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13. (Old Joke) Can't eat peas.

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 02:50 PM

Nov 2012

Last edited Mon Nov 12, 2012, 08:47 PM - Edit history (1)

They keep falling off the knife.

Funny scene in Murder By Decree(1979).
James Mason as Dr. Watson is having dinner with
Sherlock Holmes, played by Christopher Plummer.

Holmes is looking at Watson having trouble with the
peas falling off his fork. Holmes reaches over and
squashes all the peas on his plate. "There!"
Mason (looking like he is going to cry) says, "But I don't
like my peas squashed."

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How many peas do you think you've eaten in your life? [View all] HopeHoops Nov 2012 OP

Why isn't 'too many' an option ? n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #1

That was option two - "Only what my mother made me eat". HopeHoops Nov 2012 #3

Too many, unless you count black-eyed peas which are fantastic. Liberal Veteran Nov 2012 #2

No, they're a type of bean. I love those too, especially with corn. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #4

Unless you count chickpeas OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #5

Beans again....Garbanzo Beans. Liberal Veteran Nov 2012 #6

I loved Carlin's skit on "foods that sound too funny to eat." HopeHoops Nov 2012 #8

I'm not sure I've ever et a whole garbanzo bean OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #20

Hummustn't get those confused with peas... n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2012 #10

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii LIKE it! OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #19

No, chickpeas don't count csziggy Nov 2012 #21

lol! OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #25

I'm jealous - I haven't been to the Columbia for many years csziggy Nov 2012 #44

THAT is freakin cool. OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #51

The original is a definite change from any other one csziggy Nov 2012 #55

It is VERY Stepfordy in Celebration OriginalGeek Nov 2012 #58

Nine! ohiosmith Nov 2012 #7

Nine. Seriously? Nine? HopeHoops Nov 2012 #9

Yes! My dog got the rest when mom wasn't looking. ohiosmith Nov 2012 #14

More than I should have liberal N proud Nov 2012 #11

Why, they're almost as good for you as beans... Speaking of which... HopeHoops Nov 2012 #12

I hate the taste of peas liberal N proud Nov 2012 #15

How about split pea soup? At least it LOOKS like baby shit! HopeHoops Nov 2012 #26

Yes it does liberal N proud Nov 2012 #39

Who does your cooking? Graybeard Nov 2012 #41

I snack on them while in the garden. That, cherry tomatoes, and asparagus. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #53

(Old Joke) Can't eat peas. Graybeard Nov 2012 #13

Ogden Nash wrote this, one of my favorite funnies... kcass1954 Nov 2012 #22

You beat me to it by 5 posts. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #54

I like my peas with honey. I've done it all my life... HopeHoops Nov 2012 #27

Do pods before peas form count? antiquie Nov 2012 #16

I like those best. Small peas in edible pods. Yum. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #28

Green bean casserole, peas ... Is it Legume Day in the Lounge? Arugula Latte Nov 2012 #17

I like peas. drm604 Nov 2012 #18

Canned peas are like canned asparagus. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #29

AGREE! trof Nov 2012 #38

Only what my mom made me eat. HappyMe Nov 2012 #23

My mom makes carrots and pees in the same pot. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #30

I lurrves peas. geardaddy Nov 2012 #24

I prefer fresh and raw in a salad, but steamed (fresh) are good too. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #31

I agree, canned are the least palatable. geardaddy Nov 2012 #32

Split pea soup is awesome, especially if you add fresh mushrooms and Vidalia onions. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #33

That sounds like a good meat alternative. geardaddy Nov 2012 #34

I grew up on the ham sort. Even button mushrooms work well, but... HopeHoops Nov 2012 #35

Thanks for the suggestions. geardaddy Nov 2012 #36

Get creative. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #37

I've eaten an Argentinian peas, Prisca Theologia Nov 2012 #40

A Brazillion minus pipi_k Nov 2012 #42

Used to HATE peas. Loved broccoli and asparagus, which made my mom happy, but peas were Flaxbee Nov 2012 #43

I could tell you exactly pscot Nov 2012 #45

Do "goober peas" count? Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #46

Well, they're legumes. Perhaps. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #56

Peas is the Debil's werk! baldguy Nov 2012 #47

Addicted littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #48

. littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #49

Exactly 82. Chan790 Nov 2012 #50

Wasabi peas... AsahinaKimi Nov 2012 #52

One of my favorite snacks. I've got some in the cabinet right now. Yum. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #57

Now you've done it Art_from_Ark Nov 2012 #59

298,417 nt Incitatus Nov 2012 #60

Dan Quayle sez it's spelled "peaes" JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #61

. littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #62

Now THAT is some creative graffiti! HopeHoops Nov 2012 #63