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Quote: Mission146I'm also not bragging. I'm maybe a slightly above average cook, at best. I guess one advantage to the posts I have seen is that, if one were bulimic, eating those plates would provide a serious advantage in making the purge much easier.
I do edible; I don't do delicious.
tuttigym
Quote: tuttigymI do edible; I don't do delicious.
tuttigym
The plates pictured in those posts are definitely not the second and only debatably the first. Unless, of course, you think the most edible and/or delicious fish comes from a can.
Ugh. Have you ever HAD tuna and noodle casserole? I'd rather eat cold three-day old pizza from a subpar pizza place AFTER drinking 12oz of straight olive brine AFTER I had just brushed my teeth FOLLOWED BY a glass of orange juice than eat tuna and noodle casserole.
Much better chance of keeping it all down.
tuttigym
If you think that cuss words change the substance of the joke, then you're free to have that perception.
Quote: tuttigymPet Peeve: Foul mouthed comedians (almost every other word) who somehow believe they are relevant and funny. Female comedians using the "f" bomb to become one of the "guys." For me, the true test of funny is clean, creative, and intelligent rhetoric. Sinbad comes to mind along with Howie Mandel, Jeff Foxworthy, and others.
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I am currently loving Fluffy.
Quote: Mission146Milquetoast, all three mentioned. It's not 1937, swearing is acceptable now, in most instances.
If you think that cuss words change the substance of the joke, then you're free to have that perception.
I am not a prude. I have been going to concerts and Vegas shows since I was 6 years old and been privileged to see some of the "dirtiest" comics around such as Joe E. Brown (well before your time), the Ritz Brothers (well before your time), Johnny Carson, Joey Bishop (before your time), Don Rickles (well before your time), and more. They were all hilarious, had the audience in the palm of their hand, and they used foul language for emphasis and in context. They could deal with hecklers on a level that was brilliant and funny. The stuff that comes from comedy clubs, for the most, part is rank and disturbing.
Never knew how to spell "milquetoast," thanks
tuttigym
Quote: Mission146Milquetoast, all three mentioned. It's not 1937, swearing is acceptable now, in most instances.
If you think that cuss words change the substance of the joke, then you're free to have that perception.
It’s either funny or it’s not. However not working “blue” probably helped Cosby stay out of jail for so long. Made it harder for longtime fans to believe bad things about him. Cosby famously gave advice that it wasn’t necessary to be dirty. Didn’t have any impact on Richard Pryor or Redd Fox apparently.
Quote: gordonm888I have a niece who is extremely allergic to nuts. Last week, before ordering a salad, she asked the waiter whether the salad had nuts; the waiter said no. My niece then said that she had a dangerous allergy to nuts and it was important that she not accidently eat them or she would get sick and might die. The waiter replied that the salad had no nuts in it.
The salad arrived, my niece took a bite from the salad and realized that it had nuts mixed in it. She told her companion, and got up and started walking towards the restaurant exit. She collapsed. The restaurant called 911 and she was evacuated to a hospital where she recovered.
It turns out that the waiter was new at this job and the restaurant owner says that this waiter was not adequately trained. We are currently asking that the restaurant pay her ambulance and medical bills (about $900). I think they are going to agree to this.
So, "Being polite" is not the only consideration when dealing with waiters. I also have dietary restrictions, and I am not going to eat a meal that I did not order. If I ordered unsweetened tea and have been given sweetened tea, I will politely ask that I be brought the right drink.
I hope your niece is doing well. My wife has deadly reactions to shellfish. She can't even sit near another table if they are eating shellfish. It is very difficult to avoid and scary every time that we eat out.
Quote: DRichI hope your niece is doing well. My wife has deadly reactions to shellfish. She can't even sit near another table if they are eating shellfish. It is very difficult to avoid and scary every time that we eat out.
The world is your oyster.
Quote: unJonThe world is your oyster.
The will come in handy if I ever need to off my wife.
