Thank you for the welcome Kamarad ClaireBear.
The maple syrup is quite safe from me as I'm not too fond of it. Yes, I know that makes me an aberration in the eyes of most Canadians. The problem is that I have a large extended family and several of my uncles had sugaring farms that produced top notched maple products. They are no longer operating and I find the maple syrup goods offered generally to be of poor quality. Spoiled at a young age, might be said of me and maple syrup.
Your quote regarding maple syrup and fig leaves reminds me of the first "Red Dwarf" episode with "Ace" Rimmer:
ACE goes to the outer office of some superior officer. He strides in and is greeted by the secretary, MELLIE, who bears a not-so-surprising resemblance to HOLLY, but with a whole body and shorter hair.
MELLIE: What are you doing lunchtime?
ACE: Not sure. Why?
MELLIE: Because if you're interested, I'll be in my quarters, covered in maple syrup.
ACE: I'm sorry, Mellie, I don't fraternize with the staff.
MELLIE: I resign.
ACE: I'll be there at 1300.
{ Later in a scene with ACE and his superior BONGO }:
BONGO: I know that this prob'ly won't interest you, but I'd hate myself for the rest of my life if I didn't at least suggest it.
ACE: Suggest what?
BONGO: If you're interested, I'll be in my quarters at lunchtime, covered in taramosalata.
ACE: I didn't know your bread was buttered that side, Bongo.
BONGO: It isn't. I've been happily married for 35 years. It's just, a chap like you can turn a guy's head.
ACE: I'm sorry, Bongo. Lunch is...on Mellie.
Cheers,
- DFisherman