NOT revolver v. semi, nor .45 v. 9mm…
Or even Romney v. the President…
BUT ketchup (aka catsup) v. mustard!
I eat too much fast food. But I like it, and as standing in the kitchen or elsewhere can be painful (due to my various infirmities) it’s easier. Sometimes, in lieu of cooking, I drive-through.
I live in the Southwest, and many of the personnel in fast food establishments are of Latino origin. This is NOT some kind of racist diatribe, but rather an observation. Hell, my neighborhood is largely Latino! So what?
I like mustard, lots of mustard, on my cheeseburgers. The more the merrier. I’m NOT a big fan of ketchup. It’s ‘okay’, but I don’t seek it out and prefer not to have it. When my college landlord Walter worked as the night manager for (franchise excised), I’d get burgers drenched in mustard. Heaven!
I think the taste for mustard emanates from the East Coast and the Midwest. It’s not a usual part of Mexican cuisine (which I also like!).
There’s the rub.
It seems most of the fast food establishments which I frequent do have mustard. But the staff, unfamiliar with the taste or desire for it, doesn’t get it. And my cheeseburgers often have little or no mustard, even though extra has been requested! And sometimes ketchup is substituted in its place!
Now, I realize that fast food places are not blue ribbon dining facilities, and the crews are usually minimum wage folks just trying to eke out a living, but there seems to be a decided dislike for mustard as a condiment and an unfamiliarity with regard to how much is appropriate when extra is requested. A spot the size of a dime is not EXTRA! And substituting ketchup is just wrong.
One of the chain’s branches in another part of town has a largely Bosnian crew, many barely speaking English. There seems to be no problem in that location obtaining extra mustard, further adding credence to my hypothesis.
Then of course, are the places that offer mayonnaise to be placed on hamburgers! I’m not going to dignify THAT with a response!
And no mention of chili until next time! (hint – NO beans!)
Guffaw in AZ
Struggling to keep what is rightfully his, but with a hearty laugh.
The BIG Debate
C’mon, Guffaw – quit holding back. Tell us how you really feel!
Posted by Rev. Paul | April 27, 2012, 9:17 amHAHAHAHA!
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 27, 2012, 11:13 amGet thee to In N Out, order your burger animal style, the meat is cooked on the grill with mustard.
Posted by Dave | April 27, 2012, 9:37 amSounds yummy!
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 27, 2012, 11:13 amI’ll give a strong second to “animal style” at In-N-Out. When mustard is intentional, not optional, they tend to do it right.
Posted by edwardskinner | April 30, 2012, 9:25 amThanks, Edward! Drooling already!
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 30, 2012, 9:27 amKetchup. Or salsa. Lots. Mustard goes on hot dogs.
Posted by ProudHillbilly | April 27, 2012, 10:59 amDifferent strokes, different folks! I’m libertarian in the kitchen, too!
Brown Mustard and onions on hot dogs and polish sausages. And cheese!
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 27, 2012, 11:15 amI just had my cholesteral tested this morning – now this blog has gotten me thinking maybe I better run out and get a burger and fries before my results come back.
Posted by ProudHillbilly | April 27, 2012, 1:48 pmMayo on my burger, please. Mustard is ok, but horseradish is better.
Posted by WSF | April 27, 2012, 5:47 pmYou can even get mustard with horseradish in it!
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 27, 2012, 9:59 pmKetchup. Mustard is for hot dogs
Posted by Wilson | April 28, 2012, 6:26 amSEE. I said it was a BIG debate! :- )
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 28, 2012, 7:51 amYellow mustard makes me gag, literally, just the smell of it will send me out of the room. I have absolutely no idea why. Ketchup is OK with fries, but not on the burger. I order just a little mayo and the toppings and the local pub has a burger with a jameson sauce topped with fried onion straws that’s pretty amazing.
Posted by brigid223 | April 29, 2012, 4:38 amI’m definitely with you on the onion straws…good stuff!
Haven’t had jameson sauce, but have had them with a thin BBQ sauce. Outstanding!
Posted by guffaw1952 | April 29, 2012, 7:12 am