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As We Learned from Precious

Father: I don't even want to know how many calories this burger has.
Young daughter: What's a calorie?
Father: A calorie is a unit of flavor.

–Five Guys Burgers, Brooklyn

  • Posted on November 4, 2010
  • Brooklyn, Dads, Diet/Weight, Junk Food & Fast Food, Kids, Parents, Questions, Restaurants & Cafes
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