Spaghetti ..

DougW · 11-20-2014, 04:46 AM

How do you take your noodles ??

larrymcg421 · 11-20-2014, 04:50 AM

Cut them?! I would George Costanza someone for that.

Lathum · 11-20-2014, 07:10 AM

Cutting spaghetti is only OK if you are 5.

Easy Mac · 11-20-2014, 07:19 AM

So I have to stop cutting my daughters spaghetti in 10 months?

Lathum · 11-20-2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy Mac

So I have to stop cutting my daughters spaghetti in 10 months?

yep, better start training her to twirl now.

Kodos · 11-20-2014, 07:26 AM

I cut them, then wrap.

Logan · 11-20-2014, 07:37 AM

I wrap for the most part but if I'm at home and just shoveling pasta into my mouth, I'm not against a half-assed mini wrap and then gobbling up the hanging strands as I chew.

I never really understood the cutting thing. How small are the pieces we're talking about? Small enough to balance on the fork or just a bit smaller so a couple wraps pulls it all together? If the latter is the case, I'd argue we all twirl

Julio Riddols · 11-20-2014, 07:46 AM

I break em before I cook em and wrap em when they're done, or if I am at a restaurant, I just wrap that stuff. Which reminds me - I'm totally getting my spaghetti on today.

The key is developing a good wrapping technique that enables you to get a bite sized amount without poking around at the food too much. There is surely a proper depth and angle of twist for this. Until I master it, I will proudly be the dude with sauce all over his face.

I have seen the fork+spoon technique a few times. I plan on giving that a go.

Kodos · 11-20-2014, 08:01 AM

I break the spaghetti before boiling, then cut. Then I run it through the vegomatic until it is a big mushy ball. Then I roll that out and cut it into bite-sized squares.

timmae · 11-20-2014, 08:11 AM

wrap, unless I am eating a huge mound of cincy 5 way chili. Then cut. I selected wrap for the pole just to make sure I fall into the spaghetti/sauce side of the world.

Lathum · 11-20-2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

I break the spaghetti before boiling, then cut. Then I run it through the vegomatic until it is a big mushy ball. Then I roll that out and cut it into bite-sized squares.

and now we know how aliens eat spaghetti

NobodyHere · 11-20-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by timmae

wrap, unless I am eating a huge mound of cincy 5 way chili. Then cut. I selected wrap for the pole just to make sure I fall into the spaghetti/sauce side of the world.

+1 for Cincinnati Chili

britrock88 · 11-20-2014, 10:36 AM

Given that most of us appear to be wrappers, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you to try wrapping with the help of a spoon sometime. It does wonders.

DaddyTorgo · 11-20-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

Given that most of us appear to be wrappers, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you to try wrapping with the help of a spoon sometime. It does wonders.

This. Or a knife for that matter even.

korme · 11-20-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timmae

wrap, unless I am eating a huge mound of cincy 5 way chili. Then cut. I selected wrap for the pole just to make sure I fall into the spaghetti/sauce side of the world.

This must be why my instinct was to select cut

JeeberD · 11-20-2014, 10:52 AM

I've seen grown men and women mince their spaghetti into rice-sized pieces and eat it with a spoon before. That shit takes some patience, too...I cut it maybe twice for my kids.

chinaski · 11-20-2014, 12:04 PM

I want my name to be...

Vince, Pt. II · 11-20-2014, 12:34 PM

I have to shamefully admit that I cut my pasta. My Sicilian ancestry is very ashamed of me.

BillJasper · 11-20-2014, 12:56 PM

I break the pasta into thirds before boiling it.

Butter · 11-20-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

Given that most of us appear to be wrappers, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you to try wrapping with the help of a spoon sometime. It does wonders.

I am embarrassed to admit that I don't understand how this is supposed to work.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-20-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Butter_of_69

I am embarrassed to admit that I don't understand how this is supposed to work.

Pieces of Wendy: Spoon or No Spoon? How to Eat Pasta

PilotMan · 11-20-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BillJasper

I break the pasta into thirds before boiling it.

I break in half, then twirl. Otherwise like Kodos, it's a simple cut/twirl combo.

Alf · 11-20-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince, Pt. II

I have to shamefully admit that I cut my pasta. My Sicilian ancestry is very ashamed of me.

Burn the heretic !!

EagleFan · 11-20-2014, 02:09 PM

Any breakage of the pasta (before or after cooking) is unacceptable. I dream of a world where pasta is eaten the way it is meant to be...

Julio Riddols · 11-20-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Pieces of Wendy: Spoon or No Spoon? How to Eat Pasta

I am embarrassed to admit that I thrust my hand into my bosoms frequently.

timmae · 11-20-2014, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Any breakage of the pasta (before or after cooking) is unacceptable. I dream of a world where pasta is eaten the way it is meant to be...

