Pumpernickel Meaning

Pumpernickel Meaning in German by Bearman CartoonsLesson time once again. ย If you check out the listing for Pumpernickel in the dictionaryย the first definition is:

a dark coarse sourdough bread made of unbolted rye flour

However when you look at the etymology of the word and it’s origins, it is actually based on two german words. ย “Pumpern” means to break wind and “nickel” means goblin or devil. ย So together they mean “Devil’s Fart.” ย Think about that next time you buy a loaf.

If interested check out this Snopes article which discusses another widely accepted but not as accurate origin of the word involving Napolean and his horse.

 

 

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50 responses to “Pumpernickel Meaning”

  1. Comedy Plus Avatar

    Well however it got its name I love pumpernickel. A. Lot. I’d eat it and not give it to my horse.

    Have a fabulous day and thanks for the history lesson. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I am always here to teach the mundane haha

  2. jynksie Avatar

    Its actually made from pumpkins and nickels. Who’d want to eat bread made of red hot farts?!? [fzzzt]

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I love red hots. Red hot farts not so much

  3. Binky Avatar

    I think I’ll stick with chocolate.

    On your homepage, with the large main graphic, the adds appear in the middle of (in top of) the picture on my system (Win 7 with Firefox).

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Thanks. I will check that out

  4. Michael corley Avatar

    Sounds like a self fulfilling prophecy!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      It is cyclical. Haha

  5. frigginloon Avatar

    Well that would explain it then ๐Ÿ™‚ Hmmm, that could become someone’s nickname ๐Ÿ˜‰

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Who would that be?

  6. Tony McGurk Avatar

    Curious & curioser… I have never tried it & now I’m not sure I want to. So woul;d a devil fart burn like after eating the hottest available chilli?

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      It is like mixing rye with sour dough

  7. Tim Green Avatar

    That’s it…I’m switching to rye!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      The alcoholic kind?

  8. David Hurley Avatar

    I knew there was a reason I didn’t eat pumpernickel!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      So what causes all your farting

  9. Cuz I'm Joe Avatar

    So when you pass gas after eating it, the proper response would be “The devil made me do it.”

  10. Chris Simonite Avatar

    I wonder if there are any other fart breads? Maybe you can make a website for “fartbreads of the world”?

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I have enough trouble managing THIS page.

  11. R. C. Black Avatar

    Left my Rolling Stone review on G+ (rim shot) but just can’t get over how much your rendition of The Dark One cracks me up, Just so damned funny Bearman.
    Ah, a glass of Andro Vampire wine, a crust of bread and thou,,,, -insert Gothic version of campfire scene from Blazing Saddles-.
    Great work!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      haha. Love that scene in Blazing Saddles. Classic movie.

  12. lisleman Avatar

    The bread of life of smells good. The odor left by the devil is often described as sulfur smelling – not so good. Thanks for the word lesson.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      If I come across a stupid fact I share much like you share smart facts.

  13. Nate Fakes Avatar

    Hmm…I need to stock up on that stuff. Sometimes it’s fun to clear a house.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      You could clear a town

  14. benzeknees Avatar
    benzeknees

    Love this! I’ll never be able to eat pumpernickel again without thinking of this!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      As long as you keep it to yourself haha

  15. Nef Avatar

    So, how do they do it? Bake them first and then spray, or saturate the dough before baking?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I would infuse while baking to seal in freshness

  16. Bill Murphy Avatar

    I don’t think I’ll ever eat that bread again. ๐Ÿ˜›

    1. Bearman Avatar

      At least without laughing

  17. G.B. Miller Avatar

    Yes!!! I will have some Devil’s Farts today!!! It’s my favorite bread!!!

    Father Nature’s Corner

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Well now you have a “p” topic in your A to Z blog posts

  18. Mark Stokes Avatar

    Well, that explains why I never liked the stuff!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Zombie boy doesn’t like devil farts. Huh

  19. Scott Oglesby Avatar

    I always knew there was something suspicious about a dark bread so delicious.

  20. Jason Salas Avatar

    I guess it’s not kosher then.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Well, I could take that several ways

  21. Joseph Avatar

    I like when it’s warm, but not when it’s cold. Hmmm… Fresh farts only.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Smells better…or worse (when warm)

  22. Chris K Avatar

    Hmm I guess if you have to make a run to the bathroom after eating it we now know why. ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      The devil made you do it.

  23. Dave Avatar

    I live in Germany and you taught me something I didn’t know. Next time I go to the bakery I’m going to order a Teufels Furz.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      haha…I like the way you say that

  24. Gruhn Avatar

    I don’t know if I’ve ever had pumpernickel. I guess I would know by the smell.

  25. Tyler Avatar

    That does sound quite appetizing! …Er… Wait.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Sounds like a tidbit you would have shared

  26. Andro Avatar

    Those kinds of farts need asbestos underwear but as they are banned in Europe
    and everywhere else around the globe there are a lot of stinky farts being produced ๐Ÿ™

    I wonder if that’s where the term
    Dirt Devils originated from? ๐Ÿ™‚ lol

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Is there such a thing ever as asbestos underwear?