A term which refers primarily to the
cafeterias found in American
public schools.
The school cafeteria is the
battleground upon which many a war is fought. The
digestive war, foremost: the infamous square pizza can only be considered
culinary impressionism, with its delightful
space-age plastic cheese dotted with cubed
pepperoni, while the ever-aging
corn-on-the-cob passes for one's daily fiber.
The food is nicely complemented by the homely
lunch ladies, who often grimace as they serve a helping of fresh
whatever.
The school cafeteria is also a primary area for social interaction, especially in the form of
food fights, and
socializing/
chick watching. Generally, the school
cliques are best observed in the cafeteria, as they gather together at their exclusive tables, save for the one kid who usually sticks out like a
sore thumb as he sits alone.
All around, an interesting place.