When you ask people to name the world's biggest problem, the answer is universal - picking what to eat for lunch every day. It's a painful, time-wasting, productivity-killing conversation that seems to only surface the same 5 options. Indeed, by the time you finally agree on a location, your hunger has been replaced by a stomach full of bitterness.
Well, the world changes today.
A new site - www.buffalolunchrandomizer.com - has just launched. The site, which is still in beta, contains 108 WNY lunch options, which are ranked by the site creators based on overall dining experience. The site includes all kinds of restaurants, from the Malamute to Mythos, from Wasabi to Chuck E. Cheese.
As a result of the quality ranking, some restaurants appear more than others, as the smart lunch algorithm feeds you higher quality lunches more often than lower ranked options. But - and this is why the lunch randomizer must be obeyed - there is always a chance you will end up with some of the more interesting lunch options. For instance, you and your office mates might hit 'feed me' and end up with the cafeteria at Buffalo General Hospital - a 1 in 1000 outcome based on the smart lunch algorithm.
It's Russian roulette with your stomach, and once you agree to submit yourself to the outcome, you simply have to obey. Or else.
As the site is still in beta, the developers are interested in hearing any feedback you might have, so feel free to 'have at it' in the comments, or email them at lunch @ eggheadinteractive.com.