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Americana! Presented by Sam Eagle, Tuesday Period 4 [8/10]
Yes, that framed photo of Sam and Captain America was still hanging in a place of honor this week. Yes, Sam had carried it carefully to the classroom once more this week. Yes, it was currently Sam’s most prized possession. And what of it??
The clock ticked over to the beginning of class and Sam began promptly, as always.
“Today,” Sam said, “we shall discuss that great American institution...the diner!” Would other teachers have set up the Danger Shop as a diner or visited the actual diner located on this island? Yes. Had Sam done that? Absolutely not. He hadn’t even bothered to bring in milkshakes or french fries!
“Diners are an American tradition! Diners began as horse-drawn wagons in Rhode Island! But the most familiar diner is of course the pre-fabricated dining car!” Oh dear, yes there was another PowerPoint presentation at hand. Er, at wing.
“Some of these original structures are still in operation! And some current diners merely choose to emulate their aesthetic for nostalgia or perhaps merely because it is classically American!”
“Some of you may be familiar with this famous American painting of a diner!”
“And, of course, we cannot forget the most important part of the diner. The food. Diners, being so quintessentially American, serve mainly American food, though many also offer rather a lot of Greek options for some reason.” Because they were run by Greek families, Sam. It wasn’t that deep.
“Milkshakes are quite popular! Hamburgers and french fries and, of course, the classic diner breakfast! Is it fried or grilled? You will likely find it in a diner, somewhere.” Did Sam eat diner food? Probably. It was terribly American, after all.
“Diners began in the Northeast and spread across the country, particularly once the interstate highway system was well underway. Perhaps another day we can discuss Route 66! They have been replaced, in some areas, by fast food. Another American institution.”
“I assume all of you have visited a diner on at least one occasion?” Sam. Have you met your students? Why would you assume such a thing? “There is one on this very island! Perhaps you ought to visit!” Maybe you’d get extra credit?
The clock ticked over to the beginning of class and Sam began promptly, as always.
“Today,” Sam said, “we shall discuss that great American institution...the diner!” Would other teachers have set up the Danger Shop as a diner or visited the actual diner located on this island? Yes. Had Sam done that? Absolutely not. He hadn’t even bothered to bring in milkshakes or french fries!
“Diners are an American tradition! Diners began as horse-drawn wagons in Rhode Island! But the most familiar diner is of course the pre-fabricated dining car!” Oh dear, yes there was another PowerPoint presentation at hand. Er, at wing.
“Some of these original structures are still in operation! And some current diners merely choose to emulate their aesthetic for nostalgia or perhaps merely because it is classically American!”
“Some of you may be familiar with this famous American painting of a diner!”
“And, of course, we cannot forget the most important part of the diner. The food. Diners, being so quintessentially American, serve mainly American food, though many also offer rather a lot of Greek options for some reason.” Because they were run by Greek families, Sam. It wasn’t that deep.
“Milkshakes are quite popular! Hamburgers and french fries and, of course, the classic diner breakfast! Is it fried or grilled? You will likely find it in a diner, somewhere.” Did Sam eat diner food? Probably. It was terribly American, after all.
“Diners began in the Northeast and spread across the country, particularly once the interstate highway system was well underway. Perhaps another day we can discuss Route 66! They have been replaced, in some areas, by fast food. Another American institution.”
“I assume all of you have visited a diner on at least one occasion?” Sam. Have you met your students? Why would you assume such a thing? “There is one on this very island! Perhaps you ought to visit!” Maybe you’d get extra credit?