April 23Apr 23 To go with the good Texas food thread… what do you hate in Texas foods, traditions, joints whatever starters: congealed salads. I can tell you some horror stories from the 60’s dickeys bbq. You’ll find better in North Dakota. blue bell. Listeria factory with indifferent management. HFCS and air. Lone Star beer. Not good. Never was good. Pearl was much better. gulf oysters. Grown in sewage. Nope. I eat only cold water oysters. hot Dr Pepper. My grandmother made this in the winter. Poured a bottle in a saucepan, warmed it, pour into a coffee cup topped with a lemon slice. Like a mix of paint thinner and and lemon pledge.
April 23Apr 23 Popular Post 5 hours ago, Texzilla58 said: Lone Star beer. Not good. Never was good. Cold Lone Star beats the shit out of Miller and Bud. It's not pretending to be anything other than a cheap beer, and I'll enjoy it with BBQ anytime. And they have puzzles under the cap that get harder the longer you drink them.
April 23Apr 23 I love Lone Star. Sadly, the cap puzzles were discontinued....for now anyways. Sounds like someone got offended that an image of a noose was used in one of the puzzles (#71). They pulled all the puzzles for review and a refresh.
April 23Apr 23 1 hour ago, dcbc said: Cold Lone Star beats the shit out of Miller and Bud. It's not pretending to be anything other than a cheap beer, and I'll enjoy it with BBQ anytime. And they have puzzles under the cap that get harder the longer you drink them. And a six-pack of tall boys at HEB comes out to $1.33 a can.
April 23Apr 23 31 minutes ago, Tylerocks said: I love Lone Star. Sadly, the cap puzzles were discontinued....for now anyways. Sounds like someone got offended that an image of a noose was used in one of the puzzles (#71). They pulled all the puzzles for review and a refresh. when was the last time you had a lone star? the puzzles were briefly paused and then came back like 2 years ago.
April 23Apr 23 Brisket is horrendously overrated. Burgers, steak, chicken, are all superior forms of meat 2nd on blue bell being terrible Not sure if it’s a Texas thing or not, but chili is better with beans Pecan pie and kolaches both fucking suck. Kolaches are 90% bread and 10% filling, can’t stand them Whataburger is terrible, but it used to not be
April 23Apr 23 Popular Post 4 minutes ago, Helobious said: Brisket is horrendously overrated. Burgers, steak, chicken, are all superior forms of meat 2nd on blue bell being terrible Not sure if it’s a Texas thing or not, but chili is better with beans Pecan pie and kolaches both fucking suck. Kolaches are 90% bread and 10% filling, can’t stand them Whataburger is terrible, but it used to not be get the fuck out of here and never come back.
April 23Apr 23 Just now, next2naus said: get the fuck out of here and never come back. Forget it Jake, it's Helobious.
April 23Apr 23 17 minutes ago, next2naus said: get the fuck out of here and never come back. I'd say he's the biggest moron on Surly, but I think he's the biggest moron in the state. His parents dropped him on his head too many times as a child, or maybe not enough times.
April 23Apr 23 21 minutes ago, next2naus said: get the fuck out of here and never come back. So the first 2 points you highlighted could be argued as issues of taste/opinion I guess. The whataburger thing is pretty universally accepted as true though. I used to love whataburger, was my favorite chain by a lot. The past few years have seen a steep decline in quality, and that’s hardly a unique take from me. McDonald’s is better now.
