Apples Vs. Oranges
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:09 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
It's the age-old question: Apples or oranges? Which is, definitively, the better fruit?
The problem with this question is that there are a number of subgroups, and different uses for both apples and oranges. Some oranges are for eating, others for juicing. Some apples are for devouring raw, others for baking into a pie. On the versatility angle, I think that apples have a bit of an edge, since you can use them in pies, or make them into cider. You can't make drinkable alcohol directly from oranges (though you can add orange to various liqueurs). On the other hand, you can make orange chicken or duck l'orange, so oranges may have savory uses that the apple can't touch.
For convenience, it's the apple. For cleanliness, it's the orange, which comes in its own wrapper.
I'm actually a bit torn, in case you couldn't tell. What say you, NSG?
And please, let's not get bananas, pears, or other fruits involved in this. This is a simple apples vs. oranges debate, and I see no need to muddy the waters with other choices.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:11 pmby Neutraligon
Orange, it has better nutritious value and tastes better.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:12 pmby The Serbian Empire
Oranges, because I don't like Steve Jobs or that iJustine girl who always dances in the Apple store.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:12 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
Neutraligon wrote:Orange, it has better nutritious value and tastes better.
Source for the better nutritional value?
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:12 pmby The Serbian Empire
That's a vote for Oranges!
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:14 pmby South Pacific Republic
I daresay the great pineapple is superior to all fruits
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:15 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
The difference is so minute as to barely count.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:16 pmby Reploid Productions
Can't we pick both? Because I totally like cider and apple pie and orange juice and orange chicken and those chocolate-orange candies and oh there's that one burger over at Prohibition that's got the cooked apples on it that's just amaaaaazing and oranges are such a great palette-cleanser after a meal because of that tart citrus-y goodness but then again a good apple pie with a little bit of ice cream is super-awesome and wait has anybody ever tried making pie with oranges because that might be totally awesome too and-
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Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:16 pmby Tolmakia
Oranges. Even though I like apples more as a snack, oranges are more juicy and help with the common cold (at least in my experience)
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:16 pmby Pandeeria
Is this suppose to be a metaphor, or are we really doing this?
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:16 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
South Pacific Republic wrote:I daresay the great pineapple is superior to all fruits
Hey, I love pineapples as much as anyone, but I specifically requested that we not muddy the waters with other fruits. Please do try to stay on topic.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:17 pmby Neutraligon
Yumyumsuppertime wrote:The difference is so minute as to barely count.
The main difference is in Vitamin A and C
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:19 pmby Sun Wukong
Neutraligon wrote:Yumyumsuppertime wrote:The difference is so minute as to barely count.
The main difference is in Vitamin A and C
On the other hand, only one of these leaves your fingernails stinging and smelly.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:19 pmby Communist Winnipeg
Pandeeria wrote:Is this suppose to be a metaphor, or are we really doing this?
A
metaphor is not a fruit. I prefer apples - especially macintosh. Best for baking.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:20 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
Neutraligon wrote:Yumyumsuppertime wrote:The difference is so minute as to barely count.
The main difference is in Vitamin A and C
Most of which is made up for by eating a second apple. However, I'll concede that oranges win on a nutrition contest. By that standard, though, wheatgrass juice is superior to either.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:22 pmby Pandeeria
Communist Winnipeg wrote:Pandeeria wrote:Is this suppose to be a metaphor, or are we really doing this?
A
metaphor is not a fruit.
Fuck this thread.
Also, Oranges, unless the Apples are green. Plus Apples are easier to eat, as with an Orange you have to peel it.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:22 pmby Neutraligon
Yumyumsuppertime wrote:Neutraligon wrote:The main difference is in Vitamin A and C
Most of which is made up for by eating a second apple. However, I'll concede that oranges win on a nutrition contest. By that standard, though, wheatgrass juice is superior to either.
You were the one that limited it
Sun Wukong wrote:Neutraligon wrote:The main difference is in Vitamin A and C
On the other hand, only one of these leaves your fingernails stinging and smelly.
They smell good, and if your neighbor has shitty sewage they can help with the damned smell too.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:24 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
Neutraligon wrote:Yumyumsuppertime wrote:Most of which is made up for by eating a second apple. However, I'll concede that oranges win on a nutrition contest. By that standard, though, wheatgrass juice is superior to either.
You were the one that limited it
My point is that you're applying a reductive approach to the question.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:25 pmby Neutraligon
Yumyumsuppertime wrote:Neutraligon wrote:You were the one that limited it
My point is that you're applying a reductive approach to the question.
I did mention they taste better right?
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:28 pmby Yumyumsuppertime
Neutraligon wrote:Yumyumsuppertime wrote:My point is that you're applying a reductive approach to the question.
I did mention they taste better right?
Subjective. What if you have a lower tolerance for acidity?
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:29 pmby Pandeeria
Fuck you too!
However, everyone knows Oranges are inherently superior.
Posted:
Wed Aug 13, 2014 11:29 pmby Neutraligon
Yumyumsuppertime wrote:Neutraligon wrote:I did mention they taste better right?
Subjective. What if you have a lower tolerance for acidity?
I don't. Since this entire question is subjective I don't see the problem with my post. Also marmalade.