That time they served sushi… and you instantly regretted it.

That time they served sushi… and you instantly regretted it.

Cafeteria Chronicles - Sushi Regret

THAT TIME THEY SERVED SUSHI… AND YOU INSTANTLY REGRETTED IT.

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Remember those dining hall "specials"? The anticipation for something beyond the usual rotation of pasta and chicken seemed almost revolutionary. Then came the day the word spread: sushi was on the menu. For a brief, glorious moment, you pictured perfectly rolled maki, fresh fish, and a culinary escape from textbook-fueled exhaustion. You lined up, perhaps a little too eagerly, ignoring the subtle warning signs – the less-than-vibrant tuna, the suspiciously pale rice, the vaguely industrial smell of soy sauce that clung to the air.

The first bite. Ah, the first bite. It wasn’t just not good; it was a profound disappointment that resonated deep within your soul, especially after pulling an all-nighter. That instant wave of regret. The realization that you should have just stuck with the sad, uninspired salad bar or another slice of mystery pizza. It became a shared inside joke, a cautionary tale passed down through dorms, a classic dining hall mishap. We’ve all been there, haven't we? Those moments of culinary daring that ended in a quiet, internal plea for better judgment. Yet, somehow, these are the meals we remember most vividly, the ones that become part of our collective college legend. They’re not just food; they’re chapters in our shared history, filled with mishaps and memorable midnight snacks that bind us together.

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