April 23Apr 23 53 minutes ago, Helobious said: Brisket is horrendously overrated. Burgers, steak, chicken, are all superior forms of meat 2nd on blue bell being terrible Not sure if it’s a Texas thing or not, but chili is better with beans Pecan pie and kolaches both fucking suck. Kolaches are 90% bread and 10% filling, can’t stand them Whataburger is terrible, but it used to not be
April 23Apr 23 56 minutes ago, Helobious said: Brisket is horrendously overrated. Burgers, steak, chicken, are all superior forms of meat Wrong - awful take 56 minutes ago, Helobious said: 2nd on blue bell being terrible Agree, overrated 56 minutes ago, Helobious said: Not sure if it’s a Texas thing or not, but chili is better with beans Don't have a preference either way and also don't understand the hatred about it 57 minutes ago, Helobious said: Pecan pie and kolaches both fucking suck. Kolaches are 90% bread and 10% filling, can’t stand them Half wrong - pecan pie is awesome. Kolaches are meh, I can take them or leave them 57 minutes ago, Helobious said: Whataburger is terrible, but it used to not be Not an unpopular opinion, most everyone here can agree on that. It still has its niche as "I'm buzzed or high and it's 1am and I want something to eat" food, but I sure ain't going out of my way for it
April 23Apr 23 2 minutes ago, po elvis said: Brisket is only good when it’s really good. There's something to be said for that. Unlike pizza, which even when mediocre, is pretty good, mediocre brisket is meh. Really good, tender brisket with a great bark is a thing of beauty. Tough and/or underseasoned/undercooked brisket is definitely meh. Growing up when mediocre chain bbq was the norm (think Luther's and such in Houston, or the various Mikeska's restaurants), brisket wasn't something I particularly craved. Once I found it done RIGHT, though....yeah, it's glorious. I can take or leave kolaches (that is, the sweet, fruit-filled etc.). Klobasniky, though - again, done right, where the ratio of meat/filling to bread is right, are awesome. But there is one variety that is worthless: boudin klobasnek. Too doughy and starchy. Even though I love both items, together, they just don't work. And Blue Bell can get fucked. HEB Creamy Creations is better both in taste and ingredients. A lot of Texas's other food abominations are creatures of Texas being part of the south (jello salads and such) and also part of the midwest (go to far north Texas and the panhandle, and you might as well be in a kitchen in Nebraska, with NO seasoning or flavor).
April 23Apr 23 10 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: Unlike pizza, which even when mediocre, is pretty good Yeah, not so much
April 23Apr 23 2 minutes ago, Deej said: Yeah, not so much Way to tell us you never get drunk/high. Tell me that's not a box full of happiness right there. Edited April 23Apr 23 by Brisketexan
April 23Apr 23 Popular Post 21 minutes ago, utee94 said: We already have a shitty opinions thread, do we really need another one? Every thread on Surly is a shitty opinions thread.
April 23Apr 23 2 hours ago, Helobious said: McDonald’s is better now. This has to be the worst opinion ever posted on Shaggy/Surly.
April 23Apr 23 2 hours ago, Helobious said: Brisket is horrendously overrated. Sir, this is a Dickie's.
April 23Apr 23 21 minutes ago, Ghost of NMAS said: This has to be the worst opinion ever posted on Shaggy/Surly. It’s really not. McDonald’s has much better variety and better chicken products, plus I get better rewards with their app. Is a whataburger #1 better than a Big Mac? Probably, but I’d put the mcd’s quarter pounder or homestyle burger up against anything whataburger has.
April 23Apr 23 Popular Post 3 hours ago, Helobious said: Brisket is horrendously overrated. Burgers, steak, chicken, are all superior forms of meat 2nd on blue bell being terrible Not sure if it’s a Texas thing or not, but chili is better with beans Pecan pie and kolaches both fucking suck. Kolaches are 90% bread and 10% filling, can’t stand them Whataburger is terrible, but it used to not be Helobius' art is bad takes. And he just painted his masterpiece.
April 23Apr 23 FFS. At least one poster has agreed with every take I’ve had on here. They truly aren’t edgy or controversial, I didn’t come on here saying tacos suck or I hate all chicken. But god forbid I insult a food chain that the public almost unanimously agrees is terrible now
April 23Apr 23 Popular Post 2 minutes ago, Helobious said: FFS. At least one poster has agreed with every take I’ve had on here. They truly aren’t edgy or controversial, I didn’t come on here saying tacos suck or I hate all chicken. But god forbid I insult a food chain that the public almost unanimously agrees is terrible now A massive problem with the digital age is that the village idiots can now connect.
April 23Apr 23 3 minutes ago, Helobious said: At least one poster has agreed with every take I’ve had on here At least you have company in your complete stupidity.
