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Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 25, 2012
December 24, 2012
December 26, 2012
Transcript:
Mom: "What did Quill send from Australia?"
Luann: "A jar of 'vegemite'"
Brad: "Spread thinly on a cracker"
Mom: "Hmmm"
Dad: "Not bad..."
Brad: "I like it!"
Luann: "GAK! EW!"
Luann: "The vegemite got mixed reviews. Of course, I love it!"
Quill: "Liar"
I tried it years ago and was in Luannâs camp. I like horseradish, so who knows now I might like it. Maybe Quill is telling the family he is an acquired taste.
If I am not mistaken, one of the posters yesterday called this with 100% accuracy. Right on!^^Well, not quite 100%, but, close enough⌠And we have a winner!!!!VValananda said, about 22 hours ago
Oh, and in the boxâitâs a Vegemite sandwich !!
Note here: Brad is in his robe, at his parents house. ^^Well, Xmas is a time for family, and , so far at least, Brad still has no family of his ownâŚfor the time being.
âBuying bread from a man in BrusselsHe was six-foot-four and full of musclesI said, âDo you speak-a my language?âHe just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwichAnd he said, âI come from a land down underâŚâ
Too bad Quill isnât in Scandinavia â he could send her lutefisk. Itâs probably in the same category as vegemite (but less tasty, I hear). Anybody out there with 1st hand experience?
Theyâre ALL liars. Iâve got a jar of vegemite that was sent to me from friends in Victoria back in 1999. Since it smells the same as it did when I got it, how do you know if itâs gone bad? It tastes likeâŚ..take an egg, break it into an old shoe and bury it under a chicken coop for a weekâŚ.
Iâve tasted Marmite and lived to regret doing so. I have thereafter avoided Vegemite, though it is said to be less badâŚ. Quillâs test is insidious.
Religious eCardNot so much eCardDog waiting for Santa eCard (sorry, I couldnât play it as a simple link, so it includes the wrapper website) or video file (if you have an FLV player).
âLuâs LYING Ozball! About LIKING Your FEAST!ââBecause VEGEMITE is Something She LIKES in the LEAST!âThen Sipping His COFFEE, Mordock THOUGHT of a Plan.âWhy Iâll FLY down to Sidney! And CHOP Off Quillâs Hands!â
Of course, Vegemite is widely available in the US, so at best he sent them an un-unique gift. Itâs okay, though; itâs the thought that counts.
I just got back from vacation in Australia, where at the hotel Vegemite was served at the breakfast buffet in thise little capsules like they serve the jelly and honey. I brought back a bunch of those. Itâs a strong taste, yes, but one can get used to it. Basically, itâs very salty, which just makes ya want more beer. :) I stir it into cooked rice or pasta, soups and stews to give the dish a little extra oomph.
So, let me get this straightâŚ. Vegemite is the scuzz taken from the bottom of a beer kettle, mixed with horseradish?WHY would anyone even think that would be something theyâd want to eat
Canât put anything by Quill. âI loved it, really!â âLiarâŚâ
Re:Brad Until he seals the deal with Toni, itâs most appropriate for him to spend time with his parents, and she with hers. (Toniâs parents DO exist, right?)
I prefer Promite. Toast bread, put on butter and Promite, toast a bit more. Much better that way. Oh, try melting some cheese on top too. Promite gravy is also good.
I hereby deem Vegemite to be totally and forever âtrayfâ.-âââââ-Since Vegemite has no animal components, it could not possibly be trayf on its own. It would be parve. The only thing I can think of that would keep it from getting a hechsher would be the production/packaging methodâdo the glass jars touch trayfeh lubricants? Is trayf processed in the same plant? Iâm looking at some of the images of the jar (Bing search) and donât see a hechsher on any of the labels.
Having both corn and soy components, however, Vegemite certainly is not Pesadich.
Perhaps Michael ben Avram (wink wink) can shed some more light on the issue.
legaleagle48 about 12 years ago
For sure. From what Iâve heard, that stuff is vile â or an acquired taste at best!
TiffWHO about 12 years ago
I tried it years ago and was in Luannâs camp. I like horseradish, so who knows now I might like it. Maybe Quill is telling the family he is an acquired taste.
