King of the Grill
First, I would like to say thank you to everyone who sent in a cartoon caption. They were all great—some different, but I enjoyed every one of them. Two really stood out for me: Josh Baugher's “Honey, I’ve got everything under control” and Evelyn's “It’s not burnt, it’s Cajun!”
This is one of my favorite cooking cartoons featuring The Reluctant Gourmet. It shows an ambitious RG grilling something with an out-of-control charcoal fire, but he remains calm, telling the fireman at his side, ready to put out the fire, that everything is under control and he is cooking Cajun style.
Why is this grill flaming up? One reason is that it wasn't appropriately cleaned the last time it was used. Another may be that the meat or chicken he is grilling is not being sprayed with water to control the flames. If you want more grilling tips, I suggest you check out my post, 8 Tips To Grill Like A Pro.
Use of cartoons
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Adam
What a great idea!
"Did you come for a turkey burger?"
Meg
"Ok, so maybe I did add a little too much charcoal!"
Josh Baugher
"Honey, I've got everything under control."
Donna Hager
"I knew I should have purchased leaner beef!"
Bill
Cook to fireman: "I think you squirted a wee bit too much fire starter there!"
Judy
OK, so that myth's busted--you can't apply the olive oil marinade with a pressure hose!
Ben
"This is the fourth time this month, Mr. Kindle. Please do not use your grill when cooking with wine."
"I'm sorry. Again."
Someone special
"Sorry I accidently took the grill off."
Hillary
I happen to like Josh Baugher's a lot, but here's mine:
"The opposite of grilling and chilling"
hgm
"I can't BELIEVE you didn't invite me to your BBQ, Bob, especially after what happened last time!"
Duane De Mello
"You said to cook on high, right?"
"Oh well, who likes their burgers well done?"
"Fire Department be dammed, their just about done."
Steve
"Ok, so I burnt the steak. What are you going to do....squirt me?
Kirsten
Honey, I know I agreed to dress up as a fireman, but I didn't realize this is what you had in mind!
Rusty
Is that all you've got? I'm not spraying till you turn up the heat!
Joan
Blackened fish again, Sir?
Bett
"Do you mean I was supposed to remove the wrapping and defrost the burgers BEFORE I put them on the grill ?!?"
Douglas Mefford
Thank goodness for carry-out!
Jenn
Just hold it steady so I can flip these things.
Barbara
Burnt crisp.... like a duck?
Jamie
"Don't try this at home."
"I thought I told you not to buy the new Bobby Flay book!"
"Fireman Fred was not happy he pulled cookout duty again."
"Your wife put us on standby."
"Amateur!"
"I said trial by fire, not higher fire. "
Steve
"Are you here for emotional support?"
Steve
"Honey, the nice fireman is here in case things get out of hand."
Joel
"All right RG, back away from the grill!!
Joel
"Do you know RG, there's 106 cats waiting because of you?"
Patti Spurgeon, Odessa TX
Sir, didn't you have a full-faced beard 3 seconds ago?
Patti Spurgeon, Odessa TX
Sir, can you spell pyromania?
Patti Spurgeon, Odessa TX
Would you believe my boyscout son did this with a twig and a small rock?
Patti Spurgeon, Odessa TX
This is how my grandfather learned to moonwalk
BK, Cleveland Ohio
I like it HOT HOT HOT. Whats the problem?
Chris
Mom! It looks like dad's done with the burgers!
Shirley
OOPPS
George Garriga
It's Pizza Time!!!
Sherrie
Looks like you put a little "too" much hot sauce on there....
Fran
It's my famous fire-roasted peppers Sir!!!!!!!!!!!
Lonnie Anthony
You said you wanted it well-done.
Joe
They call it carmelization!
Evelyn
It's not burnt, it's cajun!
Nancy H
But the recipe said "flame broil"!
Amy Knox
"Mrs. Reluctant Gourmet was beginning to regret buying her husband the 'Real Man's Grill' Cookbook."
"Sir, you do know you need a license to burn in the city limits?"
"Mr. Jones thought the burgers would cook faster if he removed the 'low' setting."
miketoyo
Sorry......You did say 'rare'.
Marie
I told her she should do this herself, I didn't know what I was doing!!!!!
Jeanne Brecht
Hey, I'm just searing the steaks!
Jewel
It's called Steak Tatar Flambé! It's SUPPOSED to do that!
Greg
Nobody panic! This is how I planned it.
Nuria
Out of the frying pan and into the fire!
Nuria
I like my bacon crisp!
Robert
But I'm CERTAIN this is the way Bobby Flay did it....
Lorna
i'm cooking this the way my mom did...I was raised on "charcoal is Good For You"
W.Gammon
" I though I cleaned this BBQ out last spring, who wants flaming ribs?"
JP
Who called the fire department???? I have this completely under control.
A new meaning for hail, fire, and brimestone.
Stephen
I guess we're beyond the 'ol squirt gun trick here.
Amanda
"Your wife called us. Step away from the grill or fry trying."
Fortune McLemore
Maybe playing "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer inspired me a little TOO much...
JD Schwerdtfeger
"Put it out??? It took me 5 gallons of gas to get it going this good!"
Mike B.
"No sir, I will *not* 'get out of your kitchen.'"
Charlie Brannan
It's a new receipe! I call it Dante's Inferno!
belinda dupre
well hello its steak a la flambay.
ROBIN
i thought the fire department liked all their food, well done, welcome to the party!!!
