September 11, 2003

Stainless Steel

I have never had silverware. That is, silverware containing silver. My cutting and poking utensils have always been made out of steel. Stainless steel. Cause I ain't a peasant.

Has silverware ever been made out a non-stainless steel? Did this conversation often occur decades ago?

GUEST: "There's a rust spot on my fork."
HOST: "Oh, that? Don't worry. It's stainly steel."
GUEST: [bites into fork] "Actually, it's chocolate."
HOST: "I'm so embarrassed. I couldn't afford stainly steel. I was hoping no one would notice."
GUEST: "The only thing I noticed is that it's delicious. Pass me a serving spoon!"

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