1) Pinky and Marlyn deliberated on what to serve the guests: Chips, peanuts, or pie?

2) Before the matter was settled, the issue on what beverage to serve was raised: Iced tea or fruit juices?

3) A committee was subsequently formed to find a consensus.  A committee with a consensus? Committee members, however, generated more debates - as to be expected.

4) In the end, they ordered pizza and Pepsi.

While the girls were arguing, Alex had grown stiff from waiting for refreshment.

Wilbert experienced "systemic discomfort," and William tried to block the craving for food off his mind with Taoist meditation.