This weekend, I went up to Pennsylvania with my sister, brother in law, and nephews to spend a Day out with Thomas (the Tank Engine, in case you didn't guess it or click on the link). Before you start thinking things: Yes, I am a loser who doesn't have her own husband or kids, so I hang out with my sister's family and yes, I enjoy spending time with my nephew and doing kids' things. Incidentally, I found out what a huge rockstar Thomas really is. I mean, he's just a blue tank engine, but kids LOVE him. Several were donned in Thomas gear, and when that train pulled up to the station, it was like Michael Jackson in the '80s.
Anyway, after a long, hot day on the Strasburg Railroad, we all headed home, but I was starving and asked if we could stop at a drive-thru or something so I could eat. I was initially looking for a Burger King. I love their Original Chicken Sandwich, and their french fries are 10x better than McDonald's, as far as I'm concerned. As we're driving, I see KFC, McDonald's, Wendy's, A&W........ No Burger King.
But then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw it... like a shining beacon. No, it was not Burger King. Rather, it was the stuff of legends... my Holy Grail of Fast Food. It was a Sonic. Yes, people, a SONIC. I'd seen the commercials - the oh so hilarious commercials - and wondered where the hell there was a Sonic anywhere within a hundred miles of me. I'd been lusting after their slushes, which are half price during their "Happy Hour." I craved their all day breakfast selections. And I longed to be one of the girls who ordered the "two fried ice cream" Blasts. And now... now I got to be one of those people. Like a loser, I "ooh"-ed and "ahh"-ed over their menu. I think it literally took us 15 minutes to make a decision.
I settled on a bacon cheeseburger and a watermelon Slush. Holy crap, that was one of the best fast food burgers I've ever had. I think it comes second only to In-and-Out Burgers in CA. The Slush was the perfect drink for that morbidly hot day, and we went home satisfied.
It's not just a legend anymore. I got my Sonic fix. I got to sit in that little drive-in booth, where the servers bring the food to your car. I got to pretend (just in my head, though) that I was in one of those commercials. It was totally worth making my brother in law cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to it.
Sonic, I love you, and I wish you'd open up a location in the Washington Metro area.
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dude, i will never hate on you again! sonic is the best f*ckin thing ever. i pass twice a day and it taunts me. They are more than your usual fast food, but i always get a #2 sonic sized with a rt 44 sized strawberry, cherry, lemon slush. That shit makes you wanna smack your mama.
Too bad you didn't get a waitress on the rollerskates. that makes it 10 times worth it. i once witnessed a race! AND their wacky pack toys put everyone to shame!
Congratulations and i hope that you get to go to one again. I think there is one in Columbia, MD.
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