The
canning process was invented in 1809 by a French confectioner named Nicolas
Appert. Oui, the simple proletarian vessel that shepherded our Spam from
processing plant to dinner dish emerged in Paris, birthplace of so very much
genius, so very much chic. Is it
inappropriate, then, that a painter, Andy Warhol, had caused the soup can to be
the most recognized image in contemporary art?
Is it mere coincidence that the most representative Parisian dance is
called the cancan? Or that the famed
French film festival is held at a place called Cannes? Yes, of course it is, but no matter.
(from Skinny Legs And
All by Tom Robbins)
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