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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 04:57 PM
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Poll question: It is un-American to make chili on St. Patrick's day?
Edited on Thu Mar-17-05 04:58 PM by da_chimperor
Yes or no, it was still damn tasty. I didn't feel like making corned beef and cabbage for seven people anyway.
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 04:58 PM
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1. naah...chili..cabbage...it all makes for good farting contests
:evilgrin:
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:00 PM
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3. Ewwww. And I've got a job interview tomorrow.
I didn't even think about that. x(
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:11 PM
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11. Beano time
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:17 PM
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12. Definitely n/t
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maveric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:00 PM
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2. As long as you dont wear orange, tear up a pic of the pope, wear a
badge with Margaret Thatchers face on it, anything goes!
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Merlot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:01 PM
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5. I just ate an orange...
Edited on Thu Mar-17-05 05:02 PM by Merlot
and I swear, you could see mrs. thatchers face in the peal.

I may sell it on ebay.
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:02 PM
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I had some orange juice this morning.
:shrug:
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Merlot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:00 PM
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4. I just had my favorite Irish lunch....
Expresso, parmisan cheese, sourdough bread, olive oil.

Maybe I'll have a beer later, instead of wine...
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RubyDuby in GA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:02 PM
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6. Funny, I was just reading about the Texas chili cookoff (funny)
I haven't read this in a couple of years. Still cracks me up:

Chili Contest

Note: Please take time to read this slowly. If you pay attention to the
first two judges, the reaction of the third judge is even better! For
those of you who have lived in Texas, you know how true this is. They
actually have a Chili Cook-off about the time the Rodeo comes to town.
It takes up a major portion of the parking lot at the Astrodome. The
notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was
visiting Texas from the East Coast:

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili
cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I
happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions
to the Budweiser truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the
other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that
spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the
tasting, so I accepted".

Here are the scorecards from the event:


Chili # 1 Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili

Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.
Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.
Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could
remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the
flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.


Chili # 2 Arthur's Afterburner Chili

Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.
Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken
seriously.
Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what
I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who
wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer
when they saw the look on my face.


Chili # 3 Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili

Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.
Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.
Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels
like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get
me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my
backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced from
all of the beer.


Chili # 4 Bubba's Black Magic

Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.
Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or
other mild foods, not much of a chili.
Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable
to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid,
was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-lb. barmaid is
starting to look HOT...just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is
chili an aphrodisiac?


Chili # 5 Linda's Legal Lip Remover

Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding
considerable kick. Very impressive.
Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must
admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.
Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and
I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed
paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her
chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by
pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my
lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to
stop screaming. Screw those rednecks.


Chili # 6 Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety

Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of
spices and peppers.
Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and
garlic. Superb.
Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous,
sulfuric flames. I shit on myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat
through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that
slut Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips
anymore. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone.


Chili # 7 Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili

Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.
Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of
chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried
about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing
uncontrollably.
Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I
wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds
like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which
slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava like shit to
match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed
me. I've decided to stop breathing, its too painful. Screw it; I'm not
getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through
the 4-inch hole in my stomach.


Chili # 8 Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili

Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too
bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.
Judge # 2 This final entry is a good, balance chili. Neither mild nor
hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out,
fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if
he's going to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really
hot chili.
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:09 PM
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9. LOL, nice. I'm definately saving that one.
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:05 PM
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7. Just dont wear Orange or I'll kick ya
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:09 PM
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8. I'm wearing an orange tie to my interview tomorrow, is that cool?
It is the dutch color after all. I've gotten lots of free beers from wearing it and I hope it has the same effect on my potential future employers. :D
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:10 PM
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10. Tommorow isnt St. Patrick's Day
and I may be Irish but I do like the Dutch just not that asshole William of Orange.
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:17 PM
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13. You don't like Willem van Oranje?
:wow:
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:21 PM
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17. You look surprised
I am part Irish man.
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:55 PM
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18. Nah, I'm not really surprised. I'm supposedly part Irish too.
He's loved by some and hated by others. Not what I would call a nice guy. There's other figures in dutch history like that. One guy, whose name I can't remember, is still considered a hero in the Netherlands but is seen as a butcher in Indonesia.
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Rainbowreflect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:17 PM
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14. We had chili for Thanksgiving.
That is totally un-American.
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da_chimperor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 06:02 PM
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19. You've got me beat there
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:18 PM
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15. but you are in the netherlands (which is where I wished I was)
I wouldnt worry about "un-american". :P
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-17-05 05:19 PM
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16. No. Why?
Are we required to eat corned beef and cabbage? (No, thanks.)
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