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Gloria Horton-Young's avatar

Of course it came from the Earl of Sandwich. Because of course an English aristocrat would take credit for something invented by every hungry person with two hands and a loaf of bread.

The story goes that John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, was too busy gambling to eat like a civilized human. Rather than step away from the table, he ordered his servant to bring him meat between two slices of bread so he wouldn’t get grease on the cards. The others, apparently dazzled by this act of culinary innovation, started saying, “I’ll have what Sandwich is having.” And thus, lunch was born.

In other words, the modern sandwich exists because one man couldn’t be bothered to use a fork. It’s the most British origin story imaginable: aristocracy, laziness, and a servant doing all the actual work.

Forevermore it will be known as the Hurl of Sandwich.

And, that is the rest of the story.

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Brian Wallace's avatar

I’d have to buy some salami, provolone deli meats in order to give some to you, but Tuna!…….. I have tuna to give. Just say the word. Shipping not included.

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