I ran across this photograph of a sign at a truck stop somewhere in Iowa, I think. I don't remember where or when. It's hard to believe that anyone takes them up on this challenge but I'll be they do get takers.
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| A Trucker's Breakfast? |
Something tells me that there are a bunch of truckers out there who are "heart attacks waiting to happen"! I just hope I'm not in front of them or behind them when they do!
Have you ever seen anything like this?
What's so funny is often those are the guys who just keep on truckin'.
ReplyDeleteI almost exploded just reading it. I'm awfully curious about how many have tried.
ReplyDeleteI HAVE heard of something like this before, but I don't personally know anyone who has tried it. I'm sure there have been some, though. I hope you're not "purging" that photo. :)
ReplyDeleteNo, I'd do good to get a couple of strips of bacon and 2 eggs down in the morning.
ReplyDeleteThat's enough food to feed a family of eight! I wonder if they make you sign a document before hand that absolves them of blame for your death-by-breakfast!
ReplyDeleteRubye Jack, you do have a point! Thank you for the visit!
ReplyDeleteLeah, I think this is in Clear Lake, Iowa but I'm not sure. We drive that way when we go to Kansas so next time we're on that route, I'll check it out!
Hi Linda...no I'm not purging that photo. I just think it's unbelievable that this is even offered!!
I'm with you, Ramona.
Ms Sparrow, it would be awesome if they'd donate that food to a needy family. You're probably right about the death-by-breakfast document!
Eating contests always make me wonder. That's what this looks like.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they need to contact Man vs Food. He takes on those challenges. I'm thinking most of them just make him take a trip to the alley in the back of the restaurant.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anything like it in person. We used to watch the food channel when they'd do shows about restaurants where they serve large portions. The meal is free if you can eat it all in a certain time period. Made my tummy ache.
ReplyDeleteI've got friends who are truckers, and I don't believe they would be taking the restaurant up on their offer. I do have to say I've eaten at a few truck stops with them. And while I can eat like a trucker, I don't think I care to do it every day.
I think you're right, Linda M...it's an eating contest! Makes me wonder, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie! Hey, that's a good idea...a Man vs Food challenge!
VM, it makes my tummy ache, too. We eat at truck stops from time to time when we travel, too. Usually the food is really good and it's always hot! I know that most truckers wouldn't in a million years take on this challenge! It's a marketing thing, I guess!
I know a few truckers, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be able to eat all of that!
ReplyDeleteLet us know if you try! (hehehehe)
I don't see fine print that says "no sharing." ;)
ReplyDeleteIt seems other states have the same deal. Here's a Denver article with a video about it. There's a brief ad at the beginning.
http://www.9news.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=138914&catid=222
Not going to give it a try any time soon, Baggie. It's a gimmick, of course.
ReplyDeleteHilary, you are brilliant! Bring the family in and share. Thanks for the link, too. The guy that finished it in 29 minutes looks like he's in great shape...go figure.
I'll lose the bet :-(
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Greetz,
Joseph
I have never seen a challenge of those large proportions. And I for one wonder at how a trucker has the extra forty nine dollars for backup in case they are not able to force all that huge amount of food down in one hour.
ReplyDeleteHi there, Joseph! I think most people would lose that bet.
ReplyDeleteGood point, CiCi! Maybe they just put it on their expense reports!
Midlife Jobhunter said what I was thinking. Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. That was so sweet. - Margy
ReplyDeleteThat menu sounds disgusting and I can only imagine the health problems of someone who'd eat it. What the heck do you need hollandaise sauce for? Coating?
ReplyDeleteHi Margy! Thanks for the visit and you're welcome! :-)
ReplyDeleteDisgusting is a good word, Jan. The hollandaise must put it over the top in the disgusting category. And to add insult to injury, it's probably hollandaise from a package!