Dinner was cancelled after the first blink.
Fri Cat
Seventeen faces requested ketchup, legal counsel, and the warm corner booth immediately.
What Happened At Lunch
The fries formed a committee before anyone found a plate large enough for negotiations.
Rules Behind The Counter
At 12:07, the first fry blinked. By 12:09, the whole carton had formed a committee. The tall ones watch the door. The short ones handle salt distribution. Nobody has agreed whether ketchup is food, weather, or an existential threat. Until that is settled, keep the bag open, speak calmly, and never separate the twins near the back. They remember who took the missing one. They are waiting for an apology.
Fri Cat
Keep the carton open. Avoid sudden condiments nearby.