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ChiTownHoney · 09-12-2008, 12:43 AM

MY question is....why are people so obsessed with the U.S?? I would love to talk to those who are not from the U.S about my culture...BUT THEY ALREADY KNOW IT! They know everything there is to know about the U.S. and its freakin' annoying. Its like they start automatically talking about something U.S based like its common knowledge. WTF do you know??? Maybe I should move to Papua New Guinea.

Ragman · 09-12-2008, 12:45 AM

that would be in err Chitown honey.. as i am pretty sure there are neither Jaffa cakes.. NOR Cheetos in papa new Guinea

and then what would you do?

ChiTownHoney · 09-12-2008, 01:02 AM

As long as they have Cous cous and Hershey's Kisses, I'm good.

Ragman · 09-12-2008, 01:49 AM

Phantom... really... did the picture need to be THAT big? honestly?

dark_d3viant · 09-12-2008, 06:37 PM

What?? Jaffa cakes and Jammie dodgers but no Bourbon creams?!!

THE best snackfood when baked...bite the ends off a cadbury's choc finger and suck hot tea/coffee through until the inner biscuits goes soft & gooey & the choc melts... Ohhh yeah

Secondly, do you consider the jaffa cake a cake or biscuit? The clue is in the name in my opinion.. but some still consider it a biscuit..

Oh, trivial matters. I'm glad to see the biscuit dilemma being brought to everyone's attention..

xx

Ragman · 09-12-2008, 11:45 PM

I have always thought the Green M&M was a transvestite...I mean.. its not like it has any obvious female curves or anything.. just pouty lips and a mole.. but when you think about it.. so does this guy..

I like Hersey's kisses, But I can't eat more than two or three... because beyond that I figure i should just be eating a herseys candy bar instead ...

Ragman · 09-13-2008, 12:35 AM

No thank you, though.. I am not entirely sure exactly what you mean by that. Not that it matters because I see your post about green M&Ms has mysteriousley disappeared... funny how that happens isn't it

MADDOGMCMANAMAN · 09-13-2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemarchand

DUDE...now you're talking. There's one guaranteed way to cause conflict within the lover of a Jaffa Cake, and that's to utter those immortal sacred words..."Jammie" and "Dodger".
The question is, which ones do you prefer. The normal ones...or the ones with the cream filling and the sugar sprinkled in the middle bit?

Holy mary mother of god !! what is this second type of jammie dodger that you speak of !!!

I have only ever come across the one variety !!

i am going to have to investigate this matter further lol !!

09-17-2008, 04:49 PM

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Lemarchand · 09-19-2008, 12:01 PM

Really...REALLY, come on! there's no comparison here...aside from the physical comparison of there being sponge in a twinkie as well as a Jaffa cake.

Clearly you haven't had a Jaffa Cake DrMephisto for you to offer the Twinkie as an explanation to my original enquiry...nice try though. lol

Lem

Ragman · 09-19-2008, 12:09 PM

Ahh the twinki... One of natures truely perfect creations... and . as an interesting tibit.. one of the only things on the planet besides roaches and spammers that has the ability to survive a nuclear holocost

Lemarchand · 09-19-2008, 12:36 PM

There IS a method of destroying spammers in a way that nuclear holocaust can never do.

It's very simple....

Just gather them all up and put them in a room, let them sweat for a while and then send me in there with a LSD, Viagra, rope and chain and an endless supply of condoms. Give me 48 hours in there and I will guarantee they are destroyed...or at least emotionally altered so violently that they will never spam another board as long as they live....which probably wouldn't be too long!. lol

Lem

09-21-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemarchand

There IS a method of destroying spammers in a way that nuclear holocaust can never do.

It's very simple....

Just gather them all up and put them in a room, let them sweat for a while and then send me in there with a LSD, Viagra, rope and chain and an endless supply of condoms. Give me 48 hours in there and I will guarantee they are destroyed...or at least emotionally altered so violently that they will never spam another board as long as they live....which probably wouldn't be too long!. lol

Lem

Don't forget! Feed em Twinkies!

older and wiser · 09-25-2008, 12:38 PM

Jaffa cakes are the best, esp as you can now get lots of different flavours!!!!

