Dick's whining.

[Sofar]

In my lovely little city there are five lovely little burger joints, part of a short chain called Dick's Drive-In. Two of the locations are drive-in only, the other two have dining rooms as well, and the newest one has no drive-in, therefore is just called Dick's. Now, these guys are an old-school burger joint. They serve fast food. Very fast food. If you want your food in one minute (provided there's no line,) and want to pay no more than five bucks for it, go to this restaurant.

A problem arises, they make your burger before you arrive, and they do no special orders. This is how it was done in the Glory Days of Fast Food. You order, you are given a burger. GENIUS. Here are the burgers available:

Hamburger
With catsup and mustard.

Cheeseburger
With catsup, mustard and American cheese.

Dick's Special
One patty with lettuce, mayo, chopped pickles, and no cheese.

Dick's Deluxe
Two patties with lettuce, mayo, chopped pickles, and American cheese.

Catsup is five cents per globule and comes in a little plastic cup. The only thing that bothers me about that is that you have to wait in line again should you need more.

All that being said I am sick and tired of people complaining about this restaurant, and I'm tired of people throwing fits at the counter about the inability to do special orders. You can't possibly be offended by this that much. Eff you, you can eat at McDonald's. You have no right to throw such a fuss about any establishment when there are dozens more to suit your needs. No one is forcing you to eat here, you're just angry because everyone else likes it so much.

<mocking whiny voice>

"Oooh, I tried to order a Deluxe with no cheese and that asshole behind the counter told me they don't do special orders! Oooooh! That's stupid! Ooohhhoooohhoh! My individuality is threatened! Ohooh!"

</mocking whiny voice>

Also, do not demand fresh food. You did not pay for fresh food, people do not come here for fresh food. And the burgers are made so goddamn fast* and the place is so busy that your burger's likely been sitting there for no more than three minutes. You're probably going to wait for it to cool down anyway.

You want special orders, made just for you, come to my restaurant. We're all about that. But don't go to Dick's and start whining! They serve a niche market and serve it well! A very very large niche market, I might add.

--Sofar the Frialator.

*I watch them, they are like machines. Three men can make twenty-five burgers in three minutes. You can tell I'm very envious.

[Bright_Star]

There's a reason it's called FAST FOOD. Somebody wants a burger made their way then go to Burger King...lol.

[jb17kx]

What the hell is catsup? Sounds like... well, something cat related...

[Banrion]

What the hell is catsup? Sounds like... well, something cat related...

Also commonly spelled Ketchup, it is a sweet tomato paste-like sauce that American's love to put on almost everything.


Wiki:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ketchup

[Boozy]

This has got to be one of my biggest pet peeves.

IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE CONCEPT OF THE RESTAURANT, DON'T EAT THERE.

The concept of Dick's sounds pretty good to me. Fast food isn't as fast as it used to be because of the proliferation of special orders and more variety in menu options. I like the idea of running in, throwing a fiver on the counter, and walking out one minute later with a basic burger. If you don't like that concept, you still have the option of McDonald's, Burger King, wherever.

These are the same people who go to Walmart for the cheap prices and bitch about the lack of customer service, or go to Macy's for the customer service and bitch about the high prices. The concept of "business plans" and "targeted marketing" are beyond them.

[protege]

Also commonly spelled Ketchup, it is a sweet tomato paste-like sauce that American's love to put on almost everything.

Around here, Heinz is the only Ketchup

[chainedbarista]

i miss dick's; my son and i would visit there every time before we returned home from visiting family.

screw those sponge*beep* mcwhinerpants; dick's is great and i love them, i just wish they had some in so cal .

i especially love their fries, which is something, because i hate most fries to begin with...mm, skins still on. *drools*

[wagegoth]

That's exactly the way McDonald's was before Kroc bought them out. No special orders, just tell them how many burgers or cheeseburgers, fries and drinks, get handed a bag, and you're out the door in under 5 minutes.

[Andara Bledin]

I'd eat there.

Sounds like just my sort of place.

I like a no-frills burger.

^-.-^

[rdp78]

Well, I really don't like ketchup on my hamburger I much prefer my fries with ketchup. Anyway I think the best way to get the burger you want is to make it yourself at home but I know that's a bit boring. Well, there are chain sit down restuarants that do specialize in burgers such as Ruby Tuesdays and Red Robin but they do cost quite a bit (don't forget the tip). However, Hardees does have different kinds of speciality burgers and of course, they don't cost too much (maybe a little bit more then a regular burger). Of course, nothing beats a locally own restuarant. I think there is burger joint downtown but I rarely go downtown.

[Sofar]

Around here, Heinz is the only Ketchup

We use American Food Services catsup. It's pretty good, half the price of Heinz and you can only buy it in twenty-eight pound buckets or boxes of tiny packets. By volume, it's worth one tenth of a penny per globule.

Side note: Today a small boy asks his father what the difference between catsup and marinara sauce is. Father says "I don't know they're just different." I say, "Catsup has vinegar in it." Boy says "Ewwwwwwwwwww!" Father says "Why'd you have to go and tell him that for?"

[Gurndigarn]

Also commonly spelled Ketchup, it is a sweet tomato paste-like sauce that American's love to put on almost everything.

Only some of us. I prefer my tomatoes to have more kick.

[KamenRiderOsaka]

hm...that dick's deluxe burger sounds good.

As someone who is picky about their burger, this place seems to be alright. They put the right fixin's on their burgers. Like my mommy used to say "If you dont like it, pick it off or DEAL."

[justZu]

Also commonly spelled Ketchup, it is a sweet tomato paste-like sauce that American's love to put on almost everything.

Nooooo! Catsup and Ketchup are two completely different things. Never let anyone tell you differently. Catsup is the evil offspring of tomatoes and the devil.

Ketchup is that divine red elixir that gently coats food with its perfect tomatoey flavor. Oh, and yes, only Heintz ketchup will do. All others are bleh.



Picky much? Why yes, I am.

[protege]

Picky much? Why yes, I am.

As a native Pittsburgher, I'm a bit biased