Templo S.U.D. about 12 years ago
Nothing like the yeast extract by-product when making beer.
Namrepus about 12 years ago
To approximate the taste, try sucking on a boullion cube.
frogsandravens about 12 years ago
Spread it thin, on top of butter. Itâs tasty that way.
wiselad about 12 years ago
I think Lue was only one who did not spread it thinly
Mikeyj about 12 years ago
Youâre replying to Leviticusâs comment:
If I am not mistaken, one of the posters yesterday called this with 100% accuracy. Right on!^^Well, not quite 100%, but, close enough⌠And we have a winner!!!!VValananda said, about 22 hours ago
Oh, and in the boxâitâs a Vegemite sandwich !!
Clotty Peristalt about 12 years ago
Apropos of nothing in particular, we used to refer to horseradish sauce as horse rubbish sauce in our house. None of us cared for it.
LeoAutodidact about 12 years ago
A guy at work, about ten years back, used to scoop it out of the Jar with his fingers. Those of us nearby reeled from the aroma.
Mikeyj about 12 years ago
Luannâs disappointment that there isnât anything romantic in that box is almost palpable (look at her expression in the 1rst panel)
Mikeyj about 12 years ago
Youâre replying to Leviticusâs comment:
Note here: Brad is in his robe, at his parents house. ^^Well, Xmas is a time for family, and , so far at least, Brad still has no family of his ownâŚfor the time being.
Cofyjunky about 12 years ago
âBuying bread from a man in BrusselsHe was six-foot-four and full of musclesI said, âDo you speak-a my language?âHe just smiled and gave me a vegemite sandwichAnd he said, âI come from a land down underâŚâ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeG-hNXXy6I
kenhense about 12 years ago
Luann should send him some wheat grassâŚ
Mighty_Mouse about 12 years ago
Good show, alananda!I guess the lad is training her to appreciate bitter flavours. So Iâve been told.
imbaldeagle about 12 years ago
Too bad Quill isnât in Scandinavia â he could send her lutefisk. Itâs probably in the same category as vegemite (but less tasty, I hear). Anybody out there with 1st hand experience?
imbaldeagle about 12 years ago
âGrandma got ran over by a reindeer!âAnd I was just about to report that it happened again⌠I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus!
jenbrown1017 about 12 years ago
Thank you, thank you
Packer12 about 12 years ago
Whatâs Brad doing there in his bathrobe. He should be home unwrapping Toni!!
Tog about 12 years ago
Its called Marmite in the UK. Probably because Ma might like it but Pa probably wonât.
Mikeyj about 12 years ago
Since things are a bit slow here, I may as well add another South Park Luann CharacterâŚ. I really like the way this one came out:
Ratbrat about 12 years ago
Horseradish sauce with beef is great. Vegemite with anything is vile.Beer is good with everything.
KasparV about 12 years ago
Just donât compare it to Marmite. They take their Vegemite seriously down there. A friend is sending me some, as I canât find it here.
flyertom about 12 years ago
Theyâre ALL liars. Iâve got a jar of vegemite that was sent to me from friends in Victoria back in 1999. Since it smells the same as it did when I got it, how do you know if itâs gone bad? It tastes likeâŚ..take an egg, break it into an old shoe and bury it under a chicken coop for a weekâŚ.
Anyone up for some vegemite sangers?
Sisyphos about 12 years ago
Iâve tasted Marmite and lived to regret doing so. I have thereafter avoided Vegemite, though it is said to be less badâŚ. Quillâs test is insidious.
Simon_Jester about 12 years ago
Next time, send Tim-Tams
mabrndt Premium Member about 12 years ago
Religious eCardNot so much eCardDog waiting for Santa eCard (sorry, I couldnât play it as a simple link, so it includes the wrapper website) or video file (if you have an FLV player).
Cam22 about 12 years ago
It tastes better than a fast moving brick sandwich at least.
jeanie5448 about 12 years ago
love itâŚâŚâŚMerry Christmas
vwdualnomand about 12 years ago
vegemite? nasty dark soul of hell spread. stuff that should be used as an âenhanced interrogation device.â that is up there with bovril.
