The Brussels Sprout

[statajack]

Well known for its superiority in the National Flatulence Competition (NFC).... held annually on 25th December, the Brussels Sprout is a vital stepping stone in North European history.

Thought to originate in Belgium c. 1200, the Sprout takes the form of a miniature compacted cabbage, with a diameter of 1 to 2 inches (depending on growing climate), has a bitter taste, and is usually boiled to make it vaguely acceptable for the human palate.

It's invention has a selection of wide and varied theories, but I prefer to consider this as the most likely -

When the Belgian army of the era was undertaking battle practice, it discovered that the use of real stones by the slingshot infantry, wounded far too many of its own soldiers. So they commissioned the local community to come up with alternative projectiles for the slingshot bearers, projectiles that would not permanently maim their men. The Brussels Sprout was the solution founded by a distant relative of Zoro Von Bucksbunny. The clever man had created the first kind of rubber bullet, and the Belgian army thereafter used this little gem in it's field manoeuvres.

How it actually ended up on the dinner tables of many a Christmas feast, partnered with a giant bird from USA, and loads of other over boiled vegetables, remains a mystery. Although I have read that a "slingshots at dawn" challenge by two young Belgian officers in conflict over the hand of a fair maiden, using said Sprouts as their projectile, may provide the key. One of the contenders took the "bullet" in the mouth, and instead of falling over backwards throwing his arms to the sky in gratitude, simply stood there and said "Yum Yum, do that to me again!".

Oh distant relative of Zoro Von Bucksbunny........ I salute your family's ingenuity.

But for my own palate, the Brussels Sprout is one of the most disgusting vegetables I have ever tried. :becky:


*Groan*........... oh those Belgians!!!!

:yo:

[Lucker]

I love them and doubt their link to flatulence --- for I do not have that problem ..
Mine are already prepared for the evening meal --- I prepared about a dozen this morning and they are standing in cold water along with Leeks and Cauliflowere -- separate saucepans .

[bobbyd]

Brussel Sprouts are God's way of saying, "Hey, I can screw up too."

Ugly vegetables call Brussel Sprouts ugly. Onions will have nothing to do with them

Unless they are smothered in 3 pounds of cheese they are inedible.

Their sole purpose in life is too make children cry when asked to eat them. If your child has been a brat all day - feed him or her Brussel Sprouts as a warning/punishment.

[elane-ellie]

Brussel Sprouts are God's way of saying, "Hey, I can screw up too."

Ugly vegetables call Brussel Sprouts ugly. Onions will have nothing to do with them

Unless they are smothered in 3 pounds of cheese they are inedible.

Their sole purpose in life is too make children cry when asked to eat them. If your child has been a brat all day - feed him or her Brussel Sprouts as a warning/punishment.

Chaps, I have to say - simply your wifes never used to keep you hungry! Otherwise Brussels Sprouts would seem heaven to you....:p

[statajack]

Chaps, I have to say - simply your wifes never used to keep you hungry! Otherwise Brussels Sprouts would seem heaven to you....:p

Heaven? - I beg to challenge on the basis of subjectivity. :becky:

[shinning_star]

Chaps, I have to say - simply your wifes never used to keep you hungry! Otherwise Brussels Sprouts would seem heaven to you....:p

Brussel sprouts and to a slightly lesser extent Parsnips are HELL ON EARTH! I could never imagine being hungry enough to eat them! Luckily I have no wife to torture me with such things!!

[elane-ellie]

Brussel sprouts and to a slightly lesser extent Parsnips are HELL ON EARTH! I could never imagine being hungry enough to eat them! Luckily I have no wife to torture me with such things!!

.....if you luckily have no wife.. you should ask Ibrahim, a 26yo guy.. you remember, Shining .. he would tell you - it is time to get married!!!! :becky: Otherwise you would miss not only Brussel sprouts eating enjoyment.. but the other joie de vivre too ;)

[shinning_star]

.....if you luckily have no wife.. you should ask Ibrahim, a 26yo guy.. you remember, Shining .. he would tell you - it is time to get married!!!! :becky: Otherwise you would miss not only Brussel sprouts eating enjoyment.. but the other joie de vivre too ;)

Thank you for the tip my dear friend! However I am in hurry anymore to marry....... better to take time and find the right one than to rush into things. Marriage in haste, repent at leisure. Especially if she wants to force Brussel sprouts on me!

Have you ever been married?

[elane-ellie]

Thank you for the tip my dear friend! However I am in hurry anymore to marry....... better to take time and find the right one than to rush into things. Marriage in haste, repent at leisure. Especially if she wants to force Brussel sprouts on me!

Have you ever been married?

