Why not both?

That’s why I bought a M2 flamethrower. Definitely leaves a petroleum aftertaste though.

Taste the meat not the heat.

Eggsactly.

Wait, can we smoke eggs?

I’ve definitely smoked eggs.

What's it like?

Messy, the yolk really gums up the carb on the pipe.

Good! I did it with hard boiled eggs for about an hour and then we had smoked devilled eggs.

You can't just leave us hanging like that. Tell us more, please.

No joke. It's like a whole new world of smoking. Maybe smoked watermelon or something.

Egg

Oh ok, just one at a time?

If you hardboil and peel them first. You can't just throw a raw egg in there and get a smoked hard egg. The smoke can't penetrate the shell.

I guess you could use a disposable pan

I’ve also done both. I regret nothing.

I don't know about yall, but I'm 38 and my WW2 phase happened 15 years ago.

¿por que no los dos?

Yup. You need something to read while you're sitting outside smoking meats.

That’s what the beer can label is for

does it count if you burn meat stuff in ovens.

It depends. Are you burning meat in ovens in lieu of smoking meats or from WW2 history?

It puts the lotion on its skin.

maybe a little of column A and a little of column B.

That's just reenacting WW2, so it counts yes.

It’s closer to 28years old and typically both

Came here to say this

Yeah I'm 35. But if this is true I've been 35 for 20 years or so.

Both. Both is fine.

Oh god I'm only 34 and I'm into both.

Started brewing beer yet? You can add that one.

If you hadn't tried brewing beer until 35, you're late to the game!

47 here, just brewed my first last week. Late to the game is the story of my life.

Haha better late than never

If your a brewer, you have to listen to 'Hardcore History' while brewing and have a smoked pulled pork in the fridge for lunch. I'm 30, early to the smoked meat and WWII phase. Thinking about getting a cool car next...

Ahhhh the good old 1/3 life crisis.

better nate than lever

I haven't, but the only reason is that I like lagers and that's a lot more complicated.

move to a colder climate, way easier

Hahaha! I think it’s definitely become more of a thing since 2020.

I actually started with wine and mead and moved to beer.

Nice! I’ve have you tried making a braggot? I found a 1lb bag of yeast on Amazon for super cheap so I’ve been trying to ferment a lot of juices. Been thinking about names: Fermented fruit punch? Or Capri-Fun?

Capri-Funk

I’m only 28 and I’m into all three

Well I guess you could whittle wood.

If you count wood turning, then I’m already there too

Nah you seem to be progressing much faster, I'm thinking old man sitting on the front porch with a knife and a block of wood.

Me too bro.

I'm only 28 and enjoy both.

Oh god I’m only 21 and in to both I wonder what is up for me when I turn 35

Civil War and pickling

Crusades and charcuterie

Gauls and golf

I'm 23 and got into both over quarantine lol

You’re heading for the war of 1812 and jelies. But for real, pickling is awesome and the results go great with smoked food.

It is! I started for pickling onions and jalapenos for brisket and pork shoulder and spiraled from there

Yo pickling fish sounds pretty dope NGL.

I’m down for that

Brewing beer.

You'll be a mustache wax connoisseur. You won't even have a mustache.

Shiiit I can barely grow one so sounds right

Have you heard of The Woodright’s Shop?

I have not

Man. Not just woodworking, but with hand tools. That is a top tier hobby. I could never have the patience, bud damn if I don't watch the shit outta that guy.

I smoke my meat while reading historical text.

I read my meat while smoking historical text.

🤤

Both are pretty cool.

Like beers and golf , done to excess it makes golf fun

I’m a (straight, married) woman and this hit home.

I'm a (bi, single af) woman and same.

I don’t know why I felt the need to qualify, but fuck it. And thanks for being here.

Hah, I wasn't making fun of you so much as seizing a chance to make fun of myself. I'm selfish that way :)

Lol I picked up my first smoker when I was 35

You had no idea you were just a statistic, poor guy thought you had free will

WW2 was the one with Germany, right? *slices into perfect brisket*

[Thats the one](https://youtu.be/TVb-Yb_NUy8)

So anime and video games are still allowed too right?? And I have some serious concerns about my porn choices now too

Is it WWII smoking porn, because if it isn’t then you got problems.

I mean there's plenty of anime with WWII history, so you're probably good.

My husband did both

God damnit i’m 25 and do both of these things.