Quote: Mission146If you think that cuss words change the substance of the joke, then you're free to have that perception.
It is not substance; it is an attitude of arrogance that I can say whatever I want even though it is not relevant to the subject. Thanks, I love my "free perception."
tuttigym
Quote: tuttigymIt is not substance; it is an attitude of arrogance that I can say whatever I want even though it is not relevant to the subject. Thanks, I love my "free perception."
tuttigym
You're welcome. Allowing you to have your, "Free perception," is more than many people are willing to allow for in today's society, but that's neither here nor there.
Also, 'Thanks,' is informal and rude. You should say, "Thank you." (JK)
It has nothing to do with arrogance. The person is a comedian; the person is on stage; people have paid to see the person perform; the person CAN say whatever he wants. The Bill Burr Philly rant is the stuff of legend. It's probably one of the funniest, "Off-the-cuff," things that have ever happened. The quotes are because I imagine he had some of the jokes on speed dial, just in case.
Quote: Mission146Ugh. Have you ever HAD tuna and noodle casserole? I'd rather eat cold three-day old pizza from a subpar pizza place AFTER drinking 12oz of straight olive brine AFTER I had just brushed my teeth FOLLOWED BY a glass of orange juice than eat tuna and noodle casserole.
Great combo; my local Italian eatery has that on their Early Bird Special. You know you could start a new thread: My Personal Most Disgusting Foods
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Quote: Mission146
Ugh. Have you ever HAD tuna and noodle casserole? I'd rather eat cold three-day old pizza from a subpar pizza place AFTER drinking 12oz of straight olive brine AFTER I had just brushed my teeth FOLLOWED BY a glass of orange juice than eat tuna and noodle casserole.
Much better chance of keeping it all down.
I don't know if people everywhere ate that, but growing up in Ohio in a middle class family that was a staple. I don't think I have had it in 25 years but I still can't get that taste out of my mouth.
Quote: DRichI don't know if people everywhere ate that, but growing up in Ohio in a middle class family that was a staple. I don't think I have had it in 25 years but I still can't get that taste out of my mouth.
Quite right. I'm sorry I brought it up. As soon as you read it, you taste it.
Quote: Mission146You're welcome. Allowing you to have your, "Free perception," is more than many people are willing to allow for in today's society, but that's neither here nor there.
It is unfortunate isn't it?
Quote: Mission146Also, 'Thanks,' is informal and rude. You should say, "Thank you." (JK)
Better than "no problem."
Quote: Mission146It has nothing to do with arrogance. The person is a comedian; the person is on stage; people have paid to see the person perform; the person CAN say whatever he wants. The Bill Burr Philly rant is the stuff of legend. It's probably one of the funniest, "Off-the-cuff," things that have ever happened. The quotes are because I imagine he had some of the jokes on speed dial, just in case.
The person on stage thinks he is a comedian. Yes people have paid, but I am sure, there have been many more disappointments than successes. Stand-up can be brutal. I do not know The Bill Burr Philly rant. Comedy is in the "eye of the beholder"(perception). For example, some people love slapstick; others not so much. Comedy for children is very different than for adults. Sometimes audiences "laugh" out of embarrassment rather than reacting to "funny." As far a "person CAN say whatever he wants," not today in the current PC culture. The lines and limits have been drawn, so don't you dare say anything about "pot roast" and tuna-noodle casserole just might be too offensive for fishermen.
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Quote: Mission146Quite right. I'm sorry I brought it up. As soon as you read it, you taste it.
Did y’all “eastern Midwest” folk grow up with “Lutheran Sushi?” A pickle with cream cheese wrapped around it with ham wrapped around that. I’m still don’t know if I like or hate them. Seen at like every potluck or funeral ever in Minnesota.
Quote: tuttigymIt is unfortunate isn't it?
Better than "no problem."
