Poll - To Eat Meat, or Not to Eat Meat? - Page 3

cowhead · 08-10-2004, 04:20 PM

well... I also go thru bouts of vegetenarism, sometimes meat just doesn't sound good. and Tofu can be a culinary challenge

on a side note on Vegans. I respect their opinions (I just don't share them) BUT! the thing that pisses me off is when they use rubber or plastic products.. after all they are made from petrolium products and petrolium is made out of dinosaurs... 'nuff said?

BrianR · 08-10-2004, 05:03 PM

HOW TO EAT BEEF TONGUE

Step 1) Remove outer skin on tongue.
Step 2) Slice meat inside across the grain.
Step 3) Enjoy!

shakes head at some people's naivete at the dinnertable.

slang · 08-10-2004, 05:24 PM

Wow.

99 44/100% pure · 08-10-2004, 06:28 PM

Dear Miss Manners,

If, at a fancy dinner, one accidentally ingests a bit of the 'outer skin' of beef tongue and is distressed to find the taste buds rubbing alarmingly against one's own, is it acceptable to discreetly remove the offensive flesh? And what about those finger bowls?

-Perplexed Reader

Elspode · 08-10-2004, 11:53 PM

Dear 99,

When a diner encounters some texturally unsavory portion of animal organs, it is usually considered socially correct to violently shove one's chair backwards before leaping upon the tabletop. You should then vigorously expectorate the offending morsel in the direction of the maitre'd, and then leap down from your table.

Next, you should quickly snatch the wine glass from the lips of an adjacent restaurant patron and swish your mouth out. Take particular care to use much obvious ballooning and sucking in of the cheeks while you do so. Then, you must once again expectorate vigorously in the direction of the maitre'd (these twin expectorations let him know in a nonverbal fashion that you are having a disagreeable dining experience). Finally, pull the tablecloth out from under the dishes of your dining neighbor, and wipe your face and tongue.

While this may seem unusual to the less cultured American diners, I assure you it is standard practice in the more posh French restaurants, where they are more prone to eating such disgusting things in the first place.

Cordially yours,
Miss Manners

Trilby · 08-11-2004, 02:52 PM

right now--this second? I could so totally go for a filet mignon (med. rare--too bad all you naysayers) and hash browns (real ones) with sour cream. Oh, yeah, and a salad with real blue cheese, please. And a Singapore Sling (even though it is girly)

Elspode · 08-11-2004, 10:58 PM

Careful you don't poke yourself in the eye with the little paper umbrella.

footfootfoot · 08-25-2004, 08:18 PM

Meat is neat,
It's what I eat!
I'll cook a treat,
Apply the heat,
Have a seat
and eat some meat!

Dr. Suess ain't got nothin on me.

Actually, Food rules. Food is awesome. It's what's for dinner.

View Poll Results: Consumption of Meat - What do you REALLY think?
Meat eating is great, may I have some more please?	32	68.09%
I only eat meat that I feel is worthy of my consumption.	11	23.40%
I only eat meat that I kill, dress and prepare myself.	0	0%
I don't really like eating things with faces, but fish is okay.	2	4.26%
Eating anything from the animal kingdom, or anything that comes out of that creature, is wrong.	2	4.26%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

08-10-2004, 04:20 PM	#31
cowhead halve your cake and eat it too. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia.. by way of Lawrence Kansas Posts: 1,359	well... I also go thru bouts of vegetenarism, sometimes meat just doesn't sound good. and Tofu can be a culinary challenge on a side note on Vegans. I respect their opinions (I just don't share them) BUT! the thing that pisses me off is when they use rubber or plastic products.. after all they are made from petrolium products and petrolium is made out of dinosaurs... 'nuff said? __________________ no my child.. this is not my desire..I'm digging for fire.

08-10-2004, 05:03 PM	#32
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	HOW TO EAT BEEF TONGUE Step 1) Remove outer skin on tongue. Step 2) Slice meat inside across the grain. Step 3) Enjoy! shakes head at some people's naivete at the dinnertable. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

08-10-2004, 06:28 PM	#34
99 44/100% pure Infrequently Astonished Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Baltimore metro area Posts: 324	Dear Miss Manners, If, at a fancy dinner, one accidentally ingests a bit of the 'outer skin' of beef tongue and is distressed to find the taste buds rubbing alarmingly against one's own, is it acceptable to discreetly remove the offensive flesh? And what about those finger bowls? -Perplexed Reader __________________ Overcompensating for the 0.56% that is irredeemably corrupted.

08-10-2004, 11:53 PM	#35
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Dear 99, When a diner encounters some texturally unsavory portion of animal organs, it is usually considered socially correct to violently shove one's chair backwards before leaping upon the tabletop. You should then vigorously expectorate the offending morsel in the direction of the maitre'd, and then leap down from your table. Next, you should quickly snatch the wine glass from the lips of an adjacent restaurant patron and swish your mouth out. Take particular care to use much obvious ballooning and sucking in of the cheeks while you do so. Then, you must once again expectorate vigorously in the direction of the maitre'd (these twin expectorations let him know in a nonverbal fashion that you are having a disagreeable dining experience). Finally, pull the tablecloth out from under the dishes of your dining neighbor, and wipe your face and tongue. While this may seem unusual to the less cultured American diners, I assure you it is standard practice in the more posh French restaurants, where they are more prone to eating such disgusting things in the first place. Cordially yours, Miss Manners __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog Last edited by Elspode; 08-10-2004 at 11:56 PM.

08-10-2004, 05:24 PM	#33
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Wow.

08-11-2004, 02:52 PM	#36
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	right now--this second? I could so totally go for a filet mignon (med. rare--too bad all you naysayers) and hash browns (real ones) with sour cream. Oh, yeah, and a salad with real blue cheese, please. And a Singapore Sling (even though it is girly)

08-11-2004, 10:58 PM	#37
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Careful you don't poke yourself in the eye with the little paper umbrella. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-25-2004, 08:18 PM	#38
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Meat is neat, It's what I eat! I'll cook a treat, Apply the heat, Have a seat and eat some meat! Dr. Suess ain't got nothin on me. Actually, Food rules. Food is awesome. It's what's for dinner. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

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