Every Food-Related Pun From ‘Hannibal’

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Vote up the puns which really tickle your tastebuds.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter is known for his renowned psychiatry practice, his elaborate dinner parties, and his affinity for long pig; but perhaps one of his more niche skills is his ability to make a pun out of any occasion. Even his congratulations are a double entendre - when Dr. Lecter says "well done," he means both in your accomplishments and in the kitchen. Though the multifaceted chef holds himself accountable by only eating the rude, his definition of discourteousness aligns with his standard of eloquence. In other words, it would be in your best interest to laugh at his jokes. 

Bryan Fuller's three-part series Hannibal is a showcase of the doctor and his colleagues' best food-related puns. Alongside Hannibal's best meals are also his best jokes. If you're looking for more shows like Hannibal, Watchworthy's got your back.

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  • 1

    "Next time, bring your wife. I’d love to have you both for dinner." - Dr. Hannibal Lecter

    95 votes

    Season 1, Episode 2, "Amuse-Bouche"

  • 2

    "Whenever feasible, one should always try to eat the rude." - Dr. Hannibal Lecter 

    61 votes

    Season 2, Episode 12, "Tome-wan"

  • 3

    "I'm full of myself." - Mason Verger 

    74 votes

    Season 2, Episode 12, "Tome-wan"

  • 4

    "I transferred my passion for anatomy into the culinary arts." - Dr. Hannibal Lecter

    74 votes

    Season 1, Episode 7, "Sorbet"

  • 5

    "My husband has a very sophisticated palate. He is very particular about how I taste." - Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier

    66 votes

    Season 3, Episode 1, "Antipasto"

  • 6

    "Clearly, you found him as distasteful as I did." - Anthony Dimmond

    44 votes

    Season 3, Episode 1, "Antipasto"