Greensboro Reporter Tweets Quest For Free Burritos

On August 25, 2016, a new Moe's Southwest Grill opened at Friendly Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. To celebrate the occasion, they gave a year's worth of free burritos to the first 100 customers. Luckily for us, the News & Record's Kate E. Queram was there to snag some free burritos while live tweeting the festivities:

Some reporters cover war from the front lines. I cover burritos. pic.twitter.com/YPTmRu4NUo
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

I am the 11th person in line and also apparently the only morning person. 😬 come be my friend and also get free burritos FOR A YEAR
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

A security van just drove by. I waved at the driver and he waved back. I fear this may be my only human interaction all morning.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

I have now been here for 30 minutes, have made no friends, and my phone is at 62 percent. GREENSBORO. COME HANG.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Omg new people are arriving. pic.twitter.com/DwzU3x7HBI
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

They set their chairs up 3 feet away from me like they could smell my thirst
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

UPDATE MADE TWO FRIENDS KIND OF. Did not bring sunglasses, so the rest of the morning will be squinty.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

UNORTHODOX HAPPENINGS: we're getting a 30-minute break while they power wash. EVERYONE IS GONE. We got placeholder cards.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Using the power-washing break for coffee. Won't make anyone like me more (am chatty without caffeine) but it's good. pic.twitter.com/hfq2kbsmbC
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

That is code for six splendas btw
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Turned my chair around to hide from sun, like a gremlin. So current view: pic.twitter.com/2PZz98AvVo
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

My one line friend hasn't come back yet. One woman has taken her shoes off. I remain the most excited person here.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

The second man in line declines to give his name. I suspect he's ditching work for free burritos. An American hero.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Worth noting: it's August and its daytime and I'm outside so I'm officially suffering for my art here
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

I smell a campfire and hope someone is turning this into a tailgate. If so I've got first in beer pong #profeshtweets
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

My brethren. pic.twitter.com/WTNJI2G16r
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

The kid in line next to me asked if I would promote his vlog and then tried to explain to me the concept of a vlog pic.twitter.com/dKydu9CD7G
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

I said, "I HAVE SNAPCHAT I KNOW HOW THE WORLD WORKS" so today is the day I became old I guess
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

90 MINUTES UNTIL I LIVE MY DREAM pic.twitter.com/I2Gq3qTaj7
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Pants were such a bad choice
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

There are now 51 people in line. I think this makes me an early adopter. Burrito-line hipster, if you will.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

There's a group of moms here with their small children. They're the real heroes.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

ONE HOUR. GONNA BE V SWEATY AT THE END OF THIS BURRITO MARATHON.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Line is now at 79 people. EXCITEMENT BUILDS.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

Kids next to me considering selling their spots in line. I can't even look at them.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

91!
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

The length of the line and also how hot it feels
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

WE ARE AT CAPACITY PEOPLE
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

I was hoping a cheer would go up once everyone realized we are the chosen few but nothing happened
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

I cheered internally while simultaneously mourning the fun we all could have had here today
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

This Eva Mendes poster seems to understand. "You're doing the right thing," her smile suggests. "Stay the course." pic.twitter.com/qrXoTRFmby
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

A MOES EMPLOYEE IS WALKING AROUND SAYING THEY ARE OPENING IN 5 MINUTES. THE CROWD STIRS. ITS HAPPENING.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016

"I've been waiting for this day my whole life!" someone says. He's joking, but it's the closest I've come all day to feeling understood.
— Kate E. Queram (@KateElizabethNR) August 25, 2016