“Many have eaten here—few have died”

“Many have eaten here—few have died” is a jocular saying that has been printed on many wall plaques. The saying has been cited in print since at least 2008.
   
         
Lovely County Citizen (Eureka Springs, AR)
Bite into Eureka Springs
Thursday, June 26, 2008
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Roadhouse Restaurant—“Many have eaten here….Few have died.”
 
Zazzle
Many Have Eaten Here…Few Have Died! Aprons
Product ID: 154358455664935235
Made on: 6/5/2009 4:12 AM
   
The Tartan
Red, white, green, or black — tea is universal
Margaret Harris makes the perfect cup of tea, educates on the medicinal values of the beverage
Carolyn Supinka Oct 11, 2009
Last Wednesday, a group of people gathered in the front of Margaret’s Fine Imports in Squirrel Hill — young and old, male and female, tea connoisseurs, and newcomers to the art of brewing the world’s second-most consumed beverage — to learn about tea from a master. At 7 p.m., Margaret Harris, the owner of the shop, stood behind the register, which served as a teacher’s desk, in an apron bearing the phrase: “Many have eaten here; few have died,” and began class.
 
Google Books
Lords of Darkness:
A History of the 45th Avn Bn (Sp Ops) and OKARNG Aviation
By Col Billy R. Wood Us Army (Retired)
Bloomington, IN: iUniverse
2011
Pg. 567:
She even has a sign on the wall near our dinner table which reads, “Many have eaten here – Few have died.”
 
Google Books
The Texas Hamburger:
History of a Lone Star Icon
By Rick Vanderpool
Charleston, SC: History Press
2011
Pg. 144:
“Besides,” I added, “like the T-shirt read, ‘Many have eaten; few have died.’
 
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dannycharbel Realtor
‏@dannycharbel
The sign reads “Many have eaten here few have died.” But this pic of @natalietejeda may kill w/laughter.  http://twitpic.com/5ote5t
7:21 PM - 11 Jul 2011