King Cakes!

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 09:44 AM

Monday, I ordered two Mardi Gras king cakes and had them shipped to my job. They just arrived, and now I'm just waiting for the blonde in the office next door to get here. When she arrives, we're going to crack these suckers open and have a Mardi Gras party in the heart of Latrobe, Pennsylvania! Yeeeeeehaw!

Ksyrup · 01-31-2007, 10:03 AM

I'm such a creature of habit and my schedule that nearly every workday morning, I see the same Old Latrobe Beer truck at roughly the same point on the road at the same time and am strangely compelled to read this stupid-ass "pledge" every time:

Rolling Rock, from the glass lined tanks of Old Latrobe we tender this premium beer for your enjoyment as a tribute to your good taste. It comes from the mountain springs to you.

That is all.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 11:06 AM

We've been through 3/4 of this king cake and haven't found the baby yet. This is an outrage!

Arctus · 01-31-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

We've been through 3/4 of this king cake and haven't found the baby yet. This is an outrage!

Maybe a dingo ate your baby?

LloydLungs · 01-31-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

We've been through 3/4 of this king cake and haven't found the baby yet. This is an outrage!

Could someone be lying? They'd have to pay for the next one. When I get the baby, I lie my ass off and toss the thing in the trash when nobody's looking.

Oh... for non-locals, we are not discussing a real baby.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LloydLungs

Could someone be lying? They'd have to pay for the next one. When I get the baby, I lie my ass off and toss the thing in the trash when nobody's looking.

Oh... for non-locals, we are not discussing a real baby.

We finally found it. I was starting to worry that Gambino's had screwed me over.

QuikSand · 01-31-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Rolling Rock, from the glass lined tanks of Old Latrobe we tender this premium beer for your enjoyment as a tribute to your good taste. It comes from the mountain springs to you.

That is all.

You left out the number of words... "33"...so, that really is not all, is it?

QuikSand · 01-31-2007, 11:45 AM

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We finally found it. I was starting to worry that Gambino's had screwed me over.

Odd, it sounds like such an on-the-level establishment, too.

spleen1015 · 01-31-2007, 11:58 AM

I don't understand what this is all about.

Mateo · 01-31-2007, 02:18 PM

I was changing my daughter's diaper and I found a cake. What does that mean?

rkmsuf · 01-31-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mateo

I was changing my daughter's diaper and I found a cake. What does that mean?

Pumpy is the father?

Butter · 01-31-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LloydLungs

Oh... for non-locals, we are not discussing a real baby.

OK, you cleared that up, but...

Is the cake made out of real kings?

Warhammer · 01-31-2007, 02:33 PM

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OK, you cleared that up, but...

Is the cake made out of real kings?

It's a smattering of Louis XIV and XVI, with just a touch of Phillip the Fair.

ISiddiqui · 01-31-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

now I'm just waiting for the blonde in the office next door to get here.

Did you schedule a meeting with her?

Ksyrup · 01-31-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

You left out the number of words... "33"...so, that really is not all, is it?

I purposely avoid looking at the number.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Did you schedule a meeting with her?

I'm never clicking names in Outlook again!!!

LloydLungs · 01-31-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhammer

It's a smattering of Louis XIV and XVI, with just a touch of Phillip the Fair.

Some also contain bits of former North Carolina Tarheel King Rice.

DanGarion · 01-31-2007, 03:50 PM

Did you get pictures...?

Of the blonde?

Eaglesfan27 · 01-31-2007, 04:21 PM

I bought my first one for the new job this past Monday. I ended up with the baby

CamEdwards · 01-31-2007, 04:52 PM

Hey Pumpy, we're having a Mardi Gras party at the house on Feb. 17th if you want to drive down. King Cake, muffalettas, boiled crawfish, Blackened Voodoo Lager, and 60 dozen beads in case any of the neighbor ladies decide they want to throw off the shackles of suburban living and get crazy.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Hey Pumpy, we're having a Mardi Gras party at the house on Feb. 17th if you want to drive down. King Cake, muffalettas, boiled crawfish, Blackened Voodoo Lager, and 60 dozen beads in case any of the neighbor ladies decide they want to throw off the shackles of suburban living and get crazy.

Sounds like a blast. Unfortunately, that weekend is filled up with wedding anniversary activities.

LoneStarGirl · 01-31-2007, 05:15 PM

I lived with a girl from Baton Rouge for a semester in college and she went crazy this time of year. King Cakes are hella good, I am craving one right now.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 05:19 PM

I'm going look back on today and say, "I can't believe I spent $80 on king cakes."

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 05:19 PM

Dola

On the bright side, the blonde is splitting the cost of one of the cakes with me.

CamEdwards · 01-31-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Sounds like a blast. Unfortunately, that weekend is filled up with wedding anniversary activities.

Eh, bring her along. We've got enough beads to spare.

