# Sandwiches nobody eats anymore **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [December 16, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714 "2024-12-16T16:38:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/302 "2025-01-13T20:02:21Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Yes, the 1917 sandwich looks bad. Just pointing out that not ‘oysters on a _sandwich_ kind of turns my stomach’ implies po’boys. 😉 My thought, too. The first thing I ate in New Orleans when I went there for Mardi Gras in the 80s was an oyster po’ boy. It was awesome. The locals I was with expected me to be an effete Californian who’d turn my nose up at it. But they were pleasantly surprised. It made a good start for my week there. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/303 "2025-01-13T20:46:37Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > The locals I was with expected me to be an effete Californian who’d turn my nose up at it. I’ve always wanted to go to Australia and have the locals try to prank me with a Vegemite sandwich. If you look at [this image](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/01/31/22/38710702-0-image-a-14_1612133478341.jpg), I do Number 5. I would certainly eat Number 6. ---
**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:** [January 13, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/304 "2025-01-13T21:14:20Z")
It’s been a long time since I’ve enjoyed a good soft shell crab sandwich. I really miss those. [![](https://i.postimg.cc/KYgzDm8d/soft-shell-crab-sandwich.jpg) ](https://i.postimg.cc/KYgzDm8d/soft-shell-crab-sandwich.jpg) ---
**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:** [January 13, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/305 "2025-01-13T21:24:24Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > I do like peanut butter and honey. > [@Tamerlane](#): > > Oh, yes - I used to do that one. Same here. Being diabetic, I now use agave syrup instead of honey when I feel like such a sandwich. Good, but possibly messy, on crackers as well. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/306 "2025-01-14T01:03:04Z")
Man, that looks pretty great. A local place here used to do soft shell crab banh mi sandwiches. I loved them, and dearly miss them. ---
**Author:** ![rippingtons\_fan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rippingtons_fan/32/11767_2.png) [@rippingtons\_fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rippingtons_fan)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/307 "2025-01-14T01:10:17Z")
I like liverwurst sandwiches with Miracle Whip! It’s nice with a glass of chocolate milk! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/308 "2025-01-14T01:13:29Z")
> [@rippingtons\_fan](#): > > I like liverwurst sandwiches with Miracle Whip! As with SPAM®, the sweetness of the MW helps to balance the fattiness and saltiness of the sausage. ---
**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:** [January 14, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/309 "2025-01-14T01:24:25Z")
@scabpicker I got addicted to soft shell crabs back when I lived in Baltimore from '75 to '83. I loved the variety of sandwiches too, with the crab shoved between a couple of big crackers, or on a burger bun, or in a hoagie roll. Sadly I’ve rarely been back to B’more when they were in season. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/310 "2025-01-14T01:49:10Z")
A little late to the sloppy joe discussion, but when I was a kid in San Diego in the '90s, there was a BBQ restaurant near the beach (uncreatively called “The BBQ House”) that sold burnt ends sloppy joes for about $1.50. One of those and a hot dog made for a pretty filling lunch. That’s the only place I’ve ever seen that had a sloppy joe on the menu. They’re still there but that same sandwich now costs around $10. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/311 "2025-01-14T05:24:38Z")
This was posted to r/vintagemenus today. > **[https://i.redd.it/60ympkvycuce1.jpeg](https://i.redd.it/60ympkvycuce1.jpeg)** [Luncheon Specials: A list of sandwich and salad menus, 1928. : VintageMenus](https://old.reddit.com/r/VintageMenus/comments/1i0r9gh/luncheon_specials_a_list_of_sandwich_and_salad/) ---
**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:** [January 14, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/312 "2025-01-14T15:27:50Z")
Mmmmm, gotta get me one of those deviled nut sandwiches! ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/313 "2025-01-14T16:00:57Z")
> [@rippingtons\_fan](#): > > I like liverwurst sandwiches with Miracle Whip! It’s nice with a glass of chocolate milk! _De gustibus non est disputandum_ and all that but I threw up in my mouth a little. That combo is safe from me. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/314 "2025-01-14T16:07:19Z")
Right there with you on that! Blech! ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/315 "2025-01-14T16:22:54Z")
Gotta agree here. I hate liver, and MW is a vile affront to food. Either starring ingredient in that would guarantee I’d have to be literally starving to even touch it. ---
**Author:** ![jnglmassiv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f07891/32.png) [@jnglmassiv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jnglmassiv)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/316 "2025-01-14T16:29:15Z")
OP posted this recipe, someone said it resembles Chex Mix. I like the ingredients separately, this sounds interesting but there are other sandwiches I’d try first. Maybe a bite of someone else’s? [[Album] imgur.com ![](https://i.imgur.com/4Ls8UBn.jpeg?fb "imgur.com") ](https://imgur.com/a/Ri3Hx6V) ---
**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:** [January 14, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/317 "2025-01-14T19:25:32Z")
Glad to read they’re using Lea & Perrins worchestershire sauce! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/318 "2025-01-14T22:54:21Z")
Not [Worshyoursister sauce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/aplus-media-library-service-media/d804e0d5-7593-46c3-8e9a-9eda8271243d. __CR0,80,480,480_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg)? ---
**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:** [January 14, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/319 "2025-01-14T23:12:00Z")
That one grates on me, too much of a southernism. I glory in pronouncing worchestershire as ‘woostershr’. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/320 "2025-01-15T00:07:24Z")
Yeah, me too. I only heard of that brand a week or so ago in a FB reel. I thought it was funny. But I only buy Lee & Perrin’s. ---
**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:** [January 15, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714/321 "2025-01-15T15:50:55Z")
> [@jnglmassiv](#): > > someone said it resembles Chex Mix. I can believe that. Leave out the relish and it bears a resemblance to a snack mix recipe from the _Washington Post_ some 35 years ago. AFAIK, I no longer have that recipe; probably lost it in a move. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwiches-nobody-eats-anymore/1011714.md?page=17)