CasualObserver about 12 years ago
âroasting chipmunksâ
You gave me a visual of Chip and Dale skewered over a spit. Not that they didnât deserve it. Merry Christmas :)
Plods with ...⢠about 12 years ago
Nasty stuff. Sorry if I offended any Aussies.
Mordock999 about 12 years ago
âLuâs LYING Ozball! About LIKING Your FEAST!ââBecause VEGEMITE is Something She LIKES in the LEAST!âThen Sipping His COFFEE, Mordock THOUGHT of a Plan.âWhy Iâll FLY down to Sidney! And CHOP Off Quillâs Hands!â
EricPost about 12 years ago
Vegemite tastes like brewers yeast, in fact thatâs basically what it is.
Mostly Water Premium Member about 12 years ago
The days of smearing vegemite on dingdongs and twinkies are history. Whatâs the world coming to?
BoxcarBob41 about 12 years ago
Could have been worse and he could have sent them Haggis from Scotland.I think Brad unwrapped Toniâs girt after they go the brat to sleep.
Puddleglum2 about 12 years ago
Her reaction was in poor taste!
Bucinka about 12 years ago
Of course, Vegemite is widely available in the US, so at best he sent them an un-unique gift. Itâs okay, though; itâs the thought that counts.
I just got back from vacation in Australia, where at the hotel Vegemite was served at the breakfast buffet in thise little capsules like they serve the jelly and honey. I brought back a bunch of those. Itâs a strong taste, yes, but one can get used to it. Basically, itâs very salty, which just makes ya want more beer. :) I stir it into cooked rice or pasta, soups and stews to give the dish a little extra oomph.
Nelly55 about 12 years ago
a Kiwi friend tried for years to get me to like Vegemite
she couldnât do it
JoeStoppinghem Premium Member about 12 years ago
I do love the ability of Quill catching Luann in a fib..
joegeethree about 12 years ago
Quill is definitely turning a bit creepy.
Mikeyj about 12 years ago
So, let me get this straightâŚ. Vegemite is the scuzz taken from the bottom of a beer kettle, mixed with horseradish?WHY would anyone even think that would be something theyâd want to eat
swami mommy about 12 years ago
That stuff taste like pure salt. But it can become a tad bit addicitive.
Angelalex242 about 12 years ago
Canât put anything by Quill. âI loved it, really!â âLiarâŚâ
Re:Brad Until he seals the deal with Toni, itâs most appropriate for him to spend time with his parents, and she with hers. (Toniâs parents DO exist, right?)
cubswin2016 about 12 years ago
Quill is smart.
716PMedGuy about 12 years ago
Luv the GAK!
ooptheman about 12 years ago
MERRY CHRISTBIRTH DAY
happy holidays to you, you know who.
Rakkav about 12 years ago
And the rest of you who donât happen to like it, I truly feel sorry for you.
Dani Rice about 12 years ago
My dad was from Oz, and I love the stuff, but one of our grandkids thought is was applebutter â and BOY! was he surprised!
Odd Dog Premium Member about 12 years ago
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
RonBerg13 Premium Member about 12 years ago
Lying! Always part of a solid relationship!
tudza2 about 12 years ago
I prefer Promite. Toast bread, put on butter and Promite, toast a bit more. Much better that way. Oh, try melting some cheese on top too. Promite gravy is also good.
Bucinka about 12 years ago
I hereby deem Vegemite to be totally and forever âtrayfâ.-âââââ-Since Vegemite has no animal components, it could not possibly be trayf on its own. It would be parve. The only thing I can think of that would keep it from getting a hechsher would be the production/packaging methodâdo the glass jars touch trayfeh lubricants? Is trayf processed in the same plant? Iâm looking at some of the images of the jar (Bing search) and donât see a hechsher on any of the labels.
Having both corn and soy components, however, Vegemite certainly is not Pesadich.
Perhaps Michael ben Avram (wink wink) can shed some more light on the issue.
peninsulapal Premium Member about 12 years ago
Vegemite, the lifeâs blood for Aussies. My Aussie friends fight to get this stuff in the US. They think itâs Awesome!
prasrinivara about 12 years ago
Do the rest of the instructions say âand have at least 3-fingers of a stiff drink handyâ?
Aladar30 Premium Member about 6 years ago
I love vegemite.