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What kind of sandwich ain't too fattening? (Original Post)
Ptah
Apr 2018
OP
Elwood Blues ate a lot of wish sandwiches waiting for the Cubs to win a World Series pennant
Brother Buzz
Apr 2018
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red dog 1
(33,063 posts)1. I remember that scene well
Analyze This is one of my favorite movies.
Another sandwich that's "not too fattening" is a "Wish Sandwich"
You take 2 slices of bread and "wish" you had some meat to put in it.
(I think that's from a 1940s blues song)
Ptah
(34,122 posts)2. I've watched it at least 25 times.
Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)5. The Chips - Rubber Biscuit (1956)
Brother Buzz
(39,900 posts)6. Elwood Blues ate a lot of wish sandwiches waiting for the Cubs to win a World Series pennant

Dave Starsky
(5,914 posts)8. I actually prefer the Blues Brothers version.
But thought I'd post the original for historicity.
Hassin Bin Sober
(27,461 posts)4. When people ask me "what are you doing this weekend?"
I give them a blank look ""about what?"
DFW
(60,186 posts)7. Knuckle. This should in no wise be construed as a recommendation. eom
malthaussen
(18,572 posts)9. Might give a fat lip, though... n/t
DFW
(60,186 posts)12. There is always a certain danger of that, granted..... n/t
malthaussen
(18,572 posts)10. Have your wish sandwich with some Shadow Soup.
Watch the fat just burn off!
-- Mal
Wounded Bear
(64,324 posts)11. Or a pine float...
Glass of water with a toothpick floating in it.