10.30.2008

America, explained

So after class I went to go get some lunch from the only place on the way home, KFC. I'm a pretty thirsty guy and I like my soda, so I opted for the "Mega" size Pepsi, having never seen it before.

Holy. Shit.

To give you some idea of how big this drink is, please note that IT COMES WITH A HANDLE. The picture up there is to scale--that's the real-life Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller. It's a half-gallon of Pepsi, for Chrissakes. I felt like such an asshole walking down the street to my house with it. I haven't held a drink with two hands since I was 9 years old.

But if you don't think I'm gonna drink all of that fucker...well, you're probably right, actually. That scream coming from my kidneys ain't gonna go away anytime soon.

ETA: I finished more than half of it. I'm considering it an accomplishment. Also, I forgot to add that the drive home from KFC was an absolute bitch. The only vehicles equipped with cupholders that large fly in the Air Force, so I had to hold the barrel upright in the backseat floor with my right hand and shift gears with my left hand. I lead an interesting life.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really don't see the problem here.

Kevin Zuk said...

I saw the cup (barrel) in question. It reminded me more of an oil drum than a drink holder. And watching the intern carry it around was comical. Too bad they don't sell soft drinks in kegs... they could call it KegFC