Just Jack Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Pierogy Pocket Capital contest MRS. T’S® PIEROGIES ANNOUNCES SEARCH FOR THE “CAPITAL OF THE PIEROGY POCKET” SHENANDOAH, Pa. — Everyone knows that Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania and Boston is the capital of Massachusetts. But do Americans know about the capital of the “Pierogy Pocket”? Mrs. T’s, the largest producer of pierogies in the U.S., is going to answer that question this year with its first-ever search for the “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket.” The “Pierogy Pocket” is an area of the country in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest where pierogy consumption is highest. It spans cities and towns throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois, and includes parts of New York, southern New England, and the Mid-Atlantic region. The reason for this region’s propensity for eating pierogies is due to the influx of Eastern European immigrants who settled in the major metropolitan cities throughout this area at the turn of the century. As immigrants spread out across the region, so did pierogy consumption, thus creating the “Pierogy Pocket.” “For years, this part of the country has consistently consumed more pierogies than the rest of America,” said Gary Lauerman, Director of Sales and Marketing. “So we felt that it was time for us to find the capital of the ‘Pierogy Pocket’ and allow cities to vie for the honor by showing us their pierogy pride.” Approximately 20 cities and towns throughout this region will compete for the title “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket” for 2006. Participating cities and towns will be asked to demonstrate their “pierogy passion” by submitting at least one tangible example of their enthusiasm, such as a letter from the mayor, anecdotes about their pierogy appetites, or a petition signed by local citizens. All of the nominees vying for the honor will be profiled online so that natives of these cities, as well as people across the country, can cast a vote for the city they feel should win this title. The winning city or town will be announced in fall 2006 and be awarded $10,000 for a local charitable endeavor of their choice. They will also receive a declaration naming their city or town the “Capital of the Pierogy Pocket” for 2006. For more information about the competing cities and towns, visit www.pierogypocket.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Brooklyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Brooklyn. 789926[/snapback] They're not in the running. The 5 cities you can vote for are.... Buffalo, NY Pittsburgh, PA Garfield, NJ Providence, RI Lancaster, PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 How about Cheektowaga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 They're not in the running. The 5 cities you can vote for are.... Buffalo, NY Pittsburgh, PA Garfield, NJ Providence, RI Lancaster, PA 789947[/snapback] That's hogwash. I buy real pierogies from real Polish and Russian people here. Of course, if this is a Mrs. T's contest, it begins to make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 No Cleveland???? Come on now...since Cleveland wasn't on the list, I voted for Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Coli Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 She's not going to sleep with any of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 She's not going to sleep with any of you. 790074[/snapback] LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 She's not going to sleep with any of you. 790074[/snapback] Thank God. I surely don't want Mr. T after my pasty white ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 She's not going to sleep with any of you. 790074[/snapback] I think Mr T would be pissed. I pity the fool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I voted. I wonder what kind of schmuck set this poll up though? Says you can come back and vote every day. This person must be a local or certainly some delusional citizen of our state We can't lose with the voting being ok to rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I hate pierogies...but voted for Buffalo anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I hate pierogies...but voted for Buffalo anyways... 790232[/snapback] commie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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