Submitted by MitchTobol on

The Waffle Way

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The Waffle Shaman

I recently learned that our infamous government agency, FEMA, had coined the term "Waffle House Index" to measure the effect of a natural disaster on an area. If a Waffle House shuts down or limits its menu after such hazards, federal officials conclude the community took a major hit.

The Southern breakfast chain, which is open 24 hours a day all year, activates their storm center when a natural disaster or event is impending. Waffle House restaurants are known for staying open during natural disasters, and federal officials use them to determine the severity of a hurricane, tornado or other hazards on a local area.

"The Waffle House test just doesn't tell us how quickly a business might rebound — it also tells how the larger community is faring," FEMA said "They are open most of the time. If a Waffle House is closed because there's a disaster, it's bad. We call it red. If they're open but have a limited menu, that's yellow," he said. "If they're green, we're good, keep going. You haven't found the bad stuff yet."

Maybe FEMA should let the Waffle House lead all future disaster planning and recovery efforts...

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Rona Gura

Have you ever been?? Sooooo good. Although I am also a huge Cracker Barrel fan. . . .

Submitted by NeilHollander on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 07:35

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Neil Hollander

It's 3AM in a quiet suburb of Atlanta . Severe thunderstorms dot the radar . We were in a holding pattern for 45 minutes . Fuel was becoming an issue . We begin the approach to Hartsfield and my copilot says "Scattered , smothered and covered !" It's the hash browns where the Waffle House really shines . They come six ways . Scattered on the grill , smothered with onions and covered with melted cheese in this case . I'll order the pork chop and eggs with a double order of home fries . Scattered and covered only . We'll drop our bags at the hotel and walk in the rain to the Waffle House . The bright yellow and black signature . As dependable as the sun coming up in the east . Two hungry pilots KNEW exactly what to order and where to go ten miles on final approach in a driving rain storm . Don't get any better ! A constant beacon . Old school . Perfect .

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Daniel Schwartz

Love Waffle House when traveling south. Wife not so much as most are fairly dirty and they cook right in front where you can what goes on. We have witnessed a lot of unsanitary acts from sneezing to dropped silverware reused to no gloves and handling food after picking up dirty plates. But as I said, it still tastes great and is almost always open. Waffles at 2:00am. Yum.

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