Whenever my dad would see a dog of uncertain and questionable lineage, he would refer to it as a “Heinz 57,” meaning a little bit of everything.
For those of you not familiar with the company, Heinz has been developing condiments and foods since 1869. They used the term, “Heinz 57 Varieties” in their advertising campaign to tout the quantity of products sold under their name.
In case you’re wondering where I am going with this, you may remember this pigeon that frequents our backyard. When I saw it the other day in comparison to the others, Heinz 57 came to mind.
Hi Patti, I enjoyed your post!
Thanks, Ellen!
What an unusual bird! And the connection to Heinz 57 is a hoot. I’ve heard that term used to describe mixed breed dogs as well, but not birds. You have definitely taken it to new ‘heights’.
Haha, new heights! You got up early didn’t you??
He is an unusual looking pigeon… I’ve also heard those “mixed lineage” dogs referred to as “sooners”. As in, “sooner be one thing (breed) as another”…! That was definitely a country saying, and one that many of your readers may not understand!
My dad used that one, too, only, “He’d sooner eat than hunt.”
I would have to agree Patti!
But me seeing Heinz 57 this morning in your post made me think of ketchup which then made me think of fried potatoes! Shoot!!!
Oh no! Sorry, Pix, I’ll try to keep food references out of my posts.
That wouldn’t be any fun! I can dream
Now this one is unique, a pretty speckled mess!
It is rather pretty, Susan, in its own way.
Heinz 57 is a term used here often, or at least more often when I was growing up. (Now I suddenly feel old..lol!) I’m sure the younger generation has never heard of it.
I wondered about that, Laura, or in other nations. Not sure how far-reaching Heinz is in the global economy.
Your Heinz 57 seems to have a little of everything…white, brown, lighter brown, gray, green and so many freckled feathers! Heinz 57? Now we know. I’d heard it and briefly thought…57 ingredients in this ketchup? It’s gotta be good…but no…it refers to something else. I will stop counting up possible ingredients in ketchup now.
A 57 ingredient ketchup would be a tough recipe, Georgette!
Perfect description of your little pigeon friend!!!!
Thanks, Beth Ann!
i like him/her! so unique!
It is unique, Theresa. I kind of like that. Change is good.
Ima mayo guy.
Depends on the sandwich, Carl.
Being from Florida, I have seen a lot of pigeons in my day but none like this one. Blessings – Maxi
It is unique, Maxi. Blessings to you.
That is one “mutt” of a bird! It *almost* doesn’t look like a pigeon (which is a good thing
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Mutt! Janna, that is so funny! lol
Such an interesting looking pigeon! I agree with you. Heinz 57. I’m not an expert on pigeons. Perhaps it is some fancy breed. Blessings to you…
I’m far from an expert on them either, Carol Ann. Thanks for stopping by to see. Blessings to you.
Very unique!
I discovered today that it’s a female.
One of the males was trying to impress her with his courtship dance. I tried to get a picture, but he stopped. Guess he didn’t want it caught on film.
Very unusual pigeon, and the name fits it. We used to use that term for dogs of undetermined breed, too. Forgot all about it.
I’ve had old memories stirred by reading others blogs, too, Susan. It’s encouraging to me when that happens with something I’ve written. I think, “Wow, they actually have heard of this!”