Impressionable Youth
I have never been a Question Authority type of person. I follow the rules (for the most part) and am fairly easily swayed by advice/arguments that seem to make a lot of sense. That's not to say I'll listen to any nutjob with an agenda. I'm also a firm believer in "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is."
So when I first saw this public service announcement way back in the 70's, I swore off condiments altogether. Well, except ketchup. I was still a kid after all.
Through the years, I slowly became aware of the joy of condiments. Now that I'm older and my metabolism is slowing to a halt, I've discovered the beauty of sour cream and the zest of guacamole. Why do I bring this up now? Because I'd like to lose a few pounds and my co-worker brought in a tub of homemade guac made with sour cream. It's fantastic and I have no willpower. I'm conflicted, but my tastebuds are in heaven.
p.s. Whenever I told people about this commercial, only one person has ever seen/remembered it. Do you? I was beginning to think I imagined the whole thing.
Comments
Instead of sour cream, try non-fat plain yogurt. Definitely better for you than sour cream, but brings the taste attributes you love about it. You can substitute it out quite readily.
Abuse the person who brought in the guac and sour cream. There's beauty and zest in that, too.
I can't completely cut out the foods I love. Such idiocy. I set aside a day to eat what I want, and that seems to suffice. Well, it doesn't really, but you know what I mean.
I don't recall that commercial. But then I don't know why no one's come up with a recipe for a mayonnaise smoothie, so why would I?
I remember "don't drown your food" My favorite was Time for Timer- remember him? he told us to make sunshine on a stick!