Sloppy joes, slop sloppy joes.

This past Saturday our church and another church got together for an international dinner. We get together with this church once a month for family fun nights. The churches see it as an outreach opportunity. Something to invite friends to who may not be interested in coming to church.

For our food contribution I decided to go with our American heritage and brought along sloppy joes, homemade mac N' cheese, and chocolate chip cookies.

Three women asked me what the minced meat was and how you were supposed to eat it.

When I said that it was called sloppy joes one lady looked at me confused.
Lady: "Sloppy joes?"
Me:"Yes, we call them sloppy joes."
Lady:"Oh, a sloppy joe is like a windcheater."
Me:"Windcheater?"
Lady:"Yeah, you know like a jumper?"
Me: "Oh right. I have never heard anyone say sloppy joe before."
Lady: "yes, well thats what some would say. That is why I was confused when you told me what you brought."

Sloppy Joe

So there you have it. Confusion over sloppy joes. Just so we can all be clear, here are the names for a warm, long-sleeved garment that you tend to wear in the autumn or winter.

Sloppy Joe = Windcheater = Jumper = Sweater

Or so I am told