Red "Delicious" Apples - Page 3

Cloud · 02-02-2007, 04:20 PM

ick. I have to say Golden Delicious are also seriously tasteless. I buy Fuji or Gala most often.

I will look for Honeycrisp.

Flint · 02-02-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Breed for looks and long shelf-life and ignore how taste is affected.

In this way, I think the "Red Delicious Apple" is highly symbolic of where our society has been heading, in general.
I really am a little bit angry/disappointed that we are stupid/complacent enough to popularize/accept a shitty-tasting apple.

glatt · 02-02-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

In this way, I think the "Red Delicious Apple" is highly symbolic of where our society has been heading, in general.
I really am actually a litte bit angry/disappointed that we are stupid enough to popularize/accept a shitty-tasting apple.

Who's "we?" I don't buy that crap.

Flint · 02-02-2007, 04:29 PM

"We" is a general term for "the human population" - the people who buy apples, in this case.
What don't you buy? Somebody ("we") has to be buying these apples, or they wouldn't be around anymore.

glatt · 02-02-2007, 04:34 PM

I guess so. And you are doing your part now by educating those in the Cellar who didn't know that Red Delicious Apples suck.

02-02-2007, 04:45 PM

Red Apples are mushy like Green Apples are much better.

footfootfoot · 02-02-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

In this way, I think the "Red Delicious Apple" is highly symbolic of where our society has been heading, in general.
I really am a little bit angry/disappointed that we are stupid/complacent enough to popularize/accept a shitty-tasting apple.

But it's called DELICIOUS, it has to be good. Commie fag. How can we be good consumers if we think for ourselves? [/crazy sarcastic rant-ette]

skysidhe · 02-02-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Are total shite. Damn the evil conglomeration of pretentious grocers who devised this abomination. Damn them, I say!

I think we all agree with that one! We'll it is a common feeling around here anyway.

Sometimes I find a good Gala or Fuji. As a kid I remember standing on my horse to reach that very large golden at the top of the lone apple tree.

You'll never find that one in a store.

Flint · 02-02-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

And you are doing your part now by educating those in the Cellar who didn't know that Red Delicious Apples suck.

I'm not afraid to tackle the tough issues facing this great nation. I won't bow down to Big Apple and their fat-cat friends in Congress.

monster · 02-02-2007, 08:13 PM

Red Delicious: the Britney Spears of apples.

milkfish · 02-02-2007, 08:28 PM

Had a good Cortland yesterday. Mmm.

kerosene · 02-02-2007, 09:32 PM

I like the jonagold.

Urbane Guerrilla · 02-02-2007, 09:37 PM

That's because the Delicious doesn't keep so well on the shelf -- straight off the tree and dripping with their inner juices, then you know where the name came from. But it has to have come off the tree in that day or two.

Second the notion on the Fujis and Galas -- much better eatin' over time, and likewise the Granny Smiths for their proper application as bakin' apples. I'll have to give organic ugly apples a real taste test sometime.

I keep imagining Granny Smith wearing green dresses in life.

Aliantha · 02-02-2007, 09:43 PM

Pink Lady apples are very yummy.

I like Green apples better though.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-02-2007, 11:16 PM

Stayman - Winesap.

Most people eat Red Delicious because most outlets sell them exclusively, and have for some time. A couple of generations don't know anything else, unless they live next to an orchard like I do. Shame.

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02-02-2007, 08:13 PM	#40
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Red Delicious: the Britney Spears of apples. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-02-2007, 08:28 PM	#41
milkfish A serene breakdown Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 266	Had a good Cortland yesterday. Mmm. __________________ A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. - Joey Lauren Adams

02-02-2007, 09:37 PM	#43
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	That's because the Delicious doesn't keep so well on the shelf -- straight off the tree and dripping with their inner juices, then you know where the name came from. But it has to have come off the tree in that day or two. Second the notion on the Fujis and Galas -- much better eatin' over time, and likewise the Granny Smiths for their proper application as bakin' apples. I'll have to give organic ugly apples a real taste test sometime. I keep imagining Granny Smith wearing green dresses in life. __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

02-02-2007, 09:43 PM	#44
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Pink Lady apples are very yummy. I like Green apples better though. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-02-2007, 04:20 PM	#31
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	ick. I have to say Golden Delicious are also seriously tasteless. I buy Fuji or Gala most often. I will look for Honeycrisp.

02-02-2007, 04:34 PM	#35
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I guess so. And you are doing your part now by educating those in the Cellar who didn't know that Red Delicious Apples suck.

02-02-2007, 04:45 PM	#36
racer4536 Guest Posts: n/a	Red Apples are mushy like Green Apples are much better.

02-02-2007, 09:32 PM	#42
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I like the jonagold.

02-02-2007, 11:16 PM	#45
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Stayman - Winesap. Most people eat Red Delicious because most outlets sell them exclusively, and have for some time. A couple of generations don't know anything else, unless they live next to an orchard like I do. Shame. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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