ROBIN
dang! the dogs gonna eat good tonite....
Margaret Walsh
Honey, I've told you before that those juices are gone forever when you turn up the searing so very high.
kathy coombs
I don't know whether I should spray you or the fire!
Morris Burnham
ONCE AGAIN I SAY OOOPSS !
Susannah
"Oh, hello Bill! Your a little early for the barbecue.
I forgot to ask you, how did your want your ribs done again?"
"The charcoal coating the stake is good for your health!"
Winston Crowder
But they ordered their steaks well done!
Joanne
According to the Fire Chief, we'll be coming here instead of our usual fire drill routine!
Ed
Bob had learned from past experience that the fire department was a necessary part of his BBQ mise-en-place.
Ellen Deskin
Dinners cooked, the company is here and she's still on the phone!!!
Dan
"How to invite your local firemen to your barebeque?"
TJ
I'm GLAD I spent the extra money on the automatic sprinkler attachment!
amanda
Honey, I know you like the burgers well done, but that's pushing it.
Rick Bell
I'm sorry, but rare is not an option at this point!
Matt
Lighter fluid seemed like such a great way to flambe on a grill
Harriette
You never heard of Hot Dogs flambe??
Michael
" Just gimme one more second...I like it super crispy!"
carl
"Where's the meat? "
cathy bell
Now where do I put the meat thermometer?
Jim Murata
There goes our environmental Carbon credit for the month!
Bruce A. Wilson
No dear, I don't need Directions!
Sally
Holy Smokes! or should I say Holy Smoker!!
Jamil Ghani
"So . . . if I understand what you're saying, officer . . . Baked Alaska does not need 4,000 BTU?"
Jamil Ghani
"You say 'fire', I say flambe' !"
kathy
Raise your hands and step away from the grill......
Kim Perez
"Like I said last time, sir, gasoline is not substitute for lighter fluid!"
Bill Pavesic
"Mom, it looks like Dad's cooking again!"
The general comment in my house as I was beginning to cook. That or the smoke alarm going off in the house.
Oswaldo
Just in time for my "Fireman's Special"
Grace
Well, You did say you wanted it char-broiled!
Jennifer Kirn
Showing off in front of your friends? Priceless.
Neil Gardiner
Uhm....flame grilled....uuurrrrrr (A La Homer Simpon)
Jeff Snodgrass
BACK OFF, I KNOW WHAT IM DOING!!!!
Tammy Bartley
BAM! That kicked it up a notch!
Ashley
Now thats what I call well-done!
Anita Mohd Sani
All right...10 more seconds and we squirt in the juice...full blast or drizzle you say?
beth
When you said we'd be role playing, I was picturing more of a French Maid outfit....
Becky Kubacki
AND the smoke alarm in the house IS going off TOO!
A.M.
NOO!!! MY WEEEIIINNERRRSSS!!!!! AAAGGGHHH!!!!!
John
Well done.
Mary Runge
Back out! I've called for a chemical air drop.
Michael
Come to think of it, at least we got the fire going this time around.
cathy
This wouldn't happen in Australia!
peter king
you did say you wanted your steak very well done did you not
RG
This one is from Oswaldo who sent it to me by email.
"Just in time for my "Fireman's Special!"
Jack Vitale
" I think Dad is taking the 'Five Alarm Hamburger' recipe a bit too literally."
Ed Runge
You might consider a leaner cut next time.
maria rivera
BURN baby, BURN !!!
lorna
oops, I did it AGAIN !!
James C
"Oh $#@%! My hotdog!"
Mark
HOLD OFF!! The steaks are ALMOST ready!
Mike
This is why I don't prepare my Cajun Chicken in the house.
Warren
"Thanks for coming to supper, excuse me whole I turn the steak over. "Â
ElizaBeth Marshall-Smith
OK Sam, I teach fire safety at scouts tomorrow night!
Tam
Whooooa!!! Where'd my moustache go????
vivyan
you're right honey- this was some "HOT" recipe
Liz
"Hmm, needs a little more fluid."
Gail Vento
Don't they ever feed you at the firehouse? Every time I'm cooking outdoors, you guys show up!
Gail Vento
I don't get it...one little fire and everyone gets excited!
Shirley O'Connell
"QUICK, HON, GET THE CAMERA!"
Bill Hoppe
Boy meets grill and local Fireman.
Bill Hoppe
"Holly molecular gastronamy, Asbestos Man"
Bill Hoppe
"Excuse me Sir, your in violation of SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT"
Bill Hoppe
"Sir, please step away from the grill, put down your spatula and Chef's hat."
Ron Reed
Honey, bring out the meat the fire is almost ready!!
Tim Kaylor
Wow! The new insta-grill 10000 works great!
RN Velasquez
Whoa, too much Bourbon on that Chicken!!!!
Bear Smith
The grill: $100
The charcoal: $25
Meat: $15
Fireman comes to your house: .....Priceless!
danny gomez
brontasaurous burger anyone?
Paco the painter
Barbecue Bob's wife stands by the ready
Paco the painter
Barbecue Bob's wife is not amused
Tanya
Got Water?
"Drop it like it's hot" , says the fireman.
Salvatore Avitabile
Hey! Honey, I,m in the mood for Pizza tonight
Chad Haynes
"Ok sire, your gonna have to put that grill in the house or we are leaving."
Hennie Botha
Fireman: "I said medium to rare!"