a fun way to get some 'za (guide with pictures)

next time you are with a group of people and you decide you are going to order some pizza (online), you might want to try this!

step 1- genesis

with at least 1 other person, decide you are going to order pizza online.

• in our case, we had 3 people: fian, nick, and I.

step 2- deals and steals.

find a good online coupon deal.

• we opted for dominoes' $5.99-for-each-medium-2-topping-pizza-when-you-order-at-least-2-medium-2-topping-pizzas deal (we ordered 3)

• tip: pick a good online coupon deal for a restaurant that's close enough for carry-out... if you're feeling up to it! it gives a good reason to get outside the house and you save the money that you'd otherwise have to tip the messenger. also builds anticipation when picking up the pizzas and the smells that come with them--more on that later 

step 3- prisoner's dilemma!

everyone takes a turn building a pizza and adding it to the order without the others knowing what you've ordered. 

• this is where the fun begins. fian, nick, and I each built a pizza. none of us knew what the others had selected (toppings, sauce, etcetera). 
• food for thought: will you build something everyone will enjoy? or try to create something strange...what will your compatriots do...?

step 4- contact.

place the order.

• this step worked well for us, because we had ben with us and he wasn't going to eat any pizza, but he was willing to place the order for us. at the very least, have an honorable person place the order who won't spoil the fun by reading what type of pizza the others ordered.

step 5- through the looking glass (optional).

if you selected carry-out, go pick up the pizza!

• tip: dominoes offers a nifty pizza tracker after you order from them online. you can track the build progression of your pizzas and make the appropriate travel arrangements accordingly. 

step 6- follow your nose.

before opening the pizza boxes, take turns trying to guess what the others ordered based on the smell assortment.

step 7- world premiere.

the big reveal...toss open those lids and view your creations, Dr. Frankenstein.

• I created a pizza with bbq sauce, chicken, and green peppers. nick created a pizza with a creamy white alfredo sauce, beef, and green peppers. fian created a pizza with bbq sauce, chicken, and pineapple. (from top to bottom) interesting...

step 8- synergy? (optional)

for an extra bit of fun, start the meal by stacking a slice from all the pizzas on top of each other and dig in. bon appetit 

yum! I hope you enjoyed this guide. let me know your results if you try this yourselves!

-frank