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So, I like to order pizza. Actually, I order Chinese food more often. But that's not important. I order pizza from Papa Johns.
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Why Papa Johns, you might ask ?
Well, I have a 'BOGO' deal which lets me "buy one get one free" of anything I want. Also, I have stored a deal which let me get an extra large pizza with unlimited toppings. Somehow, I'm able to glitch the system (usually) in order to get two extra large pizzas, with unlimited toppings, for about $15 (then delivery which is like $2, then tip which I usually give as $2), so about $20 total.
Well, unlimited toppings... What should I choose ? I make choices that most people have questioned:
-Chicken
-Mushrooms
-Anchovies
-Pepperoni
Of course, the biggest problem that people have with this setup is the anchovy. They don't like that it's fish, that it smells funny, looks kind of weird, and seems really salty. Well, what is an anchovy ?
From Wikipedia:
Anchovies are small, green fish with blue reflections due to a silver longitudinal stripe that runs from the base of the caudal fin. They range from 2 centimetres (0.79 in) to 40 centimetres (16 in) in adult length,[2] and the body shape is variable with more slender fish in northern populations.
The snout is blunt with tiny, sharp teeth in both jaws. The snout contains a unique rostral organ, believed to be sensory in nature, although its exact function is unknown.[3] The mouth is larger than that of herrings and silversides, two fish anchovies closely resemble in other respects. The anchovy eats plankton and fry (recently-hatched fish).
They seem kinda cute, almost, like an enemy from Super Mario World or something. But they're really tasty! So why don't people like them? Maybe it's the oil:
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Yeah, that's what anchovies look like before they're put on pizza (or often other foods!). Some people immediately get grossed out. Some people don't like fish in general, and I'm sure that has an impact on what they feel about anchovies, but there's definitely something about the can, the oil, and the smell (smells fishy, oily, and strong) that drives people away. I don't really feel that way though; I always enjoy anchovies.
Months ago, the day I was leaving to go to MLG DC, the concierge at the front desk stopped me as I was walking out with my bags. I wondered, "What could he possibly have to ask/tell me ?" Well, as it turns out, the conversation went like this:
"Are you the guy who orders pizzas pretty often... With.. Anchovies?"
"Yes, that's probably me."
"Why anchovies ? I mean, they just seem.. They're just.. Are they good ?"
"I really like them. It's just a pizza topping. You should try it sometime."
"I don't know about that."
This type of conversation happens fairly regularly between me, my friends, or friends of my roommate. Often people come over, and see pizza in the refrigerator (two extra large pizzas last a considerable amount of time), and ask if they can have some. I always say, "Yeah, you can have some, ...but it has anchovies."
No one ever wants any. And this blog DOES have an actual story, it's below.
It was a Tuesday night. My roommate and I had planned to go eat sushi with some of our friends but it got cancelled at the last moment. So we went grocery shopping and ordered pizza to arrive for when we got back. When we got home from the WalMart, we got a call from the Papa Johns telling us the pizza would be there in thirty or so minutes, so we played some Mario Kart Wii (both trying to get over 8500 VR, where I used to be). The pizza came eventually, and we went outside to get it. Normally it comes to the door, but this particular time the doorman was away and the delivery woman had to call us to tell us to come outside.
As I signed the receipt for the pizzas, a homeless man approached. I see him out of the corner of my eyes, and, as usual, I completely ignored him. My roommate had already started going back inside. The man continued to approach me. Unlike most homeless, he didn't give me his story. He just immediately got to the point.
"Hi, would you mind buying me something to eat ? I'm real hungry."
"Hmm. Do you want a slice of pizza ?"
"Really ? You'd give me one ? It's hot, fresh pizza ?"
"Yeah, but.. Just one thing."
"What's that?"
"The pizza has anchovies on it."
"Oh, whoa.. Yeah.. I don't really mess wit' that."
"You don't want any ?"
"Yeah, nah man, it's got those anchovies on it."
I knew it.
 
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LOOOOOOOL he's a homeless dude begging for food and he cares that it has anchovies on it? wow..
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I've seen homeless men put stranger things than anchovies in their mouths.
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I'd like to try anchovies, but fuck they're just too loaded with salt. Wayyyyy too loaded. When I worked at Papa John's, I think I had to make an anchovie pizza once, and the salt was all I could smell. :|
Edit: Also, tip your drivers better. Their tips are how they get to eat stuff that isn't cancelled orders of pizza.
