The Thousand Egg Club
Do you eat at least 1000 eggs a year? If so, you're a member of the 'Thousand Egg Club.'
The club was created by the National Poultry and Egg Board in 1957. Several political figures who swore to eat 1000 eggs a year were given certificates of memberships. But as far as I know, the general public couldn't send away for a certificate.
I usually eat two eggs for breakfast every day. But I doubt I eat enough eggs in addition to that to reach 1000.
The club was created by the National Poultry and Egg Board in 1957. Several political figures who swore to eat 1000 eggs a year were given certificates of memberships. But as far as I know, the general public couldn't send away for a certificate.
I usually eat two eggs for breakfast every day. But I doubt I eat enough eggs in addition to that to reach 1000.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Mar 27, 1957
Glen Falls Post-Star - July 31, 1959
Comments
If they accepted the general public, there would be a lot of poor students in the Thousand Egg club. It's easy to eat four eggs a day when it's your only source of protein.
Posted by Yudith on 10/03/24 at 05:06 AM
That's 2.7 eggs a day. Subtract the two at breakfast, and you're left with less than one egg a day from other sources.
I read somewhere (which means someone believes it and I have no proof otherwise) that each Twinkie has 1/16 of an egg in it. If you eat only eleven Twinkies a day, you're getting your extra 7/10.
Egg salad, chef's salad, many cakes and noodles, etc. etc. etc. all contain eggs. People joining this 'club' only have to be a little mindful in their snack/lunch choices.
I read somewhere (which means someone believes it and I have no proof otherwise) that each Twinkie has 1/16 of an egg in it. If you eat only eleven Twinkies a day, you're getting your extra 7/10.
Egg salad, chef's salad, many cakes and noodles, etc. etc. etc. all contain eggs. People joining this 'club' only have to be a little mindful in their snack/lunch choices.
Posted by Phideaux on 10/03/24 at 12:13 PM
Category: Clubs, Fraternities and Other Self-selecting Organizations | Eggs | 1950s