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MAGA is Bombarding Judges With Pizzas In 'Intimidation' Plot

  

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Via:  john-russell  •  last year  •  56 comments

By:   DNyuz

MAGA is Bombarding Judges With Pizzas In 'Intimidation' Plot
The nation's justices are facing a bizarre new scourge of food delivery pranks they say are designed to intimidate them

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MAGA is Bombarding Judges With Pizzas In ‘Intimidation’ Plot


The Daily Beast 3-4 minutes   5/11/2025






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The nation’s justices are facing a bizarre new scourge of food delivery pranks they say are designed to intimidate them into not challenging President   Donald Trump ‘s policies in court.

Federal judges told the   Washington Post   that pizza orders,   possibly numbering in the hundreds , have been sent to the homes of jurists in at least seven states since Trump assumed office for the second time.

The stunts appear to eerily draw upon the 2016   Pizzagate conspiracy theory , an extremist   MAGA   claiming the existence of a Satanic pedophilia ring in the Democratic Party.

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Many of the orders have turned up in the name of Judge Esther Salas’ son Daniel Anderl, who was murdered by an attorney disguised as a delivery driver in 2020.  JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS

Michelle Childs, a   Washington   Circuit Judge, told WaPo that she’d received no less than seven anonymous deliveries to her home since the beginning of February, with one arriving not long after she contributed to a ruling against the   White House   over firings at a government watchdog.

“It’s unsettling because I’d like to go to work every day, even with the hardest case, just feeling like there’s no sense of intimidation,” Childs said, adding, “You need a strong judiciary for the system to work. This is infringing on democracy generally.”

Some of the orders have turned up under the name of   New Jersey   District Judge Esther Salas’ son, Daniel Anderl—who was shot dead at their family home back in 2020 by a disgruntled attorney disguised as a delivery driver.

“It went from judges getting pizzas, to then judges’ children getting pizzas, to then judges getting pizzas that they didn’t order in my murdered son’s name,” Salas said, further describing the pranks as an act of “psychological warfare.”

With orders in her son’s name turning up at the homes of jurists in D.C., Rhode Island, New York, California, Tennessee, South Carolina, Maryland and Oregon, Salas believes the pranksters are using her son’s death as a warning.

“We know the first is, ‘I know where you live.’ Second is, ‘We know where your children live.’ And the third now is, ‘Do you want to end up like Judge Salas? Do you want to end up like Daniel?’” she said.

Victims of these pranks have reported their experiences to the Marshals Service, which has apparently now begun compiling testimonies and making efforts to track the deliveries.

Although the service reportedly declined to discuss the matter with WaPo in any detail, the Marshals Service for the Southern District of   New York   is understood to have sent out a cautionary memo to jurists in the area earlier in March. It confirmed that the anonymous deliveries did indeed appear to coincide with victims’ involvement in legal proceedings against the federal government.

The post   MAGA is Bombarding Judges With Pizzas In ‘Intimidation’ Plot   appeared first on   The Daily Beast .




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JohnRussell
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1  seeder  JohnRussell    last year
“We know the first is, ‘I know where you live.’ Second is, ‘We know where your children live.’ And the third now is, ‘Do you want to end up like Judge Salas? Do you want to end up like Daniel?’” she said.
 
 
 
devangelical
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1.1  devangelical  replied to  JohnRussell @1    last year

LE could easily find the perps of these threats, but since they're mostly maga scum, nothing will happen ...

since due process is now out the window, dox the pizza perps and then let somebody give them pizza faces ...

 
 
 
Ronin2
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2  Ronin2    last year

Not so fun when the intimidation is on the other foot is it [ deleted? ]

[ ✘ ] Leftists/Democrats/Brandon Administration/Garland were OK with protesting directly outside of Supreme Court Justices homes. Their rhetoric lead to a failed assassination attempt against Justice Cavanaugh.

Maybe some Republican/Conservative politician should bring back Schumer's "reap the whirlwind" for the leftist Federal District Court judges who are overstepping their jurisdiction? I am sure the media would instantly decry that; and said Republican/Conservative politician would be forced out of office. Unlike good old Chucky boy who issued a faux apology that did nothing.

