Snickers owner apologizes after referring to Taiwan as a country

StrangerlandAug. 6  11:54 pm JST

People usually transliterate こ as ko, not co. So spelling it combini is a bastardization of the English spelling of a transliteration of a Japanese word that came from English. However, as there is no official method of transliteration of Japanese to English, it's as accurate as anything.

No one was arguing otherwise.

Sometimes ん is translated as n, sometimes as m. The actual Japanese pronunciation is basically a combination (not a combini) of both, and therefore while both are not correct insofar as the Japanese pronunciation is concerned, both are valid transliterations into English. It's why ハンバーガー is usually transliterated as hambaagaa rather than hanbaagaa,

No one was arguing this point, and it is already understood.

and ワイン is tranlisterated as wain instead of waim.

This is not relevant to the ん+b= m sound for ん.

Best educate you Kids over Chocolate Nut bars - not healthy for a Physical growth development like Captain America, and the likes.

Yo ! CCP Dudes - I'm going to stop buying Snickers who clearly support you.

The Influence of the CCP is clearly obvious here.

I agree, Taiwan is an island country

China needs to back off…

But if you start transliterating things like コンビニ as convini, it's going to get confusing

Only if the katakana was コンヴィニー, which it isn’t. But we get your point.

That's it!!! I am boycotting Mars Wrigley from now on!!!

I agree with many of you, Taiwan is a country. In fact it has its own culture, it's own flag and in most cases it's own rules and regulations. China is just butting in and interfering in Taiwans way of life. China is the thug of Asia.

Taiwan IS A COUNTRY.

Wriggly Co will be in trouble back home over this. It will be like McDonalds was in Russia, before they closed everything. They won't have much choice.

The independent and free nation of Taiwan should create a new chocolate bar called Snackers, and sell it around Asia.

American candy giant Mars Wrigley has insisted it "respects China's national sovereignty" and apologized after an advert for its Snickers bar referred to Taiwan as a country

No more snickers for me. They cant even tell the truth when faced by China's BS.

Taiwan IS a country. Simple and true. Get over it China.

I love how insecure dictatorships are. They are so easy to troll.

… so it all comes down to personal preferences, right(?) No need for judgments. Thank you for your time. :)

Mostly. As there is no official transliteration, it is personal preference. But if you start transliterating things like コンビニ as convini, it's going to get confusing, so better to stick with the common transliterations at least.

StrangerlandToday  11:54 pm JST

*First (second now) time seeing the *k**onbini spelling.

People usually transliterate こ as ko, not co. So spelling it combini is a bastardization of the English spelling of a transliteration of a Japanese word that came from English. However, as there is no official method of transliteration of Japanese to English, it's as accurate as anything.

And kanpai instead of kampai.

Sometimes ん is translated as n, sometimes as m. The actual Japanese pronunciation is basically a combination (not a combini) of both, and therefore while both are not correct insofar as the Japanese pronunciation is concerned, both are valid transliterations into English. It's why ハンバーガー is usually transliterated as hambaagaa rather than hanbaagaa, and ワイン is tranlisterated as waininstead of waim.

… so it all comes down to personal preferences, right(?) No need for judgments. Thank you for your time. :)

First (second now) time seeing the *k**onbini *spelling.

People usually transliterate こ as ko, not co. So spelling it combini is a bastardization of the English spelling of a transliteration of a Japanese word that came from English. However, as there is no official method of transliteration of Japanese to English, it's as accurate as anything.

And kanpai instead of kampai.

Sometimes ん is translated as n, sometimes as m. The actual Japanese pronunciation is basically a combination (not a combini) of both, and therefore while both are not correct insofar as the Japanese pronunciation is concerned, both are valid transliterations into English. It's why ハンバーガー is usually transliterated as hambaagaa rather than hanbaagaa, and ワイン is tranlisterated as wain instead of waim.

Had to look that up.

First (second now) time seeing the *k**onbini *spelling.

And kanpai instead of kampai.

I'm ok with the k there, but the n instead of m is off for me.

