My sixth-grade son asked me for advice about girls the other day. I took a moment to reflect on 40+ years of experience, and this is what I told him:

“Life is like a corn dog. Bitches only want your wiener if you got bread.”

How Life Is Similar To a Corn Dog

Sit with me for a moment, and let me share some wisdom that the years have bestowed upon me.

First and foremost, life, like a corn dog, has a simple beginning – a hot dog, plain and straightforward. It’s akin to our core, our essence. You start with the basics, your true self, before the complexities of the world start to coat you. Just as the hot dog is dipped into batter, we too are enveloped by the experiences and influences of our lives. The batter, thick and encompassing, represents the various layers and complexities we accumulate as we journey through life.

The Hot Oil Is Like Life’s Challenges

Now, consider how a corn dog is cooked – submerged in hot oil, it faces the trials of heat, much like we face challenges in life. It’s in this environment, under pressure and adversity, that the corn dog transforms, its batter turning golden and its inside cooking to perfection. Similarly, it’s through our trials and tribulations that we grow, that our character is forged. The heat brings out our true colors, shapes us into who we are meant to be, crisp and ready to face the world.

The Corn Dog Stick Is Like Your Support System

And let’s not forget the stick, my son. That wooden handle is not unlike the support system in our lives – our family, friends, and mentors. They hold us up, keep us grounded, and ensure that we don’t fall into the oil and get lost. They’re there to hold onto when things get too hot or when we need someone to help us stay upright.

But, the most beautiful part of the corn dog, and indeed life, is its variety. Some prefer their corn dogs with mustard, others with ketchup, and some with a bit of both. Each corn dog, though fundamentally the same, is enjoyed in a myriad of ways, reflecting the individual tastes and preferences. So too is life. Each of us, while sharing the same human condition, experiences life uniquely, seasoned by our choices, our cultures, and our personal journeys.

Like Life, Corndogs Are Meant To Be Savored

Lastly, the enjoyment of a corn dog, like the enjoyment of life, is in its consumption, in the living of it. It’s meant to be savored, every bite, every moment. There will be parts that are too hot, parts that might be a bit burnt, and parts that are just perfect. And it’s all these parts together that make the experience what it is – beautiful in its entirety.

So, my son, as you go forth, remember that life is like a corn dog. Embrace the layers you acquire, face the heat with courage, lean on your support, appreciate your uniqueness, and savor each moment of this delicious experience called life.

So true. Rarely is a meme so insightful and tasty.

Please share with your own sons, brothers, and even fathers.