Taco! Burrito! What’s Coming Out of Your Speedo? November 30, 2006
Thank you, Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Locke, from the fine state of Massachusetts for your legal expertise on this important matter:
“A sandwich is not commonly understood to include burritos, tacos and quesadillas, which are typically made with a single tortilla and stuffed with a choice filling of meat, rice, and beans.”
That’s right. The Burrito is NOT a sandwich. Panera Bread Co at the White City Shopping Center in Shrewsbury had a clause in their lease that the shopping center couldn’t lease to other sandwich shops, and when a Mexican restaurant planned to open up, Panera tried to invoke the clause, saying that burritos were sandwiches. And there you have it, the birth of a worthless case.
In addition to LOOKING IN A DICTIONARY, the judge also heard testimonial from a chef, who said, “I know of no chef or culinary historian who would call a burrito a sandwich. Indeed, the notion would be absurd to any credible chef or culinary historian.”
You know what else is absurd? A golfer with an arm growing out of his ass.
Did anyone ever consider Burrito’s poor feelings when they decided to take his entire identity to court? I couldn’t imagine what would happen if the very definition of my being was brought into question (”She is in fact, not a human at all, but a chicken leg.”).
What if Burrito always thought he was a sandwich? What if the news that he is not a sandwich was taken pretty hard, and he’s now out boozing it up with the Hot Pockets or some shit?
Alas, Burrito must accept it. He is a mortal in the mythological realm where Sandwiches are gods. After the news of Burrito’s identity was released, the sandwich community expressed shock and indignation.
Cold Cut Combo: “Holy shit, man, that’s some crazy shit!”
Tofu and Alfalfa Sprouts on 7 Grain all natural bread: “This case isn’t over. I know some grassroots organizations that would be interested. I can make all the arrangements. I just need to know—is Burrito willing to go all the way with this?
Italian Sub: “Burrito, I can make you one of the sandwiches. In exchange for my service, someday - and that day may never come - I’ll call upon you to do a service for me. Now go talk to my friend, Meatball Sub.”
Philly Cheesesteak: “Damn, Burrito just got muthafucking served! Check me out, I’m on TV! Philly, represent!”
Hot Dog: “Hmm, two slices of bread, eh? What does that mean about me?”
French Dip: “You want to talk about outcast, try being renamed ‘Freedom Dip’ for a couple years and see where it gets you.”
Wow. I’m hungry now.







