# Is my method of eating layer cakes really that unusual and noteworthy? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 5, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497 "2011-01-05T16:28:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![UncleRojelio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unclerojelio/32/3160_2.png) [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/21 "2011-01-05T18:22:59Z")
How to eat a cupcake: [ol] [li]Lick off all the frosting[/li][li]Remove paper cup[/li][li]Stuff entire cake into mouth[/li][li]Chew while reaching for next cup cake[/li][/ol] ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/22 "2011-01-05T18:24:18Z")
> [@AClockworkMelon](#): > > Any method of eating cake that is more complicated than > > 1.) Spear piece with fork > 2.) Insert cake into mouth > > is strange and its practitioners should be regarded with fear and suspicion. 😕 You use your **hands** when you eat?! All high and mighty, aren’t we! No more scones for me, Mater, I’m off to play the grand piano! ---
**Author:** ![Bridget\_Burke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@Bridget\_Burke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bridget_Burke)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/23 "2011-01-05T18:24:18Z")
Noteworthy? No, just slightly childish. ---
**Author:** ![StuffLikeThatThere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@StuffLikeThatThere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StuffLikeThatThere)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/24 "2011-01-05T18:24:46Z")
> [@UncleRojelio](#): > > How to eat a cupcake: > [ol] > [li]Lick off all the frosting[/li][li]Remove paper cup[/li][li]Stuff entire cake into mouth[/li][li]Chew while reaching for next cup cake[/li][/ol] I’d accuse you of being my son, but he doesn’t know how to type yet. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/25 "2011-01-05T18:26:47Z")
> [@Wilbo523](#): > > What is the true purpose of this thread? The OP knows that his method is unusual. He clearly states the “standard” method and then his method. The OP is looking for moral support for his method. OP, I morally support your method. It’s not exactly the way I do it, but that does not matter. Enjoy your cake. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/26 "2011-01-05T18:42:17Z")
The OP is pretty much how I do it, except that after a few bites of each element I will test them together, and then decide which way to eat the rest. Occaisionally the combination will be better than the parts. But most of the time I fidn it tastes better to alternate between the elements. Celtling just eats the frosting and goes on her merry way. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![awldune](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@awldune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/awldune)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/27 "2011-01-05T19:04:05Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > I used to eat lasagne one layer at a time. Then I grew up. This. Eating foods in an elaborate, fun way is something that children do. Not that it isn’t fun for an adult from time to time, but it’s going to raise eyebrows in any sort of formal setting. I wouldn’t eat my cake that way in front of anyone I wanted to impress. ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/28 "2011-01-05T19:08:29Z")
It’s a fine line between childlike and childish. For me, this would be the latter. That said, do as you wish, if it pleases you, just don’t expect me, to have you, accompany me, to formal corporate events or weddings. If you want to eat with the grown ups, you’ll have to eat like one, I’m afraid. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/29 "2011-01-05T19:20:00Z")
> [@Thudlow\_Boink](#): > > …I hesitate to ask how you eat a sandwich—a BLT for example. (“First I eat the top slice of bread, then I lick off all the mayo, then I eat the bacon, then I eat the lettuce, then I eat the tomato, then I eat the bottom slice of bread.”)… Never travel back in time and have lunch with 7-year-old me. Just sayin’. ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/30 "2011-01-05T19:28:58Z")
> [@StuffLikeThatThere](#): > > I’d accuse you of being my son, but he doesn’t know how to type yet. That’s what he wants you to think! ---
**Author:** ![tr0psn4j](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@tr0psn4j](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tr0psn4j)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497/31 "2011-01-05T19:31:39Z")
I have an coworker eats bread based stuff like that. Fork through the inside of a wrap or burrito, then pick away at the tortilla or lavash. Same with meat stuffed pastries. For pizza, she just eats the toppings and dumps the rest. Doesn’t seem like a big deal to me but, for whatever reason, some people get really bothered by it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-my-method-of-eating-layer-cakes-really-that-unusual-and-noteworthy/566497.md?page=1)