The person on stage thinks he is a comedian. Yes people have paid, but I am sure, there have been many more disappointments than successes. Stand-up can be brutal. I do not know The Bill Burr Philly rant. Comedy is in the "eye of the beholder"(perception). For example, some people love slapstick; others not so much. Comedy for children is very different than for adults. Sometimes audiences "laugh" out of embarrassment rather than reacting to "funny." As far a "person CAN say whatever he wants," not today in the current PC culture. The lines and limits have been drawn, so don't you dare say anything about "pot roast" and tuna-noodle casserole just might be too offensive for fishermen.
tuttigym
I would hope the people paying also thought he was a comedian before buying a ticket to see the show, otherwise, they need to do a better job deciding what to spend their entertainment budgets on.
That more would-be comedians fail than succeed is neither here nor there and I don't know that the use of profanity is the main determinant as to the result of an attempted career. I think what matters most is whether you're funny or not.
You've hit the nail on the head with, "Perception," so with that, you must elevate yourself to such a degree that language used (cussing) does not have any bearing on whether you think something is funny, not funny or how funny you think it is. Or, don't do that; I really don't care. If you cannot do this, then you admit that profanity changes the substance of the joke which, while you are fully in your rights, seems like a very strange thing to believe.
The Tuna-Noodle Casserole is not the fault of the dude who caught the tuna, if nothing else, he should be even angrier about it than I am.
Not to mention how that poor tuna should feel dying for such a horrendous dish to be prepared.
Quote: Mission146You're welcome. Allowing you to have your, "Free perception," is more than many people are willing to allow for in today's society, but that's neither here nor there.
Also, 'Thanks,' is informal and rude. You should say, "Thank you." (JK)
It has nothing to do with arrogance. The person is a comedian; the person is on stage; people have paid to see the person perform; the person CAN say whatever he wants. The Bill Burr Philly rant is the stuff of legend. It's probably one of the funniest, "Off-the-cuff," things that have ever happened. The quotes are because I imagine he had some of the jokes on speed dial, just in case.
That Bill Burr rant is hilarious, although the “only have 1 bridge” punchline doesn’t sit with me right, because it’s not true.
Quote: mcallister3200Did y’all “eastern Midwest” folk grow up with “Lutheran Sushi?” A pickle with cream cheese wrapped around it with ham wrapped around that. I’m still don’t know if I like or hate them. Seen at like every potluck or funeral ever in Minnesota.
I'm afraid I have never heard of that, but we did do similar things called, "Roll-Ups," but not meant for any formal purpose or occasion. It's basically just the inside of a sandwich rolled up, except wrapped around one or two pickle spears as opposed to dill chips.
Many used baloney/bologna to do it, which is of course repulsive because baloney/bologna is repulsive. I'd sometimes do roll ups with Virginia ham, black forest ham, corned beef or roast beef.
Quote: gamerfreakThat Bill Burr rant is hilarious, although the “only have 1 bridge” punchline doesn’t sit with me right, because it’s not true.
One of the better aspects of comedy is that it doesn't have to be true.
The fact that you identified that as the only thing he said that is not true (even though I know you didn't mean to imply everything else was) gave me a good laugh.
Quote: DRichI don't know if people everywhere ate that, but growing up in Ohio in a middle class family that was a staple. I don't think I have had it in 25 years but I still can't get that taste out of my mouth.
Tuna casserole is an example of the bizarre meals our parents foistered on us. Topped of with desert of jello with whole fruit encased in it. Typical Friday night fare for many years until Ellios Pizza night became a thing.
Quote: Mission146I would hope the people paying also thought he was a comedian before buying a ticket to see the show, otherwise, they need to do a better job deciding what to spend their entertainment budgets on.
Comedy clubs will marquee a featured comic or two, however, the "undercard" will likely be a number of unknowns, so if Steve Martin is featured, I am going to pay to see him. The others are a coin toss.
Quote: Mission146That more would-be comedians fail than succeed is neither here nor there and I don't know that the use of profanity is the main determinant as to the result of an attempted career. I think what matters most is whether you're funny or not.
I agree.
