re: Why no lids/straws at LSU concessions?

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i bring my own straw and lid in

i have a special lid i got made

its pretty cool

i get my straws from a gas station

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years ago, my grandfather invited me to his bedside to impart some final words of wisdom on me prior to his passing. it was really difficult to see him that way; he was frail and weak, a shell of his former self. wiping tears from my eyes, i approached his side and knelt down next to him as he turned his head toward me and gave me the biggest smile he could muster. he said, "[DontCare], you're a good boy and i want you to know that i love you and i'll always be looking down on you. there's something i'd like to give you now to remind you of me and to make tough times a little less tough." then, he reached his arm over to the the bedside table opposite where i was kneeling and reached out with his bony hand to grab something on the table, only to clutch it to his chest before presenting it to me. it was his lucky straw. when i took it from his hand, my eyes just began crying uncontrollably. he took his last breath and died right there in front of me.

since that time, i always take papaw's lucky straw with me everywhere.