Grapefruit isn't about sour--they're bitter too.
Yes, yes they are. Not enough sugar in the world to combat that bitterness.
Anybody can be a prop class clown.
Xander ,'Touched'
Natter 53: We could just avoid making tortured puns
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
ChiKat - Jul 29, 2007 4:08:37 pm PDT #867 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Zenkitty - Jul 29, 2007 4:08:56 pm PDT #868 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
My untimely death by apple has been averted by hanging my head upside down and coughing. Living alone is exciting.
I only like grapefruit if I smother that sucker in sugar. So, basically, I can't stand to eat them. ita, do they make your jaws hurt too?
§ ita § - Jul 29, 2007 4:15:36 pm PDT #869 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
do they make your jaws hurt too?
I pucker so hard my jaw muscles are trying to wrench my jaws out of socket.
It's just one of those foods that's not food to my tongue.
And you'll notice--the lemon babies tend to go back for more. That grapefruit kid? Fade to black.
DavidS - Jul 29, 2007 4:20:23 pm PDT #870 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Kat - Jul 29, 2007 4:21:09 pm PDT #871 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
The fact that there's a whole feed-baby-a-lemon-on-camera subculture is astounding. If hilarious
Seriously! I love it.
and you'll notice--the lemon babies tend to go back for more.
They are so persistent. It's fantastic.
Laura - Jul 29, 2007 4:26:19 pm PDT #872 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Mmmmmm grapefruit. Love them. No sugar needed.
NoiseDesign - Jul 29, 2007 4:26:29 pm PDT #873 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
I love both lemons and grapefruits. If the grapefruit is too bitter I use a pinch of salt on it but never sugar. I have been known to peel them and eat grapefruits like an orange.
Theodosia - Jul 29, 2007 4:44:39 pm PDT #874 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Salt helps kill the bitter taste, but I suspect for me that I could pour shakersfull on a grapefruit and still not be able to eat it.
§ ita § - Jul 29, 2007 4:48:02 pm PDT #875 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
That's a good fight scene, Hec. The one of hers that sticks most in my mind is the tofu one, from Tai Chi Master. Poking around led me to this Puma commercial that I like too.
DavidS - Jul 29, 2007 4:56:31 pm PDT #876 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Poking around led me to this Puma commercial that I like too.
Michelle rocks.