The IOU Nachos

Friendship runs on small debts. Someone spots you a coffee, you grab them lunch. Someone helps you move, you bring beer and nachos. These tiny exchanges are the glue that holds society together — or at least stops your group chat from imploding. And when it comes to repayment, nothing says “we’re square” like a plate of nachos.

The IOU Nachos are more than food; they’re social currency. They don’t just settle accounts, they restore balance. No one’s mad when cheese is involved. You could owe someone money, time, or an apology — nachos smooth it all out. They’re edible amnesty.

Of course, the unspoken rule is that IOU Nachos must be real. None of this store-brand chip and cold cheese business. The gesture only works when it’s sincere — warm, layered, and slightly excessive. Nachos repay debts not because they’re cheap, but because they’re generous.

So the next time you realize you forgot to pay someone back, don’t send them money. Send them nachos. A true friend doesn’t need interest — they just need salsa.