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On Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:07:50 +0100, "Ophelia" >
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>"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ...
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>On 9/27/2017 1:59 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "Casa de Masa" wrote in message news
>>
>> On 9/27/2017 10:31 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" wrote in message
>>> 9.44...
>>>
>>> On Tue 26 Sep 2017 02:37:44a, Ophelia told us...
>>>
>>>> "Bruce" wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:14:08 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Monday, September 25, 2017 at 9:58:36 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have never seen two people sharing one dish. Having a taste,
>>>>>> maybe, but never two people eating one dish.
>>>>
>>>> When you put it like that, I agree that it sounds really weird,
>>>> like two people trying to wear one coat. I only find it normal
>>>> when it's a desert or maybe an entree. Just to both have a taste
>>>> of it.
>>>>
>>>>>> I don't know what happens in fast food places because I don't
>>>>>> use them, but never in the places we use.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have wondered is it because they serve huge portions in US?
>>>>
>>>> Lol.
>>>>
>>>> ===
>>>>
>>>> I wasn't being rude or nasty
I had just heard people here talk
>>>> about the huge portions.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Yes, by UK standards a great many US restaurants serve huge portions.
>>> For example, it's not uncommon in a good steakhouse to order a rib
>>> seak or porterhouse that might weigh between 20 to 24 oz. In some of
>>> the steak and lobster restaurants, particularly in NYC, 5 lb.
>>> lobsters are common.
>>>
>>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> Blimey!!! Is one person, dining alone, suppose to eat all that???
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Oh HELL yes!
>>
>> Ex:
>>
>> https://www.bigtexan.com/
>>
>> THE 72OZ STEAK RULES
>> Meal consists of: Shrimp Cocktail, Baked Potato, Salad, with Roll,
>> Butter, and of course the 72 oz. Steak
>> Entire meal must be completed in one hour. If any of the meal is not
>> consumed (swallowed)€¦YOU LOSE!
>> Before the time starts, you will be allowed to cut into the steak, and
>> take one bite. If the steak tastes good and is cooked to your
>> satisfaction, we will start the time upon your acceptable approval. The
>> time will not stop, and the contest is on, so make SURE before you say
>> €œyes.€
>> Once you have started you are not allowed to stand up, leave your table,
>> or have anyone else TOUCH the meal.
>> You will be disqualified if anyone assists you in cutting, preparing or
>> eating of your meal. This is YOUR contest.
>> You dont have to eat the fat, but we will judge this.
>> Should you become ill, the contest is over€¦ YOU LOSE! (Please use the
>> container provided as necessary.)
>> You are required to pay the full amount up front; if you win we will
>> refund 100%.
>> You must sit at a table that we assign.
>> If you do not win the steak challenge, you are welcome to take the
>> leftovers with you.
>> No consumption or sharing of the leftovers is allowed in the restaurant
>> once the contest is over.
>> If you fail to complete the challenge, you must pay the full $72 dollars.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Sounds like hell.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>Publicity gimmick. There are a few restaurants that have challenges
>like than and they usually include about 5 pounds of food. Few people
>even eat a pound of food at a meal.
>
>==
>
>Yers ... it would be hard for me to eat half a pound <g>
Yer a piker, I can easily consume an 8 oz steak, even a 16 oz steak...
were I hungry I'd order the 24 oz steak, with all the fixin's. Yeah,
I know there's a lot of waste on a steak. but a typical baked spud is
6 ounces, and there's the veggies, besides the appetizer, the bread n'
butter, plus soup n' salad, and dessert... no way a typical restaurant
meal is only 8 ounces. A decent slice of pizza is 8 ounces, and most
real men can consume 2-3 slices of pizza.
If all I could consume was 8 ounces of food I would never, never ever
say I go out to eat, because no one would believe you.
==
Why is it a sin not to have a huge appetite?
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