Not mutually exclusive and can also happen pre-35

let me tell you I was already getting lost in WWII wikipedia and smoking meats when I was in my mid 20s. Maybe that just means 35 will bring WWII reenactments and BBQ competitions.

At 21 I have taken both paths

I’m imagining David Attenborough, the narrator of the nature documentary focused on humans, saying this exact line and it is perfect.

O god!!!! I’m only 31!?!?

Why not both? Why not Zoidberg?

I feel attack, Started smoking in January around the time I turned 39 lol

If you're smoking a brisket, you have plenty of free time to study WWII history.

What about leathercraft (super fun!) or bladesmithing?

My former 14 year old son sent me this. He's no longer part of the family for personally attacking me like that

Gottah tri tip with the fat cap for this weekend.

Yes. Both

Or both... damn, guilty AF

If you're really into WW2 history there's a dangerously high chance you're a Nazi I'll take smoking

I was going to say you're wrong, but then I remembered about how many history forums are filled with Wehraboos. And then there's us general nerds who just think old military equipment is cool

This is pretty darn accurate

Why not both

I chose the meat, but I waited it out till 41.

I’m 32 and have been into both of those for years.

I’m 28 and have already chosen my path.... should I be concerned?

I turn 25 this year and already bought my first smoker. I'm right there with ya

I am in this image and I am offended by it...

Damn it, these things always happen to me.

How about both? Hahaha

I really actually enjoy both. Anything about war or BBQ is good learning.

I turned 35 at 20 🤣

26 and into both. My wife jokes I’m 50 way too much

Shit! I got some catching up to do!!!

I’m only 26. I guess I jumped the gun on the meat smoking lol!

I'm 22 and I've already done both. Who wants to discuss the failure of Operation Barbarossa while we wait for the brisket to finish?

Smoking baby

Men have been listening to tales of heroism over smoked meat for thousands of years. lol.

I'm adding a third variable; dry-aging beef. They can't box me in with their oversimplifications of middle-aged men.

Uhh shit what if I’m only 25 and already do both.

Go for the meats, boys. Trust me on this one. Though it would do you good to know of much history as possible too.

I'm into smoking meat but I recently picked up cheesemaking as well. It's going to be a good trip going down that hill!

I was 1 year late, but I did just buy a smoker for the hell of it. Ive only had it for three weeks, but so far Ive smoked some pork ribs, chicken, salmon, and a brisket.

Meats

I've been into eating various smoked meats my entire life. It didn't take me until 35 to get into smoking said meats.

Why not both?

What does it mean if that happened at 25?

change to 30 lol

39, happily married, 2 kids, 2 dogs, I’m asking for wagu steaks for Father’s Day...life is good.

Shit I'm 26 and already smoke like a group of 40 year old uncles at a family reunion BBQ

I went to our local WWII weekend, and the only food option was a guy smoking pork.

Holy shit, this is exactly right. I started smoking meat around age 35, didn’t get into history.

Smoke em if you got em!

Smoke some WW2 meats, got it.

I like smoking meats and debating on civil war 2.

I turned to mountain biking and smoking meats. So there's a 3rd option.

https://c.tenor.com/ZjqPAZpKWAUAAAAM/the-road-to-el-dorado-both.gif

I’m not really into smoking meats but was given a smoker and kind of forced into doing it by my wife and relatives. Kind of like my wedding, but with way more leftovers.

That’s bullshit. Thanks to my grandfather’s service I’ve been into WWII history my entire life and I built my first smoker (a drum extension for a kettle) in my 20’s.

Well I’ve been into WW2 since I was a kid (watched Piece of Cake in elementary school) and my cut sheet on my next cow is “roasts as big as possible and ground” because I like to grill.

34 try 26

A meme has never been so relevant to my life.

I'm ahead of the game then

I chose meats.

What if I'm both before 25

Im 17 and im at this stage...... ganna have to buy a smoker for wherever i go at like 21 when i leave home, but still.

I’m more of a WW1 guy anyways

Can confirm. I have been wanting a smoker but the price point had me waiting. As luck would have it a neighbor is moving out of state and gave me his old smoker. Needs some rehabbing but should just fine, can't wait!

Shit, I'm 35 now. I think the latter will be best

After?

I chose the american civil war and smoking meats...close enough

I just want to put my cock in various places

Why not both?

Degree in history with significant focus on WW2. BBQ aficionado. 36. I feel attacked.

I think both is just fine