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Not in my opinion--we have two good spots within minutes... by Kbyrnes

...(Q's in Hillside, Roberto's in Elmhurst) so it's not like we need to raid the freezer if we're home and want pizza.

On the other hand, cost versus value is a consideration, I guess. A friend's father used to distinguish between dining, where you eat good food and enjoy it, versus fueling, where you just need to fill up and then go on with your day. Frozen pizza, I'd say, has the most value to someone who is really hungry, doesn't cook, has little else around and can't wait a half hour or whatever for fresh pizza for delivery or pickup.

This also reminds me of an exchange I had with my dad about 12 years ago. We were in his kitchen in Long Beach, IN, and he was going to have a hot dog but complained that the buns he got at the store were crummy--all dry and falling apart. "Bunny" brand, I think.

"Why'd you get that brand--I never heard of it."

"Oh, it was in the discount cart--it was a buck cheaper than the regular store brand!"

"Dad, you're 85 and have practically zero expenses. You can afford to pay an extra buck and buy something that tastes good!"