When I was in college the cafeteria would take lovely chunks of beef and no matter what they called it, it was over cooked beef in tomato sauce. And dessert was most likely tapioca with pastel mini marshmallows. Toasted leftover hot dog buns rounded this gourmet meal. That was Mt. St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles in 1957.
I recognize Philip Marlowe, The Glass Onion (not as good as the original, but still fun), The Red Headed League, and The Orient Express. I’m not getting the Cobenhagen.
I can never relate to these running gags about the questionableness of school lunches, considering the school district I went to always seemed to consistently provide pretty decent lunches. Last I checked, it still does now.
In the mid-’50’s Army, we et what they handed us and we called it ‘good’.. Later assignment put ud in the Mid- East local economy with furnished apartment & maid service with plenty of sidewalk cafes neaby. Had a lot to learn coming back Stateside !!
Yesterday, I watched Tasting History. He (Max Miller) had a recipe for a soup served for lunch in school during the Great Depression. It was tomatoes mixed with peanut butter. He actually made it and said it wasn’t very good.
johndifool over 1 year ago
Colonel Mustard, in the cafeteria, with the spatula.
Kroykali over 1 year ago
Today’s classic FoxTrot Sunday strip:
https://www.gocomics.com/foxtrot/2002/02/24
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member over 1 year ago
When I was in college the cafeteria would take lovely chunks of beef and no matter what they called it, it was over cooked beef in tomato sauce. And dessert was most likely tapioca with pastel mini marshmallows. Toasted leftover hot dog buns rounded this gourmet meal. That was Mt. St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles in 1957.
C over 1 year ago
Whisht child, don’t be askin questions that make me look bad
Ivy Valory Premium Member over 1 year ago
Love the plastic glove on the cashier’s hand. That is a great touch.
Asharah over 1 year ago
Get up early and pack a lunch
knutdl over 1 year ago
“Looking through a glass onion” (The Beatles)
knutdl over 1 year ago
“Magical Mystery Tour” (The Beatles)
josh_bisbee over 1 year ago
I feel like I got spoiled. The lunches when I was in school were mostly edible.
littlejohn Premium Member over 1 year ago
But where is Wadsworth – (Tim Curry), Yvette the maid – (Colleen Camp), Miss Scarlet – (Lesley Ann Warren), and Colonel Mustard – (Martin Mull)?
LawrenceS over 1 year ago
I recognize Philip Marlowe, The Glass Onion (not as good as the original, but still fun), The Red Headed League, and The Orient Express. I’m not getting the Cobenhagen.
quinones.felix over 1 year ago
The unknown protein is acheta or ground up crickets.
Doug K over 1 year ago
Use fancy words and dress it up all you want, it’s still mystery meat.
dv1093 over 1 year ago
I totally don’t get this.
mindjob over 1 year ago
The stove is also known as the lead pipe in the kitchen
scyphi26 over 1 year ago
I can never relate to these running gags about the questionableness of school lunches, considering the school district I went to always seemed to consistently provide pretty decent lunches. Last I checked, it still does now.
jel354 over 1 year ago
The dessert could also be Professor Plum pudding.
T... over 1 year ago
Is that better than mom’s PB&J lunch?…
unca jim over 1 year ago
In the mid-’50’s Army, we et what they handed us and we called it ‘good’.. Later assignment put ud in the Mid- East local economy with furnished apartment & maid service with plenty of sidewalk cafes neaby. Had a lot to learn coming back Stateside !!
davidpritchett1120 over 1 year ago
At my college (1971-1975) you had 2 choice, take it or leave it
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 1 year ago
Can’t tell if this is better or worse than if Andy packed her lunch.
M.K.Staffeld over 1 year ago
Whomever figures out just what mystery meat actually is or what planet it actually came from should be awarded the Nobel Prize.
KK ROSE over 1 year ago
OK, I have a fun game. Who can find the strip where Paige gets her schedule for school, and what does it spell?
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Is it possible the cafeteria lady of Paige’s school went to the same culinary school as the cafeteria man of Zack Hill’s school?
Da Cat Guy over 1 year ago
I feel like I’m missing something…
mepowell over 1 year ago
Yesterday, I watched Tasting History. He (Max Miller) had a recipe for a soup served for lunch in school during the Great Depression. It was tomatoes mixed with peanut butter. He actually made it and said it wasn’t very good.
dumpling over 1 year ago
its better than my lunch ig
evansgrand78 over 1 year ago
not changing
Warhaft over 1 year ago
My favorite part was the “Colonel Mustard packet.”