Random Thoughts Thread

[jp1]

I'm pretty sure "Jew" is offensive. It seems you weren't aware due to cultural differences?

I've heard it both ways. My girlfriend is Jewish, and she and her family are completely fine with saying/hearing "Jew", use the term often, and it's fine by them when non-Jewish folk, like myself, use it, too. It's not like they're casual, either - they go to temple, celebrate Jewish holidays, do all that stuff. Maybe it's context/intention-based?

I won't say it here, as I don't want to offend y'all, but food for thought. but that's been my experience.

Yeah, his usage of "Jew" was fine and normal. I'm a Jew, I'm Jewish, both are equally valid and used. It's when you start saying things like "Jew food" or "Don't Jew me on this" that the term becomes offensive.

I stand corrected. I was always under the impression it was offensive when phrased that way. I guess I should have just left it to the Jewish folk to handle that one. Or rather, to not handle it, since it was fine.

[Stark]

Hebrew National dogs are kosher, and I think they are very similar in quality to Nathan's for example. Now, that's a mainstream, mass-produced brand, but I don't see any reason why a kosher beef frank wouldn't be pretty tasty. I've had some fantastic ones.

Hebrew Nationals have no snap to them. I grew up with Vienna beef hot dogs and Usinger's beef hot dogs, which spoiled me.

Boar's head brand are alright, but the former brands I mentioned stay with you all day long.

I find Boar's Head to be excellent for what they are: Meat and seasonings, no extra crap.

[Luke]

Boar's head brand are alright, but the former brands I mentioned stay with you all day long.

I find Boar's Head to be excellent for what they are: Meat and seasonings, no extra crap.[/quote]

They're not bad, but a bit pricey and a tad underwhelming when it comes to the taste.

At one point Oscar Mayer sold XXL Deli Style hot dogs that came in a blue package. Those were pretty outrageous. Great snap, good amount of garlic, but not too oily.

Something else that is delicious is a Nathan's smoked sausage link topped with Heinz Chili sauce. Ketchup on a hot dog is a crime, but chili sauce on a smoked sausage somehow works.

This thread has now made me depressed, as for dinner I'm making naan with a chickpea-carrot-couscous topping.

And for those who have never been to the South, I'd say the majority of people like hot dogs (made of chicken and pork) that are bright pink on the outside and grey on the inside. Google "Bill's hotdogs NC". This place is always packed, and don't expect to find anything other than hot dogs. They're cooked in lard and served with slaw, mustard, onions, and a chili that I'm pretty positive is made with lard, white kidney beans, cayenne, and black pepper. No possible way they are good for you, but they are kind of they're own thing. People go nuts for 'em.

[Forlorn Drifter]

Cooking with lard is the best way to cook. I'd rather die of clogged arteries than live a long life eating healthy food.

[jp1]

Cooking with lard is the best way to cook. I'd rather die of clogged arteries than live a long life eating healthy food.

I thought this at one point. Then my diet actually started hurting my health. Since starting a healthy diet, I have found that my tastes have changed. It took some time but now the healthy food can often taste better than the bad stuff. Not always, but often.

Besides, you can still have most things every once in a while. Having a cheeseburger once a month or less makes it a treat. It loses it's luster if you have it every day, in my opinion.

On the other hand, I do miss the freedom and variety of being able to just grab what is convenient. That becomes much more difficult with a healthy diet.

It sounds strange but greasy and fatty foods, even those I used to love, are distasteful to me now. It may have something to do with the knowledge of how they will make me feel though.

[prfsnl_gmr]

It sounds strange but greasy and fatty foods, even those I used to love, are distasteful to me now. It may have something to do with the knowledge of how they will make me feel though.

Same here.

I enjoy the occassional fried foods, but I just can't eat very much of them anymore.

[Luke]

It sounds strange but greasy and fatty foods, even those I used to love, are distasteful to me now. It may have something to do with the knowledge of how they will make me feel though.

Same here.

I enjoy the occassional fried foods, but I just can't eat very much of them anymore.

I would agree, but there is always an exception to the rule. My exception is onion rings with baked in mozzarella. Can't say no to cheese sticks and onion rings in one.

But I do say no after about three. As with Tommy Boy, I can hear myself getting fat when eating them.

[RCBH928]

It's when you start saying things like "Jew food" or "Don't Jew me on this" that the term becomes offensive.

Why is saying Jew Food is offensive but Jewish Food is not?

[BoringSupreez]

It's when you start saying things like "Jew food" or "Don't Jew me on this" that the term becomes offensive.

Why is saying Jew Food is offensive but Jewish Food is not?

I'm going to stop over by Popeye's tonight. I'm really in the mood for some black food.

That's why.

[jp1]

It's when you start saying things like "Jew food" or "Don't Jew me on this" that the term becomes offensive.

Why is saying Jew Food is offensive but Jewish Food is not?

I will probably put my foot in my mouth again but I believe that "Jew food" may be more likely to be used disparagingly. I doubt ""Jewish cuisine" or "kosher diet" would fit in an ugly sentence and convey the same tone.

Either way, it really should be a decision left up to the Jewish community, no?