The fourth-best thing of 2011 hasn’t even really happened yet. Not in most markets, at least.

But earlier this month, Taco Bell executives announced that the restaurant chain would finally be rolling out the long-anticipated Doritos Loco Taco nationally and will begin introducing Firstmeal — the ever-elusive Taco Bell breakfast menu — in certain regions (though probably not this one, which is B.S.). Plus, they hinted at a forthcoming “Chef’s Signature” line, which, well… who really knows what that means?

It’s a confusing time, and maybe a little bit scary. Change is never easy. But I think this all spells good things for the future. We’re going to be able to taste new Taco Bell menu items soon, and if they’re anything like most previous Taco Bell menu items, they’re probably going to be delicious.

The taco shell itself is made from Doritos. How did no one think of this sooner?