Hamburger? Why not call it a beef-burger?

Sitting in the carpool mini-van, on the way home from tap dance class, stopping for a quick McDonald’s meal, I would always get picked on a bit for ordering a “hamburger without the burger.” Healthy, I know, but in 1991 the options were scarce. One of my friends always wanted me to try a burger or chicken nuggets. At times I was even bet $200 to eat some meat, but, of course, I refused the monetary temptation and did not eat it.

Celebration time! My childhood friend came back from 4 years of service in the Marines, and we celebrated by going out for burgers at Globe Bar & Grille. I got a bit cocky and thought I could pretend I was eating a Boca Burger instead of a beef burger.

Rookie move and big mistake.

I got sick! A type of sick I have not felt before. Almost like the moment before your stomach lets you know you have had too much too drink and that alcohol poisoning is imminent, but really… I just felt very heavy and horribly uncomfortable. Do not get me wrong, my pineapple burger tasted great, but it was something I definitely could not digest properly. I wonder if anyone can really eat hamburgers without feeling sick?

I am a recovering vegetarian, but please do not lead me to a hamburger just yet. I am going to stick to burger revised for a bit and cool off while being a recovering, recovering vegetarian.