12.28.11|Hola! [Salted Plums]
Recap (Other Ed): My current job requires me to wander around a bit. Not that I think about Ed! all that often, but generally when I run into a foodstuff that looks dubious and vaguely revolting I can’t help but wonder if Ed! will shove it into his mouth for your viewing pleasure.
So when I found myself in an Old Town San Diego gift shop killing time before a meeting, I found a corner of snacks and candies. I noted the existence of the following items.
1. Tamarind Burrito - I decided not to get him this because it might give him the diabetes…and make his teeth rot away at the same time.
2. Greñitas con chili - I have no idea what these are or what “amer pulp” is but the literal translation seems to be “little mops with chili”. It looked suspiciously like another tamarind product so I put them back.
3. Chili Coated Gummy Worms - I mean, it just sounded weird, but not gross enough to enjoy Ed! eating.
4. Hola! Salted Plums - Ultimately I went with these. If I could only convey what it felt like to pick up that package and observe the little nuggets suspended in that viscous goo. I was certain the goo was created partially by the tears of those that had to make this product.
Verdict: Upon viewing this footage at about 1:40 I was sure I had changed Ed!’s life forever.
10.20.11|Gator Jerky
Recap: Ed! Eats Things goes to trivia nights at LIC Bar in Queens. If you all live within reasonable distance of this bar we suggest you go, the hosts are hilarious and it’s an all around good time. Plus, the prize is a $50 bar tab, which is way better than many other trivia nights in the city.
Our trivia teammates have been featured in episodes past, but in this episode we feature our arch-rivals G-Rex (Liz and Dana). G-Rex took a jaunt down to cajun country in New Orleans over the summer, and came back with some gator jerky. After threatening Ed! with it for a few weeks G-Rexite Liz produced it at the bar. What ensued was a somewhat loud, slightly tipsy and extremely blinding affair to all those involved.
Verdict: OH YEA!
10.6.11|Olive Oil and Ricotta Gelato
Recap: The best Ed! Eats Things episodes come unexpectedly. Today, as she just waltzed into the Ed! Eats Things apartment for no apparent reason, Katie Pitz decided to bequeath Ed! with his next adventure. News of his endeavors travel far and wide, and as she was wandering in a fancy market on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, she decided this dubious treat would be up his alley.
Turns out, oily cheesy ice cream is quite delicious!
Verdict: At least it wasn’t made with this cheese.
Day 99: Viag(gua)ra (9/7/11)
Recap: Surprisingly, there aren’t as many penis puns made by Ed! in this rather energetic edition of Ed! Eats Things. We had this whole list planned out for the post, but in the end who wants to hear a whole paragraph of penis jokes. If you do let us know, but we feel that for this endeavor we should keep it somewhat family friendly.
Verdict: At about 1:14 you can see the magic begin, possibly where the camera can’t see.
Day 98: Chrupki (9/6/11)
Recap: Following Labor Day brunch, Ed! Eats Things went with roommates and Katie Pitz to the dollar store to investigate foodstuffs. Now, we know what you must be thinking: Ed! is desperate to find new things to eat. While this might be true, you’ve experienced Ed! drinking the afterbirth of Brew Dledsoe, so really he’ll do anything for chuckles and a new experience. That and having something with essentially Pedobear as a mascot.
If anything this shows what the world would look like with giant Fruit Loops in it.
Verdict: It’s amazing what you can buy for a dollar.
Day 91: Boss Silky Black (8/31/11)
Recap: Since Ed! We are like the Japanese into English, was fascinated with them products that furansu trying to run a few times in this summary by an interpreter. We hope that Ed! Afternoon coffee drink this concoction, I relax.
We have a translation, by several
Verdict: How’s that for some Engrish folks!
Day 87: 7-Eleven Brand Hot Dog Flavored Chips (8/26/11)
Recap: Ed!’s not afraid of the hurricane. He laughs in the face of the hurricane. Even if it does have a pretty name. Whatever. He’s eating hot dog flavored chips, leave him alone. Just to note, Ed! Eats Things is located in Evacuation Zone B. We may or may not be flooded.
No, he will not be drinking puddles of Irene on a dare.
Verdict: Bring it on woman!
Day 84: Blue Monkey Popsicle (8/23/11)
Recap: So the next time you see a frozen treat remember Ed!. He braved the strange land of Japanese foodstuffs for your amusement. Although to be fair, he did call the company’s monkey mascot a liar. Ed! is not one to lightly accuse apes of lying; this must have been a serious situation for him to resort to such things.
Leave those monkeys alone Ed!. All they wanted was to do was refresh you.
Verdict: It’s between a rock and a hard place. Or rather…bubble gum and pepto.
Day 81: Cucumber Kimchi (8/21/11)
Other Ed: I have mentioned Ed! to my parents in terms of his food adventures, and they generally chuckled at what he’s doing. But then I mentioned that he eats a lot of Korean foodstuffs that generally might make non-Koreans cringe and they really developed an admiration for his quest. So when my mom gave me a big old jar of kimchi made from cucumbers in our garden she asked me, will your roommate eat this?
And as you can plainly see the answer is a resounding yes.
Verdict: Cucumber cologne is one of Ed!’s ideas that has potential to be a non-bad idea.
Day 79: Fentiman’s Dandelion and Burdock Soda (8/18/11)
Recap: Today, post Brain Fart trivia night, part of team Pussy Furry decided to join Ed! in trying a soda (pop) product. With an ingredient like Burdock how could you not pique the interest of Ed!. However, the taste was not quite as appealing, although if there ever was a modern day tonic this would have to be it.
So enjoy Ed! surrounded by opportunistic stragglers attempting to get on camera.
Verdict: Everyone was opportunistic except for Nick. He is Nick-sterious.
