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Traditional Screech-Ins. The province has always struggled with the economy, with boom and bust years in the fishery, and long stretches of unemployment in the off-season. Therefore, it stands to reason that bologna would become a staple for many families.

In addition, bologna is high in sodium, with mg per g serving, and salt has always played a large role in Newfoundland cuisine. The next stop following the bologna is kissing the cod. The screechers kneel as Keith takes out a frozen cod from behind the bar.

The participants must each give the cod a kiss. The role of cod in Newfoundland cannot be overstated. When John Cabot "discovered" the island for the British in , he claimed that the sea was so plentiful with cod that a person "could walk across their backs.

It was one of the biggest fisheries in the world until its collapse and subsequent moratorium in Finally, to cap it all off, comes the shot of screech. The screechers are now all "honorary" Newfoundlanders. There are many variations of the screech-in, and Keith is hardly the only master screecher in Newfoundland. Nevertheless, the four main ingredients are the following:. Eat something Newfoundland — bologna is the most common, but capelin, a tiny fish, is sometimes used, as well as Peppermint Knobs, which are locally made candies.

Kiss something Newfoundland — usually a cod, but the squeamish can also kiss a toy puffin. Drink something Newfoundland — obviously, screech is most often used, but Purity syrup, a locally made concentrated fruit-flavoured drink, is a non-alcoholic option. The screech-in is certainly not without its critics.

Many detractors claim that it reinforces negative stereotypes about Newfoundlanders. Indeed, as in the case with Keith Vokey, the master screecher is adorned in stereotypes. Moreover, not only are these depictions deliberate caricatures, they are no longer relevant to modern Newfoundland.

The cod fishery is no longer the main economic force on the island, and most of the people who work in the fishing industry are in processing plants, never having to go out to sea unless for recreation. The concern over stereotypes goes back to the s and the emergence of the "Newfie," the idea that Newfoundlanders are quaint fisher folk with silly traditions and funny accents. Over the decades, many have tried to dispel the Newfie stereotype. However, part of the fun of a screech-in is lampooning these stereotypes.

When Keith performs his screech-in, it is clear to everyone watching that it's a fabrication. The goal is to let the outsiders in on the joke. People may come to Newfoundland with preconceived notions of what life is like there, but the screech-in is a way for locals to demonstrate a tongue-in-cheek self-consciousness. Furthermore, given its popularity, screech isn't going away anytime soon. The screech-in has been a real boon for bars in Newfoundland.

Along with Keith Vokey at Christian's, a number of other bars on George Street offer screech-ins as well, each distributing their own certificates and keepsakes, such as custom shot glasses.

The NLC continues to capitalize on screech's branding success, selling T-shirts and other various paraphernalia. Even local coffee brewers Jumping Bean sell screech-flavoured beans. NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice. Prices include container deposit fees where applicable. All products may not be available in all stores, and the vintage year displayed on the product image may differ from the stock available in stores and online.

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