On March 29, Eat a Mitch Sandwich?

A small group of Mitch Hedberg fans are planning to honor the late comic by asking for a “Mitch Sandwich” at their deli on March 29, the day of his death. And while it seems a little odd to me to celebrate someone’s life on the day they died, it’s sort of a fun way to think about the performer.

So what exactly is a Mitch Sandwich? It’s based on the second track of his album Mitch All Together where he describes a sandwich a deli owner refuses to make because it’ll ruin his reputation. What’s in it? Two slices of banana bread, pastrami and cottage cheese.

Yuck.

The group is currently compiling a list of delis that will serve the sandwich so that his fans can eat it. So far only one in Westwood, California has consented to make it. But the team seems motivated, so who knows? I haven’t checked if any one of the organizers has yet had the sandwich, but I suppose the surprise of the taste is part of the fun. If anyone has eaten one before, please write me and describe the experience.

Comedians consider this. Think about what you want your devoted fans to eat on the date of your passing. And write material accordingly. I’m scouting Richard Jeni‘s material now.

Elsewhere:
Lynn Shawcroft, Mitch’s widow, gives her endorsement