Monday, April 6, 2009

Ode to the Avocado



Went to my local Subway this morning for a sandwich, I'm a big, big fan of their breakfast sandwiches. And I always go to this one certain Subway even though there are like two other ones that are probably just as close and perhaps a bit more convenient. But I go to this particular Subway because they have avocado. I do love avocado on my sandwich. Whether I get the ham and egg breakfast sandwich or the turkey breast sandwich (both of which are on the honey oat bread of course).

So, standing in line waiting for my ham and egg breakfast sandwich to be toasted, I happen to glance up at their menu board. And, under the extras or add-on (whatever they call it) section, the avocado portion of the menu is ominously whited out. Then comes the what do you want on your sandwich portion of the ordeal:

SUBWAY-WORKER-GIRL: What would you like on your sandwich?

ME: Tomatoes. Green peppers. Avocado...

SUBWAY-WORKER-GIRL: We stopped carrying avocados about two weeks ago. They kept going bad.

ME: Well, that's disappointing.

SUBWAY-WORKER-GIRL: However, you do have enough points on your subway card for a free six-inch sandwich on your next visit.

ME: That's nice. Can I bring my own avocado? Or is that considered "outside food or drink"?


I think she's probably still standing there with a blank look on here face some few hours later.

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