Shrilk, a new substance made out of shrimp shells and silk, is gaining popularity as a substitute for plastic. We can still pretty much guarantee that, “One word: shrilk,” will never be a classic movie line. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Shrilk”
I’m tracking a new portmanteau word, a blend of two different words, and it is shrilk.
Shrillk?
You know what shrilk is?
Silk milk, made out of silk.
You’re close.
I have no idea.
It’s this new substance that’s being used instead of plastic, and it’s made out of shrimp shells and silk.
Does it smell fishy?
It’s called shrilk.
I don’t know.
I think I eat a ramen brand called shrilk.
The real shrimp flavor.
Keep an eye out for this term, shrilk.
It’s been used with 3D printing, I believe.
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