Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that the
only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early 17th century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John >> Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s
dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that the
only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early 17th
century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
Thank goodness for forks! I'm sure many times those fingers were
not washed before heading into a plate or bowl.
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that the
only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early 17th century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
Rock ‘n’ Roll music
Rock ‘n’ roll created social anxiety when it first arrived in the 1950s. Teenagers embraced the fast tempo and new dances, while adults feared
them. Listeners and dancers might become more rebellious or promiscuous, some worried. Mixing of races was also a concern since most rock ‘n’ roll performers were African American. Communities tried stopping rock ‘n’ roll concerts from happening, as well as limiting radio song selections and stopping public dancing by adolescents.
Books and novels (reading them alone)
Could reading alone be dangerous? Some thought so in early America.
Women who read in private, it was argued, were shirking their religious
and social duties. Books, and novels in particular, were also accused of spreading sinful or whimsical ideas. Anxiety about reading influenced
which books women were allowed to read.
On 12/7/2025 8:17 PM, Ed P wrote:
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John >> Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s
dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that >> the only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early
17th century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
My youngest s-i-l's family eats fried chicken with utensils. The first
time her daughter had fried chicken at our house, she looked somewhat horrified that we were eating it with our hands. Now, some things like
fried eggs don't lend themselves well to eating with hands.>
On 12/8/2025 8:45 AM, Bryan Simmons wrote:
On 12/7/2025 8:17 PM, Ed P wrote:
My youngest s-i-l's family eats fried chicken with utensils. The first
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John >>> Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s >>> dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that >>> the only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early
17th century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
;
time her daughter had fried chicken at our house, she looked somewhat
horrified that we were eating it with our hands. Now, some things like
fried eggs don't lend themselves well to eating with hands.
Here is a test of habits.
Put a bucket of KFC on the table and everyone grabs a piece and bites it.
Put the same pieces in the oven and then put the pan on the table. The same crowd get the utensils to eat it.
Wings were always hand food.
On 12/7/2025 8:17 PM, Ed P wrote:
Rock ‘n’ Roll music
Rock ‘n’ roll created social anxiety when it first arrived in the 1950s.
Teenagers embraced the fast tempo and new dances, while adults feared
them. Listeners and dancers might become more rebellious or promiscuous,
some worried. Mixing of races was also a concern since most rock ‘n’
roll performers were African American. Communities tried stopping rock
‘n’ roll concerts from happening, as well as limiting radio song
selections and stopping public dancing by adolescents.
One of my goals in playing Rock 'n Roll was to mock and undermine >traditional Judeo-Christian morality, especially sexual morality.
On 2025-12-08, ItsJoanNotJoAnn webtv.net <user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Ed P <esp@snet.n> posted:
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John >> Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s >> dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that the
only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early 17th
century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
Thank goodness for forks! I'm sure many times those fingers were
not washed before heading into a plate or bowl.
I'm equally sure fingers are not washed nowadays before eating
hand-held foods. The McDonald's drive-through comes to mind.
On Mon, 8 Dec 2025 07:45:03 -0600, Bryan Simmons
<bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
On 12/7/2025 8:17 PM, Ed P wrote:
One of my goals in playing Rock 'n Roll was to mock and undermine >traditional Judeo-Christian morality, especially sexual morality.
Rock ‘n’ Roll music
Rock ‘n’ roll created social anxiety when it first arrived in the
1950s. Teenagers embraced the fast tempo and new dances, while
adults feared them. Listeners and dancers might become more
rebellious or promiscuous, some worried. Mixing of races was also
a concern since most rock ‘n’ roll performers were African
American. Communities tried stopping rock ‘n’ roll concerts from
happening, as well as limiting radio song selections and stopping
public dancing by adolescents.
Unfortunately, you only offer nastiness to replace it with.
This needed a fork.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/T8PgpHNtSP7oEkrR9>
The Republican filth here in Missouri still feel that way. Very few
of the books they want to ban were written with the goal of
destroying their children's religious faith and moral systems, but
that seems like a worthy pursuit. Cut out the cancer.
Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> posted:not washed before heading into a plate or bowl.
I'm equally sure fingers are not washed nowadays before eating
hand-held foods. The McDonald's drive-through comes to mind.
Most any restaurant with a drive-thru qualifies for dirty finger
patrons. Heck, even the ones with a sit-down space indoors to eat
qualifies.
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that the
only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early 17th century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
On 12/7/2025 9:17 PM, Ed P wrote:
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans. John >> Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put “Earth’s
dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food” and it is said that >> the only natural eating instrument was the human finger. In the early
17th century the use of the fork was considered to be artificial and
decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork remained for a long
time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
I read that same thing on a silly newsfeed while I was on my lunch break
at work. I, for one, don't use forks made of silver. The Puritans would NOT
have known about stainless steel but that's the material of choice for
forks (and knives and spoons) in this household. :)
Jill
On 12/7/2025 9:17 PM, Ed P wrote:
Forks
In America, a fork was considered to be “evil” by some Puritans.
John Winthrop is said to have declared that it was sinful to put
“Earth’s dung (silver) ‘twixt our fingers and God’s food”
and it is said that the only natural eating instrument was the human
finger. In the early 17th century the use of the fork was considered
to be artificial and decadent. These negative attitudes about the fork
remained for a long time, but eventually forks gained acceptance.
I read that same thing on a silly newsfeed while I was on my lunch break
at work. I, for one, don't use forks made of silver. The Puritans would have known about stainless steel but that's the material of choice for
forks (and knives and spoons) in this household. :)
Jill
I read that same thing on a silly newsfeed while I was on my lunch
break at work. I, for one, don't use forks made of silver.
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