Democrats/leftists created this; and now are bitching about it.

Just be glad it is only pizzas and not [ deleted ] [ ✘ ] protesting right outside their residences.

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1  Ozzwald  replied to  Ronin2 @2    last year
Leftists/Democrats/Brandon Administration/Garland were OK with protesting directly outside of Supreme Court Justices homes.

1st Amendment ofd the Constitution says it is perfectly legal to peacefully assemble and protest on public property.  Are you opposed to the Constitution Ronin?

 
 
 
Right Down the Center
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2.1.1  Right Down the Center  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1    last year

Check the law regarding protesting at a judges residence 

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.2  Ozzwald  replied to  Right Down the Center @2.1.1    last year
Check the law regarding protesting at a judges residence

Are you claiming that a local law overrides the Constitution?  Is that really the only thing you have???

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.3  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.2    last year
claiming that a local law overrides the Constitution?  Is that really the only thing you have???

Check the Constitution. The law is constitutional.   This has been explained many times. 

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.4  Ozzwald  replied to  Sean Treacy @2.1.3    last year
Check the Constitution. The law is constitutional.   This has been explained many times.

So 1st Amendment protections are suspended in front of a justice's house?  That's what you believe???

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.5  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.4    last year

No, I know  the law is constitutional.  This discussion was had many a time. Feel free to look up the Supreme Court case allowing jurisdictions to ban protests in front of private homes. 

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.6  Ozzwald  replied to  Sean Treacy @2.1.5    last year
No, I know  the law is constitutional.

Then explain how the Constitution guarantees the right of peaceful assembly, but the law revokes that right on public property.

First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

 
 
 
Right Down the Center
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2.1.7  Right Down the Center  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.2    last year
Are you claiming that a local law overrides the Constitution? 

Not at all.  Try reading 18 U.S. Code § 1507

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.8  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.6    last year

First, I hope you understand the right to assemble is subject to regulation. You've presumably heard of permits for things like parades and  picnics before, right? 

But if you are still confused, please feel free to ask the Supreme Court.  As I said, they decided the issue decades ago and it's not worth my time to look it up yet again.  

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.9  Ozzwald  replied to  Sean Treacy @2.1.8    last year
First, I hope you understand the right to assemble is subject to regulation. You've presumably heard of permits for things like parades and  picnics before, right?

Apples and oranges.

As I said, they decided the issue decades ago and it's not worth my time to look it up yet again.  

So, for the 12,495th time you are making a claim with nothing to substantiate it.

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.10  Ozzwald  replied to  Right Down the Center @2.1.7    last year
Try reading 18 U.S. Code § 1507

You should really heed your own advise...

18 U.S. Code Section 1507 prohibits picketing or parading near court buildings or residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or court officers with the intent to interfere with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice, or to influence them.

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.11  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.9    last year
he 12,495th time you are making a claim with nothing to substantiate it

Instead of taking personal shots, why don't you just prove me wrong.? Make an argument for once based on evidence on something other than the juvenile "nun-unh"

It's an issue that's obviously been litigated. This might be your chance to finally win an argument.  Find the Supreme Court case saying a local government can't ban demonstrations outside private homes. I can't wait to see what dreck you come up with. 

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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2.1.12  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.10    last year

What the hell do you think they do it for? You just shit on your own argument.

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.13  Sean Treacy  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @2.1.12    last year
You just shit on your own argument.

A perfect execution of that, at least.

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.14  Ozzwald  replied to  Sean Treacy @2.1.11    last year
Instead of taking personal shots, why don't you just prove me wrong.?

Here's an even better idea... Why don't you include evidence that proves your claim is true, WHEN YOU MAKE THE CLAIM?!?!?!???

AND

Since you obviously weren't reading the comment string, I did provide the proof right here .

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.15  Ozzwald  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @2.1.12    last year
What the hell do you think they do it for? You just shit on your own argument.

Do you ever research before spouting off????

They were protesting perceived corruption in SCOTUS, not attempting to influence them in a specific ongoing case.

