Comments on: In-N-Out Burger, A Fast Food Underdog With a Cult Following http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/ art, culture and technology from San Francisco and beyond Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:06:51 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: lp http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-710184 lp Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:37:08 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-710184 Mormons believe in the king james bible and most certainly are christians Mormons believe in the king james bible and most certainly are christians

]]> By: Sonya Tambash http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-677386 Sonya Tambash Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:08:25 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-677386 well dad guess you could always come to phoenix for a visit.... we now have them all over the place!! well dad guess you could always come to phoenix for a visit…. we now have them all over the place!!

]]> By: AC http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-651621 AC Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:50:01 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-651621 i care. i care.

]]> By: AC http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-651620 AC Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:48:39 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-651620 Nahum is indeed in the Christian Bible. It's after Micah, and before Habakkuk in the old testament. Nahum is indeed in the Christian Bible. It’s after Micah, and before Habakkuk in the old testament.

]]> By: rachie http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-618474 rachie Fri, 22 May 2009 10:09:33 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-618474 Actually there are three. In-n-out was actually the very first restaurant to have a drive thru at all. And for a long time Drive thru's and walk up's were the only In-N-outs that existed. There weren't any In-N-Outs with dining rooms or sit down areas. now about half (give or take) of them have dining rooms, and only 3 don't have drive thru's. A lot of people complain about how long the drive thru takes at in n out. but imagine this. You have 3 grills, each grill can take up to 32 meat patties. you have ten fryers. but you only have enough employees to run two of the grills. so on a busy thursday night you have a constant stream of customers coming in the dining room. one of the grills is used strictly for dining room. and one grill is used only for drive thru. You have to have two people on each grill because there are so many customers and you only want each order to take -5 to 7 minutes to make and hand out. That means for the drive thru, you have on person taking the order and handing out the food and making the drinks. two people making the burger, and one person making the fries. that means there are four people making your food as fast as they possibly can. and some customer want to order 7 cheeseburger meals. holy shit! and the drive thru has 11 cars total. it takes 4:15 to make a burger, not including wrapping and packaging. and approximately 5 to make the fries. but if you are have a line out the drive and a line out the counter, suddenly what you believe should take 5 minutes, take a lot lot longer. and if you feel in n out needs to figure out a way to make it much much faster, then you can get hired there, figure out all the workings of it, and fix it yourself. otherwise, don't complain. those people don't just genuinely care about you individually. (and each associate does care about you) but they are doing everything in there power to make you happy, and get you your order as fast as they can. the fact that in n out is so busy it takes thirty minutes to get you your order, is a good thing. it might suck to wait that long. but they are that busy for a reason. if in n out sucked, they wouldn't be busy. :) Actually there are three. In-n-out was actually the very first restaurant to have a drive thru at all. And for a long time Drive thru’s and walk up’s were the only In-N-outs that existed. There weren’t any In-N-Outs with dining rooms or sit down areas. now about half (give or take) of them have dining rooms, and only 3 don’t have drive thru’s.
A lot of people complain about how long the drive thru takes at in n out. but imagine this. You have 3 grills, each grill can take up to 32 meat patties. you have ten fryers. but you only have enough employees to run two of the grills. so on a busy thursday night you have a constant stream of customers coming in the dining room. one of the grills is used strictly for dining room. and one grill is used only for drive thru. You have to have two people on each grill because there are so many customers and you only want each order to take -5 to 7 minutes to make and hand out. That means for the drive thru, you have on person taking the order and handing out the food and making the drinks. two people making the burger, and one person making the fries. that means there are four people making your food as fast as they possibly can. and some customer want to order 7 cheeseburger meals. holy shit! and the drive thru has 11 cars total. it takes 4:15 to make a burger, not including wrapping and packaging. and approximately 5 to make the fries. but if you are have a line out the drive and a line out the counter, suddenly what you believe should take 5 minutes, take a lot lot longer. and if you feel in n out needs to figure out a way to make it much much faster, then you can get hired there, figure out all the workings of it, and fix it yourself. otherwise, don’t complain. those people don’t just genuinely care about you individually. (and each associate does care about you) but they are doing everything in there power to make you happy, and get you your order as fast as they can. the fact that in n out is so busy it takes thirty minutes to get you your order, is a good thing. it might suck to wait that long. but they are that busy for a reason. if in n out sucked, they wouldn’t be busy. :)

]]> By: Don Goertz http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-578970 Don Goertz Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:20:33 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-578970 At one time there was a new IN-&-OUT on north Towne Ave. in Pomona,CA, it was #3. In 1965 Myself with friend Doug Myers Asked the Manager Ted for two cheeseburgers each, one with no bun. At this time it became a regular with us and all our friends that hung out there, which we finally referred to this as a double, which within about 6 months it appeared on the menu. Sad to say that the In-&-Out on north Towne Ave. got torn down several years later. It was a local hangout with a rentacop on duty in the evening, and yes we did lock him in the mens room without his gun. At one time there was a new IN-&-OUT on north Towne Ave. in Pomona,CA, it was #3. In 1965 Myself with friend Doug Myers Asked the Manager Ted for two cheeseburgers each, one with no bun. At this time it became a regular with us and all our friends that hung out there, which we finally referred to this as a double, which within about 6 months it appeared on the menu. Sad to say that the In-&-Out on north Towne Ave. got torn down several years later. It was a local hangout with a rentacop on duty in the evening, and yes we did lock him in the mens room without his gun.

