your chopsticks and get involved in Census 2010.

Then, of course, there is the always popular:

Real Fortune is being heard.

Personally, I think the last one is about as comprehensible as the U.S. Census Bureau’s Super Bowl commercial, but, then again, maybe that’s just me.

Bessie Fan, co-owner of the family-run cookie and noodle factory, Tsue Chong, called it a “great thrill to partner with the census for such an important effort.”

Lest you be skeptical of this expenditure, remember, it has probably saved or created several thousand jobs.  And, were that not enough, the linked article provides the list of ingredients to make fortune cookies, and a general description of how to make them.  So, do your part, America.  Get out there and make your own cookies that will spread the message.

Update: Malkin picked up on this story Tuesday. References a Seattle Times article and blog post at My Two Census.

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The Sound Off Sister was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and special trial attorney for the Department of Justice, Criminal Division; a partner in the Florida law firm of Shutts & Bowen, and an adjunct professor at the University of Miami, School of Law. The Sound Off Sister offers frequent commentary concerning legislation making its way through Congress, including the health reform legislation passed in early 2010.

1 Comment

  1. donh on February 22, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Wise man Confucius say " There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count. And those who can’t.” A zen fortune cookie made just for you Mr  Joe Biden.<!–content–>



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