Speaking as a Deist with Pagan leanings, but also with a history degree, yeah some Pagans dive into victim-hood or over interpret the "appropriation" aspect. for lack of a better term?

Had to look it up, seems to have originated in Chinese takeouts in Ireland. May have to keep an eye out locally.

Maybe regional? Haven't run across it in our Celtic/Irish/British pubs in Minnesota.

I think you've referenced a spice bag previously recently? Old fart needing clarification.