The Capital of Turkey?

[Ari Rahikkala]

We still don't know the answer, Erik.

[Jacobus Loki]

Republic - Ankara

[Jonas]

Ow, is this a game (no it isn't! )?
But: What's the capital of Belgium?

[Ari Rahikkala]

It is a game, but not the kind of game that you think it is. No, this is a long game, played over several years. The rules are simple: If Erik forgets, everybody loses. If Erik tells us the answer, we win. If the game ends for any reason before either of these things happen, Erik wins. It's a subtle game, a game of diplomacy, persuasion, cajoling and begging, intimidation and psychology, and plenty of spam and random banter; as far as I know, the answer is still there, somewhere deep within Erik's brain, and he's still not giving it up.

One day, though, one day...

[Kaiser Mors V]

Yes.. I still recall what I put on my geography test my freshmen year of High school for the Capital of Turkey... yerp.. I remember that I said the Capital of Turkey is.... hmmm... I could go for a Turkey sandwich... or maybe Chicken.. I like Chicken... *Get's distracted by food and wonders off*

[Ari Rahikkala]

I've never eaten a chicken sandwich, you know. Maybe those things that people tell me about the blandness of Finnish cuisine aren't lies...

[Kaiser Mors V]

British cuisine is rather nice... heavy on the gravy...

[Jonas]

British cuisine is rather nice... heavy on the gravy...

[benkern]

Gravy? Pah! True Brits drown their dinner in Mint Sauce.

[Kaiser Mors V]

I'm not sure I had anything in mint sauce while I was there....

[Aurangzeb Khan]

Pah, mint sauce is for old ladies dressed in tweed. Roast Lamb with onion sauce is where it is at.

[benkern]

I cannot speak ill of onions - but I protest that remark against the indefatigable Mint Sauce!

[benkern]

I cannot speak ill of onions - but I protest against that remark towards the indefatigable Mint Sauce!

[Kaiser Mors V]

I can speak ill of onions... very easily... they make me ill... there.. I spoke ill of them....

[benkern]

Does anyone know how to delete a post? I are the confuse.

[Kaiser Mors V]

I can do it... but there shuld be a lil X icon in the lower right corner of the post...

[Jacobus Loki]

MMMMMMmmmm, onions...............

I went to what was advertised as a Genuine English Pub (in the US) and ordered the shephards pie.

'Twas godawful. Praise the original BOO/\/\ ist for the beer.

Any suggestions if I go back?

[Kaiser Mors V]

Steak and Ale pie? Steak and Kidney pie? fagots? Hagus? peas Pudding? Anything with internal organs..

[Maksym Hadjimehmetov]

I don't know if there is such a thing as English cuisine.
Earl Grey and Rich Tea Biscuits at 4 in the afternoon is about where English customs should stop.

[Kaiser Mors V]

I still liked the food when I was over there...

[Maksym Hadjimehmetov]

OK. Bakewell Tarts are legendary. There. I said it.
That's probably one of the best British culinary inventions- High Tea in the Afternoon

[Kaiser Mors V]

I liked things made from Internal organs...

[benkern]

Internal organs are nice but blood is best - Black pudding for the win!

Max, I can't believe "Lincolnshire sausages", "Lancashire Hotpot" and "Yorkshire Pudding" didn't leap to your mind when someone mentioned British cuisine! We have loads of great stuff! Spotted Dick is another good example.

[Maksym Hadjimehmetov]

"Lincolnshire sausages", "Lancashire Hotpot" and "Yorkshire Pudding"

Northern, O Baron, Northern
Besides, I've never even tried the first two

[benkern]

You call yourself an Englishman? :P The Northerners may be gruff and either be miners or farmers but they do make exceedingly good food.

*hides from Jeremy*
*hides from Jeremy again by implying he was a Northerner, I think he still likes to be called a Midlander or something*

[Maksym Hadjimehmetov]

Meh. I grew up in Manchester and never tasted any.

You call yourself an Englishman?

Well... only half, I suppose

[benkern]

Hah - fair enough.

But make sure you taste 'em before you leave the country, if you get the chance. Worth having a look for...

And if any of you f00s are in London make sure you find a good Pie and Mash shop! And buy an eel and think of me!

[Maksym Hadjimehmetov]

^ Jellied eels. By his H47, the man likes jellied eels.

What you want is a nice good helping of spätzle with sauerkraut and bockwurst or bratwurst. Generally- central European cusine!

[Neike Taika-Tessaro]

Meh. I grew up in Manchester and never tasted any.

O.O

*gropes, then runs far, far away*

[Maksym Hadjimehmetov]

WTF...

*runs even farther away and seals himself in secret nuclear bunker*