a "side" of tornado-chasing

[gil12345]

Hi,

In an article talking about tornado chaser Tim Samaras (National Geographic Dec.2013):

"Then, after four nights back home, Samaras returned to the road, in a truck outfitted with gargantuan high-speed camera for the purpose of conducting lightning research in Kansas--though, as he acknowledged in a Facebook posting, he was "bringing secondary vehicle for a 'side' of tornado chasing (I love sides).""

What does "side" mean here? What is the "side" of a tornado? I know it is supposed to be funny. But I just don't get it.

Thanks

Gil

 

[PaulQ]

I assume he means "side" in the sense of a "side order": a 'side order' is a dish/food other than the main constituents of a meal. -> an additional aspect

 

[Glenfarclas]

For the future, you should know that it's difficult to answer questions about a text when you quote it incorrectly, leaving out words and punctuation. Please try not to do that.

 

[gil12345]

For the future, you should know that it's difficult to answer questions about a text when you quote it incorrectly, leaving out words and punctuation. Please try not to do that.

Sorry, My bad. I should have double checked. I will be more cautious.