Where did the phrase "stick a fork in me, I'm done" come from?

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Where did the phrase "stick a fork in me, I'm done" come from?

I can't seem to find a source....

2007-05-11 13:36:43 · 4 answers · asked by Chris Future 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Someone comparing himself to poultry. To test for doneness (before the days of a thermometer) one pricks the skin and flesh of a roasted bird. If it exudes juices, it's done.

2007-05-11 15:22:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ginny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

When Kramer said it to Jerry after getting sunburn because of basting himself in butter before laying out.

2007-05-11 13:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋

Probably because the guy that originally said it was subsequently stabbed to death with a fork.

2007-05-11 13:43:32 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋

years ago

2007-05-11 13:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by kwadwo_adade 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