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.
I assure you that if we don’t rid ourselves of the disease of the trumpanzies there will be earls and dukes and barons here as well. The American aristocracy will be even worse than the British. Jeff Bozos, Earl of Amazon, Stevie Miller, Duke of Death, and Baron von Tesla …
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.
Oh, no worries, I have a wife that forces me to make her tuna salad. Now a really nice, fresh piece of Ahi tuna, lightly seared with garlic and soy sauce, now that I can go for!
maybe you’ve drawn this and i missed it but in case you could be persuaded to gift us Drumpf as Marie Antoinette viewing the construction site from her gilded carriage while people are starving on the White House lawn. Caption: let them eat ballrooms!
Of course Mr. T, you must have been aware at one time (although having been asked to leave the state, I can understand why you would put it out of your mind) that there continues to be an internecine sandwich war between northern and southern Jersey. The northerners swear it's a "sub," the name of which is said to have originated in Paterson and those in the south, thanks to its forced proximity to Philly, insist on "hoagie." Just to refresh your memory and clear up any possible misunderstanding about what these weapons are called where, here is a Jersey guide. You'll note they apparently don't know what to call it at the Newark Museum of Art --- but then that's art folk for you.
A) I wasn't asked to leave the state, I was told to leave the state, after I managed used a tricky maneuver to prevent a judge from taking away my drivers license concerning my out running a police car in my VW bug late one night, OK very early one morning. The judge said, "Well, since you are leaving for Georgia I advise you not to return."
B) Everyone knows it is a sub and only a sub. Just like is called a Pork Roll not Taylor Ham!
I assume you'll be revising your official bio accordingly in the near future. I kinda thought that bit about being sent to Georgia to civilize the natives sounded a bit questionable.
Except (and I'm tearing up as I say this...) the ability to draw stuff better than the average guy from Jersey except maybe Lawrence, Eakins and Rockwell. But fourth in this company ain't bad.
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.
I assure you that if we don’t rid ourselves of the disease of the trumpanzies there will be earls and dukes and barons here as well. The American aristocracy will be even worse than the British. Jeff Bozos, Earl of Amazon, Stevie Miller, Duke of Death, and Baron von Tesla …
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.
Oh, no worries, I have a wife that forces me to make her tuna salad. Now a really nice, fresh piece of Ahi tuna, lightly seared with garlic and soy sauce, now that I can go for!
T
love love footlong freedom!
maybe you’ve drawn this and i missed it but in case you could be persuaded to gift us Drumpf as Marie Antoinette viewing the construction site from her gilded carriage while people are starving on the White House lawn. Caption: let them eat ballrooms!
Of course Mr. T, you must have been aware at one time (although having been asked to leave the state, I can understand why you would put it out of your mind) that there continues to be an internecine sandwich war between northern and southern Jersey. The northerners swear it's a "sub," the name of which is said to have originated in Paterson and those in the south, thanks to its forced proximity to Philly, insist on "hoagie." Just to refresh your memory and clear up any possible misunderstanding about what these weapons are called where, here is a Jersey guide. You'll note they apparently don't know what to call it at the Newark Museum of Art --- but then that's art folk for you.
https://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2018/04/attachment-Sub-v-Hoagie-map-2.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=75
A) I wasn't asked to leave the state, I was told to leave the state, after I managed used a tricky maneuver to prevent a judge from taking away my drivers license concerning my out running a police car in my VW bug late one night, OK very early one morning. The judge said, "Well, since you are leaving for Georgia I advise you not to return."
B) Everyone knows it is a sub and only a sub. Just like is called a Pork Roll not Taylor Ham!
I assume you'll be revising your official bio accordingly in the near future. I kinda thought that bit about being sent to Georgia to civilize the natives sounded a bit questionable.
Most everything about my life is questionable.
Except (and I'm tearing up as I say this...) the ability to draw stuff better than the average guy from Jersey except maybe Lawrence, Eakins and Rockwell. But fourth in this company ain't bad.
Not familiar with Lawrence but Thomas Ekins and Rockwell weren't half bad...