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Finger in chili may have been that of woman's deceased aunt
KFI AM640, Los Angeles, John and Ken Show | April 7, 2005

Posted on 04/07/2005 6:32:39 PM PDT by John Jorsett

Just heard a "this just in" flash on KFI AM640 in Los Angeles that the police in Las Vegas have executed a search warrant on the home of the woman who found a finger in her Wendy's chili. Police suspect the finger may that of the woman's dead aunt.


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To: radiohead

Maybe the aunt's will specified that her opportunistic, moneygrubbing niece was to get the finger?

If she did cut off the finger at the viewing then the niece would have premeditated this as most people don't carry pruning shears around with them.


161 posted on 04/07/2005 7:38:30 PM PDT by Teflonic
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To: John Jorsett; Charles Henrickson; mikrofon

finger NAILED!


162 posted on 04/07/2005 7:39:57 PM PDT by martin_fierro (UnnnghConscious)
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To: Thinkin' Gal
That is correct. Back in high school, I worked at a Wendy's. Their meat is delivered fresh every few days, processed through a machine that grinds it and presses it into patties, and then they are stored and fried as needed.

Any leftover patties are turned into Chili.

In college, I was a manager at Burger King. A woman came into the drive-thru claiming she had a peice a metal in her Whopper. Indeed, there was a small sliver of silver metal, which looked like it came from a brillo-type scouring pad, in the mayo and lettuce.

Unfortunately for her, we didn't use brillo ANYWHERE in the store and hadn't in all the time I worked there. We didn't use anything that looked like it. She was happy with a new Whopper and went on her way.

163 posted on 04/07/2005 7:42:17 PM PDT by TheWriterTX
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To: Theresawithanh

Sure, but if it had been in something you didn't like or were unfamiliar with, that would have been it, there is no way that any more of *that* was ever going to pass your lips again in this lifetime.

I dunno, maybe camping as a kid got me past some of the squeamishness about eating a little extra protein with my food. I can't say I have any bug eating moments, but I'm sure there had to have been some along the way. I mean, I know that bugs taste a little bit sour, but never remember actually tasting any.

Still, there was that time when my mom fed a friend of mine crackers for her soup & as she was putting them away, she noticed the package was over run with little red ants.


164 posted on 04/07/2005 7:42:48 PM PDT by GoLightly
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To: John Jorsett

So I can eat Wendy's chili again?


165 posted on 04/07/2005 7:43:35 PM PDT by spodefly (This is my tag line. There are many like it, but this one is mine.)
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To: ElkGroveDan

I am the first freeper who predicted/called this when the story was initially posted

Gee should we call you Buckhead? LOL, Johnny show him what he's won.


166 posted on 04/07/2005 7:44:17 PM PDT by Boazo (From the mind of BOAZO)
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To: ElkGroveDan
and it was by shear coincidence that the niece just happened to be served the bowl of chili that the finger eventually found its way into

I give this theory two thumbs down.

OTOH, losing the finger that way would indeed be a shear coincidence. Sharp of you to notice.

167 posted on 04/07/2005 7:45:25 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (Only those without honor eat dead food, rather than making every meal a fight!)
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To: Joe 6-pack

now thats funny...


168 posted on 04/07/2005 7:45:33 PM PDT by joesnuffy (The generation that survived the depression and won WW2 proved poverty does not cause crime)
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To: Teflonic
If she did cut off the finger at the viewing then the niece would have premeditated this as most people don't carry pruning shears around with them.

Did you read The Other by Thomas Tryon?

169 posted on 04/07/2005 7:46:14 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Rest in Peace, John Paul II)
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To: Joe 6-pack

now thats funny...


170 posted on 04/07/2005 7:46:17 PM PDT by joesnuffy (The generation that survived the depression and won WW2 proved poverty does not cause crime)
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To: Paleo Conservative

Aren't there only something like 7 mitochondria lines in the world?


171 posted on 04/07/2005 7:47:25 PM PDT by GoLightly
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To: GoLightly

I probably would definitely have noticed had I eaten half of the beetle, as I am told, like you said, that bugs taste sour. I'm thinking the bug was cut in half by mom when she put it on my plate.

Mom used to give us chicken noodle soup from the can when we were sick. To this day, 40-some years later, I don't like canned chicken noodle soup.


172 posted on 04/07/2005 7:48:19 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (Fee, Fie, Foe, FReep!)
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To: garyhope; All

Got the e-mail a couple years ago and I just HAD to dig this up, funny stuff. Here is one version of it I found (some vary slightly). Here we go:



The notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast:

Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off.

The Judge #3 called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Budweiser truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free beer during the tasting, so I accepted".

Here are the scorecards from the event:



Chili # 1
Mike's Maniac Mobster Monster Chili

Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.

Judge # 2 -- Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

Judge # 3 -- (Frank) Holy sh&%T, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.





Chili # 2
Arthur's Afterburner Chili


Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.

Judge # 2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.





Chili # 3
Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili


Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick. Needs more beans.

Judge # 2 -- A bean less chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.

Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano.

Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting sh%$t-faced from all of the beer.




Chili # 4
Bubba's Black Magic


Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB. bi%^ch is starting to look HOT . . . just like this nuclear waste I'm eating! Is chili an aphrodisiac?




Chili # 5
Linda's Legal Lip Remover


Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Screw those rednecks!




Chili # 6
Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety


Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.

Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

Judge #3-- I s%^it myself when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that sl&*t Sally. She must be kinkier than I thought. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my a%%s with a snow cone.




Chili # 7 Susan's
Screaming Sensation Chili


Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about Judge #3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like poop to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it; I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.




Chili # 8
Tommy's Toe-Nail Curling Chili


Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor dude, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?


173 posted on 04/07/2005 7:50:58 PM PDT by Bald Eagle777 (...Charles LaBella Memo? Let the Dems run from this one...)
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This is the Wendy's closest to my house. Hoping Wendy's is vindicated.


174 posted on 04/07/2005 7:52:15 PM PDT by CounterCounterCulture (America works best without union pests --- UNION NO!)
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To: mlc9852; cripplecreek

Cripplecreek deserves the praise--I was a mere LOLing bystander.


175 posted on 04/07/2005 7:52:47 PM PDT by Pharmboy ("Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God")
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To: GoLightly; John Jorsett
Aren't there only something like 7 mitochondria lines in the world?

I don't know. I'm sure there are some Freepers who could tell you.

176 posted on 04/07/2005 7:52:59 PM PDT by Paleo Conservative (Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! Andrew Heyward's got to go!)
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To: Pharmboy

Give him a hand ladies and gentlemen.


177 posted on 04/07/2005 7:53:56 PM PDT by cripplecreek (I'm apathetic but really don't care.)
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To: CounterCounterCulture

Hi neighbor!


178 posted on 04/07/2005 7:54:40 PM PDT by null and void (innocent, incapacitated, inconvenient, and insured - a lethal combination for Terri...)
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To: starfish923
They found the finger owner two days after it was discovered. It belonged to one of the workers at the restaurant. Oldus newus.

Um, I don't think so...

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/news/040705_nw_chili_finger.html

Even if they don't actually prove it's auntie's finger (by exhumation or finding the print in a database), it sounds like the DNA evidence is going to be good enough to demolish any case against Wendy's.  And hopefully good enough to put her in the can for a stretch.

179 posted on 04/07/2005 7:54:41 PM PDT by cynwoody
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To: Theresawithanh

We used to eat the chicken noodle soup with straws. The noodles were a trip. :o)


180 posted on 04/07/2005 7:54:54 PM PDT by GoLightly
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