Author Topic: 'tis the season for complaining... (Read 17442 times)

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #30 on:** May 08, 2007, 12:00:43 AM »

I got a nephew who won't eat at Hardee's anymore because he got sick after eating a hamburger there. It probably had more to do with the fact that he was a day before having the flu. But every time he thinks of what they taste like, he remembers puking, so I can't say I blame him, and it's not like it's their fault.

I went to Applebee's three times and never found something to eat that was worth a damn...much less $15 plus tips. What made it intolerable was that the service wasn't so much bad as it was non-existant. You shouldn't have to sit there thirty minutes needing something until someone in a vest comes anywhere near you. Three strikes, and they're out.

The local O'Charley's is frequently filthy inside...you can hardly walk the floor without slipping on it. But the straw that broke the camel's back is when I was there one night with family, and they put us in the little side room, where a server was stacking plates and napkin-rolled utensils ON THE FLOOR. Also, depending on the time of day, you can't find someone to take your order. Sad thing is, I like their food...but I won't go back.

B E C K · « **Reply #31 on:** May 08, 2007, 12:57:16 AM »

EWWWWWWW! That floor thing seals the deal! Shit!

Texas Roadhouse seated us by the kitchen where we could hear the servers all talking amongst themselves. I know it's a "roadhouse" and all, but I couldn't stand the noise either. And my beans tasted like meat. So I walked out. I wasn't the one paying so it wasn't dine and dash, but I haven't been back since.

Rama · « **Reply #32 on:** May 08, 2007, 05:05:30 AM »

Any place that has "Roadhouse" in there name should have to hire Patrick Swayze look-a-likes to go around and kick the shit out of random people.

B E C K · « **Reply #33 on:** May 09, 2007, 08:41:33 PM »

That's better than beans that taste like meat.

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But every time he thinks of what they taste like, he remembers puking, so I can't say I blame him, and it's not like it's their fault.

I had a similar experience with pizza when I was very young but I don't remember if I was sick. But it always reminds me of puke so I don't eat it.

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #34 on:** May 09, 2007, 11:35:59 PM »

The last time I got something at Hardee's, I kept the wrapper. I wafted it under his nose the last time he was at my house as a joke, but just the look on his face hurt me. It was fucking mean and I told him I wouldn't do it again.

I've never felt bad about a practical joke before.

Rama · « **Reply #35 on:** May 10, 2007, 01:12:58 AM »

Well if he didn't blow chunks then you have nothing to sorry about. Now go do it again until he does.

B E C K · « **Reply #36 on:** May 10, 2007, 10:33:08 AM »

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The last time I got something at Hardee's, I kept the wrapper. I wafted it under his nose the last time he was at my house as a joke, but just the look on his face hurt me. It was fucking mean and I told him I wouldn't do it again.

I've never felt bad about a practical joke before.

Poor guy. How long had it been between when that happened and when you pulled your prank?

I can take the look and smell of pizza. I even rape crust and pepperoni from some of them. I just can't eat the whole thing or have it in front of my face for too long. Though Merla had this spinach pizza once that looked kinda good. I've never had Hardee's anything before. I've passed them before but never stopped at any of them, and we don't have those in San Antonio.

Bitch · « **Reply #37 on:** May 10, 2007, 11:59:09 AM »

You're not missing much. They're like McDonald's with extra bland.

B E C K · « **Reply #38 on:** May 10, 2007, 12:03:15 PM »

And here I thought nothing could get blander than Mickey D's. Learn something new everyday.

Rama · « **Reply #39 on:** May 10, 2007, 11:54:20 PM »

They've actually changed....well formats for lack of a better word, in the last few years. I use to hate Hardeez, but I gave them a 2nd chance a few months ago and now I love them. Not nearly as bad as they use to be.

B E C K · « **Reply #40 on:** May 10, 2007, 11:59:02 PM »

Oh well. I guess it doesn't make a difference. There's still none here, they still make Squirrel's nephew sick, and I'll still be fine with Whataburger.

Rama · « **Reply #41 on:** May 11, 2007, 12:02:12 AM »

They closed all but one around here when they were losing lots of buisness before changing over.

B E C K · « **Reply #42 on:** May 11, 2007, 12:10:45 AM »

Was that because their food was crap or was it something else?

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #43 on:** May 11, 2007, 10:39:44 PM »

Hardee's used to be the wanna-be McDonalds. No personality, no variety, nothing that really stood out or was worth noting. They did step out and start doing KFC-style chicken and stuff, but that didn't really help them out.

At some point, they merged with Carl's Jr.'s parent company, and everything started to change. Their main thing is the Thickburger line, which are pretty damn good for fast-food fare.

I've always appreciated them, though, even when they were sort of crummy, since they were the only fast food restaurant in my general area for many years. Sort of the same reason I still go to Walmart.

Rama · « **Reply #44 on:** May 12, 2007, 02:28:35 AM »

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Was that because their food was crap or was it something else?