Jacobs fig rolls come a close second

and for those who do not know and it is the test that a court of law applied to settle the argument as to whether Jaffa cakes are biscuits or cakes ( biscuits get VAT taxed, cakes do not)

a cake goes hard, a biscuit goes soft when left out.

and having visited the USA many times Hersey chocolate is awful!

Lemarchand · 09-25-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by older and wiser

and having visited the USA many times Hersey chocolate is awful!

I totally agree with you. I'm British and I have been living in the US for a while now and I have to tell you that there isn't much in the way of chocolate that competes with the stuff I'm used to from back home. All the chocolate has a grainy texture to it here, it's not smooth and creamy in any way. Even a snickers bar has an entirely different chocolate on it here that more bitter than the chocolate that covers a snickers bar in the UK.
There is some hope though, and that is you can get Galaxy here...which is named, "Dove". Whilst it's not as good a quality recipe as Galaxy, it's not far off.

Lem

09-25-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemarchand

Really...REALLY, come on! there's no comparison here...aside from the physical comparison of there being sponge in a twinkie as well as a Jaffa cake.

Clearly you haven't had a Jaffa Cake DrMephisto for you to offer the Twinkie as an explanation to my original enquiry...nice try though. lol

Lem

You're right Lemarchand, I haven't tried a Jaffa Cake. Surprizing because a local grocery store here has a section of British imports, probably to cater to the folks from the islands (Jamaica and such). As to the rest of this important question about cross cultures and why Europeans haven't accepted football (go Giants), I guess it just is a matter of time. Or not. In any event I can't agree that Hershy's is awful, (not as good as Ghiradelli) but it's not the most prevelent either. Snickers, Milky Ways, (made by Mars Candy) are ok to. The same company makes M&M's and they are developing into a whole line of gourmet stuff.

For me, the best cake is Italian Ricotta chessecake backed by Ferrara's bakery in New York. The best choclate is Lindt's (Swiss, and better than that country's other chocolate Nestle).

And I got the picture to prove it because she is wearing Lindt wrappers.

linzi-stoppard_5906.jpg

Packaging is everything!

Fred Astair · 09-25-2008, 02:32 PM

I have found some Jaffa cakes in the stores over here under the "No Name" brand and I tried one and then threw out the rest. They are loaded with sugar and they probably are a hit in England and Ireland with all of the sugar addicts. I will pick sugarless Cheetos any day over a snack food that brings you up and then 20 minutes later crashes you into a hypoglycemic slump.

Just my humble opinion...

Lemarchand · 09-26-2008, 09:29 AM

No generic brand Jaffa Cake comes close to the original McVities. You can get generic brand Jaffa's at Miejer and other places, but they are a poor imitation.

And don't think that Europeans haven't embraced American football. It's extremely popular in Europe and especially the UK. There are non professional leagues all around Europe. I myself played fro a local BAFL team (British American Football League), and the sport is full contact, full rules. The popularity of the European admiration for the game and the fact so many teams started playing across the continent actually forced the NFL's hand in creating NFL Europe. But for the best evidence of the popularity of American Football over there you just have to look to the fact the NFL took a regular season game over to England, and played at Wembley Stadium. One of the most interesting facts about the Wembley game was the fact SEVEN MILLION people enquired about purchasing tickets, and the stadium only houses ninety thousand.
If American football wasn't popular in the UK and Europe, then why are the NFL returning with another regular season game on October 26th?

Lemarchand

Mookal · 09-26-2008, 12:31 PM

And the NFL tore up the Wembley pitch, which was awful the following week when England played real football.

09-26-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemarchand

No generic brand Jaffa Cake comes close to the original McVities. You can get generic brand Jaffa's at Miejer and other places, but they are a poor imitation.

