Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 21:14:34 -0500
Subject: Re: Fwd: 'Precision Weapons' Fail To Prevent Mass Civilian


Iain McKay wrote:

> Carp, I'm *not* disrespecting Pizza. Anyone who (like me)
> has had a real Italian Pizza will tell you its wonderful.
> I'm just pointing out that the US style Pizza took a
> great idea and butchered it -- like so much else in
> America :)

Excuse me, as the arbiter of political correctness on this list, I have
to say this comment is out of line.

Just kidding. ;-)

I know Iain has been to America several times, but I doubt that he has
really sampled all the varieties of this great American dish. I come
from that great city which a sports celebrity once called the
"pizza-eatingist town in America." That would be Kansas City. 

Not only does Kansas City have great pizza, but it has kick-ass
barbecue. I've been vegetarian for over a decade, but I still make a few
things with KC Masterpiece sauce. My folks live in the "barbecue belt"
of southern Kansas City.

American pizza? We've got at least three great varieties: New York
style, Chicago deep dish, and California style. There's also the generic
American style. Personally, I prefer New York style and deep dish. Deep
dish pesto is one of my favorites. Taco pizza is also pretty good. My
choice for delivery is usually black olives with either mushrooms or
onions.

> please, I've been to Italy. I know what a real pizza
> is like. There was also a great Italian place round
> the corner where I lived in London, and that was
> quality. I just object to the americanisation of a
> great food.

I've been to Italy too. It was 1980. I had pizza in Pisa and several
other places. It sucked.

Damn, my dinner of Ramen noodles seems very inadequate after reading
these emails. 

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