Contradictions

Just about everytime I go to or immediately around Columbia University, I eat at Tom's Restaurant, of Seinfeld fame. That amuses me because I did not/do not watch Seinfeld. So I got to thinking...what other seemingly contradictory things exist in this Generalist's life:

• March-April 2005 excluded, I have been a frugal cost-conscious consumer, usually saving funds for a periodic major purchase. However, I have no problem spending good money for a great meal (a very transient pleasure).
• I am not religious in the religious sense but I tend to like women with "good moral values" who are also open-minded. (Look at that hedged statement.)
• I think an age-limit will be beneficial to the NBA's core product, basketball, but I would never support the institution of said age-limit.
• I repeatedly berate Wal-Mart but still shop at Sam's Club.
• I'm Black and I'm White. (I'm also clownin'.)

One day I'll try to make a more replete and robust list. Consider this a draft.

Random question spurned on by lunch at Tom's Restaurant: How come we, by default, use and top things* off with chocolate syrup and do not more readily use vanilla or another flavor?

*Note: I used "things" as opposed to food.