Chocolate could easily be said as one of the most popular food to be associated with romance and love. Why would it not be, considering the delectability and the sheer sinfulness of the very ambrosial treat? Chocolate has been popularly referred to as the “food for the gods.” It has theobromine, a substance which aptly translates as “food of the gods.” Perhaps because of its very distinct taste and purported effects on men such as it being an aphrodisiac, chocolate has found its niche in pop culture.
No one can quite say what gave chocolate the reputation it has now: a staple in every Valentine’s and romantic celebration. Chocolate truffles, chocolate bars and just about any chocolate in any form are very popular gifts for those who are feeling a bit romantic. Its reputation as an aphrodisiac, and one to induce good vibes, precedes it as any culture understands the effects of chocolate.
Chocolate is a pop culture symbol which is used and referred to many times in literature, in movies among many other popular representations in media. It has pervaded popular media which makes it a very strong and powerful symbol which might perhaps stand the test of time and taste.
Chocolate in Literature and the Movies
It is not surprising how chocolate is alluded in literature too many times. This is because its reputation as one with ambrosial taste, as aphrodisiac and as one which instantly makes people happy is one which has surpassed time and culture. Here are two of the most popular references about chocolate in popular literary culture:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Perhaps the most popular pop culture reference is Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was first written for the young adult crowd, and is now being enjoyed by the world over because of several movies done under its name. Chocolate has found its way in pop culture and has made for itself a niche in the hearts and minds of the world over. The young and the old enjoy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory not only because of the magic attached to the factory, but also because it features chocolates.
Chocolat
Perhaps one of the most renowned popular romantic references to chocolate is the movie from the book of the same name. It is about a small town in France, and the spellbinding effects of chocolate. In fact, two movies go by the same name however, it was the second one with the same name which was well received by critics. This movie elevates the effect of chocolate and its magical effects to one which is enchanting and spellbinding.
Like Water for Chocolate
Considering that chocolate was originally from the South American region and that Mexico is a region near it and known to have cacao growing in their backyard, it is very apt, then, for a Mexican novel to have a chocolate reference. Mexican mysticism is