Virgin Mary image in Grilled Cheese Sandwich (now less OT)

[Rachel E. Shuttlesworth]

My only experience with the term "toasted cheese sandwich" instead of
"grilled cheese sandwich" (which I've heard all my life) comes from the
television show SouthPark, as given below. I remember having to think
about what a "toasted cheese sandwich" might be. The show is set in
Colorado, but seems like the show's creators are Canadian.

"No problem kids. Are you sure you don't wanna stay for some toasted
cheese sandwiches? "

http://www.spscriptorium.com/Season1/E104script.htm



Rachel



Gordon, Matthew J. wrote:
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> When I saw this story on BBC.com, I was struck by their calling it a =
> "toasted cheese sandwich". This is a variant of "grilled cheese" that =
> we've recorded in Missouri, mostly by St. Louisans.
> Is "toasted cheese" the usual term in British English? How 'bout in =
> other parts of the US?
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> -Matt Gordon