<sf> wrote in message ...
> On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:28:42 -0400, "cybercat" >
> wrote:
>
>>As for "clubbing" eating utensils, I have never seen that.
>
> Unfortunately, I have.
>
>
I am trying to get my mind around how anyone could get them to work that
way. You mean holding them like a baby holds a rattle??

On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:25:24 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>
><sf> wrote in message ...
>> On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:28:42 -0400, "cybercat" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>As for "clubbing" eating utensils, I have never seen that.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I have.
>>
>>
>I am trying to get my mind around how anyone could get them to work that
>way. You mean holding them like a baby holds a rattle??
>
When eating with the fork, yes. When cutting meat, the fork handle is
literally straight up in the air... sometimes they put their thumb up
to steady it while cutting. A sledge hammer in the other hand would
be more appropriate, IMO.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

sf wrote:

>> I am trying to get my mind around how anyone could get them to work that
>> way. You mean holding them like a baby holds a rattle??
>>
> When eating with the fork, yes. When cutting meat, the fork handle is
> literally straight up in the air... sometimes they put their thumb up
> to steady it while cutting. A sledge hammer in the other hand would
> be more appropriate, IMO.
>
I have seen people clumsily cut their food while holding their fork with
the same grip as if they're reaching to grasp the vertical refrigerator
door handle. It is awkward and they look uncouth.

On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:42:00 -0400, Goomba >
wrote:

>sf wrote:
>
>>> I am trying to get my mind around how anyone could get them to work that
>>> way. You mean holding them like a baby holds a rattle??
>>>
>> When eating with the fork, yes. When cutting meat, the fork handle is
>> literally straight up in the air... sometimes they put their thumb up
>> to steady it while cutting. A sledge hammer in the other hand would
>> be more appropriate, IMO.
>>
>I have seen people clumsily cut their food while holding their fork with
>the same grip as if they're reaching to grasp the vertical refrigerator
>door handle. It is awkward and they look uncouth.

That's the one.

It's not something you can ignore. When my kids were little I could
give them lessons on how to hold your knives and forks. Now I have to
bite my tongue. Too bad no one bothered to teach them the basics of
what happens when you sit at the table.


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

On Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:40:52 -0500, "Gregory Morrow"
> wrote:

>
>Giusi wrote:
>
>> I have been in restaurants when I literally could not eat because someone
>at
>> the table next was so disgusting. Manners are develped to avoid that.
>I'd
>> rather someone smoked near me than ate like an animal.
>>
>
>
>I've run into that at Olde Kuntry Boo - fays in rural areas of America...

I had to attend a gathering at one of those slop holes about 10 years
ago and I was sick for days afterwards. Another problem with buffets
in rural areas is the farmers forget to clean the cow shit off their
boots before they dine.

>I've also seen peeps make pigs of themselves at any number of buffet
>brunches, etc...which is one reason why I eschew buffets, salad bars, etc.
>anymore.

We won't do them either. yuk!

Lou

Andy wrote:

> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.

You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...c615bf5c6d0308

or

http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)

Bob

Bob Terwilliger said...

> Andy wrote:
>
>> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.
>
> You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...thread/d5c048f
> 8196ac658/8fc615bf5c6d0308
>
> or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)
>
> Bob


I was in that thread. Along with the usual suspects!

For not paying attention, turn your desk around and face the back of the
classroom.

Andy

On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:49:58 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>Andy wrote:
>
>> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.
>
>You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:
>
>http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...c615bf5c6d0308
>
>or
>
>http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)
>
>Bob
>
That thread was more fun than this one.

Quote:

That's why Mom always broke the spaghetti in half.

I fork-twirl into the spaghetti on the plate, then when I have enough,
I stab a piece of meatball onto the end. That's a bite!!!

--
Andy


--
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.

Mae West

said...

> On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:49:58 -0700, "Bob Terwilliger"
> > wrote:
>
>>Andy wrote:
>>
>>> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.
>>
>>You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:
>>
>>http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...thread/d5c048f
>>8196ac658/8fc615bf5c6d0308
>>
>>or
>>
>>http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)
>>
>>Bob
>>
> That thread was more fun than this one.
>
> Quote:
>
> That's why Mom always broke the spaghetti in half.
>
> I fork-twirl into the spaghetti on the plate, then when I have enough,
> I stab a piece of meatball onto the end. That's a bite!!!


TRUE.

Andy wrote:

>>> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.
>>
>> You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...thread/d5c048f
>> 8196ac658/8fc615bf5c6d0308
>>
>> or
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)
>>
>
>
> I was in that thread. Along with the usual suspects!
>
> For not paying attention, turn your desk around and face the back of the
> classroom.


Yeah, I know, I was just funnin' ya.

Bob

Bob Terwilliger said...

> Andy wrote:
>
>>>> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.
>>>
>>> You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:
>>>
>>>
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...thread/d5c048f
>>> 8196ac658/8fc615bf5c6d0308
>>>
>>> or
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)
>>>
>>
>>
>> I was in that thread. Along with the usual suspects!
>>
>> For not paying attention, turn your desk around and face the back of the
>> classroom.
>
>
> Yeah, I know, I was just funnin' ya.
>
> Bob


I figure as much so I funned ya back!

Andy

"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
...
> Andy wrote:
>
>> I break my spaghetti in half. Takes too many twirls otherwise.
>
> You must be a NEWBIE here! RFC veterans will recognize this thread:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.f...c615bf5c6d0308
>
> or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5n48jr (if that URL doesn't wrap for you)
>
> Bob

Geez, that's way back when you didn't have (or need) a last name. '-)

And people wonder why I've always been...

BOB
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