Whatever You Do, Don't Google Maya Gold

So, I am doing some research on the Toledo Cacao Growers' Association in Belize, an association very near and dear to my heart. I’m not sure why I have left it until last, mostly because it really matters to me that I get it right and maybe I’m afraid of fucking the story up or something.

I am a huge fan of cooperatives and their story, as in Guatemala, totally pulls at my heart strings. Any story where poor people are self-sufficient and making successful lives in the face of adversity turns me into a soppy mess. I'm by no means any great social activist, but I am inspired and touched by the stories.

Anyhow, I’ll give you a brief run-down. Basically, Belizean chocolate has recently been enjoying some modest recognition. It is sold under Green & Black’s Maya Gold label under a fair trade agreement negotiated between the british candy company and the Maya cacao-growers of southern Belize. The best thing about this bar, other than how good it tastes, is that I can actually buy it at my local Community Foods for $3.99.

There is quite a bit more to the story—the Mayans were screwed over by Hershey in the 80s and so, I am doing a little bit more research. Onto my friendly neighbourhood Google, I type in Maya Gold and like a slap in the face, I am shocked and completely unprepared when hundreds of naked images start popping up on my screen. Basking as I was in the glow of my warm, fuzzy feelings for the plight of the Maya, the pictures felt like artillery fire, bringing it all to a screeching halt. I mean, I haven't seen that much poon since I used to sneak peeks at Superchannel previews when I was a teenager.

Maya Gold, it turns out, is also the name of a Hungarian Porn Star.

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