I took a break from work late this afternoon and drove around the block a couple times. Marble Falls has a new Taco Bell. They tore down the old, traditional Taco Bell and built a modern Taco Bell in its place. By modern I mean the facade is more vibrant and architecturally redesigned to entice those who crave only the finest in irritable bowel syndrome.
As I drove by I could see that the parking lot was packed. The inside was crammed with patrons. I don’t get it. It’s Taco Bell.
A few years back we lived in the bustling town of Temple. Months after making our daring move, a Chili’s restaurant opened. Everyone was so excited. Chili’s was the talk of the town. Everytime I drove by, the place was packed. You apparently had to know someone to get in the door. I mean, come on, it’s a Chili’s! You would have thought that Christ himself was in there serving up the Extreme Fajitas and Pizza Shooters.
I just don’t get it.
Honest recollection: I’m sitting in the back seat of a buddy’s car. He and his girlfriend are in the front seat and we’re driving to some inconsequential location…
“Hey Brent, we haven’t eaten at that McDonald’s yet!!!”