Author Topic: Steamy Corn (Read 3099 times)

GilloD · « **on:** July 18, 2009, 12:52:05 AM »

So, I was down at South Street Seaport sucking off sailors for nickels (Just kidding, I saw Superchunk and it ruled) and I was hungry. What is there for a boy to eat? Why, Steamy Corn.

I was so hungry and this was like the only thing in that area not $67667347687643. Basically, it was a guy and a steamer. And he flavored the corn? Like he had 5 flavors: Salty, Cheesyolicous (+Parmesan), Citrusolious (+Parm, Lemon Juice), Fiery (+P,Pepper,Chili Powder) and then one with honey? It was super fucking weird.

And he was making them like one at a time. Like if 3 people were there he'd just. Tend to one person at a time. Leaning over this cup of corn. Carefully fixing it and mixing it. Taking his sweet time.

And it wasn't even like high end. It was Kraft Parm and bottled lemon juice. The slogan was "Steamy Corn: IN THE CUP". Which is like. Where the fuck else where you going to put it, Steamy?

It also comes in two sizes: Slim and MAJOR.

Anyway, it's probably the worst marketed concept ever. It was fucking tasty, though.

GilloD · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:54:21 AM »

Oh, also, the cup was like 700 degrees and I couldn't even hold it. Which is stupid for a product whose slogan is "IN THE CUP" and meant t be eaten on the go. He even said to me: "You probably won't be able to hold it".

http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb87/seroloji/STEAMY%20CORN/?action=view&current=05162009682.jpg Haha. That's the guy. His cart also had weird facts about corn. Something about how he "picks" the kernels off the cob, he doesn't cut them. Who the fuck starts a business like this?

GilloD · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:55:33 AM »

"Enjoy your plump, milky corn in a cup". I don't get it. There was a lot I didn't get about this concept and this food and this business.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:58:04 AM »

whatever, aren't you glad to have had steamy corn instead of another halal cart or street dog?

Bocsius · « **Reply #4 on:** July 18, 2009, 12:58:11 AM »

That reminds me to finally get going with my broccoli stand. To differentiate the product, I'll serve it on a stick.

GilloD · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:01:10 AM »

Quote from: Chipopo on July 18, 2009, 12:58:04 AM

whatever, aren't you glad to have had steamy corn instead of another halal cart or street dog?

Fuck no. Although: Steamy Corn+ Gyro. Mmm.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:01:57 AM »

That's pretty cool actually. I mean, he takes the corn...and puts it in the cup. Only a true genius would think to do that. He'll probably be a millionaire the next time you see him, which will be at your office as you're trying to sleep on the floor after another late night of working and he'll say "Dude, Steamy Corn IN THE CUP." And you'll cry like a whipped puppy, because you know it's true.

GilloD · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:02:57 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on July 18, 2009, 01:01:57 AM

That's pretty cool actually. I mean, he takes the corn...and puts it in the cup. Only a true genius would think to do that. He'll probably be a millionaire the next time you see him, which will be at your office as you're trying to sleep on the floor after another late night of working and he'll say "Dude, Steamy Corn IN THE CUP." And you'll cry like a whipped puppy, because you know it's true.

It's true because for awhile I was eating Steamy Corn out of my wallet and I had to stop.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:04:21 AM »

This guy is going to make a fortune

GilloD · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:05:34 AM »

FIRETASTIC

GilloD · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:09:37 AM »

I said it was good. The whole concept is weird. The marketing is weird. The prep was weird. It was like it tumbled out of some Automatic Business Idea generator machine. "Candy Shoe Laces", "Hot Licorice Shakes", "Greasy Pineapple"

Barry Egan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:18:28 AM »

maybe steamy corn is traditional sailor food.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:20:56 AM »

haha it is pretty funny that he's trying to hock corn as HEALTHY SNACK when nutritionists are going crazy over how over-saturated the market is with corn syrups.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:22:38 AM »

You can tell this isn't in Ohio. It would be fried and on a stick and come with Ranch dressing to dip it in.

Barry Egan · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2009, 01:26:40 AM »

haha this guy was just spewing out whatever the fuck by the end of that list.

"a low-in-calorie food that plays an important role in a balanced-diet. Consuming a cup of corn a day not only provides necessary calories for daily metabolism of the body but makes you feel full long time"

Corn - Not many calories!
Corn - Provides calories!

max_cool · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2009, 03:00:01 AM »

Quote from: Chipopo on July 18, 2009, 01:20:56 AM

haha it is pretty funny that he's trying to hock corn as HEALTHY SNACK when nutritionists are going crazy over how over-saturated the market is with corn syrups.

(high fructose) Corn syrup = bad
Steamed corn = good

just because something harmful can be made out of corn doesn't mean that corn itself is bad.

muckhole · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2009, 03:35:52 PM »

Hmmm. I'll be using this thread title the next time I have to dig up a septic tank.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2009, 03:43:40 PM »

I've been using the phrase, "... in the cup!" the past two days after someone says something.

Brother: "I love potatoes."
Me: "... in the cup!"
Brother: "What the fuck?"

muckhole · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2009, 03:45:44 PM »

Fit for the "News" banner.

Saint Cornelius · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2009, 05:19:05 PM »

This gets my blessing.

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Author Topic: Steamy Corn (Read 3099 times)