"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
...
> Doug wrote:
>
>> I'm in curmudgeon mode:
>
> I think "shithead" is a more accurate term for what you write below.
>
>
>> You're asking about menu planning. How do you do menu planning at other
>> times of the year? Do the two of you discuss what to eat, and how much?
>> These are decisions which are internal to your home, not anyone else's.
>> Why is the birth of someone 2005 years ago related to menu planning in
>> your home? And, what does it matter how other people eat? You might get
>> opinions from people who are obese and would therefore be the worst
>> possible sources of advice.
>
> In case it escaped your attention, Christmas is a social occasion, not
> just
> a religious one. On occasions of that nature, people want to PLEASE their
> loved ones and guests. They compare notes with others because they might
> run
> across an idea that they can use in their own celebrations.
>
> Is the concept of celebration completely alien to you? Is the concept of
> pleasing your loved ones beyond your comprehension? And why does the body
> shape of the people giving advice make them "good" or "bad" sources of
> information? Each person has the ability to make their own choices and
> evaluate the information they receive; the attributes of the person giving
> the advice are irrelevant. For example, if you ever post anything related
> to COOKING, I'll be just as receptive as I would have before you disclosed
> that you're a shithead. Or is it just that you're bitter about having no
> loved ones or friends?
>
> "Hey everybody, let's go to Doug's house for Christmas dinner! He's going
> to
> have bean sprouts and boiled jicama with cucumber! And later, he'll
> masturbate!"
>
> Bob
>

My interpretation was that she was concerned about the results of the
cooking being "a bit much", as she described her husband's reaction. To me,
that means QUANTITY. Too much food. Given a choice, you would not consult
someone who was obese about adjusting food quantities.