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In reply to the discussion: Your most loved school cafeteria dish? [View all]hlthe2b
(102,202 posts)37. uggh..nothing
I never could eat at school... They had a pot roast (congealed/nasty) and slimey lima beans--among other offerings that would make me nauseous before I ever entered the cafeteria.
In first grade a teacher made me sit in the cafeteria for more than an hour because I refused to eat.
I don't remember what happened after that but I don't remember ever even attempting to eat at school again, except sandwiches I brought myself.
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