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France and Belgium lock horns over who invented 'French' fries
(Thanks to Ralph)
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France and Belgium lock horns over who invented 'French' fries
(Thanks to Ralph)
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Key quote:
“If frites would have been French, which they are not, there would be an international museum of frites in Paris, which there is not.”
If we use that standard, Chicago comes out on top for pizza
Posted by: Not My Usual Alias | August 11, 2018 at 11:50 AM
Actually, England can stake a claim to the title.
What with Fryer Tuck and all.
Posted by: jg | August 11, 2018 at 11:54 AM
I'm shocked that France hasn't surrendered to Belgium long before it got this far.
Posted by: Le Petomane | August 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM
WE fart on your frites!
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | August 11, 2018 at 12:06 PM
I thought an Irish guy named McDonald invented them.
Posted by: nursecindy | August 11, 2018 at 12:50 PM
French and Belgium women have every right to call their men disgusting $ickheads.
Posted by: manual tomato | August 11, 2018 at 01:17 PM
Great quote: Nobody invented water but someone invented the spa.
Can I get an 'Amen' from the people? Let me hear ya!
Posted by: MOTW | August 11, 2018 at 01:50 PM
Word "spa" is actually taken from the Belgian city Spa, which was famed for its "healing waters" since Roman times. In the XIX century all European aristocracy were coming there and contributed to its names' popularity.
Yes, I am fun at the parties.
Posted by: Qaz | August 11, 2018 at 02:31 PM
Well, who invented Belgian waffles?
Posted by: Burt Macklin, FBI | August 11, 2018 at 03:03 PM
Qaz, I would love to visit with you at a party.
Burt: what about Belgian waffle fries? (eGad)
Posted by: MOTW | August 11, 2018 at 03:33 PM
In this hemisphere we're still locked in legal controversy over who invented the Mexican Hat Dance.
Posted by: Clankie | August 11, 2018 at 03:45 PM
Vote for Pedro.
Posted by: manual tomato | August 11, 2018 at 03:48 PM
It was Texas: "Fletcher told the reporter the sandwich [hamburger] was his idea, but said he learned to cook the potatoes that way from a friend in Paris, Texas. Apparently the reporter thought Fletcher meant Paris, France, and reported that the hamburger was served with wonderful 'french-fried potatoes.' The name stuck, and history has forever given the wrong Paris the credit for french fries."
http://www.texasescapes.com/AllThingsHistorical/InventingHamburgerFrenchFriesBB602.htm
Posted by: Steve K. | August 11, 2018 at 04:06 PM
The link about Paris, TX seems to be a victim of word wrap above, here's another shot:
https://tinyurl.com/yalm3775
Posted by: Steve K. | August 11, 2018 at 04:17 PM
@MOTW - I need a large sign reading "Old Coot Giving Advice", and in a smaller letters "It is probably bad advice, but it is FREE!"
Posted by: Qaz | August 11, 2018 at 04:21 PM
Mr. McDonald may have learned his fries' recipe from the Belgians -- original McDonald's fries werefried in beef fat until the food police forced a change.
Posted by: C. Stannard | August 11, 2018 at 05:54 PM
Belgians are fictional people, like elves and or Eskimos.
Posted by: Loco | August 11, 2018 at 07:25 PM
I heartily endorse Walloon Fries.
Posted by: Loudmount | August 11, 2018 at 07:28 PM
The United Nations:
Still bringing nations to the table and still arguing over who pays for the "french" fries.
Posted by: Slim Chance | August 11, 2018 at 10:06 PM
-Qaz- I have sign that says:
"Advice is free - Good advice will cost ya".
Also
"Directions = free
Correct direction = $5.00"
Posted by: ImNotDave | August 12, 2018 at 07:46 AM
No contest here... I was a resident of Belgium at an early age and had this drilled into my head. Even though it is not quite breakfast time here I now really want a cone of real (i.e. Belgian) frites... with real mayo and the tiny plastic fork.
Posted by: Ron G in WA | August 12, 2018 at 09:48 AM
Mon Dew!!!!!
Call Out Le Amry!!! No wait they have already surrendered.
Call out LE Poodles.
Posted by: Mikey123 | August 12, 2018 at 11:53 AM
Where is the Neville Chamberlain of our age who can assure us of peace for our time?
The "Fries Conflict" must be resolved!
Posted by: Slim Chance | August 12, 2018 at 01:34 PM
And Canadians invented poutine. It is an abomination that even 90% of Canadians would not eat. I do like melted cheese on my fries though.
Posted by: Qaz | August 12, 2018 at 01:51 PM
I can only assume that the French Army preemptively surrendered?
Posted by: ISirota1965 | August 13, 2018 at 02:41 PM
Who invented Bejgium waffles?
Nill Brussels. Actually, here's the story.
Posted by: funny man | August 13, 2018 at 05:11 PM