"There is such a thing as 'free lunch'"

When people casually or irreverently speak of or address certain subjects, it will offend me. A lover of words and language, I tend to listen carefully. So when a local reporter, when reporting on the Wawa Welcome America celebrations, particularly today's Free Hoagie Day here in Philly said, "it turns out there is a such thing as free lunch", I got perturbed.

Excuse me Miss, you're a reporter. In Philly. On TV.

You don't have to tell the kids in this city that "there is a such thing as free lunch." WE know it!

YOU may speak of free lunch lightly while reporting on the free hoagies that Wawa gave out today, and you may even take a joking tone. However, free lunch for many children in our public schools is a serious thing. Many depend on the free breakfast and lunch that their neighborhood public school provides. For many households, these are the only meals they receive.