what is the "big begni" ?

Question

I saw a Vonage TV commercial during the Holidays wherein a Judy Compreis said that she was looking forward to, "the big turkey and the the big begni (?)." I want to know what a "begni" is. I am just guessing as to the spelling. Can you help me? I have asked people from Portugal, Mexico and Italy and they don't know what I'm talking about.

I think Moe has the answer. After listening to the posted clip for the commercial over and over several times, it indeed sounds like she i saying "pernil." Her accent threw me off earlier. Thanks for the help with this! I can sleep at night now! Ha! - Heepfan1, Jan 6, 2011

Answer 1

Here is the commercial that Heepfan is referring to. ----> Vonage Commercial.

At about 00:06 of the video the mystical word is spoken The comments under the video suggest that the word "Judy" (the speaker) uses was"pernil" as in "the big turkey and the big pernil'. However that is not altogether clear and there is not full agreement on what she has said.

On the other hand, "pernil" fits in context because it seems to be a reference to a leg or shoulder of ham as a part of a christmas meal.

Listen to and watch the commerecial. Read the comments. What are your thoughts?

Good work for finding that Moe, I think you are correct - like saying the 'big drumstick' no? - margaretbl, Jan 4, 2011

Answer 2

I haven't listened to the commercial but my first impression is that the word might be beignet, a fried pastry very popular in Louisiana.