Please help spread the word about this new holiday I am trying to create: Last Meal Day!
Celebrated every August 15 from now on, Last Meal Day (LMD) is the newest American (and International) holiday. On LMD, each American will choose, eat, and celebrate his or her last meal—the way a person on death row about to be executed might.
For example, currently my last meal is as follows (in order):
- two pieces of pumpkin pie
- two sixteen ounce Yuenglings
- ten wings
- a Bob’s roast beef sub, from Bob’s Subs in Slippery Rock, PA
- Ara Yes Kabob Halobi from the Beirut Restaurant in Toledo, OH
- a small (only because I’m having so much else) pepperoni pizza from Gino’s Pizza in Toledo, OH
- ten jumble jubilee cookies (actually called Jubilee Jumbles, I think)
- a block Hershey bar with almonds
- a Diet Pepsi
The only clear guidelines about LMD are the date, August 15, and that each person participating chooses and eats his or her “last meal.” The date has been selected because there’s room for a holiday here—in the middle of the month and between two other holidays—the Fourth of July and Labor Day. The late summer date is better than a winter one since many Americans will already be carrying extra weight in the winter. LMD could occur any day, but this date has been chosen.
LMD should quickly become one of the top American holidays. It will be good for business. Food suppliers and preparers will do a good business. And, people like to eat, so most Americans will really enjoy it. My meal, above, is quite large. I’m sure to be stuffed and feel sick. Others will approach it differently, taking a more Spartan approach.
Some will eat their last meal alone; others in groups. Some will eat at home; others will go out to eat. Some will take a solemn approach while others will be more festive. Some will be solemn and festive.
Since the “last meal” concept derives from a condemned prisoner’s last meal before execution, participants are invited to contemplate their own mortality, although this is not required. It is encouraged though. Some will plan and eat their last meal with quiet and serious deliberation; others may just pig out and party.
Of course many traditions will develop, as they do with all holidays.
I invite you to begin planning your last meal. It will in ways be a reflection of who you are and over the years of how you change.
jwmetz 