B & B · 01-31-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Arctus

Maybe a dingo ate your baby?

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Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by B & B

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oh shit its ray lewis and fernando valenzuela

Pumpy Tudors · 01-31-2007, 06:24 PM

The blonde has gone stir crazy in here. She's singing showtunes and dancing through the hallway. I ain't givin' the broad no more sugar ever again.

Edit: Strike that. She's singing "On Top of Spaghetti."

Tigercat · 02-01-2007, 12:21 AM

What I always found humorous about King Cake parties is how if the guests cut their own pieces, as men we will cut the tiniest of slivers to try and avoid the baby and having to buy baked goods.

Gambino's are good stuff, you get hubig's shipped up to you too Pumpy?

Pumpy Tudors · 02-01-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigercat

What I always found humorous about King Cake parties is how if the guests cut their own pieces, as men we will cut the tiniest of slivers to try and avoid the baby and having to buy baked goods.

Gambino's are good stuff, you get hubig's shipped up to you too Pumpy?

On the first point, I actually saw these guys from Pennsylvania cutting tiny pieces of king cake yesterday because they were trying to avoid the baby. I taught them quickly.

On the second point, I haven't had a Hubig's in yeeeears. Maybe I should give it a shot.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

It's that time again. Two more king cakes are on their way to the office!

Dr. Sak · 01-30-2008, 09:45 AM

Save me a piece!

CamEdwards · 01-30-2008, 09:50 AM

Time for our Mardi Gras party again. This year my wife's making a filled King Cake, though I'm not sure how much I like that idea. Is an apple-filled King Cake an abomination to New Orleans natives?

Pumpy Tudors · 01-30-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by CamEdwards

Time for our Mardi Gras party again. This year my wife's making a filled King Cake, though I'm not sure how much I like that idea. Is an apple-filled King Cake an abomination to New Orleans natives?

Nah, it's fine. Lots of people like fruit-filled or cream cheese-filled king cakes. I just like them plain, personally.

cartman · 01-30-2008, 10:18 AM

I thought king cakes were supposed to be for Epiphany, not Mardi Gras.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-30-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman

I thought king cakes were supposed to be for Epiphany, not Mardi Gras.

Hmmm... I think we'll need to get a historian around here for that one. All I know is that when Mardi Gras is coming up, the king cakes start coming out. Yummy yummy in my tummy.

CamEdwards · 01-30-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Nah, it's fine. Lots of people like fruit-filled or cream cheese-filled king cakes. I just like them plain, personally.

Oh good. Especially since she's now decided to go with a cream cheese-filled cake.

Doug5984 · 01-30-2008, 10:49 AM

Gambino's sounds good... Meche's still gets my vote as # 1 though- Half cream cheese, half chocolate filling is the best. We've been through about 5 or 6 king cakes here at my house so far this year, but Mardi Gras is really early so I'm going to try to get a couple more before Tuesday! The one good thing about Mardi Gras being so early is it matches up with the Superbowl so now there is plenty more to do...and we get a really early break from school which is always nice.

cartman · 01-30-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Hmmm... I think we'll need to get a historian around here for that one. All I know is that when Mardi Gras is coming up, the king cakes start coming out. Yummy yummy in my tummy.

Wow, I guess Wikipedia does have everything.

I was curious, did a search, and there it was.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_cake

According to the article, it depends on where you are. Some places have them for Epiphany, others for Mardi Gras.

Lorena · 01-30-2008, 10:59 AM

Yumm.. have a bite for me Cyril!

Logan · 01-30-2008, 11:05 AM

It took me a really long time to realize that it's not 2007 anymore.

Lorena · 01-30-2008, 11:07 AM

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It took me a really long time to realize that it's not 2007 anymore.

LOLOLOL, I know me too! I saw 1/31/07 and looked at the date on my phone and thought it odd that it was 1/30.. didn't realize it was 2008. DUH! :o

oliegirl · 01-30-2008, 11:09 AM

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LOLOLOL, I know me too! I saw 1/31/07 and looked at the date on my phone and thought it odd that it was 1/30.. didn't realize it was 2008. DUH! :o

Thank God I wasn't the only one! I thought "I swear yesterday was the 29th, but maybe I was off". LOL

Lorena · 01-30-2008, 11:19 AM

I thought I traveled through time or something. Maybe I'm not actually here but in an alternate universe.

Logan · 01-30-2008, 11:22 AM

So it's me and two chicks. Nice.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-30-2008, 11:22 AM

I have a way of making women travel to places that they can't normally reach.

Well, women and Logan, apparently.

Logan · 01-30-2008, 11:30 AM

You know what I can normally reach? Games at the brand new Prudential Center. Plenty of open seats.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-30-2008, 11:45 AM

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You know what I can normally reach? Games at the brand new Prudential Center. Plenty of open seats.

Ouch.

Devils and Rangers this Friday night, buddy.

