Why the quarter pounder is still king.

Rupert · 02-27-2016, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I'm aghast. I would never do anything like that, nor would I have suspected it of you!

Yep, it was a trade secret....you too?

Racer X 69 · 02-27-2016, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I'm aghast.

Odd.

I thought you were Jim.

Racer X 69 · 02-27-2016, 07:27 PM

By the way, the restaurant at this place in Missouri serves the very best BLT in the whole world. One half pound of bacon, with mayo, lettuce and tomato with a slice of cheddar cheese on two thick slices of grilled Texas toast.

The Quarter Pounder pales in comparison.

normhead · 02-27-2016, 07:41 PM

How many calories is that. Tess and I continue to lose weight although i seem to be stalled at 175. A half pound of bacon has 1,227 calories, the toast is probably 200 calories, that's 1,427. There's 113 calories in a slice of cheddar, and 60 in the mayo, for a grand total of 1600 calories. My intake for the day if I'm going to be 169 by May first is 1850. My calorie intake to maintain my weight is 2200 calories. I hope you guys are eating salads the rest of the day after having that for breakfast.

Parallax · 02-27-2016, 08:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

By the way, the restaurant at this place in Missouri serves the very best BLT in the whole world. One half pound of bacon, with mayo, lettuce and tomato with a slice of cheddar cheese on two thick slices of grilled Texas toast.

The Quarter Pounder pales in comparison.

I've been by there many times.
Next time I'll stop!

Racer X 69 · 02-27-2016, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I've been by there many times.
Next time I'll stop!

Great grub.

But.

Missouri still allows smoking in public places.

Bring some Febreze.

Racer X 69 · 02-27-2016, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by normhead

How many calories is that. Tess and I continue to lose weight although i seem to be stalled at 175. A half pound of bacon has 1,227 calories, the toast is probably 200 calories, that's 1,427. There's 113 calories in a slice of cheddar, and 60 in the mayo, for a grand total of 1600 calories. My intake for the day if I'm going to be 169 by May first is 1850. My calorie intake to maintain my weight is 2200 calories. I hope you guys are eating salads the rest of the day after having that for breakfast.

Hey, the lettuce and tomato offsets all those other calories.

Racer X 69 · 02-27-2016, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

I've been by there many times.
Next time I'll stop!

Oh yeah, they also serve fresh, homemade apple dumplings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

A must have!

Tom S. · 02-28-2016, 05:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

By the way, the restaurant at this place in Missouri serves the very best BLT in the whole world. One half pound of bacon, with mayo, lettuce and tomato with a slice of cheddar cheese on two thick slices of grilled Texas toast.

The Quarter Pounder pales in comparison.

Is it owned by a cardiovascular surgeon?

Rupert · 02-28-2016, 07:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tom S.

Is it owned by a cardiovascular surgeon?

This guy makes a good living just hanging out in the parking lot and waiting for the call....

reeftool · 02-29-2016, 08:19 AM

I have noticed most restaurants (not fast food) these days advertise their burgers by their weight with fractional weights in parenthesis. My favorite diner has 4oz (quarter pound), 6oz, and even a huge 8oz (1/2 pounder) on the menu. Actually, I think the 4oz quarter pound is the kiddie burger. Quarter Pounder sounds big but after it's cooked, it looks like an oatmeal cookie.

Winder · 02-29-2016, 08:57 AM

Chalk up another victory for American public schools.

bertwert · 03-01-2016, 09:09 AM

All I know is that at A&Ws I like the toppings of the teen burger and the size of an grandpa burger. They make a double teen burger - why can't they make a triple teen burger

Parallax · 03-01-2016, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

why can't they make a triple teen burger

Maybe because the thought of more than two teens is frightening.

normhead · 03-01-2016, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Maybe because the thought of more than two teens is frightening.

Once you retire from teaching, the thought of one is pretty frightening. I'm not saying I never want to see another one, but can we limit it to small doses in coffee shops?

