Ruthie-isms
She sleeps best.
What is "when Matt is with me?"
East Orange, NJ
Where was Ruthie born?
A chiropractor
What occupation did Ruthie's grandfather have?
Eaten on Christmas morning with grapefruit halves
What is stollen?
Decorating for Christmas
When do you have to keep moving to avoid having a bow and holly placed around your ear?
A thingamjig
What is a "Jimmy John?"
Roselle Park Junior High School
Where did Ama and Papa meet?
To keep her from running off
Why did Ruthie tie Doreen to a tree?
Served with kartoffelkloesse
What is sauerbraten?
Lunch is not important.
What is when she goes shopping?
Something very small.
What is "tee tiny?"
May 9, 1953
When did Ruthie marry Shep?
A pool
What did Shep promise Ruthie if she'd move to Shelbyville?
Gray meat with a layer of gelatin and fat
What is sulze?
Speaks with a Southern, Danish, or NJ accent.
What happens when she speaks with a native of the South, Denmark, or New Jersey?
Onchiladas
What is one of her favorite Mexican foods?
1974
When did Ruthie move to Shelbyville, TN?
Best Dressed and a cheerleader
What are two notable awards in Ruthie's high school career?
Cannibal meat
What did Ruthie get from Mike the Butcher?
A new outfit
What do you need for every occasion?
"Nice outfit!"
What is "the cutest little thing you ever did see?"
1947
When did Ruthie graduate from Roselle Park High School and begin to work at a bank in the safe deposit vault?
Baby oil
What did Ruthie slather herself with to soak up the sun for hours?
"I can eat this every day!"
What is soup?
She cries.
How do you know you've purchased a good greeting card?