The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn for May 07, 2012
May 06, 2012
May 08, 2012
Transcript:
Chef: Too hard, Teddy, and too small. Remember what I said? Wok softly and carry big sticks. Theodore Roosevelt: Hmmm... In his youth, Theodore Roosevelt briefly worked in a Chinese restaurant.
Well, sort of. He first used the “Speak” version in a letter, and attributed it to an African adage. Then, in the letter, he went on to say, “If I had not carried the big stick….” I imagine the two versions merged at some point.
mesachie over 12 years ago
lol!
margueritem over 12 years ago
And he took this lesson to heart.
Hugh B. Hayve over 12 years ago
What did I tell you guys about puns!
V-Beast over 12 years ago
No need for appointment, just wok in.
jreckard over 12 years ago
Fozzie Bear started there too – wakka wakka!
cdward over 12 years ago
After that, he worked driving dogs to the kennel. The company was called “The Ruff Riders.”
J Short over 12 years ago
The owner was named Moe Chang.
JB10000Lakes over 12 years ago
I wonder if he took a wok on the wild side when he was out exploring the untamed american west?
finale over 12 years ago
Wonton dtsregard for decorum here.
LingeeWhiz over 12 years ago
Somehow I don’t think Teddy woked the wok!
Digital Frog over 12 years ago
It was a tough decision to leave the restaraunt and go to Washington – he was stuck between a wok and a hard place.
Packratjohn Premium Member over 12 years ago
Know a lady on Long Island. For years I thought she was saying, “Wok the dog”. Shudder. Finally dawned on me….
Packratjohn Premium Member over 12 years ago
Well, sort of. He first used the “Speak” version in a letter, and attributed it to an African adage. Then, in the letter, he went on to say, “If I had not carried the big stick….” I imagine the two versions merged at some point.
Fan o’ Lio. over 12 years ago
One rule to remember when eating Chinese, “If it moves, don’t eat it.”
Fan o’ Lio. over 12 years ago
Last time I went to a Chinese restaurant the maitre d’ asked, “Do you have reservations?”. My reply was, “Yes, but we came anyway.”
Fan o’ Lio. over 12 years ago
I was going to order Wonton soup, but I didn’t want to give the waiter a hernia.
Popeyesforearm over 12 years ago
that joint was smokin’!
Popeyesforearm over 12 years ago
New Korean cookbook:100+1 ways to wok a dog
iced tea over 12 years ago
Just like when Benjamin Franklin was always citing his quotes: someone said: “Go fly a kite, Ben!”
bluskies over 12 years ago
Crime and PUNishment. All day.
Pygar over 12 years ago
Where did all the hungry Chinese eat?
dirtking239 over 12 years ago
Haha that’s clever. well done.