While we are asking, what's the origin of "Bob likes carrots" and WTF does it mean????

Non-FAQ readers!

It was from a Teppy comment about people who get so wrapped up in their new romances that every subject is related back to that person.

Such as:

Joe: "Do you know any good recipes for carrots?"
Jane: "Yes I saw one in Cook's Illustrated last month."
Sue: "Bob likes carrots!"

Then it quickly became shorthand for any obsession which becomes the narrow lens through which you view everything around you.

In my world, baseball, music and haircuts like carrots.

I hope it crapped on something foolishly expensive. Hopefully lots of somethings.

Note to self: get Connie "Eat the Rich" t-shirt for xmas.

Krav doesn't like carrots.

Thought you should know.

get Connie "Eat the Rich" t-shirt for xmas.

Sounds like I'm gonna need more garlic teriyaki sauce.

Krav doesn't like carrots.

But does it like bacon, or swiss cheese?

Non-FAQ readers!

For your information, I searched (but did not actually read) the FAQ page before posting but found no reference to carrots. (Also, it seems that the phrase means different things to Hec and Aimee.)

t waits for someone to prove me wrong

I hesitate to even post this, but...

Dylan, I appreciate the apology, but your explanation makes me extremely uncomfortable on Susan's behalf.

Not trying to start any big discussion, just felt like I need to say it.

Krav doesn't like carrots.

Hmm. So krav shares your dislike of vegetables? And here I thought it was the head butts that brought you together.

For your information, I searched (but did not actually read) the FAQ page before posting but found no reference to carrots.

I will admit I didn't even search. I read the whole FAQ long ago, before delurking (or, well, most of it), but my brain didn't hold onto the carrot info.

"The Wire" likes urban carrots. Pelecanos likes funky Greek carrots. David Simon likes gritty Balmer carrots.