Bonus fries?
Allow me to explain. Bonus fries are those french fries that,when purchased from you favorite local fast-food restaurant (mine is Burger King), find their way to the bottom of the bag, which is outside that ever-so constraining french frie box they are supposed to be in.
Now, I know I'm not discussing the next E=mc2 equation, but bear with me here. Bonus fries just might change your life too.
I went to my local Burger King last night (consequently after watching the new "Whopper Virgins" Burger King commercial -- damn America's marketing society!), and ordered the whopper w/ fries combo meal (hold the cheese -- you can keep your 50 cents kind sir!).
It is at this point, while nearing my home, that I experienced the goodness of what "bonus fries" has to offer. After finishing my french fries (or so I thought!), I reached into the bag for the encore --- the Burger King Whopper! But, unbeknownst to me (who doesn't love the word "unbeknownst" ?), the bonus fries were luring at the bottom of my fast-food bag, just waiting their turn to be consumed by one of the best in the business, yours truly.
Now, I don't know about you, but to me, those bonus fries are worth their weight in gold. You can' tell me that you've never had that child-like enthusiasm of scraping the bottom of the bag for those "extra" fries. It's like you pay for the ones in the french frie bag, but the ones outside the bag seem to be free of charge, yours to enjoy as a gift from the good people over at the Burger King factory.
So, the next time you visit a fast-food restaurant, pay attention to those bonus fries. If you don't notice an instant feeling of child-like euphoria, then you're at the wrong fast-food joint. Bonus fries should give you that much needed break from that frenetic pace that life can throw at you. Who says the "Good ol' days" can't be now?
P.S. Wow, this post made me realize how obsessed I am with food ... I love being an American.
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12 comments:
A great post, as I'm learning to expect from you. Happy Saturday.
Thanks. Happy Saturday to you too!
I totally agree!! Love the bonus fries! As long as I get them soon enough for them to still be warm and crispy. Soggy, cold bonus fries are just a sore disappointment.
Came over here to read after Sandra's glowing recommendation today on her blog, and what a nice surprise to see my blog on your blog roll! Yay! Thanks! :-D
You're very funny.
Do bonus fries, contain bonus calories> Or were the calories depleted from the fry when the fry excerted all of its energy to jump out of the box to avoid being eatten?
Came over to see all that Sandra was talking about
C. Beth -- I choose to believe soggy, cold bonus fries don't exist. (It's my party, I can do what I want!) I guess I should have added a warning label at the bottom of my post:
*WARNING* Bonus fries have only been explicity tested at Burger King restaurants. All other fries are subject to additional testing. Approval pending.
P.S. It looks like Sandra should run her own marketing agency. I was first introduced to your blog through her blog roll. I hope we don't have to start paying dues soon?
McEwens -- Fries contain calories, but Bonus Fries only contain TLC (Tender Love & Care) ... and nicotin, to keep you coming back for more.
So, eat at your heart's content!
Sandra was right. Great blog and great posts. Keep of the great work. On the bonus fries, I totally agree. It is almost like Christmas morning. Unfortunately, I can't stand Burger King, I worked their in high school but I'll forgive you for loving them.
Amy O -- I knew I shouldn't have listed my fast-food restaurant preference (that can become a heated debate in itself), but I freakin' LOOOVE Burger King. I was willing to go that extra mile to look out for my boys :)
P.S. Working at fast-food restaurants sucks. 'Nuff said. You'll get no lip from me about not liking Burger King.
Got here through Sandra's blog. Love your writing style, although I am slightly biased because while I don't write nearly as well as you do, I think we share a similar style.
Welcome to the wonderful world of blogging :)
Hey Lyndsay! It's always nice to know someone enjoys my writing style; my thanks to you publicly admitting it ;)
That's cool that you share the same writing style as me. As a matter of fact ... it's a pretty average Saturday night. I think I'll head my way over to your blog to see what it's all about. See ya there!
Oh yes, "unbeknownst" is a mighty-fine word. It's one of my favorite along with "juxtaposition" and "ruminate."
Great blog.
Sandra recommended you and I always do what she tells me to (she's my mother). Great entry.
Welcome to the blogosphere.
Tab Calhoun -- FINALLY someone commented on "unbeknownst!" It's not every day I get to use a word like that -- Good eye my friend!
Mmmm, "juxtaposition" and "ruminate" are sexy words too. Very nice to see someone appreciate the English language like I do. Everyone else is just so ... persnickity (if someone can make that a word, then I have high hopes of creating my own word in the future.
Jenny -- Very nice; I'm of the oldschool upbringing myself. Anything momma says, goes. I'm sure you had a very exciting and knowledgable childhood with Mrs. Sandra as your mother.
And by the way, if I remember correctly from Sandra's "About Me," you were the one who got her interested in blogging?
If so, kudos to you. She's a very talented writer.
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