On 1/24/2013 9:22 PM, sf wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:48:21 -1000, dsi1
> > wrote:
>
>> Chili seems to be an emotional issue with people. Why is a mystery. I
>> have seen the devastation that occurs when two chili cultures clash and
>> it ain't pretty. The subject of chili is like religion or the politics
>> of the food world. As it goes, I don't believe in chili. Things go a lot
>> smoother that way.
>>
> It's just the all meat Texans who have a problem, but they have a
> problem with anyone who isn't in total agreement with them on any
> subject (always). Bean likers don't have a problem with white chili
> likers. All meat is fine too, just not all the time.
>

I remember going to a restaurant decades ago and the couple at the table
across the way had problems with the chili. They looked like FOB Texans
and were dressed like Roy and Dale. It was utter confusion, the diners
couldn't comprehend what was put before them and the server could not
understand what they were trying to say. It always turns out that way
when chili heads meet folks who think that chili is a dish with beans in
it served over rice.

I was eating a pineapple boat myself. I always had the pineapple boat
when I ate at that restaurant. These days, I can't get a pineapple boat
that's very good. I'm more of a pineapple boat than chili kind of guy.