empeake
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Hear me, oh blasphemers, heathens, and misguided souls, for the true mysteries of the Taco shall be revealed unto you.
I come from the Holy Land, where Tlaxcalli1 is queen, with words of wisdom to mend your erred ways.
Destroy the false Temple of the Bell. Renounce the hard-shell impostor and embrace the true Taco and Its path to sacrosanct pleasure. The road is long, but the rewards are plentiful.
Let it be known that the Taco's earthly manifestations vary greatly in form and substance. The Taco may be everywhere, but Its home and place of worship is the taquería2. There, It will be delivered unto you by the taquero3, and Its flesh will be become your flesh. This communion, the holiest of ceremonies, may be consecrated with many of the sacred sauces, and garnished with select herbs and spices.
To properly adore the Taco, you must remember that the taquería is a sacred place. Although modern conventions allow for the ritual of becoming One with the Taco to be performed while seated, tradition states that it should be performed standing up, as a sign of respect.
The ancient codexes of the Náhuatl reveal some of the secrets of the ritual:
1 The name for tortilla in the codexes of the Náhuatl.
2 Traditionally, a small shrine where the Taco was revered. Nowadays, it also includes different types of places of worship, from the humble street stand to magnificent restaurants.
3 The supreme priest, knower of the Rites of the Taco, and Its divine server on Earth.
I come from the Holy Land, where Tlaxcalli1 is queen, with words of wisdom to mend your erred ways.
Destroy the false Temple of the Bell. Renounce the hard-shell impostor and embrace the true Taco and Its path to sacrosanct pleasure. The road is long, but the rewards are plentiful.
Let it be known that the Taco's earthly manifestations vary greatly in form and substance. The Taco may be everywhere, but Its home and place of worship is the taquería2. There, It will be delivered unto you by the taquero3, and Its flesh will be become your flesh. This communion, the holiest of ceremonies, may be consecrated with many of the sacred sauces, and garnished with select herbs and spices.
To properly adore the Taco, you must remember that the taquería is a sacred place. Although modern conventions allow for the ritual of becoming One with the Taco to be performed while seated, tradition states that it should be performed standing up, as a sign of respect.
The ancient codexes of the Náhuatl reveal some of the secrets of the ritual:
- You must know how to make or receive the Taco. Take It in lovingly in your hand, with the thumb and pinky on the bottom, and the index and ring finger on top, to ensure the Taco retains Its form and essence.
- In sign of reverence, bend your upper body forward to perform a 45-degree bow. This action will also protect your clothes. If wearing a tie, you shall tuck in your shirt, as any contact of the tie with the Taco is heresy.
- You shall learn to balance your body perfectly, so you may hold your plate and drink in your other hand and complete the communion.
- You shall know the proper names and liturgical nuances of each of the Taco's forms and styles, so the taquero may understand your prayers.
- You must master the timing of your prayers, so the Taco may be delivered unto you without waste or hesitation.
- You shall correctly tally the number and type of communions. At the end of the ceremony, you shall confess your sin of gluttony to the taquero, and he will impose penance. Those unprepared to repent, and those with the intent to deceive the Almighty, shall suffer the consequences.
1 The name for tortilla in the codexes of the Náhuatl.
2 Traditionally, a small shrine where the Taco was revered. Nowadays, it also includes different types of places of worship, from the humble street stand to magnificent restaurants.
3 The supreme priest, knower of the Rites of the Taco, and Its divine server on Earth.