Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Send a Salami to Your Boy in the Army for Better Orgasm


During World War II, Katz's encouraged parents to "send a salami to your boy in the army" which became one of the deli's famous catch phrases, along with "Katz's, that's all!" which is still painted on the side of the building. The former phrase is referenced in the Tom Lehrer song "So Long Mom (A Song for World War III)", with the lyric "Remember Mommy, I'm off to get a commie, so send me a salami, and try to smile somehow". Katz is also well known for its Pro-Israel pictures/plaques and photos placed along its wall.
Katz's was the site of Meg Ryan's famous "I'll have what she's having" fake orgasm scene in the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally...; the table at which she and Billy Crystal sat, is clearly marked with a sign that says "Where Harry met Sally...hope you have what she had!". It was also the site of Johnny Depp's character meeting with an FBI contact in Donnie Brasco.
The deli has served its food to several U.S. presidents, including Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton. The walls are lined with pictures of famous people - actors, writers, politicians, and more - who have dined at Katz's.

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