Reason 10/338 of I love Winnipeg!
The Slurpee.
I really don’t enjoy Slurpees all that much (gasp! I know), but I will indulge in an orange or purple green cup a couple of times a summer because I feel it’s my Manitoban given duty to do so.
What I really love about the Slurpee is the bizarre sense of pride we as a city have put behind the title “Slurpee Capital of the World”. What’s it been, now? 12 consecutive years? 13?
For a city consumed by sub-zero temps for a good portion of the year, I’m fascinated by the Slurpee love. Yes, its pure sugar and absolutely terrible for your blood sugar, teeth, and overall well-being but we wear that title like a BADGE OF HONOUR.
Go big, or go home.
So yeah. I love Winnipeg because we work whatever title we can get.
February 8th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
You have to know who helps us to keep that #1 title, he works very hard at it, 2 slurpees a day ya know!! 😉
February 8th, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Oh, I know. I believe I’ve picked him up 1 or 2 coke slurpees in my time. I hope you guys have great dental coverage.
February 9th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
Plus! They don’t even taste good!! OMG!!
🙂