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Just like Belgian waffles

WV2112/2025

Ecoline ink and faber-castell coloured pencils on Steinbach paper.

 

The umpteenth +2 in the 'Just Like Belgium' series...

Waffles are eaten a lot at fairs in Belgium, especially the Liège waffles. These are eaten warm.

Popular in tearooms are the Brussels waffles, with a generous dollop of whipped cream, or with jam or sugar (possibly with butter). It is customary to drink a hot drink with them, especially chocolate milk or coffee. There are also softer waffles, which can be eaten warm or cold.

 

"Remember Belgium and the Brussels Museum

Where we piled on the front steps like stray cavaliers

Our code of living meant little to others

The few francs we saved bought some cheap souvenirs

 

But the red lights where the catfights make it just like Belgium

See us face down on the floor of another cheap barroom

Streetwalkers sweet talk you out of your spare change

And your sweet madam makes it seem just like Belgium

 

Just like a hustler when they look attractive

It's nothing more than a slap on the back

The price tag of being just a little bit different

The first rule to learn is to keep your own distance..."

 

JUST LIKE BELGIUM - Music & lyrics Elton John & Bernie Taupin, 1981.

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Uploaded on June 5, 2025
Taken on April 8, 2010