An Open Letter From The Ice Cream Truck To The Food Truck

Brought to you by TGI FRIDAYS.

These days, there seems to be a food truck on every corner. But there’s one food truck that’s feeling a little slighted and wanted to get a few things off its chest.

Okay, I don’t mean to sound bitter or anything, but I’m feeling a little…disrespected. I really hate to sound all whiny, but I kinda feel like I need to point out that I was the one who started this whole “food truck” thing. I remember when I was the only one out there, hitting the pavement every day, bringing food to people. I brought happiness to kids. People got excited to see me. They would chase me down the street!

Now I just can’t help but feel ignored. It’s like I don’t even exist. Don’t get me wrong – there’s a parking spot for all of us out there. Even for the trucks that sell homemade ice cream in fancy flavors like “Rose Petal Rain” or “Chocolate Chinese Five Spice.”I don’t get it, but there seems to be a market for that sort of thing.

I mean, my truck works just fine. Sure, my photos may be a bit faded. I don’t serve ice cream to order. I don’t have an expensive stereo system or a custom paint job. But I’m still here. And since I know you’re wondering, my wheels work just fine, thank you.

I hate to point this out, but I think I’m justified in saying I work a little harder than you. I mean, I go to the people, not sit there at a food truck park waiting for people to come to me. What kind of work ethic is that, anyway? Kids these days…

Look, we all start our engines with the turn of a key. All I’m saying is, a little recognition wouldn’t hurt now and then. Maybe someday we can all park next to each other and share a good old-fashioned ice cream sandwich.

Respectfully,

The Original Ice Cream Truck

Even though Fridays has joined the food truck revolution, we love you, Ice Cream Truck. Catch our Summer of Fridays road tour, coming to a city near you this summer. We’re handing out a few of our new handcrafted menu items– like our Ahi Tuna Crisps, American All-Star Sliders, and Oreo^® Madness– and bringing the best of handcrafted America to you.