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Crucial biscuit question - which are posher: Rich Teas or Custard creams?

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JustineMumsnet · 02/07/2009 13:26

We're split down the middle at HQ and it's more important than you think!

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snigger · 02/07/2009 15:25

Having just skimmed the rest of the thread, I also want to add that although neither fig-rolls nor Garibaldi are posh, Garibaldi are man-biscuits, and therefore below my personal radar regardless of status.

Seriously, name me anyone without hairy knuckles that eats Garibaldi for pleasure?

snigger · 02/07/2009 15:21

Rich tea. Custard is common. Creme anglais bakes, they should be, if you want posh.

slyandgobbo · 02/07/2009 15:01

I have long thought that custard creams were the biggest waste of calories ever invented.

GIvePeasAChance · 02/07/2009 15:00

So long as neither are from a 25p for a 100 'value' range, and are McVities, then either will do for a cuppa with your neighbour. Posh would be stretching it. But a lack of hydrogenated fats is always a bonus when aiming for posh.

Madsometimes · 02/07/2009 14:58

Rich Teas are posher. I was courted by being offered a custard cream. I am really common.

Bramshott · 02/07/2009 14:56

Well, if you have to ask . . .

ShePeeTeePee · 02/07/2009 14:56

Is that a dunked or undunked Rich Tea biscuit?

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 02/07/2009 14:55

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BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:54

right-oh

RealityIsMyOnlyDelusion · 02/07/2009 14:54

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CountessDracula · 02/07/2009 14:53

tinned salmon?
boak boak boak
I get it for the dog sometimes - it smells like rancid cat food

slyandgobbo · 02/07/2009 14:53

See now, two threads for teh price of one HQ. If you fillet this thread carefully, you can get the Mumsnet Guide to Sandwiches and the MN Guide to Biscuits out of it!

BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:52

pmsl at slyandgobbo - only just saw that

GumsNRoses · 02/07/2009 14:52

ooooooh BOF you rotter

CountessDracula · 02/07/2009 14:52

Justine OBVIOUSLY rich teas
I can't believe you have to ask

Why?

BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:50

Oh but tinned salmon and cucumber...that is the sandwich of kings, surely < salivates >

GumsNRoses · 02/07/2009 14:50

Plate!!! you should display your rich tea and party rings on a silver platter, have you no class

slyandgobbo · 02/07/2009 14:49

That surprises me about tuna and cucumber - the cucumber actually makes the tuna taste too fishy in my view.

fruitstick · 02/07/2009 14:49

I may well bitoffun

Although I did of course mean glutton not gluten!

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Katisha · 02/07/2009 14:48

I reckon by definition biscuits aren't really posh.

But if a biscuit is to have any pretensions to poshness it must be plain and dull looking. And probably should taste of almonds.

BitOfFun · 02/07/2009 14:47

Oooh, fruitstick, impeccable logic...have you ever considered writing an etiquette book?

slyandgobbo · 02/07/2009 14:47

I know I know - thsi whole thread will go on and on and on, with HQ throwing us the odd hook, and then, lightly edited, will hit the shops as the Mumsnet Guide to Biscuits

hullygully · 02/07/2009 14:46

cc

fruitstick · 02/07/2009 14:46

Plate signifies meanness as you are signifying that you have more biscuits than you are prepared to offer.

A packet indicates that you are such a gluten they never have chance to go off or don't care about crumbs everywhere.

Therefore - tin.

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