Shining, old chap! Thank you for calling me friend! Thank you so much!
I'm happy you're not in a hurry anymore to marry , otherwise we'd have no chance to join Women Haters' Club!! Let's go!:becky:

I've been married twice.. or threee times ..or .. maybe four times... I hardly could remember precisely.. I was so lucky as my ex wifes didn't force Brussels sprout on me:moony:
But..ohhh.. the way they chosen to express their violent desire was.. how to say.. even more cruel than feeding me up with mentioned vegetables :D

[shinning_star]

Shining, old chap! Thank you for calling me friend! Thank you so much!
I'm happy you're not in a hurry anymore to marry , otherwise we'd have no chance to join Women Haters' Club!! Let's go!:becky:

I've been married twice.. or threee times ..or .. maybe four times... I hardly could remember precisely.. But I was so lucky as my ex wifes didn't forced Brussels sprout on me:moony:

My Friend....... I am glad that at least to are advising me from a point of expierence!

However, I do not yet wish to join the women haters club.......... I do not hate women (maybe A woman :lol:) but not women in general!

You are lucky they did not force those little round green buds from hell on you...... so I guess you divorced for other reasons...... hahahahaha.

Nice to see also you lost count of all your marriages! I am 36 and yet to have my first!:peace:

[paddedcell]

I like brussels sprouts and parsnips...

Oh god...

Does that make me a gay? Or just bivegetable?

[shinning_star]

I like brussels sprouts and parsnips...

Oh god...

Does that make me a gay? Or just bivegetable?

Neither....... just means you have no taste buds!!

Either that or just like to suffer!:lol:

[krevedko]

Their sole purpose in life is too make children cry when asked to eat them. If your child has been a brat all day - feed him or her Brussel Sprouts as a warning/punishment.

Thank you for the idea, Bobby!

CLM! Be afraid, be very afraid! Revenge is coming.


Personally, I always suspected there was something wrong with people who could eat this yuky sh*t. My ex is a perfect proof of this theory :becky:

[elane-ellie]

I like brussels sprouts and parsnips...

Oh god...

Does that make me a gay? Or just bivegetable?

PC, dear, never thought it coud make you a gay.. BIvegetable???? just BI.... BIker, BIpartisan, Bigwig, BIjou, BIlberry, BIrdie :becky: and I could list your names endlessly.. but I better go to the kitchen :becky:

[Lucker]

I disprove your new dreamt up theory .
Mash boiled Parsnip with creme freche , adding pepper and a dash of something --- lemon is OK . Wonderful alternative to mashed potato.

[shinning_star]

I disprove your new dreamt up theory .
Mash boiled Parsnip with creme freche , adding pepper and a dash of something --- lemon is OK . Wonderful alternative to mashed potato.

Still taste like....... well awful!

But each to their own!

[elane-ellie]

I disprove your new dreamt up theory .
Mash boiled Parsnip with creme freche , adding pepper and a dash of something --- lemon is OK . Wonderful alternative to mashed potato.


Ramon-the-Wise, please, slow.. I'm noting it down..:becky:

[shinning_star]

But..ohhh.. the way they chosen to express their violent desire was.. how to say.. even more cruel than feeding me up with mentioned vegetables :D

I have never been married........ but god, sounds like you have met with the same darling ladies as me!

Maybe I will join your club after all.......... thanks for reminding me! :yield::yield:

Mental and physical "cruel love"...... lol....... I would rather eat brussels!

[Shadow-off]

Brussel sprouts: Try them cooked with mayo and a little garlic powder.

Never marry someone you know can't handle it or that won't be honest and good to you. Why marry into trouble ?

[bobbyd]

I like brussels sprouts and parsnips...

Oh god...

Does that make me a gay? Or just bivegetable?

yep 'fraid so...you're gay.

lolllll

[paddedcell]

yep 'fraid so...you're gay.

lolllll

Shi'ite...

Ah well...c'est la vie... :rolleyes:

If you see anyone with a big, freshly harvested (please make sure it is actually mud) carrot...give me a shout... ;)

:JC_ghey:

[elane-ellie]

yep 'fraid so...you're gay.

lolllll

Bobby, do you remember Dante's immortal words: "Leave your hope.... etc."
I have some doubts PC is a member of mentioned party... Would you like to ask me why I suspect that?:Laie_50:

[bobbyd]

Bobby, do you remember Dante's immortal words: "Leave your hope.... etc."
I have some doubts PC is a member of mentioned party... Would you like to ask me why I suspect that?:Laie_50:

Ade is a friend of mine hon...he calls me tall goof once a week. No harm

[elane-ellie]

Ade is a friend of mine hon...he calls me tall goof once a week. No harm


"Friend of Mine".. Yes! Sure! Now I understand what unclear doubts used to disturb me whilst I listen to this Duran Duran song.. I suspected hidden dualistic .. or better to say bisex.. no, pardon, bi-sense.. No, oh, hell, forgot the word, :becky: ambiguous meaning of it..:becky:
women's chances were put on zero

[trout]

Brussels sprouts should not be getting a bad rap. My God, the plant is tuff as nails and I actually love them. Steamed is my favorite.

Beets are the enemy. I judge people based soley on this condition. There are two types in this world, those that eat beets and those that do not.

Fear anyone who like beets...God only knows what they are capable of... LOL

[Hoopy]

I seen the heading and thought it was about Lavuun :lol: