S.S.I. - Stupid Snack Ideas

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 9:26 pm

@ fable, you are truely a fountain of information.

hallucinogens, you say Georgi. That doesn't sound particularly safe. But people are selling it in the supermarkets.

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 9:56 pm

Originally posted by Tamerlane
hallucinogens, you say Georgi. That doesn't sound particularly safe. But people are selling it in the supermarkets.

Wormwood, to be precise. Yeah, there has to be a reason why it's still illegal in so much of the western world...

fable · Post by **fable** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 10:04 pm

By tradition, it's considered incredibly bitter: the old phrase was, "bitter as wormwood." It was served traditionally with a kind of slotted "absinthe spoon," a glass of ice cold water, and a sugar cube. The absinthe was placed in the glass, the sugar was placed in the spoon, and the water was dribbled over the sugar, and into the glass. This took the bitter edge of the stuff, and gave it a kind of odd, milky green-white color.

Don't go for the hallucinogen qualities, by the way. Like regular alcohol, they're attributable to delirium tremens, which usually means heavy alcohol poisoning to the system. You're just as likely to die as you are to see penguins.

Personally, if I ever get to the UK in this lifetime, I'll have to give it a try.

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Sun Mar 17, 2002 10:13 pm

Originally posted by fable
By tradition, it's considered incredibly bitter: the old phrase was, "bitter as wormwood." It was served traditionally with a kind of slotted "absinthe spoon," a glass of ice cold water, and a sugar cube. The absinthe was placed in the glass, the sugar was placed in the spoon, and the water was dribbled over the sugar, and into the glass. This took the bitter edge of the stuff, and gave it a kind of odd, milky green-white color.

Don't go for the hallucinogen qualities, by the way. Like regular alcohol, they're attributable to delirium tremens, which usually means heavy alcohol poisoning to the system. You're just as likely to die as you are to see penguins. Personally, if I ever get to the UK in this lifetime, I'll have to give it a try.

Hmmm, I thought the absinthe was poured over the sugar, and then the sugar set light to, and then stirred into the absinthe before adding the water

They don't serve it the traditional way in our bar though

@Fable you mean you haven't lived through it being legal? You must be younger than I thought

Also, apparently absinthe is good for frogs... see here

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 1:22 am

Originally posted by Georgi
Also, apparently absinthe is good for frogs... see here

Well if I ever come across a frog, I would know what to do with it.
Just have to find a place that sells absinthe first.

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 8:37 am

Originally posted by Tamerlane

Well if I ever come across a frog, I would know what to do with it.
Just have to find a place that sells absinthe first.

So do I, but it ain't gonna be for those frogs!

Leonardo · Post by **Leonardo** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 9:32 am

Back to stupid snacks:

- Dog Shake: two sausages, two glasses of milk and some sugar, mix it with a food processor. Drink it with a friend and make bets on who will be able to finish a glass without throwing up.

- At McDonald´s: Dip your fries on the vanilla sundae before eating. It REALLY tastes good.

- Cheesebanana: The name says it; make as a regular cheeseburger but instead of meat, put a sliced banana in.

Vicsun · Post by **Vicsun** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 9:34 am

Originally posted by Georgi

LOL

It was illegal in the UK until a few years ago, so I'm told... but now you can get it at most pubs, and buy it in the supermarket (although I think the superior stuff only comes mail-order)

I am pretty sure it's legal in Denmark

. In a country where hash is legal, I don't see why they should ban a drink

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Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 10:40 am

Originally posted by Leonardo
Back to stupid snacks:

- Dog Shake: two sausages, two glasses of milk and some sugar, mix it with a food processor. Drink it with a friend and make bets on who will be able to finish a glass without throwing up.

- At McDonald´s: Dip your fries on the vanilla sundae before eating. It REALLY tastes good.

- Cheesebanana: The name says it; make as a regular cheeseburger but instead of meat, put a sliced banana in.

That shake one has me worried!

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 11:02 am

Does anyone have any 'nice' snacks that will take the edge off of hunger? I'm starving!

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 11:09 am

Peanuts.

Ned Flanders · Post by **Ned Flanders** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 11:12 am

Peanut Butter, Mayonaise, and lettuce sandwiches.

Ketchup on french toast.

Raw buds of garlic.

I don't think they are stupid, but I'll definitely settle for odd. Yes, I eat all of the above. I eat the raw buds of garlic because there are a lot of vampires in my neighborhood and contrary to what a vampire will tell you, it does keep them away. Honest.

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 12:09 pm

Originally posted by Ned Flanders

Raw buds of garlic.

contrary to what a vampire will tell you, it does keep them away. Honest.

@Ned: Raw buds of garlic will keep away ANYTHING !

No worries ! *waves from afar*

Beldin

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 12:23 pm

Originally posted by Ned Flanders
Raw buds of garlic.

I don't think they are stupid, but I'll definitely settle for odd. Yes, I eat all of the above. I eat the raw buds of garlic because there are a lot of vampires in my neighborhood and contrary to what a vampire will tell you, it does keep them away. Honest.

Why not just eat Italian?

Georgi · Post by **Georgi** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 8:47 pm

Originally posted by Aegis
Peanuts.

What's stupid about peanuts?

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 2:10 am

Originally posted by Georgi

What's stupid about peanuts?

Ever got one stuck in your nose ?

No worries,

Beldin

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 7:44 am

Originally posted by Georgi
What's stupid about peanuts?

Nothing unless like Beldin you've grown some animosity towards peanuts.

Nippy felt hungry and Aegis suggested peanuts. Or I'm just a complete fool who assumes things too quickly.

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 7:55 am

Originally posted by Tamerlane

....unless like Beldin you've grown some animosity towards peanuts.

Not all of them ! I like Snoopy and Lucy !

But that topic could lead yet to another thread....

No worries,

Beldin

Tamerlane · Post by **Tamerlane** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 8:02 am

Originally posted by Beldin
Not all of them ! I like Snoopy and Lucy !

But that topic could lead yet to another thread....

LOL, I don't think SYM is ready yet for a Peanuts thread.

Beldin · Post by **Beldin** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 8:06 am

Originally posted by Tamerlane

LOL, I don't think SYM is ready yet for a Peanuts thread.

Please explain the terms "SYM" and "ready for it" ...

No worries.

Beldin :ccol: