Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Dr. Grumpy's gift guide

Going to Nazi-themed dinner parties can be so awkward. The silverware is always a problem, as I never remember if I can mix Abwehr forks with Wehrmacht spoons, or if I'm supposed to butter pumpernickel with my Kriegsmarine or Luftwaffe knife.

I'm sure all of us encounter this problem regularly, and my fears of causing a serious breach of etiquette used to keep me from going.

But no more!



With this useful guide YOU VILL know which Gestapo fork is for eating strudel, what type of spoon to use for stirring kaffee, and the proper knife for cutting schnitzel.

Or else.
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13 comments:

  1. Officer CynicalDecember 11, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Helpful hints in this video, also:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhBU_jy7x60

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  2. Officer CynicalDecember 11, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Bottom left is a SSpoon.

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  3. bobbieDecember 11, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Ach du leiber!

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  4. PackerDecember 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Too easy OC, for a chance to win $500, what is the 3:00 position.

    As a general aside from one who collects nothing, WTF ?

    As in I am going to my Nazi Cutlery Collectors Club Meeting tonight, dear.

    Have fun!

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  5. [Name Redacted]December 11, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    What about milanesas? Steak with chimichurri sauce? Dulce de leche? Just, you know, speaking hypothetically...

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  6. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Which ones are milchig and which are fleishig?

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  7. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    As far as I can tell, the Toronto Public Library is the only library in the English-speaking world that owns this. Must have been a gift

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  8. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    You should be fine as long as you remember the golden rule of Nazi dinner party etiquette: always put down your steak knife before making the "Heil Hitler" gesture.

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  9. Officer CynicalDecember 11, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    @Packer: I believe that is a Luftwaffork.

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  10. MooseDecember 11, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Here's a simple hint, Dr G: Jews should generally not go to Nazi themed parties. MMMMKay?

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  11. jon spencerDecember 11, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Considering that some of the silverware that was "liberated" from the Eagles Nest and other places is going for $300 per piece for the common utensils. The rarer pieces climb rapidly in value.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 11, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Just remember the old rhyme:

    "Pumpernickel mit Abwehrmesser,
    Bratwurst mit Luftwaffe, nichts ist besser."

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  13. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    And if you order now we'll throw in the guides to First and Second Reich cutlery, ABSOLUTELY FREE!

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So wadda you think?