And don't think that Europeans haven't embraced American football. It's extremely popular in Europe and especially the UK. There are non professional leagues all around Europe. I myself played fro a local BAFL team (British American Football League), and the sport is full contact, full rules. The popularity of the European admiration for the game and the fact so many teams started playing across the continent actually forced the NFL's hand in creating NFL Europe. But for the best evidence of the popularity of American Football over there you just have to look to the fact the NFL took a regular season game over to England, and played at Wembley Stadium. One of the most interesting facts about the Wembley game was the fact SEVEN MILLION people enquired about purchasing tickets, and the stadium only houses ninety thousand.
If American football wasn't popular in the UK and Europe, then why are the NFL returning with another regular season game on October 26th?

Lemarchand

Touche sir, but I still say, respectfully, go Giants!

09-12-2008, 12:45 AM	#22
Ragman Privileged Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: an alley near you Posts: 2,226 Reputation: 5535	that would be in err Chitown honey.. as i am pretty sure there are neither Jaffa cakes.. NOR Cheetos in papa new Guinea and then what would you do? __________________ "Aww He's just a silly, dirty little man. What's to be afraid of ?" 2

09-12-2008, 01:49 AM	#24
Ragman Privileged Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: an alley near you Posts: 2,226 Reputation: 5535	Phantom... really... did the picture need to be THAT big? honestly? __________________ "Aww He's just a silly, dirty little man. What's to be afraid of ?" 2

09-12-2008, 11:45 PM	#26
Ragman Privileged Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: an alley near you Posts: 2,226 Reputation: 5535	I have always thought the Green M&M was a transvestite...I mean.. its not like it has any obvious female curves or anything.. just pouty lips and a mole.. but when you think about it.. so does this guy.. I like Hersey's kisses, But I can't eat more than two or three... because beyond that I figure i should just be eating a herseys candy bar instead ... __________________ "Aww He's just a silly, dirty little man. What's to be afraid of ?" 2 Last edited by Ragman; 09-12-2008 at 11:47 PM.

09-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#27
Ragman Privileged Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: an alley near you Posts: 2,226 Reputation: 5535	No thank you, though.. I am not entirely sure exactly what you mean by that. Not that it matters because I see your post about green M&Ms has mysteriousley disappeared... funny how that happens isn't it __________________ "Aww He's just a silly, dirty little man. What's to be afraid of ?" 2

09-19-2008, 12:01 PM	#30
Lemarchand Guardian Of The Box Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On a return flight from Hades...That was one dull vacation! Posts: 401 Reputation: 3382	Really...REALLY, come on! there's no comparison here...aside from the physical comparison of there being sponge in a twinkie as well as a Jaffa cake. Clearly you haven't had a Jaffa Cake DrMephisto for you to offer the Twinkie as an explanation to my original enquiry...nice try though. lol Lem __________________ Lemarchand...Guardian of the Box Wandering between two worlds, one dead, The other powerless to be born.

09-12-2008, 12:43 AM	#21
ChiTownHoney Pa'l Mundo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ObamaNation Posts: 2,460 Reputation: 33436	MY question is....why are people so obsessed with the U.S?? I would love to talk to those who are not from the U.S about my culture...BUT THEY ALREADY KNOW IT! They know everything there is to know about the U.S. and its freakin' annoying. Its like they start automatically talking about something U.S based like its common knowledge. WTF do you know??? Maybe I should move to Papua New Guinea.

09-12-2008, 01:02 AM	#23
ChiTownHoney Pa'l Mundo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ObamaNation Posts: 2,460 Reputation: 33436	As long as they have Cous cous and Hershey's Kisses, I'm good.

