While Day 1 of an Xmastime Presidency will of course be devoted to making it legal for adults to order off the kiddie menu, my solemn promise to ALL Americans is that by the end of Day 2 it will only be legal to run a goddam leaf blower on Saturdays between 2-3pm. No exceptions.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand the rest of the Universe now starting to finally think about catching up:
The hottest tables in America are serving what suspiciously looks a lot like the kids menu — but with an adult price tag.
She describes a growing phenomenon she calls “new-stalgia” — a blending of old and new that pulls people back into that place of feeling connected to their youth and connected to the things that made them feel good.
There’s a biological component, too. Stress increases cortisol levels, which in turn drives cravings for quick, energy-dense foods — carbs, sugar, the kinds of things that dominate elementary school diets.
In other words, the urge to order a plate of buttered noodles or a perfectly crisp chicken nugget isn’t childish. In many ways, it’s inevitable. Our bodies are searching for a chemical, emotional solution to the overwhelming sense of anxiety and dread that faces many adults of all ages in today’s world.
She describes a growing phenomenon she calls “new-stalgia” — a blending of old and new that pulls people back into that place of feeling connected to their youth and connected to the things that made them feel good.
There’s a biological component, too. Stress increases cortisol levels, which in turn drives cravings for quick, energy-dense foods — carbs, sugar, the kinds of things that dominate elementary school diets.
In other words, the urge to order a plate of buttered noodles or a perfectly crisp chicken nugget isn’t childish. In many ways, it’s inevitable. Our bodies are searching for a chemical, emotional solution to the overwhelming sense of anxiety and dread that faces many adults of all ages in today’s world.
I'm calling bullshit on all that & I would say the truth is that chicken tenders and french fries & pizza just tastes better than most other foods, but hey whatever it takes to keep this movement going! 🤗🕺
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