“PASTRIOTIC” – Wednesday’s Wordapod

Wednesday’s Wordapod

Created by Matthew J. Goldberg, author of Wordapodia, Volume One: An Encyclopedia of Real Fake Words

Today’s Wordapod relates to the civic pride inherent in overeating, especially around the holidays.

PASTRIOTIC

Pastriotic

Pastriotic (adj) – motivated to eat dessert (supposedly) out of a sense of civic duty

Please Note:  Simply eating a cherry pie on George Washington’s birthday is not proof positive of pastriotism.

You Know What…?

One of the most civic-minded trenchermen I know is Gorging George Wagenheim, who once told me, “Many Americans miss the eating opportunities afforded by some of the minor holidays. In the true spirit of the red, white and blue, my typical dessert plan for various holidays is below.”  For those with a great love of country and a sweet tooth to match, check out Gorging George’s suggestions.

• New Year’s Day – “Liven it up with some ice cream, cookies and cake surrounded by champagne.”
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – “Some fine chocolates, or a chocolate éclair. I sometimes have a dream about stuffing myself on this day.”
• Washington’s Birthday – “I won’t tell a lie; lots and lots of cherry pie.”
• Groundhog Day – “Not sure, but whatever it is, do it over and over and over…”
• Valentine’s Day – “Warm your heart, your sweetie’s and your country’s by eating heart-shaped chocolates.”

• Purim – “All the hamentashen you can eat, drowned out by all of the beverages of your choosing.”
• Memorial Day – “Whatever it is, make it memorable.”
• July 4th – “Something red like cherry pie, some white chocolate pretzels, and add some blueberry muffins and pie as well.”
• Labor Day – “A hard-working treat like a box of chocolate chip cookies.”
• Columbus Day – “Celebrate with something round, such as a pound cake—or something Spanish for that matter.”

• Thanksgiving Day – “Pumpkin pie and turkey a la mode. Eat enough so that your buttons pop with pride and gluttony.”
• Chanukah ­– “The question should not be latkes or donuts: It should be latkes, donuts, lots of other oily foods and chocolate. Think Jewish gelt, not Jewish guilt.”
• Christmas – “Whatever your religion, pig out on some red and green cookies. What else?”
• Weekends – “A time for family and for thinking about our great nation. I believe the best way to honor our freedom is to celebrate each weekend day as if it’s New Year’s Day!”

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