Doughboys Poquito Más with Dan Goor
Jan 10, 2019
In this lively discussion, Dan Goor, the talented creator behind Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation, shares tales from his childhood near D.C. and memorable summer jobs, including a hilarious chalk-outline prank. He dives into the fascinating lunch lottery system of the writers' room, with veto pots and lofty stakes. The group debates food preferences, from crab cakes to carnitas tacos, and critiques Poquito Más with enthusiasm. Expect plenty of nostalgia and laughter as they compare everything from burritos to app ordering mishaps!
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Elaborate Writers' Room Lunch Lottery
- Dan Goor described the Brooklyn Nine-Nine writers' room lunch system that uses ping-pong balls and a Wheel-of-Fortune spinner to pick restaurants.
- The group layers escalating veto payments and a large veto pot that has reached hundreds of dollars, turning lunch into a high-stakes ritual.
Shrinking Lunch Budgets Drive Predictable Picks
- Dan and the hosts note that writer's-room food budgets have shrunk, making $12 per person the common lunch cap.
- Limited budgets plus complicated ordering systems push rooms toward efficient, familiar fast-casual choices like Poquito Más.
Frequent Late-Night Burrito Habit
- Dan said he ate Poquito Más burritos two to three times weekly while working late, but had never dined in before this episode.
- The hosts described the original strip-mall location's fast service and complimentary chips-and-salsa bar on arrival.
