Shamed a freeper into betting on the race

[GreenInNC]

I was sitting in a staff meeting this morning and my freeper co-worker was extolling the virtues of McCain/Palin and saying how bad they were going to beat Obama/Biden. One of my other coworkers asked him if was willing to bet on it. He hemmed and hawed, I smelled blood and pounced. I forced his hand and we now have a dinner bet at one of the nicest steakhouses here but I need DU's help: What should I order: http://www.mcintoshs1.com/dinnermenu.html

[John Q. Citizen]

1. The national race or the state of NC?

[GreenInNC]

3. national

The bet was who was going to be inaugurated in January

[John Q. Citizen]

24. Tell him if he's really convinced to go make some money over at intrade.

Your victim is a gift!

[sharp_stick]

2. Even if it's not your favorite

pick the most expensive thing on the menu along with some topshelf cocktails.

[marimour]

8. yep.

Pick the stuff with no prices like the Lobster or filet mignon.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

4. Start with the lobster tail then order the McIntosh's U.S.D.A. Prime Porterhouse for Two

(take some home). :evilgrin:

[daggahead]

5. Seafood Trio - $29.95, and a bottle of Chateau Bonnet Blanc 2001 n/t

[tridim]

6. Only problem with that is you'll have to have dinner with him.

I'd ask for a gift certificate instead so I could enjoy my free dinner.

[GreenInNC]

10. he is nice guy

Just a little misguided

[zbdent]

19. I was going to ask that ... if he was a real prick, then I would say to hit him hard.

Just get a shrimp cocktail appetizer and a nice cut of steak ... but don't go too cheap ...

[Bill219]

McIntosh's U.S.D.A. Prime Porterhouse for Two (3 lbs.) $76.00

[stevil]

7. Personal tastes vary

But I would go with the Cowboy (Bone-in) Ribeye.

[ingac70]

9. My suggestion...

start off with the fried lobster tail for your appetizer, and I personally would have the broiled Atlantic Salmon for my entree.

Make sure you don't eat for a day or two before you go so you'll have room for desert!

[GreenInNC]

14. desert

Already decided on the carrot cake with a scoop of Ben and Jerry's. I'll be sure to let Jeff know how much B & J support our side.

[eShirl]

11. *LIVE* MAINE LOBSTER

don't mess around with that crappy frozen lobster tail :puke:

[MadMaddie]

12. I have the same bet with one of my Republican friends who I have

a weekly dog walk with!

Our bet is if Obama wins I take her out to breakfeast so she can mourn her loss. And Vice Versa if McCain wins.

I am going to win! I am going to have a celebratory breakfeast!! He..he..

[Wheezy]

13. This sounds good:

Seafood Trio $29.95
Chilean Sea Bass, grilled lobster tail and shrimp saltimbocca

[pennylane100]

15. fillet mignion is my favorite (not sure about the spelling)

and do not forget a really expensive appetizer. Also ask if they do souffle deserts, that's also one of my favorites and quite expensive.

[Lasher]

16. I won a bet like that once with a Republican

Go to a real nice place (like you seem to have picked out already), then keep the price of your order low. Don't just order a salad and nothing else, but pick one of the lowest priced entrees, no more drinks besides maybe one beer, no sides that cost extra, no dessert. Be a gracious victor.

[GreenInNC]

18. make him wear an Obama mask

Might agree to that if he wears an Obama mask to dinner.

[Lasher]

31. That might be cool, or maybe buy him an Obama T-shirt to wear.

But this is just me, I would prefer going there with him dreading having to pay for all the most expensive things on the menu. Then he would be relieved to find that you didn't stick it to him even though you had him by the gonads.

I've done something like that as I've said. If I may be so bold as to say, it's a classy move.

Lasher

[madmax]

17. Damnit now I'm hungry

:rofl:

Two words for you: Bon Appetite! :hug:

[SteppingRazor]

20. I've got action with half a dozen people. I even gave some of them pretty good odds.

Nov. 4 will be like Christmas.

[youthere]

21. Order a hot and cold sampler for two...

and eat it yourself...followed with "The Wedge" . For mains have the Mixed Grill with a side of asparagus and mashed horseradish potatoes, and top it all off with some homemade apple pie with a DOUBLE scoop of Ben and jerry's. And be sure to wear your fat pants.

[madmom]

22. Eat hearty before you go, then order the most expensive thing, then just pick, leave most of it!

[iamahaingttta]

23. Personally, I would start with the...

Oysters Rockefeller, and then have a small Tossed Green Salad. I would probably want a glass of the Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc with that (if they sell it by the glass).

Then, of course, the Porterhouse.
A side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and a side of Asparagus with Hollandaise.
And a bottle of the Gundlach Bundschu 2001 Pinot Noir please!

For dessert - probably the Dark Chocolate Cake and a glass of port, which I don't see on the menu. Tawny, please!

And yes... I can eat all of that!

Mmm... now I'm hungry.
Lunchtime!

[sofa king]

25. Oh, I think you've got to go off the menu.

Call the chef a day or two early and ask for two porterhouses for two in a reduction sauce. That should cover at least ten pounds of outrageously overpriced beef.

And it will taste awesome.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

26. You eat the top sirloin, he'll eat crow.

[Hepburn]

27. Crow for the Freeper! n/t

[vanderBeth]

28. Lobster, stuffed with tacos

[TooRaLoo]

29. Not a big beef eater, but MAN that sounds good! nt

[Hope08]

30. I don't know about the food but . . .

The 2000 Chateau Rauzan Segla is a **lovely** bottle, and expensive to boot.