CKG:
Good points, but I'm going to have to go ahead and disagree with you a little. As delicious as bacon is, it's a very strong flavor, and there are some rare occasions where it will clash with the overall harmony of the burger. I'm thinking especially of mushroom-themed burgers, and maybe types of onion-topped burgers (sauteed or fried onions).The problem here is that these mushroom and onion themed burgers CKG speaks of are not nearly as good as the bacon burger. I can't imagine eating enough bacon burgers to say to myself, "You know something? I'm sick of bacon burgers. Better switch it up with this vastly inferior other kind of burger." It's like saying, "Ice cream in a waffle cone is pretty much unbeatable, but just for shits I'll go with the sugar cone this time."
There is, however, no reason whatsoever to get a burger without cheese. That's just fucking stupid.
Carmina:
have you considered the secret spread (read: thousand island dressing)at in-n-out? I would say that sauce (read: crack) does not need cheese or bacon (which they don't offer at in-n-out n-e-way).Thousand island is delicious. No one denies this. But I would prefer ketchup, barbecue sauce or ranch on my burger, because 1) they taste great on a burger, and 2) they nicely compliment bacon. You see, I'm about building around the bacon as opposed to building around the beef.
And for the record, I don't get the In-N-Out fascination. When I moved here I couldn't wait to taste In-N-Out. I used to see all sorts of Hollywood fucks like Ashton Kutcher with his In-N-Out bags and figured it had to be unbeatable. However, it is very beatable for many reasons, not the least of which Carmina mentioned above. They don't offer bacon. But beyond that, it just isn't any more delicious than any other fast-food burger. In fact, it might actually be inferior to Burger King. And between the latent biblical messages and the secret menu items, I find myself increasingly frustrated with their presumption of awesomeness. Just put your products on a big board above the cash registers like everyone else, okay? Don't make me feel like a dick because I don't know that I can get a burger "Flying Dutchman Animal Style." And if I want my subconscious to be attacked by hidden biblical references, I've got Tim Tebow
And for fuck's sake, offer bacon.
If you think Burger King is better than In 'N Out, I'm not sure we can be friends anymore.
ReplyDeleteI agree In'N'Out should offer bacon burgers. Maybe they do, just in the SECRET secret menu that's not even allowed to be on wikipedia.
ReplyDeleteThe grilled onions and toasted bun put their burgers over Burger King for me. Also the fries, which are made from potatoes instead of potato-like powdered food product.
And generally the philosophy that the kitchen should be visible makes me feel good, and offers something to watch while waiting for your food. Whenever I go to any other fast food place I always have to suppress the fear that some pimply douchebag is pulling my patty out of the plastic bag in the freezer and slobbering on it before microwaving it and handing it over to me.
Ok, In n Out is the best fast food there is for road trips (all my tournaments). Yes they need bacon, but it has risen above wendy's in my book. But I don't like the fries more than Wendy's. Maybe In n Out will wear out on me.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you just bring your own bacon to In 'N Out? Like an old, crazy man, just rolling up with a ziploc full of bacon.
ReplyDeleteActually, that just gave me the greatest idea ever. We're doing it this weekend. There's no use trying to back out now.
The bacon burger, while definitely the best burger, is not so dominant that one would never want to try a different type of burger. I think the appropriate comparison here is not waffle/sugar cone, but between different types of beers. I may love the Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, but that doesn't mean I will drink only that beer for the rest of my life.
ReplyDeleteyou're fucking dead to me. Like, animal style dead to me. They don't need bacon because Jesus loves them, as per the giant palm tree cross. Obviously you need all the satan pork you can get.
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