# A Perfectly Reasonable Amount of Schadenfreude about Things Happening to Trump & His Enablers (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [May 19, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250 "2023-05-19T03:20:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 453
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9042 "2024-10-21T17:42:13Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > Of course as a girl, cleaning up after this disaster was my (teenager at the time) wife’s job. Clearly women’s work. [/s] ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9043 "2024-10-21T17:45:20Z")
> [@Frazzled](#): > > …Felt good to flip my middle fingers at Trump and Ted Cruz. 🍻 ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9044 "2024-10-21T17:50:38Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > Anecdote, my brother in law who grew up in a very patriarchal household where the male members of the family were not expected to do any form of food preparation, only discovered at adulthood that you don’t butter the bread before you put it in the toaster. This is a bone of contention in the Odesio household. My wife is firmly of the opinion that bread should be buttered _before_ being toasted. I argue the opposite citing the fact that I don’t want soggy toast. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9045 "2024-10-21T17:55:28Z")
I wouldn’t do it because I don’t want to risk a toaster fire. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9046 "2024-10-21T17:56:43Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > Anecdote, my brother in law who grew up in a very patriarchal household where the male members of the family were not expected to do any form of food preparation, only discovered at adulthood that you don’t butter the bread before you put it in the toaster. And make sure you have a fire extinguisher handy. Myself (a guy) decided that I needed actually learn to cook when I was about 24yo. It’s served me well. ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9047 "2024-10-21T18:02:58Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > Also makes great simple garlic bread as a side for pasta if you sprinkle the garlic bread seasoning on it as well. Garlic bread _seasoning_? Bleh. You gotta rub the raw garlic into the grain of the buttered (or olive oiled) toast. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9048 "2024-10-21T18:52:58Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > Also makes great simple garlic bread as a side for pasta if you sprinkle the garlic bread seasoning on it as well. (I prefer [Johnny’s](https://johnnysfinefoods.com/products/garlic-spread-18oz-1?srsltid=AfmBOoqRLQXRkk5doB-pYuK25Ztlwy_TOUA8Ls3QRFpe4J_dcVs9625U).) Interesting stuff there. Toaster oven is how we typically do garlic bread, with ordinary garlic powder; sometimes topped with a slice of provolone. Never heard of “garlic bread seasoning” 'til now. I’ve also been known put some turkey lunchmeat between slices of cheesy garlic toast but it’s been a long time since we’ve had any sort of turkey. I’d be the only one eating it. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9049 "2024-10-21T19:07:07Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > I argue the opposite citing the fact that I don’t want soggy toast. It _can_ get soggy if you do it wrong, but I’ve also had toast get soggy when you put butter on it after it’s already toasted, once the butter melts and soaks in. If you do it right, the bread is both buttery and crispy. It’s only soggy if you put too much butter or don’t toast it long enough. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9050 "2024-10-21T19:11:48Z")
> **[McDonald’s didn’t give Trump permission to serve fries. It didn’t need to |...](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonald-didn-t-trump-permission-150021814.html)** > > McDonald’s has been thrust into in the 2024 election, gaining particular attention over the weekend when former President Donald Trump served fries at a Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, location. But McDonald’s had nothing to do with... > The company clarified in its memo that Derek Giacomantonio, the franchise’s owner and operator, was approached by local law enforcement about Trump’s desire to visit and Giacomantonio accepted. Since when do local PD act as Trump’s travel agency? Isn’t that what the Secret Service is for? ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9051 "2024-10-21T19:23:59Z")
Found the memo: > **[https://i.redd.it/vpchsem7s2wd1.jpeg](https://i.redd.it/vpchsem7s2wd1.jpeg)** ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9052 "2024-10-21T19:36:45Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Found the memo: I see they offered a subtle counter to Trump’s repeated claims that Harris is “lying” about having worked at McDonalds. “While we and our franchisees don’t have records for all positions dating back to the early '80s…” Of course the right-wing press is touting this as ‘McDonalds Confirms Harris is Lying.’ Of _course_. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9053 "2024-10-21T21:15:40Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > Sure yes for a toaster oven, or air fryer where the breakd can lie flat and you aren’t worried about drips, but this was a vertical two slice toaster, where the melted butter landed right on the heating element. I know a guy (an engineer!) who tried this with slice-and-bake cookies. His wife made him deal with the mess, however. ---
**Author:** ![vbob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vbob/32/4439_2.png) [@vbob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vbob)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9054 "2024-10-21T21:33:37Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > too much butter Umm - can you explain that concept? ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9055 "2024-10-21T21:45:13Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Interesting stuff there. Toaster oven is how we typically do garlic bread, with ordinary garlic powder; sometimes topped with a slice of provolone. Never heard of “garlic bread seasoning” 'til now. Here you go: > **[Garlic Plus | Club House](https://www.clubhouse.ca/en-ca/products/seasonings-and-blends/signature-blends/garlic-plus)** > > Garlic, garlic, garlic!!! The wonderful taste and aroma of GARLIC PLUS dehydrated vegetables. Butter your bread, sprinkle Garlic Plus on it, and put it in the toaster oven. Hit “Toast.” In the time it takes to make toast, you’ll have garlic bread. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9056 "2024-10-21T21:45:36Z")
> [@vbob](#): > > Umm - can you explain that concept? If there’s more butter than bread, for example, what was toast is now soup. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9057 "2024-10-21T21:46:08Z")
Ahem, back to actual schadenfreude: > **[The Central Park 5 are suing Trump over Philly debate comments](https://www.npr.org/2024/09/11/nx-s1-5108632/central-park-five-trump-debate)** > > The five were exonerated of charges related to the brutal assault of a New York jogger in 1989. In the September debate, Trump said they pled guilty, which they did not. They are now suing him. Hmmmm. Methinks they have a case! And I’d dearly love to see a lot more of these cases brought against Trump, Eloon, and the rest who have a cavalier association at best with the truth when making unhinged claims! ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9058 "2024-10-21T22:02:41Z")
Come on Donnie. You can do it… you HAVE to do it. [https://www.mediaite.com/news/auto-workers-union-challenges-trump-to-12-hour-shift-after-he-said-assembly-work-was-so-easy-we-could-have-our-child-do-it/](https://www.mediaite.com/news/auto-workers-union-challenges-trump-to-12-hour-shift-after-he-said-assembly-work-was-so-easy-we-could-have-our-child-do-it/) ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9059 "2024-10-21T22:30:57Z")
Arhghh I’ve created a monster. Can we please pretend I never mentioned my brother-in-law’s toasting techniques and go back to schadenfreude. (note to self never mention food, particularly controversial food preparation in a pit thread where rules against hijacks aren’t enforced). ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9060 "2024-10-21T22:38:29Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > Arhghh I’ve created a monster. [![](https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/piece-toast-with-monster-face-it-ai_97070-11028.jpg) ](https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/piece-toast-with-monster-face-it-ai_97070-11028.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250/9061 "2024-10-21T23:53:38Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > Of course the right-wing press is touting this as ‘McDonalds Confirms Harris is Lying Did SHE get a “French Fry Certification Pin”? I don’t think so. [https://youtu.be/0Df3TzzlJkM?t=220](https://youtu.be/0Df3TzzlJkM?t=220) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250.md?page=452) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-perfectly-reasonable-amount-of-schadenfreude-about-things-happening-to-trump-his-enablers-part-2/984250.md?page=454)