The Greatest Food Debates of Our Generation


Ken Gargett

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2 hours ago, benfica_77 said:

Deep dish is a pie not pizza....Pineapple on Pizza is blasphemy and those people should only smoke Monte Opens for life. 

Never had and never will smoked a Monte Open!

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My take on this...

Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli? - Maybe a really cheap strudel? How can a "pastry" (and I am using the term liberally) be a ravioli... 

Which chicken wing is better: drum or flat? - Flat, but I like both.

How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? - Not a fan, never make them, but pb on one side, jelly on the other seems logic.

How crispy should bacon be? - I like softer slow cooked bacon, need to add that I get real smoked slabs of bacon, not the packaged wet stuff. 

How do you take eggs out of the carton? - With my hands, I asked my daughter what she thought, she answered that this is a stupid question....

Does pineapple belong on pizza? - only if being served as your last meal before execution, for the crime of putting pineapple on a pizza. Agree on this, or maybe firing squad, I don't know...

Does ranch belong on pizza? - No!!!. 

How should you eat pizza? - anyone using a knife and fork should suffer the same fate as pizza/pineapple eaters - Again, agreed. 

Is deep dish a pizza or a casserole? - I guess it's a pizza, not a very good one though... 

Should you eat mac and cheese with a fork or spoon? Home made macaroni with melted cheese, spoon.  

Does ketchup belong on a hot dog? - Ketchup... no, even my kids don't like that.

Are burgers and hot dogs sandwiches? No, they are respectively hamburgers and hotdogs. 

Is it a sub, hoagie or hero? No skin in the game on this one, but we call them subs. 

What do you call the end slice on a loaf of bread? - The crust.

How do you pronounce caramel? - i actually heard a bloke on tv the other day talking abut carmel. i thought a few years more school would not have hurt - Thoroughly agree, it's missing a letter. 

In-n-Out or Shake Shack? - Haven't had any of them (from Canada) BUT, a potato roll to me is the best bun for the job. 

Where do you put the cheese on a burger? - When making them I do bottom. 

Should chili have beans? - I like beans in chili

How do you slice bagels? - In half... barbarians

Did millennials ruin everything? - Of course we did, quit complaining boomers! (walks away eating smashed avocado toast feeling quite entitled)

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19 hours ago, Ken Gargett said:

Will comment on a few...

 

How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?

PB on both slices of bread, jelly / jam in the middle.

 

Is it a sub, hoagie or hero?

As a kid, we called them spuckies.

 

How do you pronounce caramel?

Like it's spelled.

 

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  • Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli? 

No. Since it's a pastry and not pasta based, it doesn't meet ravioli standards.

  • Which chicken wing is better: drum or flat? 

Drum. Convenience > ratios of breading.

  • How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? 

You mix the peanut butter and jelly on both slices of bread and then bring the bread together.

  • How crispy should bacon be? 

Crispy just a few notches before the burned stage. If you smack the bacon against the plate and it doesn't break, it isn't crispy enough.

  • How do you take eggs out of the carton? 

From one end going vertical 

  • Does pineapple belong on pizza? 

Hell no. And as a Canadian I'm sorry we ever invented it. Disgusting.

  • Does ranch belong on pizza?

See above. Ranch is a pox. There are so many other sauces that are superior.

  • How should you eat pizza? 

Any way you want, just hope you don't burn the roof of your mouth. I prefer thick crust pizzas or extremely crisp thin crust so you wouldn't be able to fold it.

  • Is deep dish a pizza or a casserole? 

Casserole. 

  • Should you eat mac and cheese with a fork or spoon? 

A fork. But the cheese sauce should run off the noodles, not be stuck like paste.

  • Does ketchup belong on a hot dog? 

To each their own but mustard and sauerkraut are the superior condiments. 

  • Are burgers and hot dogs sandwiches? are chairs and tables trees? of course not. 

Is there bread? Is there a filling? If a steak sandwich is a sandwich, hot dogs and burgers certainly are.

  • Is it a sub, hoagie or hero? none of these words make any sense in this context. 

Hoagie.

  • What do you call the end slice on a loaf of bread?

