The Year of the Blintz



I'm a cheese blintz.  This makes sense.

Here's another gem I wish I could take credit for, but can't (it's anonymous) sent to me by my dad.  The Chinese have the year of the rat, the year of the monkey.  Well, here's the official Jewish equivalent.  Now you can find out who you are.  The Year of...
CHICKEN SOUP (1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003) You're a healer, nourishing all whom you encounter. We feel better just being in your presence. Mothers want to bring you home to meet their children - resist this at all costs. Compatible with Bagel and Knish.

EGG CREAM (1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004) You've got a devious personality since you're made with neither eggs nor cream. Friends find your pranks refreshing; others think you're too frothy. Compatible with Blintz, who also has something to hide.

CHOPPED LIVER (1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005) People either love you or hate you, making you wonder "What am I, chopped liver?" But don't get a complex; you're always welcome at the holidays! Bagel's got your back.

BLINTZ (1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006) Creamy and dreamy, you're rightfully cautious to travel in pairs. You play it coy but word is that, with the right topping, you turnover morning, noon and night. Compatible with Schmear.

LATKE (1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007) Working class with a grating exterior, you're a real softie on the inside. Kind of plain naked, but when dressed up you're a real dish. Compatible with Schmear's cousin Sour Cream.

BAGEL (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008) You're pliable and always bounce back, although you feel something's missing in your center. If this persists, get some therapy. Compatible with Schmear and Lox...Latke and Knish, not so much.

PICKLE (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009) You're the perfect sidekick: friends love your salty wit and snappy banter, but you never overshadow them. That shows genuine seasoning from when you were a cucumber. Marry Pastrami later in life.

SCHMEAR (1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010) You blend well with others but often spread yourself too thin. A smooth operator, you could use some spicing up now and then. Compatible with Bagel and Lox. Avoid Pastrami - wouldn't be kosher.

PASTRAMI (1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011) Brisket's hipper sibling, always smokin' and ready to party. You spice up life even if you keep your parents up at night. Compatible with Pickle, who's always by your side.

BLACK and WHITE ICE CREAM SODA (1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012) Kids love you, but make up your mind! Are you black or white? Cake or cookie? You say you're "New Age," all yin & yang. We call it "bipolar." Sweetie, you're most compatible with yourself.

KNISH (1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) Flaky on the surface, you're actually a person of depth and substance. Consider medical or law school, but don't get too wrapped up in yourself. Compatible with Pickle. Avoid Lox, who's out of your league.

LOX (1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014) Thin and rich, you're very high maintenance: all you want to do is bask in the heat, getting some color. Consider retiring to Boca. Compatible with Bagel and Schmear, although you top them both.

The SJG is a Blintz, which makes perfect sense.  You should taste my blintz casserole; it's to die for.  Hubby:  Chop liver.  The eldest:  Black and white cream soda.  The youngest:  Chicken Soup.  The question remains:  what are you?