Beygl

Pronunciation : BAY-guul
Definition: perfection in dough form; an addictive drug; a replacement for a beautiful woman; an ironic way to fill a broken heart (due to the whole in the center); and the reason the sun rises and sets.
Example Sentence: On the eighth day—after learning about perfection—God created the only perfect thing in the universe: the beygl.

Some Fun Thoughts:

I know what you’re thinking: There are a lot of Biblical references in that top section. To that, I say, “Have you had a good beygl?” Explain to me the differences between a holy experience and eating an everything beygl with lox and cream cheese. I can name no certifiable differences…

The actual definition of beygl is a bread roll originating in the Jewish communities of Poland. And that’s right! I am spelling it weirdly. The conventional “bagel” comes from the Yiddish beygl, which relates to bend or curve.

I don’t really have much else to add. Bagels—or beygls—are kind of simple perfection on their own. I won’t get into the politics of bagels, like which flavor is best (everything), how much cream cheese (a schmear), or even what toppings go on them (lox, capers, red onion, dill). Those questions really aren’t important. What is important is that you have them. That you enjoy them. And that you, if you live in the United States, remember that so much of what we call joy and love in this country comes from another place in the world, whether that be a word, food, or person. So have a beygl, have two. And be thankful for those that brought with them and shared such a beautiful thing with us.