Slog - Comments on Overheard at the Table Behind Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me I'll have another bowl of the beer cheese soup, and the barbecue bacon ranch burger. Get. Me. Out. Of. Iowa. Now! My health depends on it...... Copyright 2008 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:27:05 -0800 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:23:19 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by NaFun why are you still in Iowa? Shouldn't you be in Michigan or South Carolina or something?

]]> NaFun http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893136 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893136 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:36:32 -0800 Comment by ray ray applebee's currently features a 'Quesadilla Burger' on their menu.

]]> ray ray http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893145 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893145 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:39:35 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt Speaking of Michigan, this sounds like a meal you could get here! And down the road you could get yourself a plate full of fried dill pickle slices. This reminds me of what people told us when we moved to MI. They said we could gain 15 pounds and STILL look thin compared to the average Michigander. And it's true.

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893149 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893149 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:41:34 -0800 Comment by giantladysquirrels Speaking as a central Illinois native, that sounds motherfucking delicious.

]]> giantladysquirrels http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893150 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893150 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:42:00 -0800 Comment by Eli Sanders @1: Read this week's Stranger, in which all will be explained.

]]> Eli Sanders http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893153 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893153 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:43:12 -0800 Comment by Just Me @5, what if they do not want to read your printed tripe?

]]> Just Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893166 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893166 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:46:09 -0800 Comment by jamier The Internet is so mean.

]]> jamier http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893181 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893181 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:51:21 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe That sounds fucking delicious.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893189 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893189 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:51:57 -0800 Comment by Eli Sanders @6: Then, uh, don't.

]]> Eli Sanders http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893190 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893190 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:52:33 -0800 Comment by COMTE Huh, I thought maybe you were at Hooters, SLU...

]]> COMTE http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893198 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893198 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:56:22 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Just have a slice of apple pie. You can live 14 years longer if you eat more fruits and vegetables!

(well, ok, you have to exercise moderately and some other things ... but ...)

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893208 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893208 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:59:49 -0800 Comment by Gurldoggie Mmmmmm...beer cheese.

]]> Gurldoggie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893219 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893219 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:02:45 -0800 Comment by James That sounds heavenly.

]]> James http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893264 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893264 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:14:20 -0800 Comment by monkey Hey, we need 32,000 calories a day to live!

]]> monkey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893281 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893281 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:22:33 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball Eli, that sounds gag-inducing. Beer cheese soup? For real?

Looking forward to your magnum opus Iowaensis. I have set aside all afternoon tomorrow to read it :-)

Travel home safely -- and soon!

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893333 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893333 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:43:49 -0800 Comment by Sara Don't worry, Eli... your stomach actually gets used to it. Try eating at Java Joe's on Fourth Ave, where they have less terrifying sandwiches.

]]> Sara http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893355 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893355 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:49:58 -0800 Comment by Dougsf I'm willing to bet the occasional bowl of homemade Beer Cheese Soup is no worse for a human than that can of Amy's brand Veggie Chili, or similiar, you get from your local NW PCC. That is assuming the "cheese" isn't Velveeta, which is always a possibility in Iowa.

Then again, "another bowl" is a whole different story.

]]> Dougsf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893550 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893550 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:05:40 -0800 Comment by s.mirk yeah, I'll never figure out what the hell is up with the beer cheese soup, but it's served all over Iowa. Also a specialty: cheeseburger soup.

]]> s.mirk http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893672 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893672 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:13:35 -0800 Comment by catnextdoor in albuquerque God DAMN.... that does sound pretty heart-killingly awesome. Yet, if you make it to NM give me a jingle, I'll take you to the best place to get chile rellenos that will kick iowas beer-ass. However, I wont say that it means that Richardson will win, cus he wont. *shudders*

]]> catnextdoor in albuquerque http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893682 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893682 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:20:55 -0800 Comment by RainMan One would think people who live in a state famous for growing corn would have more vegetables in their diet.

]]> RainMan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893807 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c893807 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:57:46 -0800 Comment by meatburger Yeah, why are you hanging out at Appleby's? This is retarded, I know of at least a dozen better places to eat in Des Moines. I could eat at Red Robin all day in Seattle and judge it the same.

]]> meatburger http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c894174 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c894174 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:21:05 -0800 Comment by Big Sven Read "Good Calories, Bad Calories" by Gary Taubes. You're fine, Eli. Just don't eat the french fries or mashed potatoes that come with it.

]]> Big Sven http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c894181 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/01/overheard_at_the_table_behind_me#c894181 Life Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:23:19 -0800