"Tonto "Bruce" Goldstein" <""> wrote in

> > I thought the very purpose for sticking food on the end of a stick was
> > render it un-sloppy.
>
> In Austria, a Sloppy Joe is a loose-fitting, long-sleeved upper body
> garment.

That's so that all those poisonous snakes will miss when they
strike.

In New Joisey, a Sloppy Joe is similar to a reuben, though I
don't recall if they are grilled or not.

> And possibly prison-speak for something best enjoyed in the privacy of
> one's own cell with an intimidating acquaintance.

IFYPFY, and they call my uncle "Gramps" so I think he is exempt.
According to my mom NY State pens are still pretty brutal though.

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