Tigercat · 01-30-2008, 12:00 PM

Mardi Gras season starts at the epiphany. Obviously the "King Cake" symbolizes the "Kings" searching for baby Jesus. But yea, King Cakes only on one day? Thats no fun. Especially when we are partying as much possible leading up to lent. So, religiously and culturally, the King Cake symbolizes the joy we are expressing post Christmas season leading up to the sorrow and fasting that happens for Lent.

rkmsuf · 01-30-2008, 12:01 PM

Who wants to eat Pumpy's king cake?

01-31-2007, 10:03 AM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I'm such a creature of habit and my schedule that nearly every workday morning, I see the same Old Latrobe Beer truck at roughly the same point on the road at the same time and am strangely compelled to read this stupid-ass "pledge" every time: Rolling Rock, from the glass lined tanks of Old Latrobe we tender this premium beer for your enjoyment as a tribute to your good taste. It comes from the mountain springs to you. That is all. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-31-2007, 11:06 AM	#3
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	We've been through 3/4 of this king cake and haven't found the baby yet. This is an outrage! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-31-2007, 03:50 PM	#18
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	Did you get pictures...? Of the blonde? __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

01-31-2007, 04:21 PM	#19
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I bought my first one for the new job this past Monday. I ended up with the baby __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-31-2007, 04:52 PM	#20
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Hey Pumpy, we're having a Mardi Gras party at the house on Feb. 17th if you want to drive down. King Cake, muffalettas, boiled crawfish, Blackened Voodoo Lager, and 60 dozen beads in case any of the neighbor ladies decide they want to throw off the shackles of suburban living and get crazy. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-31-2007, 11:58 AM	#9
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I don't understand what this is all about.

01-31-2007, 02:18 PM	#10
Mateo Mascot Join Date: Jan 2007	I was changing my daughter's diaper and I found a cake. What does that mean?

01-31-2007, 05:15 PM	#22
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	I lived with a girl from Baton Rouge for a semester in college and she went crazy this time of year. King Cakes are hella good, I am craving one right now.

01-31-2007, 05:19 PM	#23
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'm going look back on today and say, "I can't believe I spent $80 on king cakes." __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-31-2007, 06:24 PM	#28
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	The blonde has gone stir crazy in here. She's singing showtunes and dancing through the hallway. I ain't givin' the broad no more sugar ever again. Edit: Strike that. She's singing "On Top of Spaghetti." __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor. Last edited by Pumpy Tudors : 01-31-2007 at 06:25 PM.

02-01-2007, 12:21 AM	#29
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	What I always found humorous about King Cake parties is how if the guests cut their own pieces, as men we will cut the tiniest of slivers to try and avoid the baby and having to buy baked goods. Gambino's are good stuff, you get hubig's shipped up to you too Pumpy?

01-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#31
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	It's that time again. Two more king cakes are on their way to the office! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

01-30-2008, 09:45 AM	#32
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Save me a piece!

01-30-2008, 09:50 AM	#33
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Time for our Mardi Gras party again. This year my wife's making a filled King Cake, though I'm not sure how much I like that idea. Is an apple-filled King Cake an abomination to New Orleans natives? __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-30-2008, 10:18 AM	#35
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I thought king cakes were supposed to be for Epiphany, not Mardi Gras. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

01-30-2008, 10:49 AM	#38
Doug5984 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Louisiana	Gambino's sounds good... Meche's still gets my vote as # 1 though- Half cream cheese, half chocolate filling is the best. We've been through about 5 or 6 king cakes here at my house so far this year, but Mardi Gras is really early so I'm going to try to get a couple more before Tuesday! The one good thing about Mardi Gras being so early is it matches up with the Superbowl so now there is plenty more to do...and we get a really early break from school which is always nice.

01-30-2008, 10:59 AM	#40
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Yumm.. have a bite for me Cyril!

01-30-2008, 11:05 AM	#41
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	It took me a really long time to realize that it's not 2007 anymore.

01-30-2008, 11:19 AM	#44
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	I thought I traveled through time or something. Maybe I'm not actually here but in an alternate universe. Last edited by Lorena : 01-30-2008 at 11:20 AM.

01-30-2008, 11:22 AM	#45
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	So it's me and two chicks. Nice.

01-30-2008, 11:30 AM	#47
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	You know what I can normally reach? Games at the brand new Prudential Center. Plenty of open seats.

01-30-2008, 12:00 PM	#49
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	Mardi Gras season starts at the epiphany. Obviously the "King Cake" symbolizes the "Kings" searching for baby Jesus. But yea, King Cakes only on one day? Thats no fun. Especially when we are partying as much possible leading up to lent. So, religiously and culturally, the King Cake symbolizes the joy we are expressing post Christmas season leading up to the sorrow and fasting that happens for Lent.

01-30-2008, 12:01 PM	#50
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Who wants to eat Pumpy's king cake? __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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