If by "FIFTY DEGREES BELOW" you are referencing the Kim Stanley Robinson novel, I recently connected the dots -- of his books a bunch of seemingly disconnected books are actually connected.
Antarctica is the first of the ones I've read, the the 40 Days of Rain trilogy, and then the Red Mars books. The connection between them is not overt, and mostly it's Senator Chase that's the giveaway (he's referenced very briefly in one of the Mars books as a historical figure).
Hrm. Okay, I can understand the whole milkshake thing had it predated the invention of ice cream, but it's stuff like this that incites Americans to mock British cuisine. And let's face it, American cuisine isn't the world's finest. Except for deep fried Twinkies, which are better than anything else on Earth.
{Disclaimer: I've never really had a deep fried Twinkie. I've never wanted to have a deep fried Twinkie. The person who invented deep fried Twinkies clearly hated humanity even more than I do--which is, frankly, quite terrifying.}
Depends on what you're referring to as "American" cuisine. There're plenty of foods that are distinctly American in origin that are varied and flavorful and really quite a treat to experience. There's also a lot of weird regional stuff that makes most folks from out of region go 'You eat what?' much in the way that Europe looks at France.
And then there's corporate "American" food: fast food chains, or the TGIFriday's type joint. Which can be hit or miss depending on the chain and your tastes, but is certainly not what I consider quintessential American food.
How cruel of you to undercut my attempt at comedy by applying facts and reason! Bah! I speak with the purity of thought that can only come from sloppy generalizations. :P
Of course, that does beg the question of why I'm spending my efforts on LJ instead of becoming a major political figure....
Thay do? I was just told the other day that Captain America's is a good place to go eat. I wouldn't have thought so but what with them having malts as well I shall have to go try...
Aaaah, I remember the days when I used to think McDonald's milkshakes were the shiznit. Now I kind of gag when I think of going there. Independently owned ice cream shops all the way!
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Antarctica is the first of the ones I've read, the the 40 Days of Rain trilogy, and then the Red Mars books. The connection between them is not overt, and mostly it's Senator Chase that's the giveaway (he's referenced very briefly in one of the Mars books as a historical figure).
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Anyway, I just finished the book and did get the payoff for the whole bit that I was wondering if it was going anywhere, so that's good.
I loved the North Pole regatta scene.
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{Disclaimer: I've never really had a deep fried Twinkie. I've never wanted to have a deep fried Twinkie. The person who invented deep fried Twinkies clearly hated humanity even more than I do--which is, frankly, quite terrifying.}
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Which is a food i have longn wanted to try, but considering me levels of unhealthy shall have to wait Till it does not kill me!
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And then there's corporate "American" food: fast food chains, or the TGIFriday's type joint. Which can be hit or miss depending on the chain and your tastes, but is certainly not what I consider quintessential American food.
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Of course, that does beg the question of why I'm spending my efforts on LJ instead of becoming a major political figure....
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No harm trying, as you can tell them if you want syrup or not.
(and Captain america's do Malts... which are quite popular.)
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Damn. now I'm totally craving one.
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