The Caribbean Islands are famous for their culture, from the seas to the locals, lively parties, colorful carnivals, and interesting cuisine. So, when this Redditor ‘s non-English-speaking parents traveled there on vacation, they returned with a souvenir – a bottle of rum!
Ordinarily, there’s no big news there, but one look at the label, and you’d understand why this story fell under the Funny subreddit . The rum’s name, ” Big Black Dick ” is highly suggestive and would undoubtedly pique the interest of any English-speaking/understanding person.
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However, since the Redditor insists his parents didn’t understand the name, the next best reason to buy that bottle was the look.
Check it out below.
A Brand Rich In History And Rooted In Culture
Research and replies from fellow Redditors show that “Big Black Dick” is actually about a person drawn on the side of the label. Dick was a slave who became a pirate after escaping captivity and ruled the Caribbean waters.
Another person confirmed the story saying he was a royal enslaved by a Frenchman who named him Richard le Noir, hence the nickname, Dick. However, the second account differs in that Dick was a rebellious slave causing his masters to overthrow him near the Grand Cayman.
There’s more to this legend than meets the eye as he became a hero to the Grand Cayman natives.
Big Black Dick has other products, including hot sauce and other staples on the island. Fellow Redditors confirm they’re great-tasting products that make for funny commentary when discussing them because of the names.
There Are Other Products From The Brand Due To The Inspiration’s Influence
Big Black Dick Is A Legend In The Cayman Islands
It’s An Old People’s Thing To Act Oblivious For Fun
Was It A Practical Joke, An Innocent Mistake, Or Both?
Some commenters felt his parents did it on purpose as a practical joke, while others explained the plausibility of them grabbing the first bottle they could at the airport. One person said the liquor store off the cruise ship sells the rum brand, and it’s not terrible despite its odd name.
Others weren’t easily convinced, as they said,
Both situations are possible so, there’s no saying the parents lied about their motives. It’s an interesting joke depending on the recipient and the Redditor seems like a good sport. The history surrounding the brand is also a big selling point, especially to people interested in history – fictional or factual.
