Author: Joey deVilla

I’m going to borrow a quote from my friend Greg: “I will bet anyone a cup of coffee those Sam Oosterhoff-like guys on the right are Republicans. No, that’s definitely not a compliment.”

Earlier today at my regular grocery store.
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…is that a lot of people are going to get fatter because of it.

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On this day, January 30, 2019, we are now as far in the future from George Orwell’s 1984 as 1984 was when 1984 was first published.

And yes, I did some checking:

• 1984 was first published on June 8, 1949,
• there are 12,719 days between June 8, 1949 and April 4, 1984,
• and there are 12,719 days between April 4, 1984 and January 30, 2019.

Found through @LevParikian via @Sardonicus.

…and I usually end up helping them make that call, or making the call myself. Sometimes, just calling them — or even better, making an up-close-and-personal visit — is the best action.

We’d already eaten by the time we dropped by Mad Beach Craft Brewing for a drink, so I’m going to have to try their food next time. It’s just weird enough to be intriguing.

First, the more straightforward stuff, like “totchos”, which are like nachos, but with tater tots:

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From totchos, it’s a short distance to poutine made with tater tots instead of fries:

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I like the idea of giving deviled eggs the “Buffalo wings” treatment. I may have to make these at home:

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Now it’s time to get into Guy Fieri territory, where sweet meets savory meets fattening. I’m actually interested in trying out the PB&J chicken biscuit…

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…but even more interesting is the jelly donut burger, served with raspberry jam between two glazed donuts in the place of a bun:

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By the way, if you think that I’m not a fan of Guy Fieri, you’d be wrong. I know his stuff isn’t fine dining, life isn’t all chateaubriand and claret; sometimes a stacked-high burger, tater tots, and an ice cold beer can be balm for the soul. I completely agree with Shane Torres’ stirring defense of the Mayor of Flavortown, shown below:

This appeared in The Onion over a decade ago, but it feels incredibly relevant today.

Thanks to Erin Aebel for the find!