Originally Posted by vagabond

Our VP of Legislative Affairs is a very careful man. In 2000, he purchased a variety box of MREs and kept it in his garage. Early this week, he brought the box into the office and challenged us to pick our favorite meal. Since the burrito and cheese omelet and veggie burger were taken, I settled for the Beef, Restructured, With Grilled Mushroom Gravy.

The thing, along with Western Beans, a chocolate chip cookie, sugar, pepper, apple cider, coffee, plastic spoon and a napkin even, was packed inside a bag made of heavy plastic. Since I didn't have a bayonet, I used a pair of office scissors to cut it open.

All I can say is that I am still thirsty from eating that meal. Has anyone eaten these things? What did you think? Other than the high salt content, I thought it was pretty good for being 9 years old. The piece of bread was the only thing I couldn't stomach (no pun intended). It looked and tasted like drywall.