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Old 05-07-2011, 07:07 PM   #1
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As KCBS reminds judges, BBQ is finger food. Some reps do a good job of reminding people not to lick their fingers; others don't say a word. Personally, I find the idea of someone licking their fingers and then reaching into a box to grab a piece unsanitary. That being said, what's your take on judges who lick their fingers? And how could we handle this better at comps?
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Old 05-07-2011, 07:50 PM   #2
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Every time I've judge there have have been sanitary wipes on each table and every judge has wiped down their hands between each box...
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Every time I've judge there have have been sanitary wipes on each table and every judge has wiped down their hands between each box...
Just what do you mean by "sanitary wipes"? Most that I've seen have a scent to them or leave something on your hands and we usually can't use them. Lots of times, tho, a contest will provide damp washcloths to be used between rounds, and those often work...some judges bring those with them as well.

I remember the first contest I ever judged, where one person "showing me the ropes" sneezed, wiped his hand on his pants, and then with that same hand, reached into a box of pulled pork to show me about how much to take! I tried to politely contain my revulsion at that and asked "don't they give you utensils to make it easier to get a taste of the food?" to which he replied, "Nah, BBQ is a finger food!". I've been kinda leery of that phrase ever since...

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How is me licking my fingers and picking up a piece of meat that only I am going to eat going to effect another judge?
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As KCBS reminds judges, BBQ is finger food. Some reps do a good job of reminding people not to lick their fingers; others don't say a word. Personally, I find the idea of someone licking their fingers and then reaching into a box to grab a piece unsanitary. That being said, what's your take on judges who lick their fingers? And how could we handle this better at comps?
your also putting a lot a faith in all the cooks regarding use of clean hands, knives etc. I'm sure most do a good job, or try to but I've seen some things in the past that would make more than a few cringe. I've seen prep tables and cutting boards that were practically black from built up dirt.

Lots of people out their taste testing their sauces with their finger or spoon and then keep on mixing.

How many cooks use the porta-potties where hand sanitizer is not available or the wash basin is out of water or soap and go back to their site and jump right into something..

etc... etc.. etc.

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As KCBS reminds judges, BBQ is finger food. Some reps do a good job of reminding people not to lick their fingers; others don't say a word. Personally, I find the idea of someone licking their fingers and then reaching into a box to grab a piece unsanitary. That being said, what's your take on judges who lick their fingers? And how could we handle this better at comps?
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Just what do you mean by "sanitary wipes"? Most that I've seen have a scent to them or leave something on your hands and we usually can't use them. Lots of times, tho, a contest will provide damp washcloths to be used between rounds, and those often work...some judges bring those with them as well.

I remember the first contest I ever judged, where one person "showing me the ropes" sneezed, wiped his hand on his pants, and then with that same hand, reached into a box of pulled pork to show me about how much to take! I tried to politely contain my revulsion at that and asked "don't they give you utensils to make it easier to get a taste of the food?" to which he replied, "Nah, BBQ is a finger food!". I've been kinda leery of that phrase ever since...

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Unscented hand wipes are quite common...
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Old 05-07-2011, 11:43 PM   #8
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How is me licking my fingers and picking up a piece of meat that only I am going to eat going to effect another judge?
In theory, not at all. But I've seen plenty of people who aren't judicious in only touching one piece of meat. Everything they touch with the same fingers they licked could communicate disease. The warmth and moisture of a box already makes it bacteria friendly.

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You got to be freakin kidding me!
Uh, no.

I'll readily admit that licking your fingers is the quickest and most efficient way to clean them off. It's not the best, however, in a group setting. I'm there to get good Q, not good and sick.
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Unscented hand wipes are quite common...
Have you ever had the misfortune of licking your fingers after wiping them with one of those? Yuck!

Usually, about all I have time to do between boxes is wipe my fingers on a paper towel or napkin - then once that round is over, I can hopefully find a sink with running water to get the sauce out from under my fingernails.

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In theory, not at all. But I've seen plenty of people who aren't judicious in only touching one piece of meat. Everything they touch with the same fingers they licked could communicate disease. The warmth and moisture of a box already makes it bacteria friendly.

Uh, no.

I'll readily admit that licking your fingers is the quickest and most efficient way to clean them off. It's not the best, however, in a group setting. I'm there to get good Q, not good and sick.

You may want to consider an alternative hobby.
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Old 05-08-2011, 09:58 AM   #11
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OK, this kinda hits a nerve with me.

Let me say something about antibodies.

You know the people the folks who are constantly sanitizing everything? I believe they're doing more harm than good. They're not giving the body what it needs to keep us healthy - the chance to get sick once in a while. If you have no antibodies you're going to get waylaid everytime you forget to wipe a doorknob before you open it, and a kid in today's world who can't fight infection is going to be in a world of hurt.

My advice? Quit worrying, take your lumps, and be healthier.

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OK, this kinda hits a nerve with me.

Let me say something about antibodies.

You know the people the folks who are constantly sanitizing everything? I believe they're doing more harm than good. They're not giving the body what it needs to keep us healthy - the chance to get sick once in a while. If you have no antibodies you're going to get waylaid everytime you forget to wipe a doorknob before you open it, and a kid in today's world who can't fight infection is going to be in a world of hurt.

My advice? Quit worrying, take your lumps, and be healthier.

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I do agree with what both Arlin and Vinny have said, I have seen some judges that might make me think twice about eating at their house and am glad I don't have to reach into a box after them. All the sanitzer wipes in the world wouldn't get the crud out from under some of their fingernails.......

I think it may just be an occupational hazard of judging.....

If that sceaves you out, by all means don't walk through the competitors area and take a hard look at some of the things going on there.
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Don't ever go to a grocery store produce section and watch how many people lick their fingers to help open those flimsy plastic bags, then pick over the produce with those fingers.
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I just took the table captain class, and this was brought up. It is suggested that we do it as a gentle reminder.

A judge that I know, takes her a few napkins, and then takes her water bottle at wets the napkins and uses that to wipe her fingers with after each "sample", then dries them with a dry napkin. I thought that was a great idea.....
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