Let’s talk about In n Out.
It’s something I had occasionally growing up in Northern California. Team dinner after an away basketball game? In n Out. High school lunch hour getaway? In n Out. Special treat for dinner one night? In n Out. It was this weird specialty staple that I didn’t seem to truly see the significance of… that is, until I started college and discovered the beauty of animal fries.
My waistline was sure pissed when I discovered the onion, spread, and cheese-covered salty goodness of animal fries. My soul was ecstatic, however. This food from the gods themselves would be a treat after a long day working Disney and the other job I had at the same time. It was my go-to when a friend wanted to go crazy and get In n Out (or just generally wanted to eat because that seems to be a common request amongst all my friends and I). And then it became more of a regular staple in my life than I care to admit. To repeat: waistline = NOT. HAPPY. But it’s quick. And cheap. And filled with cheesy goodness. It’s hard to resist. So while it may not necessarily be the absolute GREATEST of all fast food burger chains (feel free to debate amongst yourselves), it definitely became a delicious and satisfying thing to look forward at the ends of my week.
Luckily, I’ve changed my ways. We have officially gone back to a more casual, occasional relationship, In n Out and I (probably the most casual relationship I will be in with anything… ever). But when I eventually move out of California for a while, I know that this will be on the list of top 15 things I miss most. How could it not with all that cheese?!
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