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.16  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.14    last year

Lol. Pay attention. If your "argument" (if we generously accept that's what it is)  had any merit, than it would be illegal for the government to require permits for parades, or other protests.  You understand that right?  This issue is more complicated than simply saying "first amendment". For starters, you need to to understand the basic parameters of the first amendment and realize the government regulates speech all the time. Then you can get into the issue of what regulation is allowed.  This discussion is more complicated than simply saying "first amendment"  That's just the ante to get in the game.  

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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2.1.17  Just Jim NC TttH  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.15    last year

And thus trying to influence..............

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.18  Sean Treacy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.15    last year
were protesting perceived corruption in SCOTUS, not attempting to influence them in a specific ongoing case.

Now we are in the made up facts zone...

Even if that were true (and it is the most made up of made up claims) they would still be trying to influence the Judges to end corruption. 

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.19  Ozzwald  replied to  Just Jim NC TttH @2.1.17    last year

And thus trying to influence..............

Influencing a judge to not be corrupt??????

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Snuffy
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2.1.20  Snuffy  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.14    last year

Google can be your friend. Laws to prevent picketing outside a SCOTUS judge's home does not violate the First Amendment.

Federal law prohibits picketing outside judge’s home to influence decision

The public reaction has also renewed a First Amendment question that has been generated as protestors have gathered outside the private homes of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Chief Justice John Roberts (who does not appear to have signed onto the opinion), and Alito. Governors of both Virginia and Maryland have called upon Attorney General Merrick Garland to enforce  a federal law adopted in 1950   that prohibits demonstrations “with the intent of influencing any judge.” 

Picketing Outside the Homes of Judges and Justices | The First Amendment Encyclopedia

and

Can an officer arrest someone for simply protesting on a public sidewalk or street outside a justice’s house? The short answer is yes — unless it is a mobile, nonthreatening protest that does not attempt to influence the judge’s ruling in a pending case.

How likely are arrests? The Senate has   unanimously approved a bill authorizing police protection   for the nine justices and their families if deemed necessary, and President   Joe Biden  signed it into law.

The justices live in Virginia, Maryland or the District of Columbia, each of which has a law addressing “residential picketing.”

  • Virginia prohibits “picketing before or about the residence or dwelling place of any individual, or [assembling] with another person or persons in a manner which disrupts or threatens to disrupt any individual’s right to tranquility in his home.”
  • Maryland says “a person may not intentionally assemble with another in a manner that disrupts a person’s right to tranquility in the person’s home.”
  • The District of Columbia is the most specific, saying a group of three or more people may not “target a residence for purposes of a demonstration” between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., while wearing a mask, or without having notified the police department about the place and time of the demonstration.

Given its specificity, it is not surprising that the district law is the least likely to violate the First Amendment. That’s because, while there is a general right to protest on a public sidewalk, the Supreme Court has identified certain acceptable restrictions on that right.

In   1988 in Frisby v. Schultz , the court said that a law banning   all   picketing of any kind that is targeted at a particular home does not violate the First Amendment. That’s because such a law would be “content neutral” — applied equally to not just all points of view but all topics as well. The court stressed that protesters do have the right to march through the area if they don’t stop in front of a particular home.

Perspective: Does the First Amendment Protect a Right to Protest at Supreme Court Justices’ Homes? - Freedom Forum

 
 
 
Drakkonis
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2.1.21  Drakkonis  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.9    last year
So, for the 12,495th time you are making a claim with nothing to substantiate it.

Why would it be necessary for anyone to go to the effort of looking up case law to prove that you are wrong when a) you're just going to ignore it anyway, and b) you already know the answer. Just Stop Oil was constantly holding "peaceful" assemblies on public property by blocking streets and freeways. You already know that's illegal and not constitutional. Any thinking person can come to the conclusion that while the Constitution guarantees the right to assembly, it says nothing about the right to do it anytime, anywhere or any way you feel like it.

Your argument doesn't seem to actually be based on the Constitution or the intent behind it. Rather, it just seems to rest on the idea that if you think your cause is justified enough then it permits you to do whatever you want while using the Constitution as an excuse. 

 
 
 
Drakkonis
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2.1.22  Drakkonis  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.19    last year
Influencing a judge to not be corrupt??????

And who gets to decide if they're corrupt? Mob rule? 

