Does Anyone Use the Honey Thing?
Steven of The Sneeze takes a look at the widespread use of "the honey thing"—also known as a honey dipper, honey wand, or honey drizzler—on cereal boxes despite that few people seem to actually use these honey things:
You have done well for yourself, little wooden honey thing. I suspect you have a kick-ass publicist, since NOBODY ACTUALLY USES YOU.
If I were that cute bear-shaped squeeze bottle of honey in my kitchen, I'd be on the phone with my agent right now, tearing him a new one.
I've actually wondered about the use of honey dippers too; does anyone actually use them? My honey-removal tool of choice is a spoon, which, conveniently, has many other uses. The use of a honey dipper appears to be limited to being dunked in honey. Enlighten me, oh, Serious Eaters.
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13 Comments:
Never owned one.
Never used one.
Don't need one now.
DocChuck at 8:43PM on 06/06/07
yeah i never got those things either...and why is it shaped the way it is? seems like it would be harder to clean than a spoon or knife. maybe i'm missing something.
they are pretty cute though
jennlajenn at 8:57PM on 06/06/07
They work okay, about as well as your finger but not as well as a spoon. They really only know the one trick, and they're hard to clean. I've always thought they looked vaguely like medical equipment, and I don't want to develop that idea.
jscheck at 10:54PM on 06/06/07
They just look cuter than a spoon because they resemble a beehive.
lissie719 at 11:44PM on 06/06/07
Grew up with one that was always a mess. Bought one that was always a mess. Now use a squeeze bottle or sppon.
iheartveggies at 1:52AM on 06/07/07
I have honey, one way or another, almost every day, and I never use anything but a spoon( unless the container has a spout).
Mich23 at 7:58AM on 06/07/07
Was given one with a jar of fresh honey. Got rid of it after the first try. I don't eat honey anymore either, but use agave nectar out of a squeeze bottle. I'd thought of using a pump bottle, but haven't tried it yet.
hereandthe at 10:03AM on 06/07/07
I own one, and use it from time to time. It's nice for drizzling the honey. My boyfriends family comes from a line of bee keepers...so that might be why I have several cases of honey and a few of the honey things kickin around
Lilartist at 10:25AM on 06/07/07
If I'm using honey out of the jar, as when I'm preparing something, I use a spoon. But if I am putting honey on the table to serve it, I put the honey into a glass or crystal thingee and put the honey dipper into it.
floretbroc at 1:17PM on 06/07/07
I had one for a few years, then I ditched it when the kitsch to efficiency ratio became radically unbalanced.
Christina at 3:22PM on 06/07/07
The honey drizzlers come busting out at the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashana. We use them to drip the golden yumminess on slices of apple, as is the tradition. For the whole months following Rosh hashana, until the end of Sukkot, the drizzlers and honey are a standard part of the holiday table. While it is possible to use knives and such to get the honey, the drizzlers touch ONLY the honey (unless someone dopily tries to spread it on to their bread causing a crumled mess) and stays nice and pareve for the duration of the month. It's kind of lame to put a squeezable container of honey on the holiday table, even if it is shaped like a cute bear. For me, drizzlers are the way to go.
Stufsocker at 5:07PM on 06/07/07
Thanks for all of your replies! So...in conclusion, people don't really use the honey thing unless:
1. They want a tool to dispense honey that looks cute/presentable.
2. They want a tool that will only be used to dispense honey.
3. They are associated with bee keepers.
I suppose another reason would be if they had nothing else. And by nothing I mean no spoons, knives, or fingers.
I do like the one with the bee though. Aw.
roboppy at 6:11PM on 06/07/07
I guess I'm the odd man out: I ALWAYS use the Honey Thing! I have no idea why, I guess it is pretty silly! i don't even have a decorative one, just a plain yellow plastic one, but still, it's my little honey friend!
missbhavens at 4:36PM on 06/08/07