Ode to Sonic

So if any of you reading out there know a WMUC broadcaster personally, you might know that Sonic (America's Drive-In!) has a little bit of a cult following at our station. Why? It's really simple, if you think about it.

First, consider that we are talking about college students here, and cheap food is always good food. And while it may not be gourmet cuisine, it's really freaking good for what it is. Besides, you haven't really lived until you've had a cherry limeade with your burger and tots (tots!).

Since there isn't a Sonic within an hour's drive of the WMUC Sports studios (high above the South Campus Dining Hall!), it's almost required that we make a stop at a Sonic whenever we take a road trip that takes us near one. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, we usually go all out. It's not unusual for us to eat two meals there during one day.

Imagine, then, how excited Scott and I were to discover that there was a Sonic within half a mile of the hotel (or, as it will now be known, the WMUC Pacific Northwest Bureau).

So, despite the elements, Scott and I trudged out in a driving snowstorm to eat at our beloved drive-in. I won't mince words here - it wasn't pretty. It was cold, wet, and pretty miserable. It was also completely worth it.

Even compared to usual Sonic standards, Scott was rather impressed by his Chicken Club Toaster Sandwich (as you can see from the picture to the right), which was washed down with his tots (tots!) and the always sublime Cherry Limeade. My Bacon Cheeseburger Toaster was just as tasty. Yeah, it's fast food, but I know I've paid more money for lower quality food in traditional sit-down restaurants.

Are we crazy for our devotion? Yeah, probably. OK, certainly. But hey, don't knock it until you've tried it.