# Would You Eat a Hippopotamus Sandwich? (a poll) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 6, 2002, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897 "2002-12-06T12:09:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rue\_DeDay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/41988e/32.png) [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/1 "2002-12-06T12:09:09Z")
That’s it, that’s the question. No Bait-and-Switch, no misleading come-ons. **Would you eat a hippopotamus sandwich?** And since SOME people can’t even answer a simple hypothetical question without a lot of background information: You’re at a restaurant of good repute and you see on the menu “Hippopotamus sandwich: $2.00”. It’s good, lean hippopotamus, with none of the gristle that can mar a hippopotamus sandwich. Your choice of toppings. It’s farm raised so as not to disturb the delicate balance of the hippopotamus in the wild. It’s adult hippopotamus, not “hippo veal”. “Hippo veal” is just cruel, no matter how tender it is. You get you choice of two sides from: house salad, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, soup of the day, French fries and onion rings. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to finish it and then you can get something else at no extra cost. I think that should just cover it. Since you’re here already, and you’ve taken the time to read all of this, you really should just answer. It’s a simple “yes” or “no” question. If you use a “y” or an “n” in the reply box below, you’re only adding, what? One keystroke over just backing out of the thread? Even though I would never have any idea who you are, if you were to just close out this without responding I’d think less of you. You’ve been warned. My response: Yes, yes I would. The Little Woman’s response: Why would I want to eat a hippopotamus sandwich? Isn’t there anything else on the menu? -Rue. ---
**Author:** ![Tir\_Tinuviel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@Tir\_Tinuviel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tir_Tinuviel)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/2 "2002-12-06T12:12:53Z")
Yep. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/3 "2002-12-06T12:13:57Z")
It might be a little too large a portion even for my substantial appetite; are we allowed to share it between two? ---
**Author:** ![Celyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9dc877/32.png) [@Celyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celyn)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/4 "2002-12-06T12:16:29Z")
Yes, very probably, out of interest and novelty **unless** I was in one my my vegetarian phases. (Just re-read that - and though"Hell, howabout that for sitting on the fence - I ought to join the Liberal Democrats) 🙂 \ ---
**Author:** ![Go\_alien](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9d8465/32.png) [@Go\_alien](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_alien)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/5 "2002-12-06T12:20:06Z")
Yes. But then I’ve eaten kangaroo, guinea pig and sea cucumber too, so I guess you could say that if it moves, I’ll eat it. ---
**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/6 "2002-12-06T12:22:24Z")
Yes I would…But then again, I’ve also eaten insects… ---
**Author:** ![grimpixie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecb155/32.png) [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/7 "2002-12-06T12:31:11Z")
Yes - if only to add it to the list of “exotic” meats tried - cosisting so far of ostrich, crocodile and goat. ---
**Author:** ![AbsolutelyStark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/278dde/32.png) [@AbsolutelyStark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AbsolutelyStark)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/8 "2002-12-06T12:33:36Z")
Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/9 "2002-12-06T12:33:50Z")
I’ve had ostrich burger before now – count me in as a starter. ---
**Author:** ![welby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d78d45/32.png) [@welby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/welby)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/10 "2002-12-06T12:51:49Z")
Yep. Can I get double onion rings though? ---
**Author:** ![MrO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/50afbb/32.png) [@MrO](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrO)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/11 "2002-12-06T13:05:54Z")
Sure, for the reason **grimpixie** mentioned. Well-done and hold the mayo, please. My list includes rattlesnake, snapping turtle, whale, horse, dog, silkworm larvae, and assorted sea monsters. Can’t honestly say I liked most of them, and some were a bit disgusting, but hey, ya gotta eat. And I do like to try new things. ---
**Author:** ![Shark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/73ab20/32.png) [@Shark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/12 "2002-12-06T13:16:10Z")
mmmmm…Hippo sandwich. You bet. Can I get a glass of dolphin milk to wash it down? Do I get a choice of how the hippo is prepared? Grilled, blackened, breaded and fried? Who cares, gimme, gimme, gimme. Shark ---
**Author:** ![Kn\_ckers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Kn\_ckers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kn_ckers)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/13 "2002-12-06T13:31:24Z")
Yes, me too. On whole wheat, with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and a little mayo. For sides, I’ll have the salad and soup du jour. Wow, no one has said no, yet? No vegetarians here? Love, Kn\*ckers P.S.: Is **Rue** the funniest guy on earth? Because I’m getting that impression. ---
**Author:** ![In\_Conceivable](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@In\_Conceivable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/In_Conceivable)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/14 "2002-12-06T14:01:30Z")
Yes. I would prefer mine blackened and on a kiser roll with mayo please. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/15 "2002-12-06T14:06:05Z")
Maybe. Do they have split hooves? ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/16 "2002-12-06T14:07:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Rue DeDay \* > \*\*That’s it, that’s the question. No Bait-and-Switch, no misleading come-ons. > > **Would you eat a hippopotamus sandwich?** > Even though I would never have any idea who you are, if you were to just close out this without responding I’d think less of you. You’ve been warned. > -Rue. \*\* : **Winston** beckons **Rue** : “Yes. I’ll have the Hippo Sandwich with Fries. And, what’s the Soup Du Jour?” **Rue** That’s the soup of the day. “Mmmmm. Sounds delicious. I’ll take it.” ---
**Author:** ![Bjorn240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a5b964/32.png) [@Bjorn240](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bjorn240)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/17 "2002-12-06T14:11:41Z")
Yeah, I’ll eat a hippo. I will not however, fight one bare-handed in a cage-match, as that thread from a week ago discussed. Especially not in a water-filled cage. Most dangerous animal in sub-Saharan Africa (presumably ignoring mosquitoes)… - Bjorn240 ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/18 "2002-12-06T14:37:51Z")
n ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/19 "2002-12-06T14:39:42Z")
Absolutely. > [@](#): > > And since SOME people can’t even answer a simple hypothetical question without a lot of background information: (I’m assuming I don’t have to finish the whole hippo or anything, just a half-dozen slices on a sandwich, right? And it IS cooked? I’m not ready for hippo tartare or anything…) ---
**Author:** ![Mooch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7bcc69/32.png) [@Mooch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mooch)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2002, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897/20 "2002-12-06T14:44:20Z")
Hell yes, I’d eat it! As far as food goes, I’ll try _anything_ twice. Even if I hate it the first time. Thus the haggis incident and sometimes nickname **"Puke-a-hontas"** [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-hippopotamus-sandwich-a-poll/140897.md?page=2)