The Other Brined Meat

“is corn beef pork” (4/22/09)

Because the Google is a safe environment in which there are no stupid questions, I will tell you — with neither snark nor scorn — that, no, corned beef is not pork. It is beef, specifically brisket.

Must Be St. Patrick’s Day

Gotta love that corned beef . . . (all 3/16/09)

“boiling corned beef” (11)

“corned beef side dishes” (7)

“side dishes for corned beef” (3)

“corn beef side dishes” (2)

“corn beef and side dishes” (2)

“pre seasoned corned beef” (2)

“sides for corned beef” (2)

“corned beef” (2)

“boiling a corned beef”

“side dishes for corned beef?”

“st patrick’s day corned beef marinade”

“boil corn beef?”

“what are good side dishes for corn beef?”

“marinate corned beef”

“grey corned beef”

“how to boil corned beef easily”

“corned beef not boiled”

“corned beef sides”

“boiled gray conred beef and cabbage”

“corned beef parsley”

“corned beef marinade”

“side dish for corned beef”

“corn beef super market”

“history of corned beef”

“how much corned beef”

“corn beef marinade”

“corned beef already marinated”

“how to cook an excellent corned beef”

“corn beef side dish”

“wellshire corn beef”

And Sylvia Plath’s “Daddy” Is Not About Marlin Perkins Either

“is trilby glover the daughter of crispin glover” (1/7/09)

I don’t think Trilby Glover is Crispin Glover‘s daughter (he’s only 44). But you might want to ask Crispin’s cousin Danny about it though . . .

We’ll Take Positive Comments Where We Can Get Them

“you are the best better then all the rest” (12/21/08)

Thanks, Mom!

Is This Information For You Or “A Friend”?

“if a bartender is an alcoholic should he work behind a bar” (12/4/08)

Depends. Sam Malone generally did OK with it, so why not?

The Burning Questions

“what bus goes to sizzler on forest hills” (11/22/08)

The Q54 from either Williamsburg, Brooklyn or Jamaica, Queens or the Q23 that runs straight to East Elmhurst, right by LaGuardia (convenient!).

Not To Sound Snarky, But You Just Answered Your Own Question

“location the cathedral of saint patrick located on fifth avenue between 50th and 51st streets in new york city” (7/13/08)

Nevertheless, we’re here to support you.

Lesbians, Blacks And Now Canadians Counted In Tip Calumny

“canadians bad tipping restaurants” (5/19/08)

As for why or whether this is true, I don’t know. Maybe ask Yahoo.

Ask The Google/E-Mail Directly . . . Either Way, We’ll Find Out

“how do i submit menus to bridge and tunnel club” (4/9/08)

Googling the answer won’t do it . . . but since you asked, we only put menus up from places we’ve actually eaten at . . . but email us to tell us where you are — maybe we’ll visit!

Martians . . . I Hate Those Guys!

“earth can’t win the game but it must not lose” (4/8/08)

I think you mean “nature,” as in Jung’s quote, “Nature must not win the game, but she cannot lose.” But the earth needs to be slapped down a little, I agree.

Search Referrer Film Pitch, Too

“chop shop insurance director of security at a city hospital” (4/7/08)

I like it . . . a director of security at a city hospital conspires with doctors to have their cars stolen for insurance money . . . get back to me with a treatment!

Safe For Whom? You? Or The Patron Who You Just Spilled A Tray Full Of Food On?

“is it safe to waiter with a broken thumb” (1/16/08)

The Waiter answers: “Depends how you broke it. If you work for a mafia front and some guy named Sal roughed you up because your deposit was light, then, no, it’s not safe to waiter with a broken thumb…”

And Just To Be Clear, Pretending You Didn’t Know Any Better Because You’re European Is Not An Excuse

“how do i calculate tips in american restaurants” (1/16/08)

Speaking on behalf of servers at American restaurants, thank you for taking the time to ask.

Tips can range anywhere from 15% of the total before taxes — which is chintzy but at least won’t get the restaurant’s manager following you outside inquiring about your dining experience — to 20% of the total after taxes, which is basically the maximum amount to give without looking like you’re creepy.

In a place like New York City, which has a 8.375% sales tax, a good place to start is to double the tax and add a couple of dollars. Alternatively, you can look at your total after taxes (e.g., $100), take ten percent of that ($10) and double it ($20).

Although paying for service may seem strange when you’re used to having everything (including taxes) included in the base price, it is really an easy thing to understand when you get down to it.

Now as for tipping at a bar, it gets a little more complicated. But you didn’t ask that.

Webmaster Q&A . . .

“have you ever spit in customers food” (1/12/08)

Me personally? No, but I find it disgusting.

We All Pay . . .

“do you pay for the crossbay bridge if you live in rockaway?” (1/10/08)

Yes, but residents get a discount. It’s been a source of consternation for those who use the bridge.

Time Was, You Just Used A Calculator

“the cost of hospital trips for the blue bergs averages $125 000 a season if the season is five months long what is the average monthly hospital cost for the season” (1/10/08)

You needed google to tell you that the answer is $25,000?