Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9977125)

The weird thing is, among the salads is this cheesecake thing with bright red jello on top, cut into big squares. Folk take a slab and it gets covered in potatoes, veg, meat, gravy etc. I've asked people about it.. that cheesecake and jello thing, is it good with the roasted veg and gravy etc.. No, they assure me, it's not cheesecake, it's a SALAD. Er what makes cheesecake and jello a salad??

Originally Posted by kimilseung (Post 9977305)

http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Cheesec...lad-Recipezaar

.....and here was I thinking you were all taking the p#ss.

Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9977378)

That's it! The very thing! "Cheesecake and Fruit Jello Salad" ????? Er, no, it's "Cheesecake and Fruit Jello"

I just looked "salad" up in the Oxford English Dictionary.
"1. A cold dish of herbs or vegetables (e.g. lettuce, endive), usually uncooked and chopped up or sliced, to which is often added sliced hard-boiled egg, cold meat, fish, etc., the whole being seasoned with salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar."
"2. Any vegetable or herb used in a raw state as an article of food, esp. in the kind of dish described in sense 1; = salad-herb n. at Compounds 2."

Nothing in the OED about jello, marshmallows, sugary glop, whipped topping, mandarin oranges, etc.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 9977387)

Exactly. Also note: 'to which is often added ... egg, cold meat ...' - not 'canned meat, such as chicken or tuna with a couple of heaping tablespoonfuls of mayonnaise, for the purpose of making a sandwich' :D

Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9977420)

I used to like Hellmanns mayo. Now I realise it is so rich and oily, makes me feel nauseous for hours after eating it.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 9977424)

I haven't noticed that, actually, but I was never very heavy handed with the mayo anyway.

Originally Posted by robin1234 (Post 9977446)

I must admit I'm OK with the terms "egg salad" and "Tuna salad" what with living with an American for 40 years and all. I like both, with plenty of salt and pepper. I don't bother with the bread or lettuce though, just eat them straight out of the bowl I made them in. Then feel sick for hours.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 9977454)

:lol:

They do usually make it into sandwich form for me, but I never bother with the lettuce. It only takes up space that can be filled with more meat ...

Originally Posted by Pombat (Post 9977503)

Chewing gum. Don't people realise they look like cows chewing the cud?!
I really can't stand people chewing away noisily while carrying on a conversation.

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 9977523)

I can't abide open-mouthed and audible chewing, of gum or anything else.

Chewing gum itself is fine, but not as good as Extra Strong Mints for minty-freshness, of course.

Originally Posted by Uncle Ebenezer (Post 9977531)

The worst at this, in my opinion, are sports coaches. (Not just American either - just look at that disgusting twerp Alex Ferguson).

Another thing about chewing gum (the whole act disgusts me, actually) is people drinking, while chewing gum at the same time. Morons.

Add to this, snuff and chewing tobacco. Filthy, disgusting, indefensible habits.

Originally Posted by Uncle Ebenezer (Post 9977531)

The worst at this, in my opinion, are sports coaches. (Not just American either - just look at that disgusting twerp Alex Ferguson).

Another thing about chewing gum (the whole act disgusts me, actually) is people drinking, while chewing gum at the same time. Morons.

Add to this, snuff and chewing tobacco. Filthy, disgusting, indefensible habits.