We Ate High School Lunches For A Week • Re-Do

Hey there, fellow explorers of the culinary realm! Before we dive into our delectable adventure, I must admit this episode was filmed in the era of yore, before the times of social distancing. But fret not, dear friends, for we've returned with an appetite for nostalgia. We're here to regale you with tales of high school lunches, as we delve into a journey that is, well, quite cheesy. So sit back, relax, and join us on a time-traveling escapade.

Return to the School Cafeteria

Greetings! I'm Jasmine, and alongside me is Lindsay. We're your trusty guides for this time-traveling food adventure. Our mission? To revisit our high school days, minus the drama and with the wisdom of hindsight. It's time to tackle the curious world of high school lunches, one tray at a time.

High school, where we first encountered the cafeteria's mysteries. A place where the lunch card was your golden ticket to a world of culinary adventures. Well, sometimes it was liverwurst sandwiches for those who dared to forget their cards. But wait, some of us totally forgot our cards intentionally – liverwurst lovers, unite!

Buzzfeed High: Principal Alsup's Watchful Eye

Let's rewind the clock back to Buzzfeed High, where Principal Alsup is the keeper of the cafeteria's secrets. Oh, Principal Alsup, he's the man in charge, and we're going to be dining under his watchful eye.

You see, Lindsay and I had different stories when it came to the cafeteria. Senior year brought me dance class right at lunchtime. Picture this: a quick change and a mad dash to the chicken ring line. Meanwhile, Lindsay had a different approach – the elaborate ruse. She'd grab a camera and stroll out like she was off to film something before sneaking off to her truck for a sneaky slushy. That's some high school cafeteria espionage right there!

We also had some free-spirited rules about lunch buddies – did we sit together, or did we scatter like leaves in the wind? Principal Alsup never specified, and that's where the real lunchtime drama unfolded.

A Peek Behind the Lunch Counter

Now, let's meet the unsung heroes of high school – the lunch ladies. Socorro Romo, with 27 years of lunch lady wisdom, is our culinary guardian. She's on a mission to ensure that our school lunches are a bit more wholesome.

And the moment of truth: the lunch menu. It's like deciphering a foreign language. Have you ever heard of a "cheesy pillow"? In our culinary dreams, the lunch menu seemed like a tantalizing promise, but the reality was, well, quite different.

Day one brought us cheese pizza, juice, baby carrots, and sweet corn. We were ravenous by lunchtime, and that pizza seemed like a gourmet feast.

Day two offered a café alley burger, fries, juice, fruit, and a garden salad. Here, the fries fell short, leaving us yearning for the ranch dressing of our high school days.

Day three featured a mysterious dish called a "cheesy pillow." A pizza pocket, it turns out. A delectable letdown, to say the least. Chocolate milk, a silver lining of sorts.

Day four rolled out a salisbury steak, baby carrots, a roll, and fruit. A nostalgic moment, as it reminded us of our school cafeteria's culinary classics. Oh, and we discovered that you can't outsmart the principal!

And then came Friday. But the real drama unfolded as Lindsay decided to go rogue and ditch the school cafeteria for a sub at Subway. It's a plot twist even our hip Principal Alsup couldn't foresee. But, after all, when it comes to principal-principal friendships and tick-tock stardom, who's got time for school lunch rules?

Gratitude and the Art of the "No Ranch, No Chance" Lifestyle

In the midst of our cafeteria escapades, one lesson stood out – gratitude. While we might jest and complain about high school lunches, it's essential to recognize the privilege of having a meal provided to us. These unsung heroes in the cafeteria work diligently to keep our growing minds fueled. So, thank you, lunch staff, for your dedication.

As we navigate the quirks of school lunch menus, let's also savor the fruit cups – a consistent beacon of freshness in our school lunch adventures. And as a parting thought, let's not forget to appreciate the milk – particularly the chocolate variety.

Now, as our high school lunch week draws to a close, remember one thing: No ranch, no chance. Our taste buds may have changed, but some high school memories will forever stay cheesy.

So, fellow time-travelers, until we meet again on our next adventure, keep savoring the flavors of life, and never underestimate the magic of a fruit cup. Oh, and feel free to add us on TikTok. Who knows, we might just drop a lunchroom dance.