]]> By: kate http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-570217 kate Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:47:27 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-570217 There is no drive thru in Plasentica also. The city would not allow it due to cars idoling in the drive thru...that stinks because within the last ten years or so the city allowed McD's to open a drive thru not so far away...think I spelled the city's name incorrectly. There is no drive thru in Plasentica also. The city would not allow it due to cars idoling in the drive thru…that stinks because within the last ten years or so the city allowed McD’s to open a drive thru not so far away…think I spelled the city’s name incorrectly.

]]> By: R B http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-564150 R B Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:33:21 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-564150 Gotta love the In-N-Out Urge! Gotta love the In-N-Out Urge!

]]> By: Kristina http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-554225 Kristina Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:43:15 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-554225 There is another bay area IN N OUT in Mill Valley, just after you go north on the Golden Gate, they also have no Drive Thru because of City Odinance. There is another bay area IN N OUT in Mill Valley, just after you go north on the Golden Gate, they also have no Drive Thru because of City Odinance.

]]> By: angelica http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-541422 angelica Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:43:45 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-541422 one change.........vanilla shake, I am simple. one change………vanilla shake, I am simple.

]]> By: Sandra D http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-541426 Sandra D Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:44:58 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-541426 In-n-Out's 60th Year Anniversary is Wednesday, October 22nd. All hamburgers will be sold for 25 cents, Cheeseburgers 30 cents, Fries 15 cents, and drinks are 10 cents!!! So mark your calendars! <br><br> Is will true? In-n-Out's 60th Year Anniversary is Wednesday, October 22nd. All hamburgers will be sold for 25 cents, Cheeseburgers 30 cents, Fries 15 cents, and drinks are 10 cents!!! So mark your calendars!

Is will true?

]]> By: Louise http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-541425 Louise Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:58:39 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-541425 I was a Realtor back in the early 90's in West Covina, California. I worked with Charlie, the property Locater for all In-N-Out Hamburger stands. He was childhood friends with Mr. Snyder. He told me the story of how Mr. Snyder came up with the idea. It seems they were on vacation and saw a hamburger stand with a walk up window. Mr. Snyder went one step further and wanted a way to get in and out in a hurry, thus he came up with the drive-through window. When I was a kid, we lived very close to the first In-N-Out in Baldwin Park. Hamburgers were 35 cents. We still love In-N-Out. I was a Realtor back in the early 90's in West Covina, California. I worked with Charlie, the property Locater for all In-N-Out Hamburger stands. He was childhood friends with Mr. Snyder. He told me the story of how Mr. Snyder came up with the idea. It seems they were on vacation and saw a hamburger stand with a walk up window. Mr. Snyder went one step further and wanted a way to get in and out in a hurry, thus he came up with the drive-through window. When I was a kid, we lived very close to the first In-N-Out in Baldwin Park. Hamburgers were 35 cents. We still love In-N-Out.

]]> By: JP http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-541423 JP Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:59:57 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-541423 Dude...seriously? Maybe you needed to copy it 501 times because it is a book in the Christian Bible. Its small and only about 1 pg in most Bibles but its there. Dude…seriously? Maybe you needed to copy it 501 times because it is a book in the Christian Bible. Its small and only about 1 pg in most Bibles but its there.

]]> By: c.wilson http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-541424 c.wilson Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:51:28 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-541424 This is the best DAMN hamburger i have ever ate in my life. I could eat this burger for the rest of my life. I have never had a chesseburger expirence like that in my life. TGHE VERY BEST BURGER OF ALL TYME, NOONE XCOULD TOP THIS. (AND THIS IS IT) This is the best DAMN hamburger i have ever ate in my life. I could eat this burger for the rest of my life. I have never had a chesseburger expirence like that in my life. TGHE VERY BEST BURGER OF ALL TYME, NOONE XCOULD TOP THIS. (AND THIS IS IT)