I'd say loss in revune caused them to close. That could have been from crap food or bad service.I experinced both at both of the locations. One would always close at 7pm despite the fact that the door said they didn't close till 9. The other didn't seem to understand what "No mayo" meant. It once took them three tries to get it right, and this was also the same one where a drunk cook put a gallon of mustard on one of my burgers.

But like DS said...since they started this thickburger thing they are a lot better. They are really good. Remind me of Burgers fixed over a charcoil grill, and their curly fries are to die for. Plus their small soda is the size of everyone else's medium. And they are better in the service dept as well. Only got my order wrong once and they gave me another thing of Curly Fries for free and fixed my order when they did that. They changed for the better.

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #45 on:** May 12, 2007, 08:04:06 PM »

I appreciate the fact that they tell you up front to be ready for a wait, because it takes longer to fix one of their burgers. And they don't keep them sitting under a heater waiting for you.

Hardee's has always had good shakes, too.

Rama · « **Reply #46 on:** May 13, 2007, 01:04:57 AM »

Damnit....now I want to go Hardees.

Wickedly Yours E · « **Reply #47 on:** May 13, 2007, 09:43:25 AM »

I love Hole-In-The-Wall places, but there are so few that are quality it's a crime. Torch of India, Heritage House, only two that stand out in Cowtown.

B E C K · « **Reply #48 on:** May 13, 2007, 06:06:06 PM »

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One would always close at 7pm despite the fact that the door said they didn't close till 9.

Ha! They'd do that at LJS, too. They did that at least once the week or the week before I was already quitting so I was just like: Fuck you guys, do what you want. Go do your pot and steal your food. Management doesn't care and I'm leaving anyway.

Whataburger has good sized drinks, too. And no heater-burgers either. I'd rather wait for my burger than get a heat-lamp poc. Burger King had a huge problem getting my order right and I'd wait forever just to get a fucked-up burger.

I eat only lettuce and tomato on my burgers and sometimes (not just BK, but everywhere at one time or another) it's like the person taking your order is a robot and this violates one of the three laws or some shit.

B E C K · « **Reply #49 on:** May 13, 2007, 06:06:55 PM »

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I love Hole-In-The-Wall places, but there are so few that are quality it's a crime. Torch of India, Heritage House, only two that stand out in Cowtown.

There's a place here called Murf's Better Burger that's pretty good.

Rama · « **Reply #50 on:** May 14, 2007, 03:29:38 AM »

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Whataburger has good sized drinks, too. And no heater-burgers either.

I still want to go to Whataburger. All your talk and their numerous mentions on King of the Hill have intrigued me. I'll have to try to find one if I ever come to Texas again.

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There's a place here called Murf's Better Burger that's pretty good.

For a min. I thought you said MUFF's Better burger.

When I use to live in Sedalia, there was place called Goody's that was one of those hole in the wall type burger places. Columbia had one too, but it had the Greyhouse station built into it for some reason.

Bernie AKA · « **Reply #51 on:** May 14, 2007, 03:07:27 PM »

Hardees has its own media fame:

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Don't try to tell me that you're an intellectual
Cause you're just another boring bisexual
("I met Andy Warhol at a really chic party")
Blow it out your hairdoo cause you really work at Hardees
80 pounds of make up on your art school skin
80 points of I.Q. located within....

"You'll Dance to Anything" The Dead Milkmen

Derrick · « **Reply #52 on:** May 14, 2007, 09:41:54 PM »

Art School Girlfriend by STP is similar in lyrics.

B E C K · « **Reply #53 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:11:43 AM »

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I still want to go to Whataburger. All your talk and their numerous mentions on King of the Hill have intrigued me. I'll have to try to find one if I ever come to Texas again.

There are some outside of Texas. I don't know where. Florida, Tenn., some other places I think.

Rama · « **Reply #54 on:** May 15, 2007, 09:34:33 AM »

I think it's more likely I'll end up in Texas in the future then any of those other states, but you never know what the future holds. I know I won't go to Florida wihtout some protest though.

B E C K · « **Reply #55 on:** May 15, 2007, 09:59:46 AM »

You could go visit IDE before he leaves. He could teach you the fine trade of getting hammered and banging chicks he barely knows.

Rama · « **Reply #56 on:** May 16, 2007, 03:15:11 AM »

That's ok...I'll pass.

B E C K · « **Reply #57 on:** May 16, 2007, 09:32:08 AM »

Are you sure? I mean it's like a craft. Apprenticeships are hard to come by.

Bernie AKA · « **Reply #58 on:** May 16, 2007, 11:15:06 AM »

I'm picturing Rama in a star-adorned robe & cap, trying to stop the number of girls from increasing while the music becomes more ominous....

B E C K · « **Reply #59 on:** May 16, 2007, 11:31:42 AM »

Like a Mickey Mouse/Sorceror's Apprentice sorta thing?