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May 16, 2010
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I just had this argument over a "southwestern egg roll". It's the principle of the thing.
Trencher
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trencher_(tableware)
Ooh, a new "camera" angle!
Also, I think I'd probably order something called a bready meat pile. Sounds intriguing and deliciously carby.
I could say that I've never been this annoyed at a nonsensical mis-naming of an object or a concept...but I would be lying. *sigh*
Funny as always, Scott!
"Bready meat pile" *does* sound tasty, but I think anything with "meat pile" in the name sounds intriguing.
hrm, the reminds me of the ongoing argument between my one friend and everyone else we know regarding if a hot dog is a sandwich. He contends it is, I just can't accept that it is.
"Bready meat pile" sounds delicious.
Does this mean I'm not rational?
she said "mission accomplished", but, as with other missions so advertised, there was more mission to come: the stupidity was not quite finished.
I haven't laughed so hard in a while.
btw, have to say that often the fun of you comics comes in the level of separation of the drama of the title and the issue at hand in the frames. it's brilliant. keep up the good work, Scott.
love the new camera angle! Soon we will have panning, zooming, the works.
I noticed the grammar zealots seem to be at bay.
'sloppy meat cake' sounds like a male stripper...
I like it. Especially the shot over her shoulder. Gave a new perspective in the comic.
You simply ask for the sandwich to be "closed" or an extra slice of bread.
I think one of the requirements for something to be a sandwich is that at least 2 opposite sides be surrounded by bread. Open face: Not a sandwich. KFC Double Down: Not a sandwich! Torta: Sandwich. The only exception to this is the ice cream sandwich, not because it is one, but because it's awesome and can be whatever it wants. In other words, Scott is right, and it is his duty to trumpet his opinion from rooftops to prevent us from one day having "sandwiches" made out of lettuce and cheese.
I'd happily order a bready meat pile. Course I quite enjoy a doner kebab, so my lack of rationality (and propensity for eating bready meat piles) is already a matter of record.
I for one am moved by your argument Scott, clearly the requirement of a fork means it's not a sandwich. It helps that your argument was hilarious.
Nice! Thnx Scott!
open sandwich is a lie
but Americans love being lied to
We voted for Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush (Obama is perhaps an aberration)
so if you're gonna lie about food
name it in French
Voila! open faced meat sandwhich becomes - à base de viande en vrac sur le pain au levain
Like the new angle in panel 3
*sigh* the ever continuing battle of marketing and common sense.
I wonder how many Applebee's will be getting orders for bready meat piles... I know mine soon will!
I don't often laugh out loud, but panel three got me big time!
We always called it "shit on a shingle."
I literally had this exact conversation at brunch yesterday. Then we argued if pizza qualifies as an open-faced sandwich.
I love the "why did I marry such an idiot" tilt to Missy's shoulders in panel 3. Looking over her shoulder and seeing you the way she must see you is a plus!
That's what we always called it too Jah!
On another note, I don't think I'd ever order anything that had "Meat Cake" in the title :P
Just order two! Now you have a sandwich, problem solved.