I take it this is sarcasm...This is the way I understand it:
Friend: I'm all alone in this world
Friend 2: Well, what am I, chopped liver?
or: Thanks a lot, what about me?
etc.


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Note added at 19 mins (2005-09-20 21:00:37 GMT)
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Dear Rabbi,
Perhaps you can settle a discussion (argument) between my mother-in-law and me. She has used the expression "What am I, chopped liver?" sprinkled here and therein conversation. When I asked her what was the beginning of the joke, she replied that there isn't any - the phrase stands alone. Are you aware of the origins of the phrase? Any help will be appreciated.



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Dear Tom Birchmire,

As far as I know, the origins of the phrase are not Yiddish; I believe the phrase was originally coined in America. Being that chopped liver was always considered a side dish and not a main course, the phrase is used to express hurt and amazement when a person feels he has been overlooked and treated just like a "side dish."


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Note added at 20 mins (2005-09-20 21:02:11 GMT)
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What am I, chopped liver?
(idea) by Segnbora-t (21.9 hr) (print) ? Fri Jan 21 2000 at 19:10:44


Expression used to lightly point out to someone else that they are forgetting or underestimating you. Apparently chopped liver is an insignificant thing to be.