03-01-2016, 09:22 AM	#45
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Parallax Maybe because the thought of more than two teens is frightening. Once you retire from teaching, the thought of one is pretty frightening. I'm not saying I never want to see another one, but can we limit it to small doses in coffee shops? Last edited by normhead; 03-01-2016 at 09:30 AM.

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02-27-2016, 06:34 PM	#31
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Parallax I'm aghast. I would never do anything like that, nor would I have suspected it of you! Yep, it was a trade secret....you too?

02-27-2016, 07:18 PM	#32
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by Parallax I'm aghast. Odd. I thought you were Jim.

02-27-2016, 07:27 PM	#33
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	By the way, the restaurant at this place in Missouri serves the very best BLT in the whole world. One half pound of bacon, with mayo, lettuce and tomato with a slice of cheddar cheese on two thick slices of grilled Texas toast. The Quarter Pounder pales in comparison.

02-27-2016, 07:41 PM	#34
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	How many calories is that. Tess and I continue to lose weight although i seem to be stalled at 175. A half pound of bacon has 1,227 calories, the toast is probably 200 calories, that's 1,427. There's 113 calories in a slice of cheddar, and 60 in the mayo, for a grand total of 1600 calories. My intake for the day if I'm going to be 169 by May first is 1850. My calorie intake to maintain my weight is 2200 calories. I hope you guys are eating salads the rest of the day after having that for breakfast.

02-27-2016, 08:01 PM - 1 Like	#35
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Racer X 69 By the way, the restaurant at this place in Missouri serves the very best BLT in the whole world. One half pound of bacon, with mayo, lettuce and tomato with a slice of cheddar cheese on two thick slices of grilled Texas toast. The Quarter Pounder pales in comparison. I've been by there many times. Next time I'll stop!

02-27-2016, 08:08 PM	#36
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by Parallax I've been by there many times. Next time I'll stop! Great grub. But. Missouri still allows smoking in public places. Bring some Febreze.

02-27-2016, 08:08 PM	#37
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by normhead How many calories is that. Tess and I continue to lose weight although i seem to be stalled at 175. A half pound of bacon has 1,227 calories, the toast is probably 200 calories, that's 1,427. There's 113 calories in a slice of cheddar, and 60 in the mayo, for a grand total of 1600 calories. My intake for the day if I'm going to be 169 by May first is 1850. My calorie intake to maintain my weight is 2200 calories. I hope you guys are eating salads the rest of the day after having that for breakfast. Hey, the lettuce and tomato offsets all those other calories.

02-27-2016, 08:10 PM	#38
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by Parallax I've been by there many times. Next time I'll stop! Oh yeah, they also serve fresh, homemade apple dumplings with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A must have!

02-28-2016, 05:45 AM - 1 Like	#39
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by Racer X 69 By the way, the restaurant at this place in Missouri serves the very best BLT in the whole world. One half pound of bacon, with mayo, lettuce and tomato with a slice of cheddar cheese on two thick slices of grilled Texas toast. The Quarter Pounder pales in comparison. Is it owned by a cardiovascular surgeon?

02-28-2016, 07:06 AM - 1 Like	#40
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Tom S. Is it owned by a cardiovascular surgeon? This guy makes a good living just hanging out in the parking lot and waiting for the call....

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02-29-2016, 08:19 AM	#41
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	I have noticed most restaurants (not fast food) these days advertise their burgers by their weight with fractional weights in parenthesis. My favorite diner has 4oz (quarter pound), 6oz, and even a huge 8oz (1/2 pounder) on the menu. Actually, I think the 4oz quarter pound is the kiddie burger. Quarter Pounder sounds big but after it's cooked, it looks like an oatmeal cookie.

02-29-2016, 08:57 AM	#42
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	Chalk up another victory for American public schools.

03-01-2016, 09:09 AM	#43
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	All I know is that at A&Ws I like the toppings of the teen burger and the size of an grandpa burger. They make a double teen burger - why can't they make a triple teen burger

03-01-2016, 09:13 AM	#44
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by bertwert why can't they make a triple teen burger Maybe because the thought of more than two teens is frightening.