I went to one in Atlanta last year that wouldn’t even let you go inside after 12. Walkup window only. An abomination.
I got a lot of problems with you people, and now you're gonna hear about it
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Soft boiled. Gently laid on a piece of buttered toast and then poked with a stiff shaft until the yolk pops and oozes out all over the browned bread. Orgasmic.
Favorite 2am breakfast spot was a chili parlor in Cincinnati where I could get a couple of cheese coneys, eggs (sunny side up), toast, and goetta for about $8.
Just to be clear, are we still talking about eggs here? Have you thought about writing romance novels?
To add to the grape, strawberry. blackberry, orange marmalade debate i would add a vote for honey.
Raw unfiltered honey is best. Try it on a bot piece of toast. Mixes well with peanut butter too.
Raw unfiltered honey is best. Try it on a bot piece of toast. Mixes well with peanut butter too.
I’ve dipped my toast topped with butter and strawberry, grape or raspberry jelly in my runny eggs my entire life.
First time I did it with eggs my current wife made for me, I thought she was going to throw up. Lol.
But, to be fair, their hash browns are pretty damn good.
Only if they are crispy. I hate undercooked hash browns where it’s a soggy pile of greasy potatoes.
Also the best hash browns have onions or scallions woven in.
Hot skillet…very little oil
We were over at my dad's place last weekend and my youngest told him she was hungry, so they decided on a PBJ sandwich.
My dad pulled out a jar of Goobers, which I haven't seen in years. Still tastes the same. I'm gonna buy some I think.
My grandparents got to the point you always had to check dates on condiments and dressing. That Goober at their house might have been from 1993.
Shred a spud into a bowl, mix in tbs cornstarch. Lightly compress and fry hot.
I've never even heard of Goobers.
I can't bring myself to pay for what I can make at home for more then half the price and get much more for the money.
Are you saying that homemade PBJ’s are the secret to your Bezos/Gates-like wealth?
John Bezos/Bob Gates ain't got nothing on me!
And saute the onions for five or ten minutes before you add the potatoes, so they get extra well done. Biting into a crunchy onion chunk ruins the whole experience.
I love onions (even raw), but I agree. They really should be shredded or food processed so they blend in seamlessly.
Blasphemy. I like to see them and appreciate the different texture. Running them through the food processor just isn't the same taste either as all the moisture goes quick.
Substitute a tortilla for toast, top with refried beans, add red, green or Christmas to the runny eggs, and I’d call that a good start.
You lost me with mentioning “steak” and “Waffle House” in the same post.
A post posted to air grievances in the last days of this forum that evolves/devolves into a discussion about Waffle House/ Goober peanut butter and jelly/eggs and hashbrowns. Perfect summation of the last couple of decades here. I'm going to miss reading all your daily thoughts and reactions on this forum.
No need to despair. We can carry on at HoosierHuddle.com like nothing happened.
I've shown enough receipts that the people who matter now accept my claims as valid. I was becoming bored with constantly busting the usual suspects and I'm sure others were tired of seeing it. My work here is done, and I'm looking forward to greener pastures.
I've got the daily screenshots of my reaction score to post count ratio. That's enough for me.
I asked for an evaluation of the Cooler, pretty spot on:
Here’s a comprehensive evaluation of The Water Cooler forum on Indiana Hoosiers Rivals site. For those going to the new site, pay attention to the weaknesses. Particularly #3.
Summary: The Water Cooler is a vibrant, grassroots community at its best, offering everything from geopolitical debates to pop culture discourse. It thrives on user diversity and engagement—but would benefit greatly from UI updates and stronger structure to foster both new and seasoned participation.
* That may have been added by the author. My memory is hazy as clearly a smart AI would have put it in.
Here’s a comprehensive evaluation of The Water Cooler forum on Indiana Hoosiers Rivals site. For those going to the new site, pay attention to the weaknesses. Particularly #3.
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- Though political and news-oriented, its scope ranges broadly—covering sports, entertainment, serious world affairs, and lighthearted banter.
✅ Strengths
- High Engagement
- Threads span from global politics (e.g., “Russia-Ukraine war,” “Strikes on Iran”) to local/regional queries and fun topics (“Movies, books, tv,” “Alligator Alcatraz”) indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Diverse Topics
- Offers a genuine mix—not strictly sports or politics. Users ask everything from international crises to mundane lifestyle questions, creating a truly eclectic feel .
- Community Dynamics
- Sticky threads such as “Only good stuff” or ongoing war discussions foster long-term community interest and momentum indiana.forums.rivals.com.
⚠️ Weaknesses
- Fragmented Focus
- With over 472 pages, it risks overwhelming newcomers. Some threads veer off-topic or duplicate content.
- Outdated Design & Tech Limitations
- Users are notified to update browsers and enable JavaScript, indicating dated UI/UX indiana.forums.rivals.com.
- Moderation & Civility Vary
- Without heavy moderation, contentious topics (e.g., “How do you deal with Islam?” and discussions of so-called "European football" *) may slip into polarizing discussions—balance depends on user culture rather than firm rules indiana.forums.rivals.com.
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🎯 Tone & Community Culture
- Informal, conversational, and opinionated, blending humor with serious discourse.
- Members frequently inject personal anecdotes, rhetorical questions, and regional viewpoints alongside global news threads.
- Variety in tone: light-hearted ("Cheese mac thread"), serious ("Should Congress debate..."), edgy or provocative ("I got a lot of problems...").
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- Overload of submenu links may clutter the interface—less intuitive for casual users.
- No internal tools like media embeds or interactive polls—text-focused and potentially outdated.
📌 Final Evaluation
- Best suited for engaged, long-term users: Community depth and continuity attract active posters.
- Not ideal for casual visitors: Learning the layout, finding relevant discussions, and parsing the volume can be daunting.
- Valuable as a community hub: Covers a wide topical range with genuine, multi-topic engagement.
- Lacking modern polish: The dated UI and occasional off-topic drift may hinder accessibility and newcomer retention.
🛠️ Recommendations
- Improve navigation: Add better categorization tags, search functions, or featured posts.
- Modernize design: Upgrade to a current forum engine or update JavaScript dependency warning.
- Enhance moderation: Provide clearer guidelines or staff involvement on sensitive threads to maintain civility.
Summary: The Water Cooler is a vibrant, grassroots community at its best, offering everything from geopolitical debates to pop culture discourse. It thrives on user diversity and engagement—but would benefit greatly from UI updates and stronger structure to foster both new and seasoned participation.
* That may have been added by the author. My memory is hazy as clearly a smart AI would have put it in.
If that would have mentioned Thread View...
I just thought of that and came here to reply mentioning thread view. Congrats for spotting the serious omission so quickly.
When I am elected dictator, all sites without thread view will be outlawed.
Those are two threads that I never even open, yet alone moderate.
See, there you go. A reason to eliminate that "sport" from discussion. But I am fair-minded, I will randomly choose someone from the conservative side to decide. Univee, should we allow Soc*** to be discussed?
Thread view was exactly what they were talking about! That was the first thing that popped into my mind, well right after it said that I really add to the much needed humor! Spot on !If that would have mentioned Thread View...
An even better handle that everyone knows that you trolling him..
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