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Fast Food

Driving up Waiting in line Squinting to see The tiny writing On the large menu Rolling down your window Shouting into the microphone a mile away Giving the teenager your order Listening while they repeat it Yelling again to correct them Pulling up behind what seems like a billion cars Waiting for minutes as the car behind you honks like it's your fault Getting annoyed with the person in front of you Finally pulling up to the small window Paying the teenager with the change you've had ready since you ordered Pulling your food into the car Realizing you didn't ask for barbeque sauce Asking for some more Waiting as the car behind you inches closer Finally getting your barbeque sauce Rolling your window up Pulling out of the drive-thru line Taking ten minutes to drive home Walking into your kitchen Dropping everything but your greasy bag and soda Pulling out the food Letting out a sigh of.... wait where is the ketchup?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 5/7/2009 6:51:00 AM
Jen, we really must have patience when we go to the fast food rest. Everybody is stress in the whole day work. Everyone is rushing to reach their home and see their loved ones. This is a very timely write. Thnak you for sharing. Ernilando
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Date: 5/6/2009 6:40:00 AM
Lovely observation of the fast food operation in the eyes of the guest....great piece Jen!
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Date: 5/4/2009 4:51:00 PM
Just when you think you've got it all right...you realize you're missing something. I hate that. Good write..lyl -ACB
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