Filet O Fish: Not Just For Fridays During Lent Anymore!

 

The only thing better than McDowell’s is McDonald’s.

 

 

And the only thing better than the Big Mic from McDowell’s is the Filet ‘O Fish from McDonald’s.

 

 

Am I joking? Nope. And don’t try to change my mind with allegations of nasty fish quality or analogies to omnipresent lips and bungholes in hotdogs. For your information, my friend, hotdogs are sweet too. But that’s a subject for another day.

 

Every now and then, McDonald’s offers the Double Filet ‘O Fish for a limited time. Free Advice: Don’t order the Double Filet O’ Fish. Instead, order two single Filets O’ Fish! That way, you get twice the tartar sauce and twice the slices of American cheese. With the single, you totally get hosed with the cheese and sauce (i.e., you only get a single serving’s worth). Also, to ensure freshness, ask for something special when ordering. For instance, you could say, “please add pickles and onions.” This would not only ensure that your Filet is made fresh to order, but also tastes even better than the original recipe! You’re welcome.

 

Free advice, like the Filet O’ Fish, is sweet. And by sweet, I mean totally awesome.

 

Tommy & Gina: 20th Century Muses… and totally awesome

 

 

 

Ever notice how the song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, which appeared on the 80’s juggernaut Slippery When Wet, has not one, but two choruses? Most catchy pop rock songs get stuck in your head with one irresistible hook. But this masterpiece has two!

 

Let me elaborate. Chorus one (go ahead, hum along with me):

 

We’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got

‘Cause it doesn’t make a difference

If we make it or not

We’ve got each other and that’s a lot…

…for love… we’ll give it a shot!

 

And then, like prizefighters adept at throwing the deadly one-two punch, Jovi and Sambora immediately follow that up with the second chorus:

 

Whoa oh, we’re half way there

Whoa OH, livin’ on a prayer

Take my hand and we’ll make it - I swear

Whoa OH, livin’ on a prayer!

 

My theory is the two choruses in this instance played a large role in throttling this song to the top of the charts and ensured that, even in my 30s, I’ll still get blotto at weddings and scream the lyrics like a madman on the dance floor. But theories aside, Livin’ on a Prayer is sweet. And by sweet, I mean totally awesome.