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MTI · #1 02-23-2009, 08:23 PM

@ IHOP tomorrow till 10PM. That's all.

mgburg · #2 02-23-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MTI

@ IHOP tomorrow till 10PM. That's all.

What's the occassion?

865sp300e · #3 02-23-2009, 08:27 PM

In the United Kingdom, Shrove Tuesday is often known colloquially as Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is a term used in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Australia for the day preceding the first day of the Christian holiday season of Lent.

The traditional pancake is slightly thicker than a French crêpe. It is served immediately after preparation and is traditionally served with a meat-based stew, although in modern times a sprinkling of granulated sugar (powdered sugar in the United States) and lemon juice has become more common. Many other sweet and savoury toppings are used today (for example, in Canada pancakes are often served with maple syrup or preserves).

In Australia, UnitingCare Australia, the social services arm of the Uniting Church in Australia, has used Pancake Day to raise money for their work.

The Rehab UK Parliamentary Pancake Race also takes place every Shrove Tuesday, with teams from the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Fourth Estate battling it out for the title of Parliamentary Pancake Race Champions. This relay race is held to raise awareness of the work of national brain injury charity Rehab UK and the needs of people with acquired brain injury.

mgburg · #4 02-23-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 865sp300e

In the United Kingdom, Shrove Tuesday is often known colloquially as Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is a term used in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Australia for the day preceding the first day of the Christian holiday season of Lent.

The traditional pancake is slightly thicker than a French crêpe. It is served immediately after preparation and is traditionally served with a meat-based stew, although in modern times a sprinkling of granulated sugar (powdered sugar in the United States) and lemon juice has become more common. Many other sweet and savoury toppings are used today (for example, in Canada pancakes are often served with maple syrup or preserves).

In Australia, UnitingCare Australia, the social services arm of the Uniting Church in Australia, has used Pancake Day to raise money for their work.

The Rehab UK Parliamentary Pancake Race also takes place every Shrove Tuesday, with teams from the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the Fourth Estate battling it out for the title of Parliamentary Pancake Race Champions. This relay race is held to raise awareness of the work of national brain injury charity Rehab UK and the needs of people with acquired brain injury.

Not to rip on IHOP, but has anyone noticed if Perkins, McDonald's or any other breadfast-serving outlet that has 'cakes on their menu is doing likewise?

MTI · #5 02-23-2009, 08:28 PM

www.ihoppancakeday.com

TheDon · #6 02-23-2009, 08:42 PM

free pancakes on my birthday.. awesome

thats my favorite form of cake

Ara T. · #7 02-23-2009, 08:57 PM

Anyone had hoecakes? They're much tastier than pancakes i've had IMO.

TheDon · #8 02-23-2009, 09:18 PM

looks pretty good

Mike D · #9 02-23-2009, 10:19 PM

The only problem with "free" pancakes for me is that I usually toss a ten spot into the charity jar and tip the wait staff another fiver. Those "free" pancakes always cost me about $5 per. Sigh, being a "nice guy" definitely has it's drawbacks.

TylerH860 · #10 02-24-2009, 01:04 AM

Yep, you gotta feel for the wait staff on a day like that. So many inconsiderate cheap skates to deal with.

SwampYankee · #11 02-24-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MTI

@ IHOP tomorrow till 10PM. That's all.

I bet the wait will be crazy. Denny's did a free breakfast (Grand Slam maybe?) a month or two ago and the number of people to wait for hours in the rain/sleet was amazing.