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.

13 comments:

Officer Cynical said...

Helpful hints in this video, also:

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

Officer Cynical said...

Bottom left is a SSpoon.

bobbie said...

Ach du leiber!

Packer said...

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!

[Name Redacted] said...

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

Anonymous said...

Which ones are milchig and which are fleishig?

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.

Officer Cynical said...

@Packer: I believe that is a Luftwaffork.

Moose said...

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

jon spencer said...

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.

Anonymous said...

Just remember the old rhyme:

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

Anonymous said...

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

 
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