Lettuce: the ultimate symbol of compromise. It's like the participation trophy of vegetables. You put it on a salad, and suddenly you're a winner. A winner of... well, eating a salad.
But what's the real meaning behind our love for lettuce? Is it the crunchy texture? The mild flavor? Or is it the fact that we can dress it up with as many adjectives as we want? ("Oh, it's a mix of butter lettuce, arugula, and a hint of... um, 'spicy'?")
Let's face it, folks: lettuce is the unsung hero of the vegetable kingdom. It's time we give it the appreciation it deserves. Next: PEA-RAMBLINGS — A Page of Mildly Amusing Observations