Would that be gravy added onto the pasta or pasta added into the gravy?!!

Karlifornia · 11-20-2014, 03:33 PM

I twirl, but not to perfection. If a little slurping occurs, no big deal. This is at home, of course.

Pyser · 11-20-2014, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

I want my name to be...

tonight. you.

MIJB#19 · 11-22-2014, 08:17 AM

I applaud the absence of a 'spoon' option.

General Mike · 11-22-2014, 10:29 AM

I use a spoon

kcchief19 · 11-22-2014, 01:16 PM

Using a spoon to help twirl is perfectly acceptable. Cutting your spaghetti or breaking it before you boil is not. I used to be a cutter and a breaker, and I now disavow both activities and consider them heresy.

Terps · 11-22-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EagleFan

Any breakage of the pasta (before or after cooking) is unacceptable.

As a former chef, I came in here to post the exact same thing after I saw the comments about breaking before cooking.

cartman · 11-22-2014, 05:26 PM

Use of a spoon in Italy would get you sleeping with the fishes.

edit: unless the pasta was in a soup

General Mike · 11-22-2014, 08:26 PM

What about a spork?

stevew · 11-22-2014, 11:35 PM

Angel Hair or I'm not interested.

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11-20-2014, 04:50 AM	#2
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11-20-2014, 07:26 AM	#6
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11-20-2014, 07:46 AM	#8
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	I break em before I cook em and wrap em when they're done, or if I am at a restaurant, I just wrap that stuff. Which reminds me - I'm totally getting my spaghetti on today. The key is developing a good wrapping technique that enables you to get a bite sized amount without poking around at the food too much. There is surely a proper depth and angle of twist for this. Until I master it, I will proudly be the dude with sauce all over his face. I have seen the fork+spoon technique a few times. I plan on giving that a go. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA Last edited by Julio Riddols : 11-20-2014 at 07:47 AM.

11-20-2014, 08:01 AM	#9
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I break the spaghetti before boiling, then cut. Then I run it through the vegomatic until it is a big mushy ball. Then I roll that out and cut it into bite-sized squares. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-20-2014, 07:10 AM	#3
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Cutting spaghetti is only OK if you are 5.

11-20-2014, 07:19 AM	#4
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	So I have to stop cutting my daughters spaghetti in 10 months?

11-20-2014, 07:37 AM	#7
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I wrap for the most part but if I'm at home and just shoveling pasta into my mouth, I'm not against a half-assed mini wrap and then gobbling up the hanging strands as I chew. I never really understood the cutting thing. How small are the pieces we're talking about? Small enough to balance on the fork or just a bit smaller so a couple wraps pulls it all together? If the latter is the case, I'd argue we all twirl

11-20-2014, 08:11 AM	#10
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	wrap, unless I am eating a huge mound of cincy 5 way chili. Then cut. I selected wrap for the pole just to make sure I fall into the spaghetti/sauce side of the world. __________________ Interactive OOTP 15 Dynasty (Single Season) CHAMPION!! Oh yeah... Happy New York Day everyone!

11-20-2014, 10:36 AM	#13
britrock88 Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Madison, WI	Given that most of us appear to be wrappers, I would be remiss if I didn't tell you to try wrapping with the help of a spoon sometime. It does wonders.

11-20-2014, 10:52 AM	#16
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I've seen grown men and women mince their spaghetti into rice-sized pieces and eat it with a spoon before. That shit takes some patience, too...I cut it maybe twice for my kids. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

11-20-2014, 12:04 PM	#17
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	I want my name to be... __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

11-20-2014, 12:34 PM	#18
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	I have to shamefully admit that I cut my pasta. My Sicilian ancestry is very ashamed of me.

11-20-2014, 12:56 PM	#19
BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	I break the pasta into thirds before boiling it. __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

11-20-2014, 02:09 PM	#24
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Any breakage of the pasta (before or after cooking) is unacceptable. I dream of a world where pasta is eaten the way it is meant to be... __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

11-20-2014, 03:33 PM	#27
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I twirl, but not to perfection. If a little slurping occurs, no big deal. This is at home, of course. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

11-22-2014, 08:17 AM	#29
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	I applaud the absence of a 'spoon' option. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

11-22-2014, 10:29 AM	#30
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I use a spoon

11-22-2014, 01:16 PM	#31
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Using a spoon to help twirl is perfectly acceptable. Cutting your spaghetti or breaking it before you boil is not. I used to be a cutter and a breaker, and I now disavow both activities and consider them heresy.

11-22-2014, 05:26 PM	#33
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Use of a spoon in Italy would get you sleeping with the fishes. edit: unless the pasta was in a soup __________________ 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 Last edited by cartman : 11-22-2014 at 05:33 PM.

11-22-2014, 08:26 PM	#34
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	What about a spork?

11-22-2014, 11:35 PM	#35
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Angel Hair or I'm not interested.

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