I really enjoyed this video by “Weird Al.” Enjoy Word Crimes and let me know what you think! (Did you spot the Simpsons and UHF references?)
Category: Humor
Possibly Promo for Passover Iron Chef?
FOOD NETWORK’S PROMO FOR
IRON CHEF AMERICA HOLIDAY SHOWDOWN
NARRATOR:
Her first time in Kitchen Stadium, Estelle Golombek will put one of our Iron Chefs to the ultimate test of ingenuity, skill, and fortitude.
Hailing from northern New Jersey, Golombek has perfected the Old World Jewish recipes passed onto her by her mother. She has served generations with her authentic Ashkenazi dishes. Known as the “Kugel Queen,” you can find her lending her culinary skills to the kitchen staff of the Siegel Retirement Center in Somerset, New Jersey.
CHAIRMAN (to GOLOMBEK):
I have decided that you will face off with Iron Chef Morimoto!
GOLOMBEK (clapping):
He’s such a nice man.
CHAIRMAN:
Today’s secret ingredient is …
(cover lifts away)
the hot dog of the sea — gefilte fish!
MORIMOTO (to HIMSELF):
What is this monstrosity?!
NARRATOR:
Tune in and find out who’s cuisine will reign supreme on Iron Chef America!
Classic Dave Barry Tip for Novel Writers
From the Classic Dave Barry 2014 desk calendar:
Remember that you can make big money if your novel is made into a movie, so in your writing, always be alert for opportunities to include scenes that will appeal to the motion-picture industry.
Wrong: “Apprehensively, Hugo entered the room.”
Right: “Apprehensively, Hugo entered the room and found Julia Roberts in there naked.”