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Steve Wertz wrote:
On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. I guessed banana, and I still don't see how this isn't a valid answer. Canned (implies cooked) or frozen bananas? Sorry. I don't see it. There's banana in the canned (cooked) tropical-fruit cocktail I buy, in smoothies in the juice aisle of the store (processed), and I've had deep-fried (cooked) bananas at Chinese restaurants. Serene -- Spin the auto-sig generator, and she says: "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." -- George Carlin |
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"Serene" wrote in message ... Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. Dates? -- Dee Dee "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort." |
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On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:09:08 -0700, Serene
wrote: Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. I guessed banana, and I still don't see how this isn't a valid answer. Canned (implies cooked) or frozen bananas? Sorry. I don't see it. There's banana in the canned (cooked) tropical-fruit cocktail I buy, in smoothies in the juice aisle of the store (processed), and I've had deep-fried (cooked) bananas at Chinese restaurants. Way back when there was a stand in the La Jolla, CA harbor area that sold frozen bananas on a stick dipped in various condiments (chocolate sauce, coconut, crushed peanuts, etc.). It was very popular. |
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Jed wrote:
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:09:08 -0700, Serene wrote: Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. I guessed banana, and I still don't see how this isn't a valid answer. Canned (implies cooked) or frozen bananas? Sorry. I don't see it. There's banana in the canned (cooked) tropical-fruit cocktail I buy, in smoothies in the juice aisle of the store (processed), and I've had deep-fried (cooked) bananas at Chinese restaurants. Way back when there was a stand in the La Jolla, CA harbor area that sold frozen bananas on a stick dipped in various condiments (chocolate sauce, coconut, crushed peanuts, etc.). It was very popular. Lettuce? |
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Dee Dee wrote:
"Serene" wrote in message ... Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. Dates? You buy fresh dates? They don't look anything like the dried dates I usually buy, so I have avoided them at the store so far. Serene -- Spin the auto-sig generator, and she says: "The first requisite for the happiness of the people is the abolition of religion." [Karl Marx] |
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One time on Usenet, Serene said:
Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. I guessed banana, and I still don't see how this isn't a valid answer. Canned (implies cooked) or frozen bananas? Sorry. I don't see it. There's banana in the canned (cooked) tropical-fruit cocktail I buy, in smoothies in the juice aisle of the store (processed), and I've had deep-fried (cooked) bananas at Chinese restaurants. Not to mention jarred baby food. DS loved the bananas as a tot... -- Jani in WA |
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One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said:
Jed wrote: On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:09:08 -0700, Serene wrote: Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. I guessed banana, and I still don't see how this isn't a valid answer. Canned (implies cooked) or frozen bananas? Sorry. I don't see it. There's banana in the canned (cooked) tropical-fruit cocktail I buy, in smoothies in the juice aisle of the store (processed), and I've had deep-fried (cooked) bananas at Chinese restaurants. Way back when there was a stand in the La Jolla, CA harbor area that sold frozen bananas on a stick dipped in various condiments (chocolate sauce, coconut, crushed peanuts, etc.). It was very popular. Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Sorry, I'm still back on the current drift in the "TJs or Andy goof?" thread... -- Jani in WA |
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Little Malice wrote:
One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said: Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Escarole is a type of lettuce and ends up cooked in things like minestrone soup. But yes, good guess. Steve |
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Little Malice wrote:
One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said: Jed wrote: On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:09:08 -0700, Serene wrote: Steve Wertz wrote: On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. I guessed banana, and I still don't see how this isn't a valid answer. Canned (implies cooked) or frozen bananas? Sorry. I don't see it. There's banana in the canned (cooked) tropical-fruit cocktail I buy, in smoothies in the juice aisle of the store (processed), and I've had deep-fried (cooked) bananas at Chinese restaurants. Way back when there was a stand in the La Jolla, CA harbor area that sold frozen bananas on a stick dipped in various condiments (chocolate sauce, coconut, crushed peanuts, etc.). It was very popular. Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Sorry, I'm still back on the current drift in the "TJs or Andy goof?" thread... The original post had the answers in it. :-) Serene -- Spin the auto-sig generator, and she says: "It is not to be understood that I am with him [Jesus] in all his doctrines. I am a Materialist." Thomas Jefferson |
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One time on Usenet, Serene said:
Little Malice wrote: One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said: snip On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. snip Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Sorry, I'm still back on the current drift in the "TJs or Andy goof?" thread... The original post had the answers in it. :-) Thanks, Serene -- I missed the original. So it *was* lettuce. Hmmm... -- Jani in WA |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message ... The message from unge (Little Malice) contains these words: Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Nah, lettuce is cooked and blended in lettuce and pea soup (yummy) Janet A definitely in French peas. Dee Dee |
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Little Malice wrote:
One time on Usenet, Serene said: Little Malice wrote: One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said: snip On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. snip Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Sorry, I'm still back on the current drift in the "TJs or Andy goof?" thread... The original post had the answers in it. :-) Thanks, Serene -- I missed the original. So it *was* lettuce. Hmmm... It was?????? |
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"Little Malice" wrote in message ... One time on Usenet, Serene said: Little Malice wrote: One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said: snip On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. snip Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Sorry, I'm still back on the current drift in the "TJs or Andy goof?" thread... The original post had the answers in it. :-) Thanks, Serene -- I missed the original. So it *was* lettuce. Hmmm... -- Jani in WA The OP had lots of wrong answers in it |
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One time on Usenet, "Knit Chic" said:
"Little Malice" wrote in message ... One time on Usenet, Serene said: Little Malice wrote: One time on Usenet, "Ophelia" said: snip On Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:34:33 -0400, Kswck wrote: Quiz for people who know everything 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. snip Lettuce? Ooooh, good guess! Anyone know what the answer is, or are we just peeing in the wind? Sorry, I'm still back on the current drift in the "TJs or Andy goof?" thread... The original post had the answers in it. :-) Thanks, Serene -- I missed the original. So it *was* lettuce. Hmmm... The OP had lots of wrong answers in it Yeah, that's why I said "Hmmm" -- I was trying to be polite about my disbelief... ;-) -- Jani in WA |