No, this isn't one of those preachy articles, extolling the virtues of modern medicine and ginning up shame to anyone who doesn't want to receive a vaccination. You won't hear me name-calling or hurling 'anti-vaxxer' labels around.

This also isn't a virtue-signaling event to join the chorus of voices singing 'we received our vaccinations and we're fully vaxxed! Yay us! I'm fully vexed when I hear such foolishness. I'm no Jonas Salk and I'm not a chief scientist at Pfizer. I'm just a guy with a rolled-up shirtsleeve who chose to get the COVID vaccine, after much consternation.

3 Things COVID Vaccine Recipients Want While Waiting in Line

I used my time in line at the State Fair Park today while waiting for my second Pfizer vaccination - actually an inoculation, but I'm thinking that the V-word shields big pharma from lawsuits if I start growing hair on my palms or wither up and die. I don't know. But I did a little research (and I mean, very little) among others in line today to see what they would suggest helping make the wait in line better, more fun, more relaxing, more expeditious.

#1: Some Car-side Entertainment Would Be Nice

Everyone I spoke with agreed that this would be a nice touch to while away the time and lessen tension. Nobody likes getting jabbed with a needle and some lively song and dance might just be what the doctor ordered. Among the entertainment suggestions were, mariachi band, belly dancers, jugglers, clowns, a marching band, and magicians. Heck, give me a little mariachi playing belly dancers, and I'd come back for a third shot.

#2: Snacks! A Little Food & Beverage Cart or Drive-Up

My appointment today was at 12:30 PM. The lot was full of fellow vaccine recipients and many of them were like me in wishing we had a little lunch while we waited. One woman I spoke with said she felt like having lunch in the car while waiting was a nutritious multitasking thing. I'll buy that. Seriously, even some light snacks and perhaps a cookie if you don't cry when you receive the shot. Tearing up is okay. I hope.

#3: Government Funded Automotive Wellness Checks

Since you're in line for a half-hour or more, including the mandatory 15 minute waiting period following the shot to make sure nobody has an adverse reaction, it would be plenty of time for a state-sponsored mechanic to take a look under the hood. Listen to the vehicle idle. Check tire pressure. Perhaps even wash windows if time permitted.

Recommendation: Make An Appointment!

This is important right off the bat. I've tried it both ways. The first time, I did make an appointment online but the 'system' lost it. So, I was shuffled over into the line of 'anti-appointmenters'. (I just made that word up. Feel free to use it anytime. You're welcome).