Always the same ten cereals
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326480)
Rockingham, Australia
May 13, 2022 7:35pm CST
I wrote recently about school lunches and enjoyed reading the comments about what people had for lunch when they were going to school.
My husband worked as a bursar (business manager) in a very expensive boarding school for boys and the main bone of contention always seemed to be the food. In the end, they appointed a committee of a few students and a young, blond dietician. In Vince’s opinion, the food was great with a great variety offered. He ate there every lunch time – just for quality control purposes 
– and always enjoyed his meals.
One young lad complained that breakfasts were boring. There was, among other things, cereal, eggs of all kinds, bacon, hash browns, baked beans, tomatoes. When pressed further, the boy said the cereals were boring. It was pointed out that there were ten different cereals on offer. His reply was that it was always the same ten. You just can’t please some people. 
The photo is mine from the Queen Mary.
– and always enjoyed his meals.
One young lad complained that breakfasts were boring. There was, among other things, cereal, eggs of all kinds, bacon, hash browns, baked beans, tomatoes. When pressed further, the boy said the cereals were boring. It was pointed out that there were ten different cereals on offer. His reply was that it was always the same ten. You just can’t please some people.
The photo is mine from the Queen Mary.15 people like this
17 responses
@moffittjc (118664)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 May 22
I like variety, and would probably have been satisfied with 10 different cereals. But of course, since you mentioned there was bacon, it wouldn't have mattered what else was on the menu, because I would be in heaven just eating the bacon!
Funny, though, I just realized I have about two brands of cereal that I constantly eat, although I say I like variety. I guess I'm just set in my ways! haha
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
17 May 22
I'm with you Jeff @moffittjc once bacon was mentioned I forgot the topic was about cereal.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
14 May 22
I would have asked him what he wanted to eat and then had his parents supply it for him... 
Poor Vince! Stuck eating school food all the time! You should feel ashamed. 
Poor Vince! Stuck eating school food all the time! You should feel ashamed. 2 people like this
@JudyEv (326480)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May 22
@DaddyEvil I ruly, truly think it is what he'd say!!
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@Morleyhunt (21746)
• Canada
14 May 22
Packing a lunch was my biggest hesitation about taking a job. I don’t like packing a lunch!
Sandwiches are boring.
I always try to have some leftovers to use as a lunch.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
14 May 22
@JudyEv If I remember correctly kids that brought lunches had longer recesses. Kids in the lunch room had to wait until the bell rang to leave the lunchroom but kids who brought their lunch could go out when they finished eating. That might have been why I brought my lunch often.
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@snowy22315 (170798)
• United States
14 May 22
Maybe he was confused and thought he was living in a supermarket instead of a boarding school.
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@allknowing (130233)
• India
15 May 22
That young blond dietician must have made all the difference to the food served (lol) And about not getting more than 10 cereals - I wonder what more could have been added!!
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@JudyEv (326480)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May 22
There couldn't have been many that weren't offered. 
@wolfgirl569 (96024)
• Marion, Ohio
14 May 22
Our schools didnt provide breakfast when I was in school or when my boys were. Many do now if you want to take the kids early
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
17 May 22
I have to laugh about that boys response to the cereals. Guess having to choose from those 10 got boring after awhile. Certainly sounds like a great breakfast buffet to choose from.
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@Marilynda1225 (80050)
• United States
18 May 22
@JudyEv I'm really impressed with the variety they have to choose from
@thislittlepennyearns (58290)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 May 22
Sounds like most kids around that age. I can have fifteen different cereals at home, and the teenager will always ask for the one we don't have.
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@JudyEv (326480)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May 22
Me too! There are really only a couple that I like.
@MarshaMusselman (38697)
• Midland, Michigan
16 May 22
My husband eats mainly two to three cereals. He used to have oatmeal a few times or week but not anymore. Cereal isn't on my keto diet so I've not had any for a long time.
It sounds like they had plenty of choices back then. People can be picky though.
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@LindaOHio (157726)
• United States
14 May 22
That young man was very picky. That's quite a food tray in the picture! Have a great weekend.
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