Tree-fiddy

Tree-fiddy (TRFD) is the primary monetary unit for the Federal Republic of Omigodtheykilledkenny. It is supposedly worth USD$3.50, or 350 cents, but the divisions of Kennyite currency are so confusing even economists have trouble sorting them out. Supposedly five "bees" make a quarter, but no one is sure if that means 25 cents, or a quarter of tree-fiddy, which is 87½ cents. Many Kennyite children are swindled out of much change at candy stores as a result. The tree-fiddy bill is a lavender note with a picture of Nessie and a disclaimer absolving the OMGTKK Department of Treasury of any responsibility should the bearer be harassed by the Loch Ness Monster for "tree-fiddy."

Origins

Chef's Dad

I remember when Chef was just a 3-year-old little man. He came running up to me with a big smile and his little chef's hat on, and he said, "Papa! Papa!" And I said, "What do you need, Chef, m'boy?" And he said, "I need about tree-fiddy."

Chef's Mom

Tree-fiddy.

Chef's Dad

Well, it about that time that I got suspicious. I said, "Chef, why do you need tree-fiddy?" He said, "My imaginary friend Goo-Goo the Dinosaur wants it!" I went to my son's room, and sure enough! There was the Loch Ness Monster.

Chef's Mom

Oh, it was scary!

Chef's Dad

I said, "Dammit, Monster! You stop bugging my children now! We work for our money in this house and we don't give money away!"