mr. pretzel.

it's a well-established fact that utz sourdough specials are some of the best pretzels in the world. they're a perfect size, well-salted, have a nice toothsome bite, features a tangy hint of sourdough, and ends with a fantastic crumble about the tongue and cheek. these are the pretzels that fueled pop through his undergraduate studies and are also the basis of pop's world-famous Pretzel Diet.

so, it was an honor for pop to witness mercer eating his very first sourdough special yesterday during lunch. he ate one and a half pretzels, actually, and would've had more if he weren't so tired and needed a nap. pop ate about a quarter of the bag, but volume will come for young mercer. these early days are for taste acquisition. so far, pop likes what he sees.