April 23Apr 23 McDonald’s is not better than Whataburger and I’m not a huge Whataburger fan. Plus there’s so many preservatives in McDonald’s and its meat is so dry the food will look the same left on your counter way longer than most fast food. To me the Whataburger decline is more in people’s heads because it sold out vs a huge decline. It still tastes the same to me and no matter what they throw on it with new creations it still tastes like Whataburger if that makes sense. Avoid both of those places with their prices now and just go to a local place to get a much better option if you have the time for the same price or close to it.
April 23Apr 23 10 hours ago, Texzilla58 said: To go with the good Texas food thread… what do you hate in Texas foods, traditions, joints whatever starters: congealed salads. I can tell you some horror stories from the 60’s dickeys bbq. You’ll find better in North Dakota. blue bell. Listeria factory with indifferent management. HFCS and air. Lone Star beer. Not good. Never was good. Pearl was much better. gulf oysters. Grown in sewage. Nope. I eat only cold water oysters. hot Dr Pepper. My grandmother made this in the winter. Poured a bottle in a saucepan, warmed it, pour into a coffee cup topped with a lemon slice. Like a mix of paint thinner and and lemon pledge. We've become friends with a fun group of former Mormons living in SLC. Hot Dr Pepper as a coffee substitute is apparently a Mormon thing. Weird AF. I'm with you on gulf oysters unless they're fried up on a po-boy or I'm eating char-grilled oysters in NOLA. I've been known to consume gulf oysters raw but not usually by choice. Gimme the cold-water oysters all day long -- I'll eat as many as you give me. 3 hours ago, Helobious said: Brisket is horrendously overrated. Burgers, steak, chicken, are all superior forms of meat 2nd on blue bell being terrible Not sure if it’s a Texas thing or not, but chili is better with beans Pecan pie and kolaches both fucking suck. Kolaches are 90% bread and 10% filling, can’t stand them Whataburger is terrible, but it used to not be I can only eat so much really, really terrific brisket because it's so rich and greasy. It's fantastic though and definitely sits up there with the best meats. Blue Bell sucks shit through a straw and I will never willingly buy it again. I prefer beans in chili as well and understand that's not Texas chili, nor do I claim it to be. I don't really like pecans so therefore, I don't eat pecans. It's a consistency thing for me. I don't particularly like nuts in food but I like them by themselves as a snack (that's what she said). I'm an apple/key lime pie guy. Whataburger has some of the worst service a fast food joint can have unless you're in a wealthy suburb. It's barely above Popeye's. McDonald's ain't got nothing on Whataburger, though. 1 hour ago, Brisketexan said: Way to tell us you never get drunk/high. Tell me that's not a box full of happiness right there. Nobody older than 18 should ever be consuming Totino's "pizza." If I'm gonna waste calories on food that's bad for you, it ain't gonna be Totino's.
April 23Apr 23 Whataburger was never good. It's always been shit (except the spicy ketchup). My fellows Texans' love for that place has always confused me.
April 23Apr 23 Whataburger beats the chain fast food burgers but that's it. It clears the lowest bar as far as quality. Brisket is great on a taste standpoint, but if you are bringing in time/price into the equation, yeah it's overrated. If I'm not paying, it's awesome. Grilled chicken thighs or leg quarters are the best bang for your $ meat choice.
April 23Apr 23 Sweet cornbread. I love cornbread .... without the sugar. That is all. At least for now.
April 23Apr 23 I basically never eat at Whataburger anymore. Had too many bad experiences in a row. I entertain McDonald's every once in awhile. Especially for breakfast. I don't know if their food is better than Whataburger but I also don't think it's the gulf that some of you are trying to present in here. It's rarely a fucking headache getting in and out of there and outside of chik fil a it's the fast-food model of consistency. Their app is very easy to use, also. I don't think that's an especially crazy take from Helo.
April 23Apr 23 Yall are wild. Whataburger is wildly inconsistent (and always has been to me), but McDonald's burgers don't even taste like real burgers.
