The advent of fast food in general, and
the 'drive-thru' window in particular, has not been kind to the
interior of the typical American automobile. It is not uncommon to
find a missing french fry under a floor mat, or to discover that the
source of that mysterious, gag-inducing smell, came from a
long-forgotten Whopper that made its way under the passenger seat. I
am a guilty person, but I am hoping that some of my unfortunate
experiences might serve as lessons for the uninitiated. Be warned.
Some foods are not intended for the car.
To begin with, let's cover the basics.
If it takes more than one hand to eat, it's not car food. Keep at
least one hand on the wheel at all times. Secondly, be sure that
whatever you are eating while driving does not take a lot of
organization. By this I mean, keep your eyes on the road. If you have
to look for your food, strategize the best way to hold it, and
closely monitor it's approach to and entry in your mouth, it's not
car food. Finally, you should not have a buffet in the front seat of
your car. Limit how many items that you plan to eat. Plan your menu
based on the available table space (empty seats and/ or center
console area) and cup holders.
Well, there are the ground rules. Now
here are some specifics. The following are not car food.
- Any ice cream product that does not come in a cone or on a stick.
- Pizza.
- Any Mexican or Chinese food.
- Pasta.
- Soup.
1 comment:
My favorite car food is diet coke & french fries... though I've not had the latter since March (35 pounds ago) ... I do miss them. I also enjoyed a chili/nacho cheese dog from Cone Palace from time to time... that would really stink if you lost one under the sink.
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