]]> By: Jeff Smith http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-525843 Jeff Smith Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:46:02 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-525843 I live right next to the In N Out on grand, less than half a mile, I used to walk down there each thursday grab a burger, and cruise the car show each week(car show sponsored by in n out). 3x3 xlg chocolate shake=moo ftw, its astounding to see how busy it gets at times, often will have a couple cops or ambulance drivers sneaking in for a burger during their shift, and a line that goes out of the drive through itself more often than not. Only in n out i've seen that makes the indoor+outdoor covina one look tame that ive seen is the West Covina stand, granted theres no outdoor space, but the line for drive through has gone to the street a couple times, and the indoor dining area is usually packed. Definitely a "Californian" place to go, palm tree, hot rods, retro 60s feel to each store, hmm well since Texas has the tequila worm... California should have the Neopalitan shake test. I live right next to the In N Out on grand, less than half a mile, I used to walk down there each thursday grab a burger, and cruise the car show each week(car show sponsored by in n out). 3×3 xlg chocolate shake=moo ftw, its astounding to see how busy it gets at times, often will have a couple cops or ambulance drivers sneaking in for a burger during their shift, and a line that goes out of the drive through itself more often than not. Only in n out i’ve seen that makes the indoor+outdoor covina one look tame that ive seen is the West Covina stand, granted theres no outdoor space, but the line for drive through has gone to the street a couple times, and the indoor dining area is usually packed. Definitely a “Californian” place to go, palm tree, hot rods, retro 60s feel to each store, hmm well since Texas has the tequila worm… California should have the Neopalitan shake test.

]]> By: Jim Tambash http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-390444 Jim Tambash Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:31:45 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-390444 Back in the day, I lived behind the Covina Drive In and just around the corner from the In N Out on Arrow Hwy. My best friend, Ken Sears, lived next door & he worked at the In N Out on San Bernadino Rd in Baldwin Park. I miss those double doubles and fries! WOW, I think i'm having a In N Out urge! Back in the day, I lived behind the Covina Drive In and just around the corner from the In N Out on Arrow Hwy. My best friend, Ken Sears, lived next door & he worked at the In N Out on San Bernadino Rd in Baldwin Park. I miss those double doubles and fries! WOW, I think i’m having a In N Out urge!

]]> By: Brandthroposophy » Blog Archive » Word-of-Mouthfeel and the Democratization of Chow http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-384098 Brandthroposophy » Blog Archive » Word-of-Mouthfeel and the Democratization of Chow Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:33:51 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-384098 [...] The Korean barbecues and double-dipped chicken sandwiches. And of course of course In-N-Out Burger. The Cult of In-N-Put Burger, whose word of mouth is positively flammable. From tacos to pulled pork to fried chicken [...] [...] The Korean barbecues and double-dipped chicken sandwiches. And of course of course In-N-Out Burger. The Cult of In-N-Put Burger, whose word of mouth is positively flammable. From tacos to pulled pork to fried chicken [...]

]]> By: Jordanna http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-346556 Jordanna Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:57:24 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-346556 WOW I Love In-N-Out I am doing a project for school on it. but just for fun I think I may get some of my friends together and go for a 125X125. this should be easy if we get at least 15 - 20 people... but I bet we'll get about 10 - 15... hmm if we do it I we'll film it and plaster it on youtube for sure. would be AWESOME! WOW I Love In-N-Out I am doing a project for school on it. but just for fun I think I may get some of my friends together and go for a 125X125. this should be easy if we get at least 15 – 20 people… but I bet we’ll get about 10 – 15… hmm if we do it I we’ll film it and plaster it on youtube for sure. would be AWESOME!

]]> By: all things mau » My first Lesson In SF http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-286672 all things mau » My first Lesson In SF Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:31:14 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-286672 [...] missing LA, but not my LA friends. I was half hoping I’d find my homesickness remedied with In N’ Out and a daily dosage of LAist.com and Curbed LA.  Instead I find comfort in the streets of San [...] [...] missing LA, but not my LA friends. I was half hoping I’d find my homesickness remedied with In N’ Out and a daily dosage of LAist.com and Curbed LA.  Instead I find comfort in the streets of San [...]

]]> By: Mike Dickinson http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/comment-page-1/#comment-275009 Mike Dickinson Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:09:26 +0000 http://laughingsquid.com/in-n-out-burger-a-fast-food-underdog-with-a-cult-following/#comment-275009 I've been a suffering In-N-Out devotee since we moved from LA 15 years ago. It's always the first stop when we leave the airport. For those of you in Colorado, check out Goose Gossages place south of Denver. It's as close to the real thing I've had outside the In-N-Out geographical area!!! We've sinced moved overseas and I'm jonesing for a double double REAL BAD!!! I wonder how one would taste after being fed-ex'd over to Europe?!?!?!?! I’ve been a suffering In-N-Out devotee since we moved from LA 15 years ago. It’s always the first stop when we leave the airport.

For those of you in Colorado, check out Goose Gossages place south of Denver. It’s as close to the real thing I’ve had outside the In-N-Out geographical area!!!

We’ve sinced moved overseas and I’m jonesing for a double double REAL BAD!!! I wonder how one would taste after being fed-ex’d over to Europe?!?!?!?!

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