What's the weirdest fact about you?

Post by **MsMary** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:37 pm

I try, I try. The durned real life gets in the way! *laugh*

Post by **sgt.null** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:10 am

i have a family of nutra rats at the prison who depend on me for food because of the drought.

Post by **deer of the dawn** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:14 pm

You really are in prison? (I'm a little slow.) What's the ET in for?

And maybe this belongs in the "Explain this" thread, but I googled nutria rats and this struck me as funny:

Post by **Savor Dam** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:48 pm

Just to clarify (although Sarge will surely provide more detail when he can), he is not an inmate; he works there. My understanding is that among other duties he is responsible for the kitchen...

Post by **Rigel** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:09 pm

deer of the dawn wrote:And maybe this belongs in the "Explain this" thread, but I googled nutria rats and this struck me as funny:

Considering the topic of this thread, when I opened it and saw this picture I thought it was you holding that thing

Then I read your post, and was sad

Post by **sgt.null** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:57 am

i am a sergeant in the kitchen.
there is the captain above me and my correctional officers below me.
and the inmates below them.

and nutra rats have grown so large in population in louisiana that they have tried to sell people on eating them.

Post by **deer of the dawn** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:17 pm

sgt.null wrote:i am a sergeant in the kitchen.
there is the captain above me and my correctional officers below me.
and the inmates below them.

and nutra rats have grown so large in population in louisiana that they have tried to sell people on eating them.

Ooohhh... where in the hierarchy do the rats fit in?

@Rigel: why sad? I haven't looked like that in about 20 years. How do you think I feel?

Post by **sgt.null** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 10:02 pm

the rats are above the inmates.

Post by **danlo** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:36 pm

Whoever's holding that thing better eat it, she's WAY too skinny!

Post by **DoctorGamgee** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:52 am

Nutria...not just for Breakfast anymore...

Post by **Rigel** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:54 am

deer of the dawn wrote: @Rigel: why sad?

Because it would be an AWESOME story

I don't care so much about looks. I'd rather date a frumpy girl who's fun to be with than a supermodel who... hmm... ok, a supermodel would be fun for a bit, but I'm sure I'd get bored with them

(And doesn't the fact that I'm on this forum demonstrate that I'm attracted to intelligence?

)

Post by **Cagliostro** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:07 pm

Rigel wrote:
deer of the dawn wrote: @Rigel: why sad?
Because it would be an AWESOME story

I don't care so much about looks. I'd rather date a frumpy girl who's fun to be with than a supermodel who... hmm... ok, a supermodel would be fun for a bit, but I'm sure I'd get bored with them

(And doesn't the fact that I'm on this forum demonstrate that I'm attracted to intelligence? )

Not necessarily.

A song

Post by **sgt.null** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:36 am

- dennisrwood

Post by **deer of the dawn** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:51 pm

If they want people to eat them, they need to find a better name. "Nutria" is about as appealing as "soylent green", sounds like it's genetically enhanced or something. "Swamp deer" or "Bayou bunny", perhaps?

Post by **Sorus** » Sat Aug 20, 2011 5:55 pm

I would've said the 'rat' part is probably a turnoff for most folks - Nutria sounds like a breakfast cereal.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:14 am

Sorus wrote:I would've said the 'rat' part is probably a turnoff for most folks - Nutria sounds like a breakfast cereal.

rat is the non-selling point.

Heart Healthy 'Crock-Pot' Nutria

2 hind saddle portions of nutria meat
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 tomato, cut into big wedges
2 potatoes, sliced thin
2 carrots, sliced thin
8 Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup water
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup demi-glace (optional)

Layer onion, tomato, potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts in crockpot. Season nutria with salt, pepper and garlic, and place nutria over vegetables. Add wine and water, set crockpot on low and let cook until meat is tender (approximately 1-1/2 hours). Garnish with vegetables and demi-glace. Makes four servings.

Post by **deer of the dawn** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:36 pm

In Nigeria there is a large rat called a Bush Cutter. People eat them, even some of the missionaries. If you ask me, the day I eat Bush Cutter is the day I know I've been here too long. (Although I do have a kind of don't ask, don't tell policy when it comes to meat. I've eaten porcupine and antelope- good- but I pray I never get served monkey or dog.)

Post by **TM5000** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:53 pm

I am 43 years old and on active duty in the U.S.Army and I have never been to a strip club.

There ya go.

BTW: I really enjoyed the 'nutria huntress' photo. Quite an unusual choice of garb for hunting. The white rubber boots really round out the ensemble.

Post by **DoctorGamgee** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:21 pm

deer of the dawn wrote:If they want people to eat them, they need to find a better name. "Nutria" is about as appealing as "soylent green", sounds like it's genetically enhanced or something. "Swamp deer" or "Bayou bunny", perhaps?

Are we seriously looking for Marketable Nutria Branding ideas?!?!

Escargo works for Snails...Hmmm...

Try new, EscarWent! Where free-range meat collides with Flavor!

Hmm...maybe not...Perhaps German?

Cajunschnitzel! Where pounded meat and Cajun Spices bring an old classic to a new sensibility.

Schwarzerschnitzel -- for the elite experience. The meat is free range and pounded by Goodyear.

Hmmm....

Perhaps other ethnic flavors:

Enchiladas Locas -- Crazy Enchiladas served with Refried Redbeans and Rice, cheddar cheese and carne de rata, all in a cayanne/tobasco red salsa. Muy Caliente!

Post by **MsMary** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:47 pm

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