There are numerous articles about the difference between Ketchup and Catsup on the internet. Two things that I learned after reading these articles are:
- There is no real difference between Ketchup and Catsup
- Everyone references Mr. Burns Ketchup vs. Catsup confusion in their writing because the scene is hilarious
Personally, I was raised eating Heinz Ketchup and I’ll die eating Heinz Ketchup so my allegiance is clear. I like to think of Catsup as “Non-Heinz brand tomato, sugar, onion, salt, cinnamon based sauce” and that helps me keep things straight. I guess that wouldn’t look very attractive on a bottle label though. Also, Catsup is apparently not sold at my local grocery store.
Incidentally, Smithers actually wanted Catsup based on his grocery list:
So I’m left to conclude the Catsup is preferred by people like him…you know, Personal Assistants.
Cromulence: (Ketchup NOT Catsup) 10 Adorable Little Ragamuffins out of 10
No Fuss, No Muss Ketchup vs. Catsup From: The Old Man and the Lisa (The Simpsons Season 8 – Episode 21)
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