Fig Newtons and Milk
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Fig Newtons and Milk
When I was a kid I used to get my mom to buy fig newtons.
Used to dunk ‘em in milk and pretend I was on a case.
Still think of Magnum when I see fig newtons.
Any food or drink reminds you of Magnum P.I.?
Used to dunk ‘em in milk and pretend I was on a case.
Still think of Magnum when I see fig newtons.
Any food or drink reminds you of Magnum P.I.?
Knocking my rubber chicken or my sloppy habits is within the rules, but you're attacking my character. I would like to think you don't mean that.
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Re: Fig Newtons and Milk
Fig Newtons have also always reminded me of Magnum, but I've never actually wanted to eat them. I've always been rather disgusted by Magnum's choice of food. I think Higgins' food was much more appetizing. In fact, the lads had better food than Magnum.
I do make soft tacos which I always call "Macho tacos" (and I usually have them with a nice bottle of Bordeaux), but the tacos have chicken in them instead of ground beef.
I should try to make Higgins' escabeche of young partridge - and then salt the hell out of it.
I do make soft tacos which I always call "Macho tacos" (and I usually have them with a nice bottle of Bordeaux), but the tacos have chicken in them instead of ground beef.
I should try to make Higgins' escabeche of young partridge - and then salt the hell out of it.
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I used to eat fig newtons as a kid, but of course I also used to like Mrs. Paul's fish sticks and Chef Boyardee beef ravioli. I agree with Mad Buck, Magnum's diet is appalling. But I guess after being used to Navy food, and C-rations (or worse, LRP ration) in Vietnam, along with the whole reverting to his lost adolescence, it makes sense. Here in Houston there is a local hot dog chain that's been around since the 1920s, James Coney Island, which is famous for its chili dogs. Eating those reminds me of Magnum. And certain older sushi places that are decorated a certain way remind me of the aesthetic of the show.
My essay "In Country: Place and Historical Connection in Magnum PI", about the importance of the Honolulu/Vietnam connection in the show:
http://magnum-mania.com/Forum/viewtopic ... 850#p57850
http://magnum-mania.com/Forum/viewtopic ... 850#p57850
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Yep, couldn’t wait to drink Old Düsseldorf when I became of age. So disappointed when I found out it wasn’t real.Sam wrote:Beer
Still think of Magnum when I see a Coors bottle.
Knocking my rubber chicken or my sloppy habits is within the rules, but you're attacking my character. I would like to think you don't mean that.
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Fig Newtons are forever tied to Magnum for me. I've eaten the things, but they're really not that great.
I suspect Magnum's diet is more due to lack of skill and laziness than actual choice. There were two or three occasions where he ate or wanted to eat the lads' sirloin and a couple of times where he wound up eating something fancy that Higgins had made (Eighth Part of the Village, On Face Value, the escobeche episode) and certainly enjoyed it.
I suspect Magnum's diet is more due to lack of skill and laziness than actual choice. There were two or three occasions where he ate or wanted to eat the lads' sirloin and a couple of times where he wound up eating something fancy that Higgins had made (Eighth Part of the Village, On Face Value, the escobeche episode) and certainly enjoyed it.
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"Cheeseburger, plain" is a Magnum thing for me along with fig newtons. I don't know about fig newtons, but the plain cheeseburger is a Tom Selleck thing. He's ordered it that way on Blue Bloods and some other stuff he's been in.
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I think Magnum’s choice of food may be partly because he never had any money.Mad Kudu Buck wrote:Fig Newtons have also always reminded me of Magnum, but I've never actually wanted to eat them. I've always been rather disgusted by Magnum's choice of food. I think Higgins' food was much more appetizing. In fact, the lads had better food than Magnum.
I do make soft tacos which I always call "Macho tacos" (and I usually have them with a nice bottle of Bordeaux), but the tacos have chicken in them instead of ground beef.
I should try to make Higgins' escabeche of young partridge - and then salt the hell out of it.
I know he genuinely liked his chili dogs and junk food but also enjoyed fine wine, cognac, and wanted to devour Higgin’s caviar and more expensive fare.
Knocking my rubber chicken or my sloppy habits is within the rules, but you're attacking my character. I would like to think you don't mean that.
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Didn’t he eat hotdogs plain too?MagnumsLeftShoulder wrote:"Cheeseburger, plain" is a Magnum thing for me along with fig newtons. I don't know about fig newtons, but the plain cheeseburger is a Tom Selleck thing. He's ordered it that way on Blue Bloods and some other stuff he's been in.
Just a dog in a bun?
I know he liked chili dogs but seem to remember as a teen I ate them plain at times à la Magnum.
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It seems like he may have made plain hot dogs for Lily? but I'm pretty sure he always put chili on his own.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate ice cream.
Also one of my faves.
Always think of "A Love That Lies".
Also one of my faves.
Always think of "A Love That Lies".
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Fig Newtons with milk and Dogs, for sure. Pickled eggs out of a convenience store jar not far behind.
Higgins: It's not a scratch! It's a bloody gouge!
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Mad Kudu Buck wrote:Fig Newtons have also always reminded me of Magnum, but I've never actually wanted to eat them. I've always been rather disgusted by Magnum's choice of food. I think Higgins' food was much more appetizing. In fact, the lads had better food than Magnum.
I do make soft tacos which I always call "Macho tacos" (and I usually have them with a nice bottle of Bordeaux), but the tacos have chicken in them instead of ground beef.
I should try to make Higgins' escabeche of young partridge - and then salt the hell out of it.
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Fig Newtons and milk.....no thanks. I didn't mind them as a kid, but when I eat a cookie now I want something with chocolate, PB, or both in it (same for ice cream)
I do like chili dogs. I also like a cold COOPS beer to go with it.
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Re: Fig Newtons and Milk
Yes, of course! Fig Newtons(Nabisco calls them just Newtons now!), hot dog/chili dogs, popcorn, pepperoni pizza, take out Mexican and Chinese food. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! And anyone who says they are too old, or have too much class to eat food like this, is kidding themselves! I always considered Coors long necks, as my Magnum beer! Sadly, they don't produce em anymore!
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The Newtons Formerly Known as Fig now come in different fruit fillings. The strawberry ones are.........not too bad.
I didn't realize you were so addicted to pool.
It's not pool.
Billiards.
Snooker!
Snucker.
SNOOKER!
It's not pool.
Billiards.
Snooker!
Snucker.
SNOOKER!