So, I heard about this Chipotle IQ thing, right? Sounded like a decent way to kill a bit of time and maybe, just maybe, snag some free food. I mean, who doesn’t like Chipotle?
My Grand Attempt
I actually sat down, got myself ready, thinking I’d nail these questions. Some of ’em, I genuinely knew, or at least I thought I did. For the others, well, let’s just say my good old friend the internet helped me out a bit. I was really aiming for that perfect score, ’cause I heard that’s how you unlock the extra-credit question. And that’s where the real prize was supposed to be – a shot at winning free burritos for a whole year. Can you even imagine? A full year of burritos!
So I clicked my way through, answered every single one, and yeah, I’m pretty sure I got to that special bonus question. Felt like a genius for a hot minute there.
The “Big” Prize Hunt
Then you start looking at what you can actually win. That dream of “free burritos for a year”? Turns out, it’s for something like 50 people. Fifty! Across the entire country, I bet. The chances are just… well, you get the picture. What most folks, if they’re even lucky, might get their hands on is one of those BOGO codes. You know, buy one, get one free. Not too shabby, I guess.
But then I started digging a little, or maybe I just saw someone complaining online. They only dish out something like 5,000 of those BOGO deals an hour. An hour! So you gotta be super quick, like quicker than quick, and probably have a ton of luck on your side too. It started to feel less like a fun little quiz and more like trying to grab those limited-edition sneakers that vanish in two seconds. And here’s the kicker: those BOGO codes? They tell you straight up they expire really fast, something like “August 29, 2024.” So even if you manage to snag one, you gotta hustle. There’s always some kind of catch, isn’t there?
It’s funny, these kinds of promotions. They wave this huge, juicy carrot in front of your face, but for most of us, it’s just a quick little distraction. While I was poking around for info, I did see a bit about their Round Up For Real Change program. They mentioned it’s raised over $17 million ’cause people are rounding up their payments. That’s actually pretty solid, I have to admit. At least something good is coming out of all those burritos we’re buying.
Reminds Me Of…
This whole Chipotle IQ thing, the excitement and then the “oh, okay,” it just brings back memories of other stuff, you know? Like when you’re applying for a new job and the ad lists all these fantastic “perks” and “benefits.” Then you actually start, and you find out half of them are blown way out of proportion, or they come with so many strings attached they barely even count. Or it’s like trying to get into some hyped-up exclusive party that promises the world but turns out to be just a cramped room with bad music.
I guess I jumped into it dreaming of a year filled with free guacamole and endless sofritas, and I walked away mostly thinking, “Well, that was an interesting way to spend ten minutes.” Did I get a BOGO code in the end? Let’s just say I’m not rushing to plan my next Chipotle visit around it. It’s all just part of the game, I suppose. You try your luck, you hope for the best, and most of the time, you just shrug and move on to whatever the next shiny thing is. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still gonna eat at Chipotle. Just probably paying the full price, like always.
