Petina Gappah

I was one of the first six black kids to integrate a formerly all-white school. I remember being looked at all the time and people laughing at my hair. I was also very self-conscious about the food I had for lunch. I had egg sandwiches, and the other mothers gave kids fancy stuff like bologna and Marmite. It took about a year to settle in.

Zimbabwean Writer

Margaret Cuomo

A 'healthy diet' includes meals rich in whole grains, vegetables, nuts and fruits. Lean protein such as fish and chicken are recommended, and processed meats, such as bologna or cured ham and bacon, should be avoided.

American Celebrity

Jeff Baena

I hate when people eat food and talk with their mouth full. I always cover my mouth when I eat, but I've had it where there's little bologna bits flying on your food.

American Director

Padma Lakshmi

I grew up a vegetarian. Then, because I grew up in the states, I started slowly eating meat. First it was bologna sandwiches, or pepperoni on pizza.

Indian Chef

Mario Batali

Bologna is the best city in Italy for food and has the least number of tourists. With its medieval beauty, it has it all.

American Chef

Tyler James Williams

I have a saying: 'I'm good for three things: making fried bologna sandwiches, making money and picking out good movies.

American Musician

Brooke Hogan

I've had a black guy call me a honky, and I've also been told that white people smell like bologna.

Mitch Hedberg

Bologna is a deli meat for people with eyes.

American Comedian

The term 'bologna' often refers to the processed meat used in sandwiches, not just any sausage.

Food Context

'Bologna' is pronounced 'buh-LOH-nee', which differs from the Italian 'boh-LOHN-yah'.

Pronunciation

In American culture, bologna is often seen as a simple and affordable food.

Cultural Reference

'Bologna' the city is well-known for its historical significance and rich culinary tradition.

Italian Origin

The University of Bologna is known as the oldest university in the Western world.

Educational Hub

Bologna has rich culture, with medieval buildings and towers, often featured in art and literature.

Cultural Heritage

Use 'bologna' to show you think something is not true or silly in informal speech.

Skepticism

'Bologna' as disbelief is very casual, suitable for light-hearted or informal situations.

Informal Tone

Remember, using 'bologna' this way is largely American and may confuse non-native speakers.

American Slang

 People get about half of their added sugars from those drinks and treats, so it might seem like sugar is hiding in plain sight, but like someone in the witness protection program, the other half is hidden in places you'd least suspect. Check the ingredients on ketchup, bologna, spaghetti sauce, soy milk, sports drinks,