Bacon or Rashers???

Robdude · 04-12-2011 07:02PM

drquirky wrote: »

Honestly- why do you even bother living here?

I didn't say anything disparaging about Ireland or Dublin; I'm simply saying that in my own experience there is a big difference between 'bacon' and 'rashers'. Even though I've been told by several people they are the same thing. I included the bit about 'in the US' because I haven't had bacon in Ireland; only rashers.

Since the thread is about 'bacon' vs. 'rashers' it seemed like a relevant comment. I'm sorry if I offended you (or anyone else).

Why do *you* even bother living here? Yes, I am an immigrant. That means I went through a lot of hassle and expense to be here. It also means I can leave and never come back, any time I want. The fact that I'm here would seem to imply that I'm here by choice. I don't decide where to live on the basis of whether or not I prefer a particular type of food. Ireland's a great country and my wife and I made a conscious choice to come here. I'll admit, I often ask a lot of silly questions on these forums; but it's not because I don't want to be here. It's because there is a *lot* about Ireland that I'm ignorant of.

I grew up in the United States. I know how to act in the US; what people consider normal or reasonable, what to expect in given social situations, etc... I'm not a lawyer but I do have a reasonable understanding of what is legal and what isn't in the US. In Ireland, I don't. It's easier for me to ask questions here and (potentially) look silly on an anonymous forum than it is to find someone to ask in real life and (potentially) look silly in front of people whose opinion of me might be important.

My goal isn't to make any enemies here, but at the end of the day...I doubt either of us give a single thought to these postings the second after we leave the site.

spirit_77 · 04-12-2011 08:23PM

bacon is so american

Robdude · 04-12-2011 08:31PM

spirit_77 wrote: »

bacon is so american

Bacon and Maple Syrup always make me think of Canada.

Optimalprimerib · 04-12-2011 08:35PM

bicardi19 wrote: »

I personally call it Bacon.

You are wrong

spurious · 04-12-2011 08:36PM

bicardi19 wrote: »

I personally call it Bacon.

You call rashers bacon?

Rumple Fugly · 04-12-2011 08:37PM

Rashers

Mmmmmmm Bacon :pac:

tatabubbly · 04-12-2011 08:59PM

Rashers

Bacon you fools, nobody in donegal calls them rashers. thats for the rest of the country!

Posy · 04-12-2011 09:06PM

Rashers if it's breakfast, bacon if it's dinnertime.

rubadub · 04-12-2011 09:33PM

bicardi19 wrote: »

Bacon or Rashers???

I personally call it Bacon.

This is sort of like saying

Potatoes or Chips

I personally call them potatoes.

Rasher is a slice, some dictionaries show "thin slice of bacon or ham," so debatably not necessarily bacon. You see "turkey rashers" more and more now. So just like chips are more often than not made from potatoes, many people drop the name of what it is and say rasher or chips. Same with ketchup, you can get mushroom ketchup now.

A rasher to me is a thin slice of pork which is grilled, baked or fried until crispy, bacon is vague, it could be a rasher or a thick piece of boiled pig.

When I was young the term "rasher" was used when people would attempt to take a slice off someones arse with a ruler, "he gave him a rasher with the ruler". I remember back then many kids did not make the connection either and didn't know why this act (the arse slicing) was called so, probably wondering what pigs had to do with hitting people.

LH Pathe · 04-12-2011 09:41PM

I said butcher, give me lardons or give me death

stimpson · 04-12-2011 09:52PM

Robdude wrote: »

Bacon and Maple Syrup always make me think of Canada.

Ah stop it. The most delicious breakfast ever invented is Canadian bacon and pancakes and maple syrup. I haven't been to Canada in 3 years but I still dream aboot them.

Anyway, you're all wrong. It's Pig Beef.