 
 
 
Sean Treacy
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2.1.23  Sean Treacy  replied to  Snuffy @2.1.20    last year
In   1988 in Frisby v. Schultz , the court said that a law banning   all   picketing of any kind that is targeted at a particular home does not violate the First Amendment. That’s because such a law would be “content neutral” — applied equally to not just all points of view but all topics as well. The court stressed that protesters do have the right to march through the area if they don’t stop in front of a particular h

Thanks for looking it up. In two months or so, the exact same discussion will take place.  

 
 
 
Right Down the Center
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2.1.24  Right Down the Center  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.19    last year

Influence the judge to prove he is not corrupt, by voting the way they want.

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.25  Ozzwald  replied to  Drakkonis @2.1.22    last year
And who gets to decide if they're corrupt?

Without an investigation, each person decides for themselves.  You really don't understand that????

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.26  Ozzwald  replied to  Right Down the Center @2.1.24    last year
Influence the judge to prove he is not corrupt, by voting the way they want.

Ummm, in America we don't vote for Supreme Court Justices.

 
 
 
Drakkonis
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2.1.27  Drakkonis  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.25    last year
Without an investigation, each person decides for themselves.  You really don't understand that????

Moving the goal post. The question obviously relates to mobs protesting at people's homes. Obviously, such action can't be considered an investigation. Just harassment and intimidation. 

 
 
 
Right Down the Center
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2.1.28  Right Down the Center  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.26    last year

Why so obtuse?

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.29  Ozzwald  replied to  Drakkonis @2.1.27    last year
Moving the goal post.

Nope.  Directly answering your question.  

The question obviously relates to mobs protesting at people's homes.

The question is the one you asked. 

" And who gets to decide if they're corrupt ? "

Have you already forgotten what you asked?

Just harassment and intimidation.

Just American citizens making use of their Constitutional right to peaceably assemble, and petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

 
 
 
Drakkonis
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2.1.30  Drakkonis  replied to  Ozzwald @2.1.29    last year
Nope.  Directly answering your question.

Except that you didn't. You changed the context to something else and answered that, as you do here...

The question is the one you asked.  "   And who gets to decide if they're corrupt  ?  "

In actuality, what I asked was...

And who gets to decide if they're corrupt? Mob rule? 

The issue is protesting outside a Justice's home. The question was asked in that context. You changed it, which is moving the goal post. 

Just American citizens making use of their Constitutional right to peaceably assemble, and petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Right, confirming my earlier assessment...

Your argument doesn't seem to actually be based on the Constitution or the intent behind it. Rather, it just seems to rest on the idea that if you think your cause is justified enough then it permits you to do whatever you want while using the Constitution as an excuse.

In other words, you're on board with groups like Just Stop Oil doing the things they do because you think those sorts of actions are Constitutionally protected. One thing I've learned is that there's no useful point in trying to have a conversation with people who think this is true. So...

 
 
 
Ozzwald
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2.1.31  Ozzwald  replied to  Drakkonis @2.1.30    last year
Nope.  Directly answering your question.
Except that you didn't.

Yes I did, and I even quoted your question providing a link directly to it.  On the internet there is no such thing as backsies.  Everything you post is documented, backed up and available if you know where to look.

In actuality, what I asked was... And who gets to decide if they're corrupt? Mob rule? 

Correct.  You asked 2 questions and I answered 1 of them.  But it is good for you to admit to what you asked so I can point out that I directly answered it.

In other words, you're on board with groups like Just Stop Oil doing the things they do because you think those sorts of actions are Constitutionally protected.

I don't know who that group is, but yes if the actions are Constitutionally protected then every American should be supporting that group's actions.

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Right Down the Center
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3  Right Down the Center    last year

If they are doing something illegal arrest them. Otherwise stop whining.

 
 
 
freepress
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4  freepress    last year

Trump is doing more to intimidate judges since he breaks the law and the law rules against him.

Roberts changing his tune because of the intimidation speaking to courts and judges to stand up for the law regardless.

MAGA just hears the dog whistle Trump plays and off they go on their own ill thought intimidation campaigns.

I wish Republicans would make up their minds on protecting judges regardless of court outcomes. They asked for increased security for judges when they were angry at perceived "liberals" protesting court decisions and it should be their priority now to protect judges who follow the law even when the law rules against Trump.

