"Get your chili hot" joke causes much Twitter confusion, hilarity

Good times.

December 16, 2011 at 5:33PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Behold a Twitter tale in seven parts. What started as a simple conversation between two young ladies discussing food -- chili, to be specific -- turned into a modern day unintentional Abbott & Costello routine that is still making us laugh. We apologize to all involved for not being able to see the word chili without thinking about ex-Gophers coach Tim Brewster. And we are sorry for not being able to leave well enough alone. Carry on with your days. Wait, but first:

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We'll understand if everyone involved wants to un-follow us.

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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