why do they call it continental breakfast?

[dpopiz]

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[Sheepathon]

to make bread, jam, and coffee sound sophisticated

 

[dpopiz]

but what does it mean? I mean how does the definition of continental apply to that?

 

[eldorado99]

because its as big as a lincoln continental

 

[KarenMarie]

because it is believed that on the continent, people only have a light breakfast... muffins, fruit, cereal, etc.... as opposed to a full cooked breakfast like they are thought to eat in the UK... and in the USA... friend eggs, sausage, potatoes, etc... (unless of course you live in NJ, where the staple breakfast is a buttered roll and a 32oz cup of coffee)

 

[Wallydraigle]

Because you were probably continent until you ate it, in which case you would then be incontinent.

 

[dpopiz]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
because it is believed that on the continent, people only have a light breakfast... muffins, fruit, cereal, etc.... as opposed to a full cooked breakfast like they are thought to eat in the UK... and in the USA... friend eggs, sausage, potatoes, etc... (unless of course you live in NJ, where the staple breakfast is a buttered roll and a 32oz cup of coffee)

"the continent"? what's the continent? you seem to be implying that "the continent" is not UK or USA

 

[Aves]

http://www.answers.com/continental+breakfast&r=67

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: eldorado99
because its as big as a lincoln continental

good defintion :thumbsup:

 

[aircooled]

I literally stayed at a place recently that had "Continental breakfast" and it was just a toaster and bread.

 

[Kibbo]

Originally posted by: dpopiz


"the continent"? what's the continent? you seem to be implying that "the continent" is not UK or USA

"The continent" is how the British distinguish themselves from the rest of Europe. 'Cause they're an island off the coast of the continent, in case you missed that class too.

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: dpopiz

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
because it is believed that on the continent, people only have a light breakfast... muffins, fruit, cereal, etc.... as opposed to a full cooked breakfast like they are thought to eat in the UK... and in the USA... friend eggs, sausage, potatoes, etc... (unless of course you live in NJ, where the staple breakfast is a buttered roll and a 32oz cup of coffee)

"the continent"? what's the continent? you seem to be implying that "the continent" is not UK or USA

In this instance, yes. The continent is meant Europe but not Britian.
#2 for the sake of this discussion.

 

[blackhawk]

the continent does refer to europe, in england/ireland breakfast is like here in NA, in many parts of europe, breakfast is fruit, muesli, yogurt, cheese and other selections like that

and its excellent!


in spain a fried egg is fried in a pot of oil! not a fry pan

 

[ActuaryTm]

Because no one could possibly pronounce Champagne as well as Christopher Walken.

 

[Colt45]

Continental european nations generally eat lighter brerakfasts than the brits.

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: Colt45
Continental european nations generally eat lighter brerakfasts than the brits.

Correct.

"Continental" refers to the European continent.

 

[brtspears2]

Suggestion: When staying at a Hoilday Inn Express, stay far away from the hard boiled eggs in their breakfast bar.