 
 
 
Igknorantzruls
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4.1  Igknorantzruls  replied to  freepress @4    last year

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devangelical
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4.2  devangelical  replied to  freepress @4    last year
I wish Republicans would make up their minds on protecting judges regardless of court outcomes.

yeah, but not in maga nirvana ...

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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5  Trout Giggles    last year

Are the pizzas paid for or do the judges have to pay for them?

 
 
 
Freefaller
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5.1  Freefaller  replied to  Trout Giggles @5    last year

Lol that's my question as well though I suspect it's not paid for at all and is just chalked up as a loss for the business

 
 
 
GregTx
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5.1.1  GregTx  replied to  Freefaller @5.1    last year

I agree, so free pizza for the judges and/or drivers. I'd take that kinda protest over swatting any day of the week...

 
 
 
Freefaller
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5.1.2  Freefaller  replied to  GregTx @5.1.1    last year
so free pizza for the judges and/or drivers.

unless it has anchovies on it, nobody would eat that

 
 
 
Drakkonis
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5.1.3  Drakkonis  replied to  Freefaller @5.1.2    last year
unless it has anchovies on it, nobody would eat that

What about pineapple?

 
 
 
Freefaller
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5.1.4  Freefaller  replied to  Drakkonis @5.1.3    last year
unless it has anchovies on it, nobody would eat that
What about pineapple?

Pineapple on a pizza is awesome, only a philistine wouldn't like that:)

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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5.1.5  seeder  JohnRussell  replied to  Freefaller @5.1.4    last year

Canadian bacon and pineapple as toppings for a pizza, known as a Hawaiian pizza , is delicious. 

 
 
 
shona1
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5.1.6  shona1  replied to  JohnRussell @5.1.5    last year

Morning... Hawaiian pizzas are great..we also have an Aussie..

Tomato, bacon and egg...and naturally Vegemite ones too...

But unfortunately my pizza joint burnt down and they haven't rebuilt it yet, so I have got withdrawal symptoms...

 
 
 
Snuffy
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5.1.7  Snuffy  replied to  JohnRussell @5.1.5    last year

Add jalapenos to it and you'll be in heaven. The taste mix of the sweet and spicy is great!!

 
 
 
Freefaller
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5.1.8  Freefaller  replied to  Snuffy @5.1.7    last year
Add jalapenos to it and you'll be in heaven. The taste mix of the sweet and spicy is great!!

Lol a Hawaiian with jalapenos is pizza sacrilege

But seriously the one thing about pizza is everyone can have whatever they want on it.  No one is right or wrong

Gotta go game 4 of the Jets/Stars NHL playoffs is starting.

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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5.1.9  Trout Giggles  replied to  Freefaller @5.1.8    last year

Pineapple on pizza is a sacrilege!

Call me a Philistine. I triple dog dare ya

 
 
 
Snuffy
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5.1.10  Snuffy  replied to  Trout Giggles @5.1.9    last year

So we can call you a Philistine, just don't call you late for dinner?

hehe

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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5.1.11  Trout Giggles  replied to  Snuffy @5.1.10    last year

You got it!

 
 
 
Freefaller
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5.1.12  Freefaller  replied to  Trout Giggles @5.1.9    last year
Call me a Philistine. I triple dog dare ya

Lol but only cause ya asked.  Philistine.  

Have you ever noticed there's no in between regarding pineapple it's either love it or hate it.  Weird

 
 
 
Mark in Wyoming
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5.1.13  Mark in Wyoming   replied to  JohnRussell @5.1.5    last year

was just scrolling online elsewhere and came across a pizza reel , it says the hawaiian pizza is a Canadian  concoction,  or thats where it originated  ......

 
 
 
devangelical
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5.1.14  devangelical  replied to  shona1 @5.1.6    last year
and naturally Vegemite ones too...

bloody hell, now there's an appetizing sight ...

 
 
 
Bob Nelson
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6  Bob Nelson    last year

Nota to NT Mods:

Please notice how quickly this conversation here was derailed from current menaces to judges to demonstrations in the past.

Deny, deflect, derail!

But it all has "value".

 
 

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