rev:text
| - Somehow in the midst of my excitement over the abnormally high number of slushy flavors, every time I go to this QT gas station, I somehow overlooked the thing in the middle. IT IS A WHIPPED TOPPING MACHINE. Who would ever expect a whipped topping machine in the middle of a wall of slushies? I almost thought I was dreaming.
On the machine it says, "Add whipped topping to your favorite frozen or hot drink."
I assume that since the machine is smack dab in the middle of the wall of slush, that "favorite frozen drink" refers to slushy. I never thought that I would see the day that putting whipped topping on a slushy would not only be deemed appropriate, but even be encouraged. This QT gas station is clearly one (or 100) steps ahead of the game and I hope that all other QTs (and circle Ks and 7Elevens) follow their lead.
So, the curious reader is probably wondering, "how does whipped topping on a slushy taste?" Let me just say: why eat a popsicle when you can eat a creamsicle?
I now realize that a slushy without whipped topping is like a cake without icing or a raisin without chocolate.
The machine is a little loud, do not let this scare you. It also is a little slow, so you must be patient as you wait for your whipped topping to drop.
Aside from the screen that says "Push Here for Whipped Topping," there are no instructions, but do practice caution when mixing the whipped topping on soda. Yes, you can put it in soda...it's not as weird as it sounds, think of rootbeer floats, or the more obvious, cream soda. Unfortunately, the whipped topping seems to trigger a volcanic effect when added to soda so make sure you leave a good 2-3 inches in your cup to prepare yourself. Even if you quickly put a lid on it, the increased carbonation will fizz right through the straw hole. My husband foolishly waited in the car for me while I ran in to buy (aka "create") his fountain drink and unbeknownst to him, I added whipped topping, which continued to fizz through the straw hole for quite some time. If this does happen to you, just try to not make any sharp turns while you drive. It will be messy.
|