The Return Of Mad Cow

American VoicesWorld ISSUE 37•04 Feb 7, 2001

Mad-cow disease is once again sweeping Europe, prompting renewed fears on this side of the Atlantic, including a New York-area recall of Mamba, a candy that contains beef gelatin. What do you think?

  • “So long as Mallo Cups remain untainted, I care little about this.”

    Matt Maldonado –
    Bartender

  • “Now I can finally unload all this mad-cow-related merchandise.”

    Oscar Kinnard –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Mad Cow? Isn't that the guy on the Z-106 Morning Nuthouse? I always knew there was something wrong with him.”

    Victoria Ewart –
    Legal Secretary

  • “People are overlooking an important aspect of this crisis: Have you actually seen a cow staggering around drooling? It's hilarious.”

    Warren Hough –
    Civil Engineer

  • “Does this candy knock children unconscious for an hour or so? Oh. Never mind, then.”

    Benjamin Ruff –
    Machinist

  • “Germany is being forced to slaughter 400,000 cattle. Luckily, they're pretty good at that sort of thing.”

    Susan Royce –
    Hairstylist

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