Garbage. The purpose of it is to keep the double faced slices of bread moist.

  • How do you pronounce caramel? 

Care-A-mel.

  • In-n-Out or Shake Shack? 

Shake Shack does have superior shakes, but overall In-N-Out is the superior burger and fries experience.

  • Where do you put the cheese on a burger? 

Cheese should always be next to the meat, so it melts.

  • Should chili have beans? 

Of course. I realize Texans are obsessed with beanless chili, but up in these parts we call that spaghetti sauce.

  • How do you slice bagels? 

The normal way, not like a psychopath. 

  • Did millennials ruin everything? - talk about a question to which the answer is self-evident

Us Gen-X'ers already ruined everything, but people just forgot about it.

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  • Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli? 

Who the hell thinks a pop tart is anything like a ravioli? It is obviously a dessert toastie. :lol3:

  • Which chicken wing is better: drum or flat? 

Why waste it? Eat. The. Whole. Wing.

  • How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? 

Never made it myself, but I would have surmised you spread PB on both slices and put a dollop of jam in the middle

  • How crispy should bacon be? 

Oh God! What is with people cooking bacon to the point where it is like chewing on broken glass? Bacon should be slightly crispy on the edges, but soft and tender in the middle.

  • How do you take eggs out of the carton? 

Dump them all out onto the counter at once? What kind of question is this?!

  • Does pineapple belong on pizza? 

It has it's place as an ingredient. I personally can't stand seafood on pizza.

  • Does ranch belong on pizza?

Again, it has it's place. Those fancy shmancy gourmet pizzas can actually quite good.

  • How should you eat pizza? 

As long as you are not eating by interorectogestion, I don't care.

  • Is deep dish a pizza or a casserole? 

It's not pizza, it's not a casserole. It is more like an open top pie.

  • Should you eat mac and cheese with a fork or spoon? 

See above re How Should You Eat Pizza

  • Does ketchup belong on a hot dog? 

I like ketchup and mustard on my hot dogs. I also like cheese on them too. Heck I've even used sambal.

  • Are burgers and hot dogs sandwiches? are chairs and tables trees? of course not. 

Meat between bread? Sandwich.

  • Is it a sub, hoagie or hero? none of these words make any sense in this context. 

Who cares, they are sandwiches

  • What do you call the end slice on a loaf of bread?

The end bit, or crust.

  • How do you pronounce caramel? 

Like it is spelt. Cah-Rah-Mel.

  • In-n-Out or Shake Shack? 

Each has their pros and cons. Like the Old El Paso ad says, "Why not have both?"

  • Where do you put the cheese on a burger? 

On top of the burger patty while it is still on the grill so that it melts. Or you can put it on the top bun and grill the bun. (Both top and bottom buns should be buttered and toasted)

  • Should chili have beans? 

I don't see why not.

  • How do you slice bagels? 

With a knife horizontally across the middle, just like I do with bread buns. How the heck do you eat it by slicing vertically?

  • Did millennials ruin everything? - talk about a question to which the answer is self-evident

Every generation ruins it for the previous and next generation. But Millennials are doing it a helluva lot faster.

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Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli?

Is cereal a soup?

Which chicken wing is better: drum or flat?

Drums.

How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? 

I actually butter both slices before putting jelly on one, and pb on the other.

How crispy should bacon be?

The best bacon is at the magical point halfway between crispy and floppy. 

How do you take eggs out of the carton? 

I was unaware there was some global controversy over this.

Does pineapple belong on pizza?
 

I’ve had pineapple on a pizza before. It was ok. Not great, but ok. 

Does ranch belong on pizza?
Ranch is disgusting on anything.

How should you eat pizza?
 

Pizza, like ribs, should only be eaten with your hands.

Is deep dish a pizza or a casserole?

Pizza.

Should you eat mac and cheese with a fork or spoon?

Fork.

Does ketchup belong on a hot dog?

Absolutely not! If you put ketchup on a hotdog, the terrorists win.

Are burgers and hot dogs sandwiches?

Yes. Is this a real question?

Is it a sub, hoagie or hero?

All three are acceptable.

What do you call the end slice on a loaf of bread?

