poppy Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Sorry for the morbid topic ... It's really meant more as a thought experiment more than a literal question. I was just eating a meal and thought 'I think this would be my pick for last meal if I was on death row.' And it made me curious what others would pick. I was at a diner having coffee, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes and toast with jam. With hot sauce and ketchup. Edited September 22, 2016 by poppy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 All the carbs. Chicken and dumplings and biscuits and gravy. And a pint of Ben and Jerry's Tonight Dough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Haagen-Dazs Peanut Butter and Chocolate. And it better have a high PB to chocolate ratio. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Sorry for the morbid topic ... It's really meant more as a thought experiment more than a literal question. I was just eating a meal and thought 'I think this would be my pick for last meal if I was on death row.' And it made me curious what others would pick. I was at a diner having coffee, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes and toast with jam. With hot sauce and ketchup. Too funny! I just had basically the same lunch, and when I saw your title, that's exactly what I thought. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 BBQ ribs with a spicy BBQ sauce, good crispy french fries, a coke, and a creme brûlée or two for dessert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 A fried seafood platter with fish, shrimp, clams, crab cake, hush puppies, and sweet potato french fries, plus a tropical fruit salad with fresh pineapple and mango. For desert: a slice of death by chocolate cake with a scoop of cappuccino chocolate chip gelato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Assuming I was there because of a wrongful conviction, then I'd pick anything that would give me bad gas. Like a big pile of grilled onions. It'd serve 'em right. :coolgleamA: 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2read Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, and Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Therapy ice cream. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicurean Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Ribeye steak cooked medium rare. French onion soup and creamy mashed potatoes. Fluffy yeast rolls with honey butter. Tiramisu for dessert. Oh, and ice cold cherry Coke from the can (I've pretty much sworn off regular coke for the rest of my life because of the sugar). I told my dh about this and he said, "You can't even decide where you want to eat in a regular night. You'd just indefinitely postpone your execution by asking the guard, 'What do YOU feel like?'l 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've actually thought about this (not that I'm planning to go to prison). I have a severe wheat allergy, so I told my sister that when it is my time to go: yes, I want to be resuscitated. Then I would like Kentucky Fried Chicken, deep dish pizza with Italian sausage and green peppers, and lemon meringue pie. And in the words of Queen Esther, "If I perish, I perish." :) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Well, a death row row meal, they basically give you everything you ask for, right? So, I would ask for a little bit of everything. Lobster, scallops, cheese enchiladas, steak, chicken, apple pie, cherry turnover, etc etc. just a little taste of everything till I am full I vaguely remember reading that you can request anything you want, but they can only give you what's already on site. Like, maybe fried shrimp instead of lobster :p I *think* there are still a couple of states that give you a small budget and will do takeout. I have been thinking about this for a while, and I just have no idea. Maybe I'll come back when I'm hungry ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hmm.. Maybe something like a yummy herb-flavored, blackened chicken breast, mashed sweet potatoes, a light arugula greens salad, a homemade slice of bread with a thick slab of butter, a half bottle of a good sauvignon blanc wine, strong coffee, and creme brulee for dessert. Although I don't imagine I'd be very hungry if I knew I was going to die the next day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Assuming I was there because of a wrongful conviction, then I'd pick anything that would give me bad gas. Like a big pile of grilled onions. It'd serve 'em right. :coolgleamA: The "last meal" concept was so that the deceased had a full digestive tract and therefore ... ummm... embarrassed themselves when killed. The ultimate in Insult to Injury. Somewhere I've heard that you can get what you requested, but not the brand/source you requested. So, I'd stick with things a cafeteria could do without completely ruining it. But otherwise, I think the entree would be fetticini alfredo with deep fried shrimp. Peanut Butter Fudge Malt for the drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Chocolate ice cream, with hot fudge and caramel, and organic bananas and whipped cream. I would also like this crepe thing TCBY used to make. It has chocolate frozen yogart inside with peanut butter chips and fudge. Then the crepe is closed around it and then fudge on the outside with PB chips sprinkled on it and then whipped cream all around. I might finish all this with some William Sonoma Hot Cocoa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkmint Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've thought of this before and if I was really on death row I'd be too stressed out to enjoy my food. