Mom uses the mock crab stuff because despite the massive leaps in refrigeration technology, she's still suspicious of seafood which must be transported roughly a thousand miles inland. Also, 'spensive out in the land of the landlocked.

I don't like the real stuff either.

not my actual opinion David, just an observation.

I wasn't feeling defensive about it. I'm totally San Francisco digs carrots.

Mom uses the mock crab stuff because despite the massive leaps in refrigeration technology, she's still suspicious of seafood which must be transported roughly a thousand miles inland. Also, 'spensive out in the land of the landlocked.

What is the mock stuff then? It's not polluck?

Damned if I know.

What is the mock stuff then? It's not polluck?

It's some kind of firm fish flesh that's flavored (and colored) to be crab-like.

Don't get me wrong, I think it's very strange that I like mock crab so much (it's pollock (or some such) with added red and some sort of artificial crab flavoring). But there it is.

AHa. It's surimi [link]

I'm making hot dogs right now. Clearly because I am very suggestible.

Oh, it's fun! You want to be singing R Kelly or Planetary Intergalactic (Intergalactic Planetary) instead?

That's not a good set of choices from which to pick. I demand a wider selection.

HI, Ali, you cutieface!

HI! What have you been up to?

I could share my earworm, if you'd like.

No no no... don't phunk with my heart....

I've heard some people put mayo on their grilled cheese before feeding it to their cat!

a friend of mine who is a chef swears by making grilled cheese sandwiches by spreading the outside bread with mayonnaise instead of butter, says it makes it crispier.

I could share my earworm, if you'd like.

I used to like you, I don't anymore.