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.


  • 1

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

    64 votes

    Season 2, Episode 12, "Tome-wan"

  • 2

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

    76 votes

    Season 1, Episode 7, "Sorbet"

  • 3

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

    75 votes

    Season 2, Episode 12, "Tome-wan"

  • 4

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

    98 votes

    Season 1, Episode 2, "Amuse-Bouche"

  • 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

    45 votes

    Season 3, Episode 1, "Antipasto"