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Ballsy Pizza
By: Truman Overby Date: July 14, 2019, 1:12 pm
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I saw an ad for a pizza at a local joint. They call it the
Ballsagna. The other day we had a discussion about how to
pronounce 'bologna.' I wonder how I should pronounce Ballsagna
when I call to order one. Should I say it something like we
Americans pronounce bologna; balls ohn ee, or as the
prescriptionists; balls ohn ah. The tag line for the pizza is:
This pie’s got balls… meatballs, that is.
Or should I skip it and go for something more traditional such a
pepperoni? And please don't suggest pineapple. That's just
unnatural.
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Re: Ballsy Pizza
By: NealC Date: July 14, 2019, 1:37 pm
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Ask for a white pizza, no balls.
That will shake them up.
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Re: Ballsy Pizza
By: Allie Date: July 14, 2019, 1:47 pm
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Isn’t it sad when something as important as eating becomes so
complicated?
How do you order when you want more than one cappuccino?
“Two cappuccini”? and sound arrogant or murder some grammar?
What about ordering ONE “panini”?
On pronunciation, a part of me always feels bad when I want a
latte and have to say “latey”
I also mispronounce “crème brûlée” in order to... well, eat.
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Re: Ballsy Pizza
By: Truman Overby Date: July 14, 2019, 1:51 pm
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[quote author=Erik link=topic=1232.msg18017#msg18017
date=1563130041]
Isn’t it sad when something as important as eating becomes so
complicated?
How do you order when you want more than one cappuccino?
“Two cappuccini”? and sound arrogant or murder some grammar?
What about ordering ONE “panini”?
On pronunciation, a part of me always feels bad when I want a
latte and have to say “latey”
I also mispronounce “crème brûlée” in order to... well, eat.
[/quote]
WOW! Erik is back from her apparent self-exile! I'd like to
think that it was this brilliant and witty post that drew her
out of her lair. But I doubt that was the case. Especially since
it was neither. No matter. We're all glad to see you.
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Re: Ballsy Pizza
By: Truman Overby Date: July 14, 2019, 1:55 pm
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When I drank coffee at Starbucks I felt especially silly
ordering a solo espresso or a doppio. I won't eat at Burger King
since they want me to say I'd like a Whopper. ::)
"I also mispronounce “crème brûlée” in order to... well, eat."
Don't feel bad. I can't say croissant for the life of me. I
suppose that I could get close but I prefer not to sound like a
pretentious snob trying to pronounce something in a language
that I don't speak. It's pretentious overload when an American
tries to sound like a French speaker when they aren't. That may
sound odd to some of you. But that's the way it is.
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Re: Ballsy Pizza
By: Allie Date: July 14, 2019, 2:01 pm
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Indeed I have no idea how I’d been able to get by without your
inspiring and thought provoking posts.
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