Would you rather never have to wait at a red light, or never have to wait in a line? Think about it. Now that you have your answer, think again. Really use that big brain of yours and look outside the box to find the answer. If you picked red lights, let me tell you why I think you are a clown.

Sure, not waiting at a red light would be sweet. Getting to point A to B in way less time than Google maps tells you is a solid win in any book. But, what if you get to Chipotle, beating the lunch time traffic, and have to stand in a line longer than a baseball game (sorry MLB). Brutal, right? Now, hear me out. What if you sit in traffic, get there later but once you are in you can order right away? That sounds way better to me.

I don’t mind sitting in my car longer than I need to. All I need is my water bottle and Spotify and I can get through any kind of traffic, no problem. Maybe even throw on the latest Circling Back pod, who knows. But, standing in a line, especially one that is not moving, sucks so bad. I would rather sit in my car, A/C on, and wait for the traffic to get going than stay standing up and wait behind people.

We also have to address inside vs. outside lines because one sucks more than the other. Being inside and waiting isn’t the best, but at least you are sheltered from the elements and can just chill on your phone as you keep moving up. But, outside? Oh man. Rain or shine, waiting outside is not ideal. I have been living in Austin for a few years now and let me tell you that waiting in line, outside in that kind of heat, is what I think crawfish feel like when they are in that boil. Plus, you get that sun right on your phone so seeing stuff is harder and access to water is limited.

“Abhi, you are sounding like a grumpy 50 yr old.” Ok, maybe I do. But, the amount of heat I have gotten from my friends about my take has made me take a hard look in the mirror and say to myself, “Am I really a no lines person?” Yes, yes I am.

But, let’s say I am a big dumb idiot and I choose to not wait at red lights. Sure, I could finally get to the Washed office on time. I could be back home in half the time it would normally take. Honestly, if I wasn’t planning on getting sauced, I could even drive to big events and find parking because I can get there so fast. And I get it, that all sounds nice. But, let’s say you go to that big football game, get parking and your squad is walking into the stadium amped up (unless you are a Texans fan, sorry guys). You walk in, feeling on top of the world, but when you go grab a beer you have to wait in that brutal line at the concession stand. See my point? What if I left earlier, endured the red lights/traffic, parked further from the event, but once I am there it’s smooth sailing.

At the end of the day, I won’t judge you if you pick red lights. If you are Door Dasher, or never go anywhere with human interaction, then choosing no red lights makes sense. But, if you like to have fun, go out, or just an active person, no lines is a game changer.

Ask your friends. See who thinks and who doesn’t. I put a section below on how everyone in the office answers that question.

Until next time,

Abhi

PS: Franklin Barbecue would be automatic

Line Gang: Dave, Randy, Adam, Calli, Brando

Red Light: Dillon, Brett, Will,

Red Lights Or Lines?