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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Weather ~ Picture of the Day ~ Toothbrush Moustache ~ Oriental Coleslaw ~ Pete Loomis ~ National Prime Rib Day

  


Good 43º morning. 
 
Yesterday we heated to 91º. Today will probably be the same. 
 
 
Picture of the Day....sharing a carrot! 
 

 
Interesting moustache...............
 

The toothbrush moustache is a style of moustache in which the sides are vertical (or nearly vertical) rather than tapered, giving the hairs the appearance of the bristles on a toothbrush that are attached to the nose. It was made famous by such comedians as Charlie Chaplin

 


 and Oliver Hardy. The style first became popular in the United States in the late 19th century; from there it spread to Germany and elsewhere, reaching a height of popularity in the interwar years, before becoming unfashionable after World War II due to its strong association with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The association has become strong enough that the toothbrush has also become known as the "Hitler moustache".

 


 

In the post-war years, the style was worn by some notable individuals, including several Israeli politicians and American real-estate developer Fred Trump. Since the immediate post-war years, it has also appeared in works of popular culture including films, cartoons, and comedy, as well as political imagery—usually explicitly eliciting the association with Hitler.

 

19th century to World War II

In the United States

The toothbrush originally became popular in the late 19th century, in the United States. It was a neat, uniform, low-maintenance style that echoed the standardization and uniformity brought on by industrialization, in contrast to the more flamboyant moustaches typical of the 19th century such as the imperialwalrushandlebarhorseshoe, and pencil moustaches.

 

English-American film comedian Charlie Chaplin was one of the most famous wearers of the toothbrush style. After wearing a drooping moustache in his first film, Making a Living, he began wearing a prop toothbrush moustache in 1914. In a 1933 interview, Chaplin said he added the moustache to his costume because it had a comical appearance and was small enough so as not to hide his expression. Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was a fan of Chaplin films, but according to cultural historian Ron Rosenbaum, "there is no evidence (though some speculation) that Hitler modeled his 'stache on [Chaplin's]". Chaplin took advantage of the noted similarity between his onscreen appearance and that of Hitler in his 1940 film The Great Dictator, where he wore the moustache in a dual role, one of which parodied Hitler.

 

Prominent American animation producer Max Fleischer wore a toothbrush moustache  c. 1919. Comedian Oliver Hardy also adopted the moustache style—using it at least as early as the 1921 film The Lucky Dog. Although Groucho Marx donned a larger moustache, novelty Groucho glasses (marketed as early as the 1940s) often elicit the toothbrush.



 American film producer Walt Disney is sometimes claimed to have worn the style (1920s–1930s), but his facial hair was a more traditional (i.e. notched) moustache limited to the width of the nose.

 


 

Clarence D. Martin, the 11th governor of Washington state (1933–1941), donned a toothbrush during his tenure.

 

If you want to read more,  go here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothbrush_moustache

 

 

 
Here is a favorite recipe I put in my cookbook, from back in 1992...
Oriental Coleslaw

3/4 cup peanut oil
3/4 cup rice vinegar
6-10 dashes of Tabasco Pepper Sauce
1/2 t. ground black pepper
Mix all together and set aside. (a glass canning jar with lid is good for this)
 
2-4 packages slivered almonds
 
1/2 cup sesame seeds (cheaper in the Mexican food isle)
Toast the almonds and sesame seeds on a cookie sheet at 350º for 5-10 minutes until golden brown. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Cool.

 
1 pkg Top Raman noodles, broken up small, do not cook, add to nuts and seeds and set aside to add to salad at the very last.

 
Shred one head of cabbage. Rinse and drain well. Chop one bunch green onions and mix with cabbage.

 
Great for pot luck (double for large crowd). I transport the cabbage/onion mixture in a zip bag. Seeds/nuts/noodles in zip bag. Dressing in a jar. Take along a large bowl and salad tongs. To serve:
put cabbage in bowl, add crunchy stuff, shake and add dressing and mix and serve.
 
 
 
 
Special birthday today, Pete Loomis (aka Loom Loom and LASD ret) is celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETE!!!
 
 
Historically this date.........
1296 – Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated by Edward I of England.
 
Dunbar is a family name, my Mom's mother's maiden name , and King Edward invaded Scotland because he was pissed that King John Balliol refused to support the English military action in France. He was a dork anyway, but caused battlefield losses. The Dunbar Castle is the remnants of one of the most mighty fortresses in Scotland. What it did look like and today the ruins...
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1805 – First Barbary WarUnited States Marines and Berbers attack the Tripolitan city of Derna (The "shores of Tripoli" part of the Marines' hymn).

1993 – All members of the Zambia national football team lose their lives in a plane crash off LibrevilleGabon in route to DakarSenegal to play a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Senegal.


2005 – The super jumbo jet aircraft Airbus A380 makes its first flight from Toulouse,France.
.......click on the Airbus A380 link for photos and more info.
 

And births this date include...
1822 – Ulysses S. Grant, American Civil War general and 18th President of the United States (d. 1885)
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1899 – Walter Lantz, American cartoonist (d. 1994)
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1922 – Jack Klugman, American actor (d.2012)
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1937 – Sandy Dennis, American actress (d. 1992)
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1939 – Judy Carne, British actress and comedian
... once married to Burt Reynolds ... addicted to drugs... (d.2015)
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All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Thursday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo

National Prime Rib Day annually recognizes this special meal favorite on April 27th each year. Sometimes known as the “King of Meats,” Prime Rib is a choice cut from one of the eight prime cuts of beef.

A rubbed-on seasoned and then slow-roasted prime rib will give you a deliciously tender, tasty main course. Find many recipes and helpful “how to cook prime rib” guides on the internet for all to use. Some of the most common seasons used include garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, onion, oregano, and thyme.

Depending on your preference, you might choose to serve your prime rib with fresh vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, or Brussel sprouts. A variety of potatoes complement prime rib, too. Whether you like mashed, baked, or roasted potatoes, they will pair well with this hearty meal. Add a light salad or pasta dish, too. Don’t forget to serve your favorite wine or beer. Your guests will appreciate it. 

Finish off the meal with a fruit-topped dessert. It’s definitely a meal worthy of a celebration!


Here is my foolproof way to cook prime rib, perfect every time:
 
 
Make a rub of salt and pepper and garlic and/or onion powder and or any other type of herb you like and you can even mix it with butter or olive oil .... rub onto roast. Put in roasting pan, turn oven to 550º. When oven is ready put in the roast and cook it 5 minutes for every pound for rare, 6 minutes per pound for medium. Then turn off the oven and DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR FOR 2 HOURS! Done to perfection.
 

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