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[quote=Anonymous]I have never really analyzed the class connotations of condiments but maybe it has to do with how you eat it? I've always thought ketchup was kind of prole. It's considered tacky to eat your steak with it but I think horseradish is okay?

Also thought mustard used to have slightly ethnic overtones (German, I guess?) but it's pretty all-American and there is "classy" French Grey Poupon, of course.

Jarred mayonnaise was considered very average white person food for people who didn't like spices or ethnic food. Miracle Whip is sweet and seemed lower class to me. Used to be a joke for comedians about people who ate mayo being really boring, etc. I think of it as being post-war middle class, like Wonder Bread and smooth peanut butter.

Wasn't the standard sauce for burgers a mixture of mayo and ketchup for a long time? Seems like people like mayo on a burger even if they don't know it.

I like all the condiments mentioned but just some random thoughts. I think all condiments are classless. Everyone likes one of them. I think it's just a taste preference.

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