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) nm Edited November 5, 2016 by cathey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Babbo's oxtail gnocchi Sticky toffee pudding Blanc de blancs champagne Edited September 22, 2016 by madteaparty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Either pizza or lox, whitefish and a really good NYC bagel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 The "last meal" concept was so that the deceased had a full digestive tract and therefore ... ummm... embarrassed themselves when killed. The ultimate in Insult to Injury. The things I learn hanging around y'all! Since I'm pretty sure that embarrassment would happen to me anyway due to sheer terror, I would go ahead and ask for ribeye steak with bleu cheese sauce, pomme puree, and some asparagus. Oh and a glass of wine. Then follow that up with a small slice of chocolate fudge cake, and then a fudge brownie and a butterscotch and chocolate chip cookie. Then a chocolate martini, and then I should be good to go. I'm going to pretend that this is being prepared by a decent chef for the sake of argument rather than the prison cafeteria in which case I would probably take a pass and just die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 In Texas, you don't get a last meal. Lawrence Brewer (2011) ordered a ton of expensive food, claiming to be very hungry, and then didn't eat a bite of it. After the state had spent hundreds of dollars buying the food, they ended the "last meal" practice and now you get whatever is on the prison menu that day. There are photography recreations of last meals that artists have done and published. I'm still contemplating my last meal.....but I think Texas sheet cake is involved. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 two of my favorite essentials, are fresh copper river sockeye and blackberry pie from fresh berries. I'd be waiting a long time as their seasons are mutually exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Kettle cooked potato chips and a glass or three of a good Albariño wine. I'd eat that every night for dinner if I could get away with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 The "last meal" concept was so that the deceased had a full digestive tract and therefore ... ummm... embarrassed themselves when killed. The ultimate in Insult to Injury. Huh. I didn't know that. Thanks for teaching me something! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Chocolate ice cream, with hot fudge and caramel, and organic bananas and whipped cream. So why ORGANIC bananas? It's not like you'd live long enough for any possible chemical spray to affect you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) The "last meal" concept was so that the deceased had a full digestive tract and therefore ... ummm... embarrassed themselves when killed. The ultimate in Insult to Injury. This sounds like it's more for the satisfaction of the living, the executioners and those desirous of it. After all a moment of humiliation just before extinction seems totally pointless. The deceased won't care. Edited September 22, 2016 by Onceuponatime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 This sounds like it's more for the satisfaction of the living, the executioners and those desirous of it. After all a moment of humiliation just before extinction seems totally pointless. The deceased won't care. The executed families would care. Particularly since they've been extremely public for most of history. The crowd's last impression of the executed would be the ick and smell. Would make it easy to say to among themselves, yeah, he was a turd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 A banana. Creme de caramel. A bit of Stilton cheese. But they'd have to agree to shoot me real quick because I'm now seriously allergic to these things, and ... they'd kill me. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Only because I'm really craving it right now - - Beef brisket with coleslaw sandwich. (You know, like they have at Costco.) Ugh. And I already have dinner planned. Sad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 The executed families would care. Particularly since they've been extremely public for most of history. The crowd's last impression of the executed would be the ick and smell. Would make it easy to say to among themselves, yeah, he was a turd. To hang someone is supposed to , in theory , lead to death by a broken neck. Many died , intentionally or not , from asphyxiation --- which would lead to release of bladder and bowels. So I doubt the whole entire idea behind the last meal concept was making extra sure there was bowel release since it was almost inevitable anyway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Fried seafood platter, a baked potato with butter and sour cream (the ultimate comfort food since I was a child), a cucumber and tomato salad, and a bakery creme horn full of whipped cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto10blessings Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 steak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I vaguely remember reading that you can request anything you want, but they can only give you what's already on site. Like, maybe fried shrimp instead of lobster :p I *think* there are still a couple of states that give you a small budget and will do takeout. I have been thinking about this for a while, and I just have no idea. Maybe I'll come back when I'm hungry ;) Most states will bring in food from the outside but there is a bidget. Something around $25-35 comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Now, I'm starving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 I couldn't eat my last meal. I would not enjoy it because I would be so sad at my imminent death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Now, I'm starving. I couldn't eat my last meal. I would not enjoy it because I would be so sad at my imminent death. I just spit out my drink laughing at the contrast between these responses. Neither is wrong!! I bet there is some way to know based on your Myers Briggs or Hogwarts House whether this thread makes you hungry or lose your appetite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Kettle cooked potato chips and a glass or three of a good Albariño wine. I'd eat that every night for dinner if I could get away with it. I find your views inspiring, and wish to subscribe to your newsletter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 (edited) I just spit out my drink laughing at the contrast between these responses. Neither is wrong!! I bet there is some way to know based on your Myers Briggs or Hogwarts House whether this thread makes you hungry or lose your appetite. Well, this Ravenclaw's first thought was of a huge pile of buttery grilled shrimp and a pina colada, if you wanna start gathering your