Hey, you hope you enjoyed your lasagne - yuuuuum!!

what's for lunch today? I've got a cheese and tomato roll with my name on it

lunch-- mc donalds
dinner-ribs, rice and blueberry muffins
[This message was edited Sun Jun 27 19:24:06 2004 by unlucky7]

unlucky7 said:

yuuuuum!! lol my friend at work here and I were just discussing Oporto and KFC - she made me hungry he he he

Natisse said:

Oporto? I'm sure it's something yummy

unlucky7 said:

yeah it's a chain that specialises in this particular chicken - it's REALLY GOOD lol I'm surprised it's not in the US!

In n Out for pre dinner (double double, root beer, and fries) and I'm about to have gyoza, rice, and tofu for REAL dinner.

Natsume said:

Just heard about this in and out today lol, you guys sure have some strange things over there!!!!

Ocean said:

In n Out is SO good. It's fast food but tastes great. AND it's cheap! Though there are bible verses on the bottoms of the cups...

Natsume said:

Bible verses

Meat pie and chocolate!

Natsume said:

They have Bible verses on the cups??...

althom said:

That sounds so gross

althom said:

LOL just saw this...Michels Patisserie pies are THE BEST!!!!! yum!

Natsume said:

those fries so dont go. they taste like peices of cardboard with salt.

I just had an orange... it was brilliantly refreshing!

I had a roast chicken sub about an hour before that.

Christopher said:

yeah, they were kinda gross. Jennie got her burger animal style () and melted fake cheese all over the fries (double )

hey ass! I got your postcard today!

Byron said:

yes! this was stolen was snopes.com:

Origins: Throughout the years the especially sharp-eyed have noticed the presence of cryptic name-and-number notations on burger wrappings and disposable cups used at In-N-Out Burger, a popular chain of hamburger eateries in California, Nevada, and Arizona. These tiny notations are placed in out-of-the-way spots (the undersides of cups and near the seams of the paper pouches burgers are placed in). No overt explanation is given for the presence of the odd phrases or their meaning — they just quietly sit there, awaiting decipherment by those moved to do so.

These mysterious markings are pointers to Biblical passages. Those easily disturbed by the presence of Bible verses need not fear for their souls, however: The text of the passages themselves are not spelled out on the cups and wrappings; only their notations appear there.

In-N-Out Burger was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, in 1948. Although this chain of west coast hamburger restaurants has since grown to more than 140 outlets, control still rests in the hands of the Snyder family. According to the company's web site: "In-N-Out remains privately owned and the Snyder family has no plans to take the company public or franchise any units." The Snyders are a religious family, and their continuing to control their own company means they can put what they want on their product packaging. They've chosen to include pointers to particular Bible verses that we presume hold special meaning for them.

The soda cup bears the notation John 3:16:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
The milkshake cup lists Proverbs 3:5:

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
The hamburger and cheeseburger wrappers point to Revelation 3:20:

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
The wrap used for the "Double-Double" (two burger patties and two slices of cheese) lists Nahum 1:7:

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
We examined the packaging of other menu offerings from In-N-Out (coffee cups, milk containers, french fry trays) but failed to uncover any further pointers to Bible verses. The five we've found expound upon a shared theme: belief in the Lord.

As proselytizing goes, this is about as low-key as it gets. Not even the texts of the verses themselves are printed out; those looking to absorb the messages (and who don't have this article handy) have to do so with the assistance of their own Bibles. Yet even so, the presence of those simple notations has been interpreted by some as indicative of a lurking menace; we've had folks tell us they've heard In-N-Out Burger was "owned by the religious right" or "the Christian Coalition," or a "sect," or that bible-study classes were secretly held at each location. Likewise, the search for a good backstory to enliven whatever appears even slightly mysterious has given birth to a rumor that the presence of the Bible verses is in some way connected to the 1993 death of son Richard Snyder (41) in a plane crash. Though even In-N-Out Burger can't provide a precise date when the Bible citations were first placed on their packaging, company records indicate they've been there at least since 1987, which rules out the "deceased son" theory.

Those whom Bible verses make cross-eyed have far more to be concerned about from Alaska Airlines. That carrier places a Bible scripture card on every meal tray. Or Bess Eaton, the New England donut-and-coffee chain, which has Bible verses printed on its disposable cups.

Natsume said:

what is animal style?!...and dont you just love the fact they only have like 4 things on the menu there?

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woot woot!
now isnt that the best i go girl photo of prince around? those are gucci PJ's i bet!

Been on the road all afternoon, although what I did have was...

~Sunflower Seeds and a spitting cup
~Circle K coffee
~Strawberry soda from Mexico
~Some French Fries from McDonalds

that's it.

Christopher said:

I was wondering the same thing...

Freespirit said:

Ah, something from the 4 basic food groups, I see...

Byron said:

LAWL, maybe thats a new term for red-meat eaters?

Christopher said:

Your guess is as good as mine..lol (especially since I didn't even guess... )

I started my period today and ate like a total freakin' maniac! (Including 1.5 Snickers bars! What is wrong with me )

Now I feel sick