Infertile Couples Turn to Meals of Mouse Testicles

Australian News Interactive ^ | January 4, 2002 | Corespondants in Taipei

[ewing]

Mouse testicles have become a hot seller in Taiwan since five infertile couples said they concieved after eating dishes containing the organs.

The craze took hold after a bulldozer driver in the southern county of Pingtung and his wife concieved their long awaited baby about a month ago the United Daily News said.

The couple had previously consulted western medical doctors but were not given the cause of their infertility, the paper said.

[cmsgop]

Does it taste like Chicken Balls ?

[Chad Fairbanks]

Actually - it tasted like raw squid... I don't recommend eating mouse balls, though, because it makes using the computer a bit more difficult...

[Thinkin' Gal]

Ever wonder why his voice is so high?

Mickey... Michael...

Fantasyland... Neverland

Loves little children... Hmmm.

[TruthShallSetYouFree]

This is an actual alert to IBM Field Engineers that went out to
all IBM Branch Offices. The person who wrote it was very
serious. The rest of us guys find it rather funny.

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Abstract: Mouse Balls Available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit)
Mouse balls are now available as FRU. Therefore, if a mouse
fails to operate or should it perform erratically, it may need a
ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this
procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by
properly trained personnel.
Before proceeding, determine the type of mouse balls by examining
the underside of the mouse. Domestic balls will be larger and
harder than foreign balls. Ball removal procedures differ
depending upon manufacturer of the mouse, Foreign balls can be
replaced using the pop-off method. Domestic balls are replaced
using the twist-off method. Mouse balls are not usually static
sensitive. However, excessive handling can result in sudden
discharge. Upon completion of ball replacement, the mouse may be
used immediately.
It is recommended that each replacer have a pair of spare balls
for maintaining optimum customer satisfaction, and that any
customer missing his balls should suspect local personnel of
removing these necessary items.

To re-order, specify one of the following:

P/N 33F8462 - Domestic Mouse Balls
P/N 33F8461 - Foreign House Balls

[cake_crumb]

I've always said that we need to get out the word to Asians that (PEST YOU HATE MOST HERE) are aphrodesiacs (hey, fertility enhancer works) and BANG!! in a few years, the (PEST YOU HATE MOST HERE) will probably become so scarce they'll be practically extinct...

Great way to get rid of the mouse problem, and make $$$ too. I wonder how soon we can get the mouse testicle craze going here in the States??

[cake_crumb]

When will PETA mice being enslaved for their testicles?

[davisfh]

"I just lost my appetite.. "

I'll bet that no one has ever gained weight on a mouse testicle diet.

BTW, did you know that, in reality, there is only one company that produces fried pork skins, that they aren't really pork skins at all and that the company is owned by a consortium of rabbis?

[dep]

oh, yeah -- these are popular in many places. they're on the menu as "molehill oysters."

though it does make you wonder what they tried before these, doesn't it.

though now we know how mickey got that high, squeaky voice.

but 6.6kg? that's a lot of unhappy mice.

dep

[cake_crumb]

"It sounds like castrating rats is a thriving job opportunity....:)"

Ya beat me to it!

[stylin_geek]

I believe the name of the place is "McClintock's Saloon" and it was on a little advertisement on the table. It has been years since I ate there, and odd menu items aside, they served great steaks.

[xJones]

But what would the business cards and the ads look like? :)

[stylin_geek]

I believe the name of the place is "McClintock's Saloon" and it was on a little advertisement on the table. It has been years since I ate there, and odd menu items aside, they served great steaks.

[evad]

LOL!!
Gawd I luv FRee Republic :)

[mass55th]

GO AHEAD...MAKE MY DAY!!

[Servant of the Nine]

I just lost my appetite..

What kind of Restaurant keeps six Kilos of Mouse testicles on hand?
What else do they keep in the fridge?.

Why would anyone go into a Restaurant that had them on hand?

Besides, Mouse Testicles only work if you want little moussy kids. For Macho American type kids, try prarie oysters (calf testicles).

So9 So9

[Servant of the Nine]

odd menu items aside, they served great steaks

Or at least that's what the said they were.

So9

[DonQ]

Now I know why mice squeak in very high voices.

[stylin_geek]

Well, I do know they were cooked at least. Unlike the questionable delicacy mentioned in the article.

[Blue Screen of Death]

I am going to get rich selling them moth balls. You can make babies and have clothes without holes.

[Willie Green]

eeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

I gotta agree, although I don't think even cooking them in
my supersecret firehouse chile recipe would help much.