The Ten Commandments of Top The Tater

Some people mistakenly refer to this as Top of The Tater.  "Please pass me the top of the tater."  NO!  It's Top The Tater.  Do you want to look like a tourist?   No, get it right!

If you're going to dip straight out of the container (which is acceptable), make sure you use a rigid chip or pretzel to scoop it out.  Regular chips are prone to crumbling and contaminating the container.

It goes without saying, but for the love of God put enough on the chip the first time so you don't have to go back.

Some people like Top The Tater on their Doritos.  If you're going to do that, remove the dip from the container onto its own plate.  Nobody else wants the nacho cheese powder in the dip.

If there are less than two tablespoons of Top The Tater left in the container, do not put it back in the fridge.  It just creates a huge disappointment for the next person.  Eat the rest of it and go buy a new one to replace.

The person that eats the last of the Top The Tater is obligated to purchase new Top The Tater within a 48 hour time period.

Some people do this strange thing, like my wife.  They peel back the seal and leave it on the container every time they put it away.  It makes it look like a fresh container.  Not cool.  Especially when she violates commandment #5.  This is what started this list.

A lot of people don't realize that Top The Tater is really only available in the Midwest.  It's our delicacy, and we can share it with tourists who then fall in love.  Then we can brag that we have something that they don't.

XThere are members in my extended family that have shipped Top The Tater in dry ice to the west coast to help a family member in need.

When it comes to Top The Tater, it is important to know that it is the one and only Dip that you will ever need.  Do not buy other dips in its place.  Do not sacrifice its fridge space or cooler space for anything else.