Quote: Mission146You've hit the nail on the head with, "Perception," so with that, you must elevate yourself to such a degree that language used (cussing) does not have any bearing on whether you think something is funny, not funny or how funny you think it is.
I would not personally use the term "elevate." If my "perception" of the dialogue or routine presented is funny, I will smile or laugh and feel good.
Quote: Mission146The Tuna-Noodle Casserole is not the fault of the dude who caught the tuna, if nothing else, he should be even angrier about it than I am.
Not to mention how that poor tuna should feel dying for such a horrendous dish to be prepared.
Now, that was funny!
tuttigym
In theory, I don't know that you have to be there before Steve Martin arrives on stage.
I figure the opening act works either way. The act either warms up the crowd, or the crowd hates him and is really thrilled to see the guy who they already think is funny. Probably the worst thing an opening act could do for a headliner is bring the house down!
I understand the point being made in the, 'Elevate,' sentence, but I would use the word elevate. We must be cognizant of the possibility of our own perceptions sucking if we want our perceptions to improve. That's not to say that your perception sucks and mine is good, or that mine sucks and yours is good, just that we should be willing to reevaluate our perceptions, from time-to-time, to evaluate whether or not they suck.
To the point, just by reevaluating your perception---you have elevated it, even if it remains unchanged.
Thank you for the compliment on my joke.
Quote: Mission146I agree with that. With that, you're paying to see Steve Martin, but the comedy club either wants the event to last a certain number of hours, does not want Steve Martin to come out to a cold crowd or Steve Martin himself does not want to come out to a cold crowd.
In theory, I don't know that you have to be there before Steve Martin arrives on stage.
I figure the opening act works either way. The act either warms up the crowd, or the crowd hates him and is really thrilled to see the guy who they already think is funny. Probably the worst thing an opening act could do for a headliner is bring the house down!
I understand the point being made in the, 'Elevate,' sentence, but I would use the word elevate. We must be cognizant of the possibility of our own perceptions sucking if we want our perceptions to improve. That's not to say that your perception sucks and mine is good, or that mine sucks and yours is good, just that we should be willing to reevaluate our perceptions, from time-to-time, to evaluate whether or not they suck.
To the point, just by reevaluating your perception---you have elevated it, even if it remains unchanged.
Thank you for the compliment on my joke.
You are welcome. An open mind allows us to expand and, yes, elevate perception and intellect. Comedy, in its various forms, can make us aware of things never before experienced. It allows us insight into behaviors and culture as long as it is free flowing without censorship and/or victimhood.
Keep the funny stuff coming.
tuttigym
So, I think the whole shebang is quite possible as a great dish.
Quote: rxwineI've had a fairly expensive tuna dinner. And I've had some fine noodles. And I've had some tasty sauces.
So, I think the whole shebang is quite possible as a great dish.
I'd say so. We're not talking about seared Ahi Tuna Steaks, from-scratch noodles that were made that day and alfredo sauce made with fontina and pecorino romano (among others) in THIS tuna noodle casserole, though. That's not how they do tuna noodle casserole in the Midwest.
Quote: Mission146I'd say so. We're not talking about seared Ahi Tuna Steaks, from-scratch noodles that were made that day and alfredo sauce made with fontina and pecorino romano (among others) in THIS tuna noodle casserole, though. That's not how they do tuna noodle casserole in the Midwest.
C'mon, Iowa corn-fed tuna? What are you talking about? Mmmmm buddy.
tuttigym
Quote: billryanI will admit I've only had my mom's tuna casserole but it's only redeeming feature was the baked potato chips she'd use to layer it.
Now that takes me back to the Methodist potluck dinners of my youth. I'll also grab some three-bean salad, broccoli-rice casserole and some cornbread. I got so full I could hardly walk. I can actually smell the tall urn of Maxwell House coffee.
