Re: Ben Franklin

posted 2002 by Dan Oksnevad

Hello Mrs. Tornow! This is Dan Oksnevad, your American Lit. student, with the long anticipated answer for your inquiry regarding an aphorism from Ben Franklin. The aphorism, published in Poor Richard’s Almanack reads, “Hunger is the best pickle.” In the 1700s, pickles were commonly used as appetizers, as they on occasion are used today. Putting 2 and 2 together I came to the conclusion that “Hunger is the best appetizer.” An appetizer is something which creates or whets an appetite, so essentially Franklin is saying, “Hunger is the best enhancement to your meal.” I will be looking forward to the awarded extra credit.

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