Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Five Robot Lions




Today I stumbled across this analogy from examiner.com and found it funny:

A Long Island Iced Tea is like five robot lions
June 23, 5:11 PM · Sheldon Calbero - Seattle Cocktails Examiner

"It's a well known fact that when most things work together for a common cause, where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Take Voltron, for instance. Individually, each of the five robotic lions had the tenacity to defend a small village not unlike Leavenworth. Together, in their gestalt form, the mighty robot Voltron can generate a blazing sword capable of destroying even the most powerful space monster.

Trust me, this image is relevant.

Now, what does this have to do with cocktails, you ask? Well, a Long Island Iced Tea is just like Voltron: Made of five different liquors, the combination transforms itself into something that tastes just like iced tea. Because of its smooth drinkability, the potential for overindulging is quite strong. However, because of its refreshing nature, it's perfect for a summer barbecue.

As I stated earlier, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Despite the boggling mix of different spirits, a perfectly proportioned Long Island Iced Tea manages to unite these once mortal enemies. Once again, and this can't be stated enough, be responsible with these. This is a very strong cocktail."

This analogy must break down somewhere. I know because now I feel like I want to drink Voltron. Can Long Island Iced Tea generate a blazing sword capable of destruction too?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

If you drink to many of them you can find the sword! lol