The Japanese don’t have/use “c” and The “ ン “ translates into “ n “. ;maybe that’s why the “confusion”. I believe it’s fine whichever way one prefers. No worries. ;)

rcchToday  11:22 pm JST

… there’s the Japanese/katakana way and the English way. … confusing, huh(?) Thank you. :)

Had to look that up.

First (second now) time seeing the *k**onbini *spelling.

And kanpai instead of kampai.

I'm ok with the k there, but the n instead of m is off for me.

Apparently Snickers is going with its new product, Nutless Snickers. 

They claim it saves one from an allergic reaction to confrontation.

Lmao.

Apparently Snickers is going with its new product, Nutless Snickers.

They claim it saves one from an allergic reaction to confrontation.

painkillerToday  11:06 pm JST

Combini was correct too; actually, more accurate spelling.

… there’s the Japanese/katakana way and the English way. … confusing, huh(?) Thank you. :)

Weak. No more Snickers for me.

But unfortunately I haven't had one in probably 25 years, so my boycott won't have much impact.

rcchToday  10:44 pm JST

“ conbini/konbini “ … excuse me.

Combini was correct too; actually, more accurate spelling.

you used to see it everywhere; suupaa, combini, etc., but 

“ conbini/konbini “ … excuse me.

Bring instead some Mars and Bounty to the stores.

Lion would also be nice. :)

“ New Snickers- [ now without nuts. ] “

Indeed.

I wonder if Nancy Pelosi has a comment about this.

Have those outraged Internet users complained and posted when they got evicted from their own apartments to be converted into Covid quarantine zones, their people starved to death?

Their small kids separated from their parents and thrown into whatever room. Their families thrown into empty rooms with no water services like detention camps because "Covid prevention."

Have they complained about those arrested for speaking their frustrations publicly during lockdowns, or bout students locked in Beijing University dorms?

Didn't think so.

Pussies.

Too much to bear for mainland China internet users again? Nah, I don't believe you...

fizzbit:

It’s because Snickers has a plant in China. All Japanese Snickers are from China. They were one of my favorites but I don’t trust the sourcing of ingredients.

Well, ask Snickers to source their milk from Meg Milk (Snow Brand) then. I'm sure their milk is fresh.

No more Snickers or other related food from this company. This company is weak and low.

What a wimp! I'm not snickering!

funkymofo

New Snickers- now without nuts

My favourite comment of the day!

Wholly agree with the sentiment.

Bring instead some Mars and Bounty to the stores. I miss them so much. Snickers I don’t like so much, no problem if they are completely taken from the shelves.

All the more reason to buy some!!!

… you’re out of luck, buddy. If you live in Japan, that is. No original Snickers here; Just variations of the original one. ;a few months ago, Japan removed Snickers from every Japanese store and stopped importing it; you used to see it everywhere; suupaa, combini, etc., but now it’s nowhere to be seen. Not sure about the reason; heard they found “something” inside… or is it something else. I used to buy it weekly… Snickers and cheese is one of my favorite combinations… … oh well.

New Snickers- now without nuts.

All the more reason to buy some!!!

Do they still advertise that "Snickers really satisfies?" Seems like someone got indigestion.

I bet you this same company was oh so pro Ukraine back in February, but they are not only cool, but apologize for not promoting the fantasy created by China that is nothing more than gaslighting to justify their actions if they ever try to take control of the independent and sovereign country of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

Formerly colonising European countries like England, Spain, France, The Netherlands etc. gained respect by reversing course, withdrawing and granting independence. Conversely, the CCP is gaining hatred by bullying and promoting expansion.

If the CCP wants respect they should graciously leave the Taiwanese alone.

It’s because Snickers has a plant in China. All Japanese Snickers are from China. They were one of my favorites but I don’t trust the sourcing of ingredients.

Grow a pair!!

An American company apologizing to China? Beyond weird!

When a chocolate bar is a threat to national security, might want to raise the bar on threat levels.

Oh FFS!