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I really like anchovies with green peppers on pizza. Pizza Hut's chicken supreme is a good combination too; I think it's chicken, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
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PS - Round Table's Chicken & Garlic Gourmet is off the hook, smack-yo-mama good.
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Seafood is not supposed to go with cheese. Or tomato sauce.
edit: I don't really like seafood in general. The only seafood I eat on a semi-regular basis is canned tuna fish.
also I don't like to eat small animals. I feel bad knowing a lot of animals had to die just so I could have one meal. A cow could feed me for a year.
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i've actually never met anyone who doesn't like anchovies as far as i know. Is this weird?
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On January 21 2011 08:52 BlackJack wrote:
Seafood is not supposed to go with cheese. Or tomato sauce.
edit: I don't really like seafood in general. The only seafood I eat on a semi-regular basis is canned tuna fish.
also I don't like to eat small animals. I feel bad knowing a lot of animals had to die just so I could have one meal. A cow could feed me for a year.
Says who?
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On January 21 2011 08:58 Wohmfg wrote:Show nested quote +On January 21 2011 08:52 BlackJack wrote:
Seafood is not supposed to go with cheese. Or tomato sauce.
edit: I don't really like seafood in general. The only seafood I eat on a semi-regular basis is canned tuna fish.
also I don't like to eat small animals. I feel bad knowing a lot of animals had to die just so I could have one meal. A cow could feed me for a year. Says who?
How many dishes can you name that mixes seafood and cheese?
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I eat a Lil Ceasers large Pizza or Pizza Patron... .shit is awesome! btw, Wolf, just curious, are you the one who made the fastest map by any chance.
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On January 21 2011 09:00 BlackJack wrote:Show nested quote +On January 21 2011 08:58 Wohmfg wrote:On January 21 2011 08:52 BlackJack wrote:
Seafood is not supposed to go with cheese. Or tomato sauce.
edit: I don't really like seafood in general. The only seafood I eat on a semi-regular basis is canned tuna fish.
also I don't like to eat small animals. I feel bad knowing a lot of animals had to die just so I could have one meal. A cow could feed me for a year. Says who? How many dishes can you name that mixes seafood and cheese?
Anchovies on pizza. :D
Salmon and cream cheese.
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=seafood with cheese recipes&aq=3v&aqi=g1g-v2&aql=&oq=seafood with chee
If it tastes good then it's all good!
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Hahahaha that story with the homeless man is absolutely priceless
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I used to work for Papa Johns. If you really like anchovies, ask for a side of anchovies, they will give you the entire can [ which is like 8-10 anchovies ] for $1.
I like anchovies [ being korean ] but seldom get them on pizza, and fresh anchovies are ridiculously good with pasta or other Mediterranean dishes.
Edit: You tip like an asshole. The delivery charge is simply to cover food costs. This isn't to say Papa johns is a great company but drivers need money. I was not a driver.
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Thanks for the insight on tips-- I wasn't really sure how it worked. I'll tip better in the future.
Also, I didn't make Fastest map. I should put that in my signature or something, heh.
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haha funny story. I hope u guys know that anchovies are in caesar salad dressing...which almost everybody likes....and whoever said that cheese isn't supposed to mix with seafood is dead wrong, lobster mac'n cheese is a very popular dish and one of my favorites.
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On January 21 2011 09:00 BlackJack wrote:Show nested quote +On January 21 2011 08:58 Wohmfg wrote:On January 21 2011 08:52 BlackJack wrote:
Seafood is not supposed to go with cheese. Or tomato sauce.
edit: I don't really like seafood in general. The only seafood I eat on a semi-regular basis is canned tuna fish.
also I don't like to eat small animals. I feel bad knowing a lot of animals had to die just so I could have one meal. A cow could feed me for a year. Says who? How many dishes can you name that mixes seafood and cheese?
every time i make ramen, man. tuna n cheese mmmmm. <3 anchovies
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It's actually a very common view that seafood doesn't mix well with cheese. You're not going to disprove it by bringing up a tuna melt or a mcdonalds filet o fish or tuna helper.
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I've never actually had anchovies, or really thought anything about them my entire life. In fact, the last time I heard or read the word anchovy, it was in that Futurama episode, waaay back in Season 1.
My favorite pizza was the buffalo chicken pizza that Pizza Hut sold one summer many years ago. My family had pizza night every Wednesday just for that pizza. They don't sell it anymore 
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Can you give a description of what anchovies taste like on pizza?
I'd like to try it one day, but if it smells like you say it does, that doesn't sound very appetizing. Smell is a huge part of taste.
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