The 1 a.m. What is the staple of a college student’s life? You guessed it. Ramen noodles. Nehemiah Guinn, a sophomore philosophy and accounting major, prides himself on his dedication to this hearty and nutritious meal, which costs less than thirty cents at your local Walmart. He even went almost two weeks eating nothing but his beloved Ramen noodles. “I ate Ramen usually for lunch and dinner, and at the end of the first week, I started feeling a little weird most of the time,” said Guinn. “Then, a few days into the next week, every time I would stand up, I’d feel like I was about to pass out and really just felt out of it all the time...almost feverish.” Guinn finally disclosed his eating habits to his roommate, who suggested that Guinn should probably start eating different food. However, even after his near-death experience, Guinn didn’t give up on his Ramen. Instead of making it his primary meal, though, he decided it was best as a 1 a.m. pick-me-up. “It’s like when you’re getting into that stage where you’re just sitting around on your couch, watching strange videos on YouTube,” explained Guinn. “You’re not sure how you got there, but you know that you’re hungry.”
Guinn advised, that in moments like these, always enjoy “The 1 a.m.” with one of three, mouthwatering toppings: the chicken-flavored seasoning (which is the best ramen flavor, according to Guinn), teriyaki sauce or Chick-Fil-A’s Polynesian sauce.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • A package of Ramen noodles (flavoring of your choice) • A microwave-safe bowl (no, Styrofoam bowls are not microwave-safe) • Toppings of your choice DIRECTIONS: • Remove noodles from the package. • Place said noodles in bowl (again, I know Styrofoam bowls are cheap, but please don’t microwave them). • Cover noodles in water. • Microwave for 3-5 mins. • Top the noodles with all your sauces of choice/ leftover food that’s been shoved to the back of the fridge. • Smother them in Chick-Fil-A’s Polynesian sauce.
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