For my trip last week, I had some frequent flyer miles, so I upgraded to first class.  I've only flown first class one or two other times in my life, so I'm still amazed by all the weird things I experience there.  One common thread I noticed among all the strange little procedures in this area of the plane was that there was a tendency for the flight attendants to give us normal things, but to heat them up first.  For example: 
  1. Hot nuts.  Instead of the normal little bags of peanuts, we got mixed nuts in a little glass bowl, heated.  I can't say I've ever had hot nuts before, and I also can't say I see the point.
  2. Hot food.  This would seem normal, except it was almost like they took a meal that would normally be served cold and simply "added value" by serving it hot.  The meal was a turkey and cheese wrap.  I would've rather eaten it cold.
  3. Hot towel.  No matter how many times this is explained to me, I still don't get it.  Why would I want a wet towel?  To clean my hands?  After I ate?  I guess it's like a wet nap, but "better".  Whether it's hot or cold, I don't need it.
  4. Hot cookie.  This is the only one that made sense.  Take a normal chocolate chip cookie.  Now stick it in the microwave.  Bingo.  Its value has been increased tenfold.
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