# Olive oil: Speak your words of wisdom **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 30, 2013, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283 "2013-06-30T20:10:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/41 "2013-07-02T18:15:35Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > A little OO on a paper towel will remove motorcycle chain lube from hands like nobody’s business. Okay, where can I get some motorcycle chain lube? I’ll second **Chefguy** ’s recommendation of Lucini. It’s what we use for bread dipping and it’s a nice looking bottle too for those of us that like to keep a few of them out on the kitchen counter. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/42 "2013-07-02T18:32:19Z")
Here’s my factoid to contribute: A lot of the olive oil sold as Italian says “Bottled in Tuscany” on the label. However, a lot of this is actually _grown_ in Greece. Tuscan olive oil fetches a far higher price, so that’s why this is so. Italy exports more olive oil than is actually grown in their country. However, the olive oil grown in Greece is _awesome_. I like it much more than any other oil. If you seek out Greek olive oil, you’ll get a great product and not pay Italian prices. Trader Joe’s sells a good brand: DeMartini’s Kalamata Greek Olive Oil. It’s about $8 or $9 for a big bottle of it. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/43 "2013-07-02T18:48:34Z")
> [@Ellen\_Cherry](#): > > Since I’m such a goofball, and enjoy the diversion of taking pictures while I cook, [here](http://i.imgur.com/DX2971D.jpg) are some [glimpses](http://i.imgur.com/q1b3b5J.jpg) into my [dinner](http://i.imgur.com/B0bLLxR.jpg) preparation last night. Nice breasts. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/44 "2013-07-02T21:16:36Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Nice breasts. I feel compelled to point out to you that this really isn’t as funny as you think it is. ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/45 "2013-07-02T22:20:06Z")
Just do what I do: buy the one in the coolest looking bottle. I do the same with balsamic vinegar ---
**Author:** ![Peanuthead](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peanuthead/32/360_2.png) [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/46 "2013-07-03T04:48:40Z")
Well, I sure got fooled by [this one](http://store.midwestgrocer.com/cellimediterraneanblendsunflowerandoliveoil338oz.aspx). Two for the price of one at the local grocery store so I bought two. Barely legible are the words _Mediterranean Style Sunflower Blend &_ (then in bold plain font) Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Didn’t realize what I bought till a couple weeks later and read the ingredients: 85% Sunflower Oil, 15% EVOO. Live and learn. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Batistuta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@Batistuta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batistuta)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/47 "2013-07-03T06:53:48Z")
> [@teela\_brown](#): > > Here’s my factoid to contribute: > > A lot of the olive oil sold as Italian says “Bottled in Tuscany” on the label. However, a lot of this is actually _grown_ in Greece. Tuscan olive oil fetches a far higher price, so that’s why this is so. Italy exports more olive oil than is actually grown in their country. > > However, the olive oil grown in Greece is _awesome_. I like it much more than any other oil. If you seek out Greek olive oil, you’ll get a great product and not pay Italian prices. Yes… The same goes for Spain, which produces more than 3 times as many olives as Greece and twice as many as Italy, yet doesn’t export much more oil than Italy. Indeed, Italian companies buy Spanish and Greek oil, bottle it, add a big label with an Italian name, and then sell it at twice the price. Because we all know that Italian food is the best, right? And people, I hope you’re not using oil as lube combined with a condom, eh? That’s a big no-no ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/48 "2013-07-03T13:14:31Z")
Olive Oyl speaks: “How dare you call me a mule, you mule you! You men are all alike!” “Popeye, you’re uncouth.” “Down by the sea side, smell the salty air! Whee! Oh, I love the salty water.” “Popeye! You are no gentleman! And if there’s nothin’ I like the least, no gentleman is the most.” Best I could do. She’s not real quotable. ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/49 "2013-07-03T13:26:00Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Olive Oyl speaks: > > “How dare you call me a mule, you mule you! You men are all alike!” > > “Popeye, you’re uncouth.” > > “Down by the sea side, smell the salty air! Whee! Oh, I love the salty water.” > > “Popeye! You are no gentleman! And if there’s nothin’ I like the least, no gentleman is the most.” > Best I could do. She’s not real quotable. How about: “I’m dying of anorexia”? ---
**Author:** ![jz78817](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jz78817/32/1028_2.png) [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/50 "2013-07-03T14:24:21Z")
> [@Ellen\_Cherry](#): > > I just looked it up in Consumer Reports. Wal-Mart rated higher than the Botticelli! They called the flavor “barnyardlike.” Geez. I think I’m going to take it back. :mad: I’m all for a snippy put-down, but that is like… _damn._ ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/51 "2013-07-03T14:50:36Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Olive Oyl speaks: > > “How dare you call me a mule, you mule you! You men are all alike!” > > “Popeye, you’re uncouth.” > > “Down by the sea side, smell the salty air! Whee! Oh, I love the salty water.” > > “Popeye! You are no gentleman! And if there’s nothin’ I like the least, no gentleman is the most.” > Best I could do. She’s not real quotable. You may or may not know: [Mae Questel](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_Questel), who played Aunt Bethany in Christmas Vacation, was the voice of Olive Oyl (and Betty Boop) for many, many years. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/52 "2013-07-03T14:51:41Z")
> [@Ellen\_Cherry](#): > > I feel compelled to point out to you that this really isn’t as funny as you think it is. Hey, you’re the one posting dirty chicken pictures. ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/53 "2013-07-03T19:19:01Z")
> [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](#): > > A little OO on a paper towel will remove motorcycle chain lube from hands like nobody’s business. Seconding this. I was stupid and left my wedding ring on while doing some roof patching with tar. I was a sticky mess and couldn’t get it off with any cleanser or scrubbing without taking skin with it. A short minute with olive oil and the tar magically rinsed off my hands and left my ring shiny new. ---
**Author:** ![Jeff\_Lichtman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeff_lichtman/32/1531_2.png) [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2013, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/54 "2013-07-03T21:21:16Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Olive Oyl speaks: You keep your hands to you, that’s what you are! ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283/55 "2013-07-04T02:59:53Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > ETA: I’m curious about that TJ’s California Estate now. Anyone here try it? It’s a good oil, IMO. It’s what I use to make a mustard salad dressing which I use quite often. I also use the TJ’s white balsamic vinegar. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olive-oil-speak-your-words-of-wisdom/662283.md?page=2)