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The French Fry Girl
Daily Meditation 662–12/20/2023
Years ago I heard an interesting, science-y based story about a competitive eater.
Apparently, it was a younger woman — not very heavy, either (as you might assume). Some burger place had this “special” where you got 10 pounds (4.5+kg) of french fries with a burger and if you could eat it all, you got the meal free.
So, this woman showed up with a little crew and she ordered this veritable McDiabetes special. They brought the (assumedly) massive heap of crispy, golden fries out and set them before her. Smacking her soon-to-be salt-engorged lips, she got to work. One fry after another became a dozen, then a hundred.
In a short while — time was of the essence with the competition, after all — she had some seven or eight pounds devoured, including the burger. She looked (and undoubtedly felt) bloated and was getting just too full to continue.
With some quick thinking and a good understanding of human biology (and psych), she ordered a chocolate shake. Everyone gave one another a confused look, but nonetheless, the shake was delivered with a cherry on top!
In no time at all, our young, Jabba the Hutt hero downed the sweet treat and proceeded to finish the rest of the fries, saving the day for all mankind…or at least getting a cool plaque and a free meal…
