CTR is shorthand for “choose the right.” It’s a Mormon mantra I learned in my kidhood. It has served me well throughout my life to take that extra few seconds to ask myself, “What’s the right thing to do?” Sometimes even a loud, red Tie o’ the Day like this one can have a tough time deciding what’s right and what’s wrong. Decisions can get complicated when real-life context comes into play. However, I do believe sometimes there is an obvious right and an even obvious-er wrong.
For example, at the grocery store, I came across this new twist on an already perfect candy bar, and I was shocked and appalled!* Let me be very clear: POTATO CHIPS IN A REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CUP IS WRONG!!!!! It is a sacrilege to both the potato chips and the Reese’s. What kind of person thought this debauched confection was “right” for the world? I am certain that nobody associated with the production, distribution, and marketing of this ill-conceived concoction is going to any Heaven I’ve ever heard of! The very existence of such a candy bar defies common sense. Those consumers who partake of this monstrosity will pay for their sin by experiencing their own digestive Hell as they eat it! Can you hear me?
Now, I know we each probably have at least one weird food combination in our own palate’s repertoire—and that’s ok. As far as I’m concerned those odd taste proclivities are personal and should remain behind closed doors. To publicly sully a candy perfection like a Reese’s is sinful. Likewise, a potato chip is equally sanctified in its own salty perfection, too. Don’t be gluttonous and mess with perfection! Enjoy the perfect state of both goodies, but not in the same treat. Together, they ruin each other. Some goodies work together, but some combinations result in degradation. It is my snacky opinion that this mix is “wrong.” Somebody wasn’t paying attention in Primary when they were supposed to be learning their CTR. Here, “right” matters.
End of rant.🤠
* “shocked and appalled” is meant for Jane E. Holman, who I hope remembers why we laughed at the phrase decades ago.