statistics. ETA scratch the pina colada, that was a temporary craving. I'd wash down my bronzed shrimp with a crisp Riesling, thanks. Edited September 25, 2016 by Seasider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 BBQ ribs with a spicy BBQ sauce, good crispy french fries, a coke, and a creme brûlée or two for dessert. Can we share? If not I'm having rendang or beef stroganoff (fillet steak, sour cream, no mushrooms!), a Coke Zero and white chocolate mouse liberally dosed with brandy-or-whatever-is-in-the-liquor-cabinet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad 4 Boys Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 One afternoon a couple years ago, I was listening to an afternoon talk show on the radio while driving home from work. They were discussing last meals and what each of them would request in that situation. For my potential final meal, I ran through several options in my head and settled on my wife's (Chelle in MO) meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn. After I got settled in at home, I asked her what we were having for dinner. She said, "Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn." Before telling her the story, I thought, "Well, this might be it." YIKES! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Gosh, I don't think I could eat anything if I knew I were going to die in a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Gosh, I don't think I could eat anything if I knew I were going to die in a few hours. Neither could I. I can't eat if I'm upset or stressed. I'm pretty sure I'd be stressed in that situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingmom Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Not sure if I could eat either. And my choice may vary... but right now I think Roast Beef, baby steamed potatoes with the gravy, corn on the cob, and chocolate cake. If I had an allergy to something I enjoyed, I'd consider that... lol Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Leaving aside the question of if I could eat it or not under the circumstances, to answer the OP question, I'd probably want a big mess of Ethiopian food. Besides being good food it is tied to most of my happiest and most meaningful moments in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The "last meal" concept was so that the deceased had a full digestive tract and therefore ... ummm... embarrassed themselves when killed. The ultimate in Insult to Injury. If I am dead, I don't care, so it really is a punishment to whoever has to clean up that mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Leaving aside the question of if I could eat it or not under the circumstances, to answer the OP question, I'd probably want a big mess of Ethiopian food. Besides being good food it is tied to most of my happiest and most meaningful moments in life. Did your family just like Ethiopian food? What was the history there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Not sure if I could eat either. And my choice may vary... but right now I think Roast Beef, baby steamed potatoes with the gravy, corn on the cob, and chocolate cake. If I had an allergy to something I enjoyed, I'd consider that... lol Sent from my SM-T530NU using Tapatalk There was some TV show (maybe a Law and Order episode?) where the person asked for a PB&J sandwich to go into anaphylactic shock and need treatment knowing they couldn't execute if he was sick. I don't know if that is really a thing or just for TV, but I thought that was ironic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Did your family just like Ethiopian food? What was the history there?I went to high school in a neighborhood that was historically primarily African American. With the unrest in Ethiopia and Eritrea in the 1980s and early 1990s, a lot of Ethiopian refugees ended up in my city. A number of small Ethiopian restaurants and a couple of East African grocery stores opened. The year I started high school one in particular opened right down the street from my high school. It was very cheap. Like around $5-6 with a dollar tip for this huge platter of legumes and vegetables (lentils, split peas, collards, cabbage) and spongy injera (a flat bread made of ted flour) that was easily enough to stuff 2 high school kids and fill 3-4. Some friends and I started going there 2 or more times a week. The family that opened the place was very kind and they had kids around the same age as us. After high school, I ended up living a short walk from there while I was in college. The owners saw me a lot. My now husband and I went on a lot of dates there. It was an affordable place to host parties or larger gatherings so we had many a birthday or other party there. This pattern has kept up and we still go there. It's like comfort and celebration food all rolled into one. The same people still own it so a relationship has been maintained over the years. Sometimes my husband will try and surprise me with take out from there but I can smell it the moment he opens the door. We have been to many other Ethiopian restaurants, some we liked and others that were just ok. Once, our neighbors were an ethiopian family and the wife would share food with with us and vice versa. I can pull off a decent version of a chicken dish and of a lentil dish and a potato and cabbage dish but I can't get the injera right. Edited September 25, 2016 by LucyStoner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I would want crab cakes, shrimp scampi and not like 4 little shrimps either, pesto tricolor rotini, those cheesy biscuits from Red Lobster, slices of fresh baked sourdough bread (two breads, who cares, last meal), a 4pk of wine coolers, and I'll also take some peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Heck, make it a quart. I would die happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) I would want an Indian buffet and cheesecake. Oh, and since I don't metabolize alcohol well, about two liters of margaritas. :zombie: Edited September 25, 2016 by trulycrabby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 A go a the local Indian food buffet so I could have a little of everything I love before I check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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