April 23Apr 23 11 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said: Yall are wild. Whataburger is wildly inconsistent (and always has been to me), but McDonald's burgers don't even taste like real burgers. Cool. McD’s still has better fries, nuggets, chicken sandwiches, and random items like the mcrib. I do think whataburger has them beat on the fish filets Edited April 23Apr 23 by Helobious
April 23Apr 23 1 hour ago, C-Man said: Nobody older than 18 should ever be consuming Totino's "pizza." If I'm gonna waste calories on food that's bad for you, it ain't gonna be Totino's. I will say the air fryer/toaster oven has completely changed the game for kids food. My kids will never understand how many soggy microwave corn dogs or hot pockets I ate as a kid to avoid grown up food. Air fried dino nuggies will have me asking my wife if this was delivery.
April 23Apr 23 3 hours ago, Brisketexan said: There's something to be said for that. Unlike pizza, which even when mediocre, is pretty good, mediocre brisket is meh. Really good, tender brisket with a great bark is a thing of beauty. Tough and/or underseasoned/undercooked brisket is definitely meh. Growing up when mediocre chain bbq was the norm (think Luther's and such in Houston, or the various Mikeska's restaurants), brisket wasn't something I particularly craved. Once I found it done RIGHT, though....yeah, it's glorious. I can take or leave kolaches (that is, the sweet, fruit-filled etc.). Klobasniky, though - again, done right, where the ratio of meat/filling to bread is right, are awesome. But there is one variety that is worthless: boudin klobasnek. Too doughy and starchy. Even though I love both items, together, they just don't work. And Blue Bell can get fucked. HEB Creamy Creations is better both in taste and ingredients. A lot of Texas's other food abominations are creatures of Texas being part of the south (jello salads and such) and also part of the midwest (go to far north Texas and the panhandle, and you might as well be in a kitchen in Nebraska, with NO seasoning or flavor). Tillamook is the best ice cream I have found.
April 23Apr 23 5 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said: Tillamook is the best ice cream I have found. Tillamook is good. So is HEB's Creamy Creations.
April 23Apr 23 3 hours ago, Brisketexan said: jello salads first thing i thought of 1 hour ago, C-Man said: Nobody older than 18 should ever be consuming Totino's "pizza." If I'm gonna waste calories on food that's bad for you, it ain't gonna be Totino's.
April 23Apr 23 1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said: Yall are wild. Whataburger is wildly inconsistent (and always has been to me), but McDonald's burgers don't even taste like real burgers. This I will entertain McD’s for breakfast. Denver has Good Times and the In-n-Out is fine, but the fries suck. Wendy’s has better burgers and their fries have improved so much But I miss Whataburger spicy ketchup and their fries and HBCB Edited April 23Apr 23 by Js1
April 23Apr 23 5 hours ago, stc said: when was the last time you had a lone star? the puzzles were briefly paused and then came back like 2 years ago. I keep them in my fridge, none have puzzles. had some while out on Saturday....no puzzles. Maybe something changed when they moved production to Houston?
April 23Apr 23 59 minutes ago, C-Man said: Tillamook is good. So is HEB's Creamy Creations. Does H‑E‑B have their own creamery or does someone else make it. Their ice cream is very good but not as good as Tillamook.
April 23Apr 23 6 hours ago, next2naus said: get the fuck out of here and never come back. You know, considering what you chose to bold in your response, are you tacitly saying that you also think Chili is better with beans? I'll hang up and listen.
April 23Apr 23 Jello salads, while an abomination in their whole form, do give kids the ability to eat the Jello around whatever is making up the "salad". I took a lot of pride as a child in being able to enjoy one successfully.
April 23Apr 23 3 hours ago, wood said: Sweet cornbread. I love cornbread .... without the sugar. That is all. At least for now. My Dad had a low-intensity war going on with the cafeteria at Texas Instruments over sweetened cornbread. Every now and then, the cook or chef would change, or they'd get the wrong stuff from Sysco or whatever and the cornbread would be sweet. Dad would lodge his complaints first with the lunch ladies, who typically vehemently agreed with him. And there were just enough southerners and Texans employed that there was a majority agin' sweet cornbread.
April 23Apr 23 2 hours ago, Helobious said: Cool. McD’s still has better fries, nuggets, chicken sandwiches, and random items like the mcrib. I do think whataburger has them beat on the fish filets Ok this is officially weird.
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