Multiple choice general knowledge

The German word kummerspeck, meaning weight gained through comfort eating, literally means what:

  1. Cream guzzling

  2. Grief bacon

  3. Disappointment candy

  4. lollipop
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Explanation

Kummerspeck combines 'kummer' (grief/sorrow) and 'speck' (bacon/lard), literally meaning 'grief bacon.' It refers to weight gained from emotional eating during difficult times. German uses food-related metaphors for body fat - like 'speck' (bacon) for fat rolls, similar to English 'love handles.'

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