Quote: mcallister3200Did y’all “eastern Midwest” folk grow up with “Lutheran Sushi?” A pickle with cream cheese wrapped around it with ham wrapped around that. I’m still don’t know if I like or hate them. Seen at like every potluck or funeral ever in Minnesota.
I never heard of that one.
Quote: Mission146I'd say so. We're not talking about seared Ahi Tuna Steaks, from-scratch noodles that were made that day and alfredo sauce made with fontina and pecorino romano (among others) in THIS tuna noodle casserole, though. That's not how they do tuna noodle casserole in the Midwest.
Hamburger Helper makes a Tuna Helper that is the epitome of bad tuna casserole. Thank God that didn't exist when I was a kid as we would probably be eating it twice a week.
Quote: DRichHamburger Helper makes a Tuna Helper that is the epitome of bad tuna casserole. Thank God that didn't exist when I was a kid as we would probably be eating it twice a week.
Hamburger Helper makes a x that is the epitome of bad x.
Where x is literally anything that Hamburger Helper makes.
Unfortunately, I state this from experience as a kid.
It's amazing, though, because Hamburger Helper gets people to give them money in exchange for taking ground beef and making it worse. You could just eat the beef by itself and it would be an improvement---even unseasoned.
Quote: Mission146Hamburger Helper makes a x that is the epitome of bad x.
Where x is literally anything that Hamburger Helper makes.
Unfortunately, I state this from experience as a kid.
It's amazing, though, because Hamburger Helper gets people to give them money in exchange for taking ground beef and making it worse. You could just eat the beef by itself and it would be an improvement---even unseasoned.
I must not have the refined palate that you have. I eat Hamburger Helper every few weeks. Both the wife and I consider it a cheap, simple, but acceptable meal. I would choose it anytime over eating a hamburger patty.
Quote: DRichHamburger Helper makes a Tuna Helper that is the epitome of bad tuna casserole. Thank God that didn't exist when I was a kid as we would probably be eating it twice a week.
I love hamburger helper. To be even more cliche, the Philly cheesesteak variety is my favorite, even though it doesn’t resemble a cheesesteak.
I am a huge fan of tuna noodle casserole, so I also gave the Tuna Helper a try. Oh man what a mistake. I have a pretty high tolerance for gross food, but I could barely eat that garbage.
Quote: DRichI must not have the refined palate that you have. I eat Hamburger Helper every few weeks. Both the wife and I consider it a cheap, simple, but acceptable meal. I would choose it anytime over eating a hamburger patty.
I don't think it's so much refinement as frequency of this one particular thing. I didn't always hate bologna/baloney, hot dogs and tomato soup, for example.
Actually, I can do one or two hot dogs per year. Either grilled (near black) or Sheetz hot dogs with diced onions, boom boom sauce, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, black olives and pickle relish.
I also didn't always hate noodles and pasta, but I loathe those things. (Unless it's with alfredo sauce that I have made.)
Quote: Mission146I don't think it's so much refinement as frequency of this one particular thing. I didn't always hate bologna/baloney, hot dogs and tomato soup, for example.
Actually, I can do one or two hot dogs per year. Either grilled (near black) or Sheetz hot dogs with diced onions, boom boom sauce, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, black olives and pickle relish.
I also didn't always hate noodles and pasta, but I loathe those things. (Unless it's with alfredo sauce that I have made.)
Mr.Mission146: I think you have become a food snob, but I like your "taste" and your recipes as previously posted.
tuttigym
Quote: Ace2My pet peeve is when Tuttigym refuses to accept math
I love it. LOL. Does that make me unique on this forum?? It is tough when someone tries to hold others accountable on an intellectual basis.
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Quote: tuttigymMr.Mission146: I think you have become a food snob, but I like your "taste" and your recipes as previously posted.
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Thanks Tuttigym!
I think I just noticed your join date for the first time---corner of my eye. It's great to have you posting so frequently recently! Acceptance of math or not in our one conversation, you bring a lot of lively conversation to several threads.
Quote: Mission146Thanks Tuttigym!