09-12-2008, 06:37 PM	#25
dark_d3viant Privileged Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 676 Reputation: 3855	What?? Jaffa cakes and Jammie dodgers but no Bourbon creams?!! THE best snackfood when baked...bite the ends off a cadbury's choc finger and suck hot tea/coffee through until the inner biscuits goes soft & gooey & the choc melts... Ohhh yeah Secondly, do you consider the jaffa cake a cake or biscuit? The clue is in the name in my opinion.. but some still consider it a biscuit.. Oh, trivial matters. I'm glad to see the biscuit dilemma being brought to everyone's attention.. xx

09-17-2008, 04:49 PM	#29
drmephisto Guest Posts: n/a	ANGEL, I LOVE YOUR AVATAR AND YOUR MIND. (IF THAT'S YOU IN THE AVATAR, I LOVE YOUR BODY TOO. AS TO THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION THAT STARTED THIS STRING GO HERE

09-19-2008, 12:09 PM	#31
Ragman Privileged Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: an alley near you Posts: 2,226 Reputation: 5535	Ahh the twinki... One of natures truely perfect creations... and . as an interesting tibit.. one of the only things on the planet besides roaches and spammers that has the ability to survive a nuclear holocost __________________ "Aww He's just a silly, dirty little man. What's to be afraid of ?" 2

09-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#32
Lemarchand Guardian Of The Box Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On a return flight from Hades...That was one dull vacation! Posts: 401 Reputation: 3382	Ultimate Solution There IS a method of destroying spammers in a way that nuclear holocaust can never do. It's very simple.... Just gather them all up and put them in a room, let them sweat for a while and then send me in there with a LSD, Viagra, rope and chain and an endless supply of condoms. Give me 48 hours in there and I will guarantee they are destroyed...or at least emotionally altered so violently that they will never spam another board as long as they live....which probably wouldn't be too long!. lol Lem __________________ Lemarchand...Guardian of the Box Wandering between two worlds, one dead, The other powerless to be born.

09-25-2008, 12:38 PM	#34
older and wiser Privileged Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 297 Reputation: 1024	Jaffa cakes are the best, esp as you can now get lots of different flavours!!!! Jacobs fig rolls come a close second and for those who do not know and it is the test that a court of law applied to settle the argument as to whether Jaffa cakes are biscuits or cakes ( biscuits get VAT taxed, cakes do not) a cake goes hard, a biscuit goes soft when left out. and having visited the USA many times Hersey chocolate is awful!

09-25-2008, 02:32 PM	#37
Fred Astair Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 74 Reputation: 353	I have found some Jaffa cakes in the stores over here under the "No Name" brand and I tried one and then threw out the rest. They are loaded with sugar and they probably are a hit in England and Ireland with all of the sugar addicts. I will pick sugarless Cheetos any day over a snack food that brings you up and then 20 minutes later crashes you into a hypoglycemic slump. Just my humble opinion...

09-26-2008, 09:29 AM	#38
Lemarchand Guardian Of The Box Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On a return flight from Hades...That was one dull vacation! Posts: 401 Reputation: 3382	No generic brand Jaffa Cake comes close to the original McVities. You can get generic brand Jaffa's at Miejer and other places, but they are a poor imitation. And don't think that Europeans haven't embraced American football. It's extremely popular in Europe and especially the UK. There are non professional leagues all around Europe. I myself played fro a local BAFL team (British American Football League), and the sport is full contact, full rules. The popularity of the European admiration for the game and the fact so many teams started playing across the continent actually forced the NFL's hand in creating NFL Europe. But for the best evidence of the popularity of American Football over there you just have to look to the fact the NFL took a regular season game over to England, and played at Wembley Stadium. One of the most interesting facts about the Wembley game was the fact SEVEN MILLION people enquired about purchasing tickets, and the stadium only houses ninety thousand. If American football wasn't popular in the UK and Europe, then why are the NFL returning with another regular season game on October 26th? Lemarchand __________________ Lemarchand...Guardian of the Box Wandering between two worlds, one dead, The other powerless to be born.

09-26-2008, 12:31 PM	#39
Mookal Privileged Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 134 Reputation: 192	And the NFL tore up the Wembley pitch, which was awful the following week when England played real football.