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Randy D

Did you know that saltwater taffy has no saltwater in it at all?


  What are some other things that have names consisting partially of elements that they do not contain?  Mock turtle soup is already taken.

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Posted - April 17, 2019
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  • 10642
    Buffalo wings. 
      April 18, 2019 12:10 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    I beg to differ.  It does have salt and it probably has some water in it too.


    I command you to concede.

    Ingredients Salt Water Taffy

    • 1 1/4 c
      cane sugar
    • 4 tsp
      corn starch
    • 1/2 c
      corn syrup, light (karo)
    • 1/2 c
      water
    • 1 Tbsp
      butter, unsalted (irish organic)
    • ·
      plus more for cookie sheet and hands
    • 1/2 tsp
      sea salt
    • 2 tsp
      extract flavor (opt)
    • ·
      ( orange, lemon, cherry, maple, etc.)
    • 1/4 tsp
      pure vanilla extract
    • ·
      food coloring (opt)
    This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at April 18, 2019 5:19 AM MDT
      April 18, 2019 12:13 AM MDT
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  • 53509

      Saltwater, not salt, not salty, not water, not watery. Saltwater. 

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      April 18, 2019 12:17 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    Sorry, but water plus sea salt equals Saltwater Taffy.  I am right.  YOU KNOW WHY?  BECAUSE THAT IS WHY IT IS NAMED THAT.
      April 18, 2019 12:18 AM MDT
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  • 53509

      You’re confusing saltwater with watersalt. 

    :|



      April 18, 2019 12:20 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    I think you might have eaten too much saltpeter yourself.  Just sayin'.
      April 18, 2019 12:22 AM MDT
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  • 53509

      Only in your dreams am I less virile than I actually am. 

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      April 18, 2019 12:28 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    Dream on then, little dreamer.
      April 18, 2019 12:50 AM MDT
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  • 11007
    I didn't think anyone could be LESS virile than you actually are.
      April 18, 2019 5:23 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    I would guess Randy is virile enough.  I can feel his virility. 
      April 18, 2019 5:28 AM MDT
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  • 11007
    I think that kind of activity is frowned on in the main area.
      April 18, 2019 2:18 PM MDT
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  • 53509


      Jealous of her attention towards me, I see.  Try to keep the catfighting to a minimum.
    ~



      April 25, 2019 8:47 AM MDT
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  • 11007
    I don't care if she feels your virility. I just think she should do it somewhere else.
      April 25, 2019 3:56 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    A limp noodle is very powerful against him.  
      April 18, 2019 10:15 AM MDT
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  • No.  Some modern makers started adding  salt to the water to.for the name but only a few and after the fact.  The name comes from a flood in Atlantic City.

    The point being saltwater taffy is no different than any taffy. This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at April 18, 2019 6:03 AM MDT
      April 18, 2019 3:01 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    It has SALT it has WATER.  Dammmm you all to hades.  
      April 18, 2019 10:16 AM MDT
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  • Some people call walleye  cheeks the scallop.
      April 18, 2019 3:05 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    Some people call Donald Trump a breathing human instead of a zombie.  That don't mean sh*t to a tree.
      April 18, 2019 10:17 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    Shepherd's pie, baked Alaska, cottage pudding. 
      April 18, 2019 5:24 AM MDT
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  • 34283
    Chocolate Lava Cake
    Kitty litter cake

      April 18, 2019 6:51 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    Kitty litter cake?  No!
      April 18, 2019 7:02 AM MDT
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  • 34283
    It is actually quite good. It is a Halloween fave. 
      April 18, 2019 7:13 AM MDT
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  • 6098
    Thank you but I think I will pass.  Just like I refuse to drink any beer with the name Clown Shoes. 
      April 18, 2019 7:17 AM MDT
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  • 6988
    I live near Cedar Point Amusement Park. (mostly killer roller coasters these days)  They have salt water taffy stands at the park exits and they do a booming business as patrons are leaving at closing time. Then they eat the taffy as they head home. Then they lose fillings in their teeth and have to see the dentist first thing Monday morning. 
      April 18, 2019 7:00 AM MDT
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