You may (or may not) recall a little while back we had a listeriosis outbreak at one of our major meat packing plants. A wide number of different products were recalled at that time. Among them was a particular brand of pepperoni sticks that I was very fond of (fortunately it did not affect their line of Italian meatballs).
These pepperoni sticks were very, very tasty. Although they were labeled “hot”, I always found them to be more like medium. When I chewed them, I could feel and taste the grease oozing out of them in a most delightful way. Then that accursed listeriosis came along and my favourite comfort food disappeared. Shortly thereafter, I found a new type of pepperoni called “landjagger sausages” and I decided to give them a go. There were not quite as good as the other ones, but they were still enjoyably greasy and so made an adequate substitute.
So, you can imagine my joy when I was in the grocery store a couple of weeks back and I found that my favored brand of pepperoni was back on the shelf. I bought some immediately. When I got home I noticed that they looked a little bit different now. Before the ends were cleanly cut off, whereas now they were pinched off. It didn’t put me off at all because I was certain that it could not possibly affect the flavour. Boy, was I ever wrong. Just one bite was enough to tell that something was different. For one thing they were definitely not as greasy; there was no oozing when I chewed them. Beyond that I can’t put my finger on exactly what had changed, there was some alteration to the flavour that was just enough to be noticeable. After eating the whole package (well I couldn’t just waste it, and pepperoni is still pepperoni) I think I figured out what had gone awry. It’s kind of like when you order Chinese food, you have to ask for extra MSG because that’s where all the flavour is. Apparently you have to add extra listeriosis to pepperoni sticks in order to make them really good.
Of course, if I’m in the office at The Redneck catching up on my paperwork sometimes I feel a need to burn off a few of the calories that I’ve been eating. One way to do this is with deskercise. I’ll do curls with my coffee cup (usually three sets of fifteen reps with each arm), then I’ll press my laptop multiple times and naturally I’ll start and end with stretches. When I’m at home, though, I usually stick to couchercise, it has a much lower impact.
i like the idea of deskercising. every little bit helps. nice post. i hope it takes off, maybe you could make a dvd.
I’ve been reading your blog for a long time. it is so cool you wrote about my site. thanks guys. We’ll have to add a special redneck bar and grill Break Pal exercise to honor your post.
Phil
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If I’m deskercising my butt off, I’m going to need a bigger desk.
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I don’t think that curling will burn a lot of calories. And if you’re curling your mug it won’t help your muscle at all. You’d be better off trying chair dips once in a while – their impact is a lot stronger.
For deskercise, I shake my left leg so much that the entire room shakes a bit. That’s more of a nervous twitch than exercise. I also sometimes do laying-down-at-the-keyboard stomach crunches. As for couchercise, my thumbs are killing me now that Street Fighter 4 is out. They get the biggest couch workout.
That post brings back the memories. Where I was we only had “Fat Freddies” at the bar. Grease and fake meat…Homer Simpson would be proud.
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Any movement is an improvement over no movement
Desks are for sittign at, typing and possibly napping upon. Deskercise just ain’t right! I’m well known for my poor dietary habits but even I draw the line at pepperoni sticks. Geesh – that’s more lips and assholes than a night at the bath-house. Or so I’ve heard.
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What an interesting description of pepperoni you have “enjoyably greasy”. The new improved version probably means that the calorie count for the food has reduced, unfortunately half the fat so often means half the taste.
The internet was invented to prevent people from exercising anything – including their brains. Why spoil the fun?
Every bit helps Thanks for the info!
Any movement is an improvement over no movement. so thanskf or the nice post.
I don’t think that curling will burn a lot of calories. And if you’re curling your mug it won’t help your muscle at all. You’d be better off trying chair dips once in a while – their impact is a lot stronger.
I tend not to spend time at the desk, but casting a rod. That for me is good exercise, even if we tend to eat the greasy end of the food chain. But i do like the couchercise part at the end of the day.
What an interesting description of pepperoni you have “enjoyably greasy”. it menas maybe decreasaed caloriens but thats menas half of the taste.
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I was in Toronto for the Great Mysteriosis Scare of ’08. Altho I didn’t have any delicious-sounding, oozy pepperoni sticks, I did partake of the Schneider’s hot dogs.
That deskercise link is . . . I can’t decide. Annoying or useful?
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I don’t think that curling will burn a lot of calories. And if you’re curling your mug it won’t help your muscle at all. for burnieng calories is sport the best way
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I too engage in little deskercising to work off those excess pounds. I regularly do a number of telephone handset curls and give my keyboard a good pummelling. But I’m not too keen on pepperoni flavoured with listeriosis. Nasty!
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I too think it totally sucks when your stick doesn’t ooze. What’s the point of eating it then? I miss the real deal too.
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uhm these pepperoni snacks sounds amazing but i prefer my chilli snacks thaths an taste!
I tend not to spend time at the desk, but casting a rod. That for me is good exercise, even if we tend to eat the greasy end of the food chain. but nice post anyways thanks
Deskercise is what I must suggest to my hubby. He’s really packing those extra snacks around his middle now.
The internet was invented to prevent people from exercising anything, including their brains. btw thats must be an taste!
Excellent!
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I hate the greasy food, it is disguising to my.
I too engage in little deskercising to work off those excess pounds. But I’m not too keen on pepperoni flavoured with listeriosis. Nasty!
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Hello: I do not think that nutritional supplements are also good with rice but I do not like to eat greasy food, worried about fat food cold in this easy to get fat people, Thanks sharing with me.
They might have cooked them this time so they taste different now. I like remote control exercise when you curl the remote while surfing tv for something to watch.
You are really good at blogging. I have always enjoy your writings.
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great blog…thanks for sharing…
Hi,
I didn’t like this kind of food very much.
well it seems a pity good blog.
Good job.Keep going.
Thanks.
Great blog … i hope the weather becomes better in germany to start barbeque …
I hate when a company ruins my favorite snack, then you have to go find another one! Now I think I need to go for a jog to lose some of that fat I have been eating…
It’s all about that cardio! Slide that treadmill under the chair and do lunges!!!
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LOL, very interested ideas! I like your style of writing. Keep up the good work!
Hello , I read your article and always enjoy your writings. I did not like this kind of food, because I like grains, but there are people who prefer greasy food.
Best Regards,
Mike