Wow, it’s finally here! The day we’ve known has been coming all year; the day we’ve argued over and worried about for so long; the day that’s kept us up at night, tossing and turning in bed as we wait for its arrival. That’s right, it’s finally November 3 and you know what that means: It’s National Sandwich Day!
As is custom, a mundane Tuesday in November turns into something spectacular when National Sandwich Day rolls around. After listening to pundits discuss the possibilities of Sandwich Day 2020 and tracking data on the sandwiches most likely to be eaten throughout the day, it’s time to spend this Tuesday thinking about nothing but what kind of meats, veggies, cheeses, and condiments we can put between two slices of bread.
We here at The A.V. Club have always been big proponents of sandwiches. We’ve reported stories about child actors bringing sandwiches to the Oscars, sandwiches that look like Vin Diesel, and sent dispatches from the frontlines of the “is a hot dog a sandwich?” wars. With this kind of authority, we believe we’re the right publication to honor National Sandwich Day 2020—a monumental moment in history—by presenting a few examples of the many varieties of sandwiches worth thinking about today.
Please consider the following.
Figure 1: A pastrami sandwich.
Figure 2: A turkey sandwich.
Figure 3: A peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Figure 4: An art sandwich.