I think I just noticed your join date for the first time---corner of my eye. It's great to have you posting so frequently recently! Acceptance of math or not in our one conversation, you bring a lot of lively conversation to several threads.
Very kind of you to say. It is really fun jousting with some of the patrons here. I try to keep it light. They all challenge me to be better. I want you and everyone to know that I am NEVER offended. Many don't think I get it, but I do. They just don't get my approach, so I will keep trying. I have broad shoulders, and if i can contribute as you do along with odiousgambit, and so many others even if contentious, then, for me, all is well.
tuttigym
Quote: tuttigymVery kind of you to say. It is really fun jousting with some of the patrons here. I try to keep it light. They all challenge me to be better. I want you and everyone to know that I am NEVER offended. Many don't think I get it, but I do. They just don't get my approach, so I will keep trying. I have broad shoulders, and if i can contribute as you do along with odiousgambit, and so many others even if contentious, then, for me, all is well.
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Well, to the extent that the subject is gambling—-I only kind of contribute.
I do, but let’s not pretend that it matters. They will, one and all, continue to play negative expectation games and they will, one and all, lose.
They will not play the games any better than they would have prior to talking to me, because they care neither about the math, my advice not to play it in the first place absent an advantage or anything else that I do say or could ever say.
Three times this with betting system players who, worse than not being concerned with the math, are religiously opposed to the math. So, they will all try their systems and they will, one and all, lose all of their money.
So, I, ‘Contribute,’ but it’s not like that changes anything.
You can look at a certain CM whose name I will not even be responsible for putting on this website. Let’s do a comparison:
CM:
Says you can win with systems.
Could not pass third grade math.
Charges to be part of his group.
Charges for private, ‘Lessons,’ on using the systems.
Mission146:
Says you WILL LOSE, system or otherwise.
Is slightly better than the average person at math.
Does not charge to answer questions.
Will refuse to gamble with you in a casino.
But, they are not going to listen to me because I am saying, “If you gamble enough, you WILL lose.” They don’t want to hear that.
They want to hear that you can win.
Most people cannot win.
Even if they could, or cared to learn how, they would just lose all winnings and more on something different anyway.
They don’t want to win. They want to gamble. Negative progression systems, not that they would know it, are designed to create the perception that they can gamble LONGER…which is really what it is they really want to do. Why would a person be willing to risk up to 10k+ in total, on a -EV game, all for the purpose of MAYBE temporarily being ahead $100 and trying again?
They want to gamble.
And, deep down, somewhere so deep in the mind that they can’t even access it—-they WANT to lose.
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Haha! Thanks! This might be why I shouldn’t thank every post, or you’d have got the point on my thanking yours.
Quote: gamerfreakI love hamburger helper. To be even more cliche, the Philly cheesesteak variety is my favorite, even though it doesn’t resemble a cheesesteak.
I am a huge fan of tuna noodle casserole, so I also gave the Tuna Helper a try. Oh man what a mistake. I have a pretty high tolerance for gross food, but I could barely eat that garbage.
I'll do everybody one better: I make Hamburger Helper (usually one of the "Cheeseburger" flavors) with tuna instead of hamburger.
I also make what I believe is called a "tuna stack": 4 layers of flour tortillas, alfredo sauce, tuna, spinach, and mozzarella cheese, topped with a fifth tortilla. It's meant as some sort of easy low-carb alternative to lasagne.
Quote: Mission146Quote: unJon
Haha! Thanks! This might be why I shouldn’t thank every post, or you’d have got the point on my thanking yours.
two thoughts
in the movie, the Nicholson character is given that line so that everybody would feel contempt for such an ass. Instead, everybody knows it's a truth to be repeated and appreciates it. IMO anyway
as far as your constant 'thank you' that you do, Mission, I just take it as a sign you saw the post, and knowing that, I like you doing that
Quote: billryanWe weren't rich enough for hamburger helper. We were a Rice-A-Roni family.
I still make Rice-a-Roni for a side dish.
