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January 9, 2009

Phil Riddle, Democrat Editor

Anonymous The Weatherford Democrat Fri Jan 09, 2009, 03:59 PM CST

According to a Chicago television station, chefs at a restaurant there have created a new sandwich inspired by helmet-head Gov. Rod Blagojavich.

Blagojavich, you may remember, is in hot water over reportedly attempting to sell President-elect Barack Obama’s Senate seat to the highest bidder.

A new delicacy, dubbed the “Bleeping Blagojavich Burger,” features a 10-ounce hamburger patty, a thick slice of bologna and mustard between two grilled cheese sandwiches and more yellow mustard.

Nothing subtle there, bologna, cheese and all.

But any chef will tell you, presentation is part of an enjoyable meal.

When diners order one of the sandwiches, a large dollar sign is written in mustard atop it.

Nice.

The burger costs $10, but restaurant employees say the price is negotiable.

Pretty funny stuff.

It got me to thinking about other celebrities who might have dishes named for them.

How about a Rick Perry sandwich?

It’s created out of perfectly crafted artisan bread, but there’s not much inside.

However, it does last a long time.

The Madonna quiche.

Lots of ham. Lots of cheese. But too many people have taken a bite of it.

Like the Amy Winehouse souffle. It’s made of cocaine and bourbon and comes with a free download of a barely recognizable song and a $200 coupon for rehab.

How about the Tony Romo turnover. It’s a traditional pastry, available in cherry or apple. The only problem is, it’s often delivered to the wrong diner. Even when it gets to the right table, you’ll choke on it.

Before ordering the Romo turnover, you might want to have an entree of the Jessica Simpson sandwich. You can’t tell if it’s chicken or tuna, but it’s cute and it comes with a side of Proactiv.

Warning, ordering the Jessica Simpson sandwich will drop your IQ 10 points and make you unexplainably throw footballs to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Maybe you’d like to try a Mack Brown special. It’s a delightful selection of cheeses with an extra helping of whine, a BCS merlot, I believe.

While this works on a national level, I can also see an application right here in Weatherford.

How about the Jennifer Fadden platter?

The dish, named after the former city manager who left with a hefty severance package, would feature a plate laden with grilled chicken, a house salad, steamed broccoli and red beans and lots, I mean lots, of lettuce.

You won’t know how much it costs until its gone. But you’ll be paying for it for a while, and it’ll keep coming back on you.

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