Lemondrop

Some things are made better by the fact that they are rare occurrences. We count down the days until they arrive, we plot out how we're going to make the most of it, and we relish every sticky delicious moment.

Of course, we're speaking of the McRib.

On Nov. 2, America will be opening its mouth to welcome, for the first time in 16 years, the triumphant return of McDonald's McRib sandwich. The Internet is already ablaze with indigestion ... er, McRib fever, as the fake-rib-looking sandwich inspires a sort of frenzy usually reserved for The Beatles or Justin Bieber. For six short weeks, you'll be able to buy all the McDonald's McRib sandwiches you want, no longer having to rely on the McRib Locator website. (It is quite active.)

Since 1994 McRib fans have lived in the dark, yearning for the pork sandwich, sharing information with each other online, trading rumors of restaurants selling McRibs unannounced, some even taking coolers there to buy out the supply. Finally, after all this time, the sun has emerged. Why all the frenzy for a sandwich that is made to look like it contains bones, but totally doesn't contain bones? As one McRib lover told a reporter, "It's the girl who you are in love with who has always been a tease to you." Fair enough.

If you've never had one, or if the last one you had was in your freshman year of high school, we encourage you to line up on Nov. 2 to catch McRib Fever.

We guess you could also wait until Nov. 3.