The Burrito Paradox
I’m eating a burrito for lunch, and—stay with me here, I promise this isn’t a what-I-ate-today post—
I’m eating it, and I take the first bite, and I’m a bit disappointed, because there was too much rice and not enough tasty queso sauce in that bite. But with that disappointment comes excitement.
You have to understand that this is a hand-assembled burrito, one that I watched come into being just five minutes ago. I don’t expect (or at least shouldn’t, rationally) that it will be mechanically perfect in the distribution of ingredients. And because I watched its construction, I know the ingredients I want are in there.
And so that disappointing first bite is in fact a promise of ridiculous, luxurient flavor parties in some of the following bites. I am pleased and excited to have taken a meh bite.
The burrito paradox!
I kind of doubt that will catch on.
Secretariat Said,
February 26, 2007 @ 1:47 pm
More posts about food pls
Josh Millard Said,
February 26, 2007 @ 2:31 pm
I ate another burrito. This one was evenly distributed. I enjoyed it. It’s a win-win!
lilithim @ mefi -- Said,
March 1, 2007 @ 10:11 am
So you’re going to tell us which taco shop not to visit, due to inconsistent burrito quality?
ethana2 Said,
May 31, 2007 @ 2:59 am
Ever try an apple? I’ve never run into one of those that was unevenly distributed, and still ate it. Ah, the low standards you burrito eaters hold…