The Roanoke Times, Va., Aaron McFarling column: Commentary, now with no trans fat!

From: The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA) | Date: September 12, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Aaron McFarling

Sep. 12--I have no idea what trans fat is, but it must be pretty darn bad. And pretty darn rare.

In fact, I don't think I've ever sampled trans fat. Every food product I like proudly proclaims that it does not contain this (presumably) harmful ingredient, thereby destroying whatever willpower I might have had.

Me (watching game on TV): Nah, even though I am hungry, I should not consume these potato chips. They provide nothing of value.

Pringles can: Zero grams of trans fat!

Me: Wellll, hey! Why didn't you say so?

(CRUNCH.)

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