Fourthmeal- newly discovered meal previously known only to drunken college students
So I was at Taco Bell the other day. I usually drive through, but I actually went in this time. As I sat down enjoying my Spicy Bean and Cheese Burrito from the Value Menu, I paused as I noticed my tray liner, announcing the creation of a new meal, Fourthmeal, the meal between dinner and breakfast! “Hmmm,” I wondered aloud, getting some annoyed looks from my fellow patrons. I grew up in the days of 3 meals a day chosen from only 4 food groups, no snacking over the age of 7, so this extra meal, I was skeptical. Sure, during college I was not above the 2:00 a.m. cheese fries (with a 1/2 Garlic Cheeseburger, or GCB, on my campus) , but it was sort of on the downlow, as if the calories didn’t count if you ate them while you should be sleeping.
Here, it’s being advertised as if it’s perfectly OK, encouraged even, to eat a fourth meal, in the middle of the night no less. In fact, they give you your personality type based on what your Fourthmeal order is. Let’s take me, for example, I’m a burrito girl. Here’s what they say:
The BURRITO is a sign of honor and sophistication. With its classic shape and combination of ingredients, it’s considered a role model among its peers. Late night, the BURRITO is usually responsible for taking care of others.
No truer words were ever spoken, if I do say so myself. Next Fourthmeal, I think I’m going to try “The Gregarious Nachos- A sign of youth and exuberance. The multiple layers of tortilla chips and toppings represent an outgoing and energetic approach to life.” With these dudes, maybe I can skip the Red Bull and stay up past my bedtime!
What’s your opinion of Fourthmeal? Here to stay or going away?
Comments
On May 12 at 09:21 AM carl spackler said:
Here to stay!! But not exclusively at "the bell"...we want food when we want food. Don't tell me when to eat b-fast, lunch, or dinner...just give me the opportunity to buy food when I want it.
On May 19 at 03:43 PM said:
I went to try out my own Fourthmeal on Wed. night in St. Louis at around 10:30. The dining room closes at 10:00, while the drive through is open till 3:00. What's up with that?
On May 27 at 09:07 AM kt said:
In response to fat tax comment, I think we should start a stupidity tax for people like that. People that narrow-minded and ignorant raise the cost of health insurance because undoubtedly they are too dumb to know how to breath and regularly have to be rushed to an ER for oxygen.
On Jun 5 at 07:27 PM said:
I believe the only reason its suggesting to eat a 4th meal late at night is because they need the business to pay the people who need to work at those hours.Well it is cheep!
On Jun 5 at 07:33 PM said:
The most healthy thing I can think of is a taco salad and water.
On Jun 5 at 10:54 PM said:
hen u have to brush your teeth again!!!
On Jun 6 at 03:20 PM teresa said:
IT IS GOOD FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE TRAVELING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY LATE AND NEED SOMETHING TO EAT.
On Jun 6 at 03:29 PM said:
I love my boyfriend and he loves me. But when I asked him to come over to my house because my parents weren't coming home till the morning he refused the offer! Just because he was headed 2 taco bell. I hope he gets fat. thanks a bunch taco bell.
On Aug 5 at 06:10 PM PeaceMeal said:
You liked it / You hated it...
Either way - it apparently worked.. theres a lot of talk here.. wonder if Wendys late nite menu get this much attention?
On Aug 9 at 01:15 PM JV said:
Apparently Taco Bell hasn’t heard heard of the obesity problem that America is having...
I think that’s a horrible ad campaign... "Hey fattys! Don’t forget to eat your fourthmeal!"
On Aug 10 at 01:29 PM said:
I think it's a gread idea for those who will actually take care of themselves and exercise on a daily basis. There are people like myself who could eat 10 meals a day and still wouldn't put on a pound... healthy much? probably not. Six small meals a day is better than 4 huge meals.
On Aug 23 at 11:43 AM said:
You are all idiots six small meals a day spaced every three to four hours is the key to controlling your metabolism!
And the taco salad is like the worst choice...
On Sep 8 at 07:47 PM said:
since when is ordering a meal from taco bell like a trip to a chinese place where they tell you what you are like if you are born in the year of the rabbit?
On Sep 18 at 03:06 PM ANNONYMOUS said:
I'd like to address the person who would eat the Taco Salad and a water, well, have you ever checked the amount of FAT in a taco salad? 33 grams fat, 13 grams saturated fat. You'd be better off eating a hamburger.
On Sep 25 at 12:52 PM slee said:
I have been eating my 3 am feeding for 47 years. I am in good health except my husband wakes up and wants to intrud in my feeding. so
he is sleep deprived. oh well
PS I make my on burritos and always have taco stuff on hand bye gotta go eat
On Nov 30 at 08:20 AM said:
I LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEE Taco Belllll!!!!!!!!!!!!
On May 10 at 12:18 PM big larry from da bronx said:
it just goes to prove people will follow any example set before them