We’ve always called it the heel. Maybe it’s a Midwest thing, like pop.

How do you pronounce caramel?

Care-uh-mel? Do I walk around all day wearing a monocle and a top hat? No. It’s car-mel.

In-n-Out or Shake Shack?

In-n-Out, but it still doesn’t live up to the massive hype surrounding it.

Where do you put the cheese on a burger?

Directly above the meat.

Should chili have beans?

 I’m not scared to mess with Texas, chili is better with beans.

How do you slice bagels?

Huh?!?

Did millennials ruin everything?

Ok, Boomer. Nothing makes me feel so old as blaming young people for everything.

 

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I’m not qualified to answer much in this world but I can wade in on the In N Out v Shake Shack debate.  
 

Is a Porsche 911 Turbo better than a Boxster?

I believe most of us would say that the 911 is better.  And the people that like Boxsters might say “Fine the 911 is great but it costs twice as much.”  Both statements seem like “facts”.  The 911 is better.  The 911 costs twice as much.  

I’m in the restaurant industry in Los Angeles and this is CONSTANT question that I am asked.   Personally I side with In N Out but a cheeseburger with (admittedly terrible) fries is $5 and Shake Shack is more than twice the cost.  Could I make a better hamburger if I doubled my prices?  Yes.  

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Additives like beans or noodles in chili are for regions where chiles don’t actually grow. Forget the beans and add more chiles and pork fat.

Santa Maria style “barbecue” and Cincinnati style “chili” are basically ways us Yankees try to troll Southerners. It works too.

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On 11/27/2019 at 5:06 PM, Ken Gargett said:

 

Is a Pop-Tart a ravioli? - it's a pastry, sort of. Is an apple turnover a ravoli? If yes, then fine.

Which chicken wing is better: drum or flat? - flat, can eat them in one bite.

How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? - the normal way. Extra J, hold the P.

How crispy should bacon be? - I like mine rare and flimsy.

How do you take eggs out of the carton? - ???

Does pineapple belong on pizza? - if you like it. Put peanut butter and gum drops on your own pizza for all I care.

Does ranch belong on pizza? - Not a good pizza. 

How should you eat pizza? - Just never with a fork and knife.

Is deep dish a pizza or a casserole? - it's a pizza. Not a good one, but it is what it is.

Should you eat mac and cheese with a fork or spoon? Depends whatever I grab first. No mac and cheese is safe regardless of utensil.

Does ketchup belong on a hot dog? - a crappy one, sure. 

Are burgers and hot dogs sandwiches? Um. Why the hell not? 

Is it a sub, hoagie or hero? We called them Grinders

What do you call the end slice on a loaf of bread? End

How do you pronounce caramel? - I switch.

In-n-Out or Shake Shack? - I never had the pleasure, but I'll go with Shake Shack just because.

Where do you put the cheese on a burger? - on top

Should chili have beans? - not texas or new Mexican green chili, but other chili? Sure.

How do you slice bagels? - horizontal?

Did millennials ruin everything? - as a gen xer I just agree with whatever the generation speaking to me is griping about. Luckily both generations seem to think i give a crap, and I get to dodge the mud tossing

 

 

 

 

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Jesus Christ! I'm all in a tizz now and not sure how I will cope, going forward. 

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Carmel is a city in California.

Why has no one mentioned making a PBJ sandwich by mixing Peanut butter and Jelly together first ?

Personally, the only time I use Pineapple on Pizza is with Shrimp.

How should Bacon be cooked ?  Any way but Sushi.

Take eggs out of the carton ?  My eggs do not come in a carton, so now, ask  me how I remove them from the laying box.  

Are burgers and hot dogs sandwiches ? If they are on bread,yes.

 

 

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8 hours ago, garbandz said:

Take eggs out of the carton ?  My eggs do not come in a carton, so now, ask  me how I remove them from the laying box.  

 

Up end the chicken coop and let them roll out? Or have you trained the chickens to bring them out for you?

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  • 1 year later...
It's a nightmare, to be honest. It would be better to argue about something big...
Which is what we've been doing for the last year since the last post in this thread...

Sent by spooky action at a distance

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