Blogcritics Comments on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

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Comment by Elvira Black on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:13:20 EST

sr, talk about making me smile--you've got me grinning from ear to ear! I do believe that is the nicest comment I've ever received. Ah yes, I know the song, but didn't know the words to go with it. Bless you for being so kind--I think your family is very blessed and lucky too. Stay well!

Comment by sr on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 21:14:44 EST

Elvira this is just for you. Remember this comes from absolute respect. Hey what the heck girl Im 62 with the greatest wife, daughter and son in the world. You always make me smile and laugh. However I'll be conservative to the day I die. Will check out Katz's Deli. Forgive me, thats food stuff. Im in my office with my head-phones listing to my man, Jerry Lee Lewis. This guy is 70 something and still doing concerts. As usual I almost forgot.(Senior Moment) ya know. Artist: Oak Ridge Boys, the Song: ELVIRA Elvira, Elvira My heart's on fire Elvira Eyes that look like heaven, lips like sherry wine That girl can sure enough make my little light shine. I get a funny feelin'up and down my spine 'Cause I know that my Elvira's mine. Well Elvira, told you some time ago your name is famous in old rock and roll songs. Thanks for always being kind. I told my wife of 26 yrs how much you make me laugh. My health is poor, however my faith is strong and I will live many more years. GOD BLESS YOU ELVIRA. sr

Comment by Elvira Black on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 07:02:29 EST

Victor: I think it's pretty much the same deal as the different spellings/pronunciations for old Chairman Mao and Peking/Beijing. There's a number of different romanization systems in use (past and present) which account for some of the discrepancies.

Comment by Victor Plenty on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:50:50 EST

Actually I think you're correct to say the cuisine is often spelled Szechuan (especially as modified to suit American tastes) while the Sichuan spelling is most frequently used in contexts of geography. Neither spelling is what I would call wrong. The Googlefight results are merely interesting in cases like this, not definitive.

Comment by Elvira Black on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:37:22 EST

Victor: OK, I guess I lose the battle, but I actually relish the fact that I don't use the spelling that the "Reds" prefer...lol...

Comment by Victor Plenty on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:10:05 EST

Googlefight! Sichuan: 9,860,000 results. Szechuan: 2,570,000. Szechwan: 724,000. There are multiple systems for converting Chinese pictogram characters into Roman alphabet letters. In the system currently endorsed by the government of mainland China, "Sichuan" might be the preferred spelling. Wikipedia lists the other two above as acceptable variant spellings, along with "Ssu-ch`uan" from the older Wade-Giles system of transliteration. Google returns only 573 results for that last one, though.

Comment by Elvira Black on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 04:35:53 EST

Lfc: I think either way is considered ok? Or maybe the province is Sichuan, and the cuisine is Szechuan...whichever it is, it's damn good!

Comment by LfC on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 04:11:30 EST

"... from Szechuan to Hong Kong ..." Sichuan, I suppose.

Comment by Elvira Black on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:54:27 EST

sr: Wow;...great story! My ex-b/f's mom used to say the same thing, and she meant no malice either. And as you say, the same went for your mom--especially since she had no qualms about you marrying a Chinese girl, even if there were ulterior motives involved...lol... Just for the record--I think Katz's deli ships all over the world. They still have old signs up and one of them says "Send a salami to your boy in the army"--as in the WW II army, of course. OK, I'll shut up about the food, already.... Thanks for making me smile, sr, and have a great weekend yourself!

Comment by sr on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:46:37 EST

Elvira, Had a fair Chinese dinner. Thank you. Nothing like you can get in NY. During my freshmen year at highschool in St. Louis I dated a beautiful Chinese girl and her family owned the best Chinese restaurant in town. My mother loved Chinese food and dined their often with my father. When my mom wanted to eat Chinese she would tell my dad, let's go to the chink's. Their was no prejudice bone in my mother body. Thats how they spoke in the late 50's. How would that go over today. Let's go to the local chinks. Not sure what she would have said if she wanted kosher. Speaking of kosher, now all I can think about is corned-beef on rye with a great kosher pickle. My area of the world cant provide this for me. DAM. My mother hoped someday I would marry the Chinese girl so she could eat CHINK food at a discount. Never happened. Hope you like this story. All true. Please don't mention food again Elvira unless you are willing to sent me 100 corned beef on rye and 50 kosher Pickle's. You make me laugh Elvira. I need that. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND.sr

Comment by Elvira Black on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 00:21:17 EST

Hey sr! Good to see you! Yes, talking about Chinese food is like some sort of contagious hunger-producer, isn't it? Hope you have a good dinner!

Comment by sr on New York Story: Elvira's Theory of Chinese Takeout-Related Gentrification

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:54:17 EST

Thanks Elvira. All I can think of at this moment is Chinese food. Would like to fly to NY for my Chinese take-out. However will just call our local delivery and eat General TSO'S Chicken after the chicken egg drop soup and spring rolls. Dinner time, by.