Peanuts

ZenGum · 04-08-2009, 04:42 AM

Working on the theory that a randomly chosen topic can shake out all sorts of weird stories from dwellars, I decided to make a thread about peanuts. What strange facts, amusing anecdotes, or perilous encounters, can you share that relate in some way to peanuts?

Here's mine:
Many years ago I was hanging out with a friend, Jeremy, and, among other things, eating some M&Ms he had brought.
"I think these taste better than the regular M&Ms" he said, "They have peanut butter in them."
As a habitual prankster I sat up, looked worried, stopped eating, and demanded "do these have PEANUTS in them???"
He took the bait: "YES! WHY????"
"Good!" I replied, and popped another into my mouth. "I like peanuts."

He called me evil after that.

He may have been right.

A day later we were with a mutual friend and Jeremy retold the story, and we had a good laugh.
Then he added "...and it really freaked me out because the earliest memory I have is of my younger brother being rushed madly to hospital with a severe peanut allergy..."

The brother lived, I am very glad to report!

TheMercenary · 04-08-2009, 04:55 AM

Lots of peanuts are grown locally around here. For years people, mostly men, would bring a sample of their "Hot boiled peanuts" to various work sites for people to sample. It is like a competition among the old guys to see who has the best hot boiled peanuts. We had never heard of such a thing until we moved from the North to the South. During the time of maturity you will see stands along the road selling Hot Boiled Peanuts. Some are very tastey, some are like mush, some are under cooked and difficult to eat. The best ones are infused with a hot sauce during cooking that makes them spicey. Tales from the South.

DanaC · 04-08-2009, 05:00 AM

Oh it's not fair. I used to like peanuts. Especially peanut butter, or chocolate bars with peanuts in mmmm....and my dreams still occasionally include some peanut brittle....

Anyway. Nuff of that. Can't touch 'em.

Trilby · 04-08-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Oh it's not fair. I used to like peanuts. Especially peanut butter, or chocolate bars with peanuts in mmmm....and my dreams still occasionally include some peanut brittle....

Anyway. Nuff of that. Can't touch 'em.

I understand this feeling completely.

dar512 · 04-08-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Oh it's not fair. I used to like peanuts. Especially peanut butter, or chocolate bars with peanuts in mmmm....and my dreams still occasionally include some peanut brittle....

Anyway. Nuff of that. Can't touch 'em.

Peanut allergy?

DanaC · 04-08-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dar512

Peanut allergy?

Yup. Peanuts are one of those foods that make my lips go numb and my throat start to tighten up a little. I've never had a full blown anaphylactic response to peanuts (though I have to other foodstuffs), but I figure it's probably not worth taking the chance, since I do react a little.

dar512 · 04-08-2009, 01:08 PM

It's wise to be cautious with something like that.

I'm sorry to hear that, Dana.

TheMercenary · 04-11-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Yup. Peanuts are one of those foods that make my lips go numb and my throat start to tighten up a little. I've never had a full blown anaphylactic response to peanuts (though I have to other foodstuffs), but I figure it's probably not worth taking the chance, since I do react a little.

What you are experiencing is known as a sensitization reaction. You are having pre-anaphylactic or anaphylactoid signs and symptoms. The bad thing is that you will not know when the big one will come. But your body responds a little stronger after each exposure. You may want to consider obtaining an epinepherine auto-injector from the local hospital of pharmacy to keep in your purse. It may save your life some day. Just a thought.

Shawnee123 · 04-08-2009, 07:07 AM

The old classic: I was at a bar and I looked at the bartender very sadly. He asked what was wrong. I choked up a bit and said that the guy down the bar had peanuts, and I had none. I said I had peanuts envy.

I got my peanuts. Anyway, that is an oldie but a goodie.

Trilby · 04-08-2009, 07:20 AM

there called goobers, aren't they?

My fave goober story is Brer Rabbit and the Goober patch...do you know Brer Rabbit in Oz, Zen?

Shawnee123 · 04-08-2009, 07:32 AM

Weird, I was thinking about Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear and Brer Fox the other day.

Trilby · 04-08-2009, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Weird, I was thinking about Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear and Brer Fox the other day.

that is weird. Why were you thinking of them? Student recall them to you?

Shawnee123 · 04-08-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

that is weird. Why were you thinking of them? Student recall them to you?

I don't know. I was driving home from work and the briar patch and the whole thing popped into my head. As is evidenced by many of my posts, it doesn't take much to trigger obscure pop culture references in my head. I was thinking about the whole tar baby thing. Weird.

Trilby · 04-08-2009, 07:46 AM

whatever you do, don't throw him in that briar patch! Anything but that!

Shawnee123 · 04-08-2009, 07:47 AM

lol

04-08-2009, 04:42 AM	#1
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Peanuts Working on the theory that a randomly chosen topic can shake out all sorts of weird stories from dwellars, I decided to make a thread about peanuts. What strange facts, amusing anecdotes, or perilous encounters, can you share that relate in some way to peanuts? Here's mine: Many years ago I was hanging out with a friend, Jeremy, and, among other things, eating some M&Ms he had brought. "I think these taste better than the regular M&Ms" he said, "They have peanut butter in them." As a habitual prankster I sat up, looked worried, stopped eating, and demanded "do these have PEANUTS in them???" He took the bait: "YES! WHY????" "Good!" I replied, and popped another into my mouth. "I like peanuts." He called me evil after that. He may have been right. A day later we were with a mutual friend and Jeremy retold the story, and we had a good laugh. Then he added "...and it really freaked me out because the earliest memory I have is of my younger brother being rushed madly to hospital with a severe peanut allergy..." The brother lived, I am very glad to report! __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

04-08-2009, 04:55 AM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Lots of peanuts are grown locally around here. For years people, mostly men, would bring a sample of their "Hot boiled peanuts" to various work sites for people to sample. It is like a competition among the old guys to see who has the best hot boiled peanuts. We had never heard of such a thing until we moved from the North to the South. During the time of maturity you will see stands along the road selling Hot Boiled Peanuts. Some are very tastey, some are like mush, some are under cooked and difficult to eat. The best ones are infused with a hot sauce during cooking that makes them spicey. Tales from the South. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-08-2009, 01:08 PM	#7
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	It's wise to be cautious with something like that. I'm sorry to hear that, Dana. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

04-08-2009, 07:20 AM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	there called goobers, aren't they? My fave goober story is Brer Rabbit and the Goober patch...do you know Brer Rabbit in Oz, Zen? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-08-2009, 07:32 AM	#11
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Weird, I was thinking about Brer Rabbit and Brer Bear and Brer Fox the other day. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-08-2009, 05:00 AM	#3
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Oh it's not fair. I used to like peanuts. Especially peanut butter, or chocolate bars with peanuts in mmmm....and my dreams still occasionally include some peanut brittle.... Anyway. Nuff of that. Can't touch 'em.

04-08-2009, 07:07 AM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	The old classic: I was at a bar and I looked at the bartender very sadly. He asked what was wrong. I choked up a bit and said that the guy down the bar had peanuts, and I had none. I said I had peanuts envy. I got my peanuts. Anyway, that is an oldie but a goodie.

04-08-2009, 07:46 AM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	whatever you do, don't throw him in that briar patch! Anything but that! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-08-2009, 07:47 AM	#15
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	lol __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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