Q: What are your favorite fast-food items and at which restaurant? (I
think we can include pizza delivery in here or a sub place - even if they
may or may not have a drive-thru - we know, at least in the U.S. many places
like these are nationwide.)
Wow, good question, kili, I'm glad you asked. Here are my favorites:
*Beef Burger:* Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Mushroom "N" Swiss Thickburger with
added bacon, lettuce, tomato - hold the mayo. It's not cheap, but it's at
least 2 - 3 meals for me and it's messy, but it's good. (My second choice
would be a Jack in the Box Jumbo Jack with cheese and bacon, but we don't
have one of those around here.)
*Chicken Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich. It's
loaded with good stuff. I don't quite get the fried parts patty on a wonder
bun slathered with oil/margerine and a couple of pickles thrown in. Weird.
*Fish Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. beats Burger King's because they put
a tomato on the sandwich and their bun is better. McDonald's fish has too
much tartar sauce, no lettuce and a wedge of American cheese; that's just
kid's stuff.
*Fried Chicken:* - ??? Haven't had much experience, here. I know KFC is
overpriced and that's about it.
*Taco:* - Jack in the Box tacos. They beat Taco Bell to shame. Again, I
wish we had one here. Sigh. Oh, or Rubio's for a fish taco, but we don't
have those here, either.
*Burrito:* - Chipotle Mexican Grill. You can get your choice of beans,
meat, and toppings.
*Subs:* - I'd say Publix grocery store, but they're only in the South, so
I'll have to pick Subway next. Quizno's is too overpriced for their
portions.
*Pizza:* - U.S., Nationally, we've got Pizza Hut, Domino's, Little Caesers,
CiCi's, Papa John's, Chuck E Cheese, Round Table, Shakey's, Hungry Howie's,
and Godfather's, for the largest chains. Personally, I'd skip them all for
a mom & pop place, but in a pinch, I'd have to get Pizza Hut.
*Sides:* - ???? The only side I usually get is a side salad. Help me out,
here. Who's got the best sides?
Anything else we should include?
kili
Beef Burger - Hands down Wendy's 1/2 lb double. 2nd place, JitB and
Hardee's sourdough burgers. Honorable mention, McD's Big Mac, BK.
Taco - I agree that JitB's taco's are much better then TB but there are
no JitB's up here.
Subs - Schlotzsky's (None of those up here either...I'm starting to miss
Austin a lot now:( 2nd, Quizno's.
Chicken - I prefer chicken strips since I'm not a big fan of chicken
with bones (OMG! Jerry and I have something in common.) so it's Popeye's
spicy strips.
Sides - I think you know the answer to that. 2nd place, KFC.
Pizza - I starting to get tire of the major chains but Papa John's (best
sauce and cheese) is the best of them. I'm starting to get into more of
the mom and pop's too. Side note: It must be nice to have a Shakey's
nearby! When I was kid living in So Cal my parents would take me there
for my birthday. Every since I moved away I've been wanting their pizza
so bad.
I miss Shakey's, too. I hear they're starting to make a come-back, though,
so we'll see.
kili
Do they need any help?
I'd help! I missed their pizza.
kili
> I thought we've seen enough of the old thread titles, so I'm going to
> start another.
>
> Q: What are your favorite fast-food items and at which restaurant?
> (I think we can include pizza delivery in here or a sub place - even
> if they may or may not have a drive-thru - we know, at least in the
> U.S. many places like these are nationwide.)
>
> Wow, good question, kili, I'm glad you asked. Here are my favorites:
>
> *Beef Burger:* Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Mushroom "N" Swiss Thickburger
> with added bacon, lettuce, tomato - hold the mayo. It's not cheap,
> but it's at least 2 - 3 meals for me and it's messy, but it's good.
> (My second choice would be a Jack in the Box Jumbo Jack with cheese
> and bacon, but we don't have one of those around here.)
>
Anything from A&W or Wendy's. Hardee's makes some damned good burgers,
but we don't have them here any more :(
> *Chicken Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich. It's
> loaded with good stuff. I don't quite get the fried parts patty on a
> wonder bun slathered with oil/margerine and a couple of pickles thrown
> in. Weird.
>
A&W has a couple of good ones, but I forget what the names are :)
The spicy chicken sandwich from Rally's. It came as a "club" sandwich,
too, but I was always too cheap to order that :)
> *Fish Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. beats Burger King's because
> they put a tomato on the sandwich and their bun is better. McDonald's
> fish has too much tartar sauce, no lettuce and a wedge of American
> cheese; that's just kid's stuff.
>
The only time I have had a fast-food fish sandwich that wasn't at a
McDonalds was over 10 years ago, and McDonald's fish sandwich is
underwhelming.
> *Fried Chicken:* - ??? Haven't had much experience, here. I know KFC
> is overpriced and that's about it.
>
As far as national chains, Popeyes.
> *Taco:* - Jack in the Box tacos. They beat Taco Bell to shame.
> Again, I wish we had one here. Sigh. Oh, or Rubio's for a fish taco,
> but we don't have those here, either.
>
We don't have Jack-in-the-box here. I will vote for worst tacos I've had
though. Del Taco. Yeeech!
> *Burrito:* - Chipotle Mexican Grill. You can get your choice of
> beans, meat, and toppings.
>
Agree with you on this one. I do like the 7 layer burrito (I know, I
know) at taco bell, though.
> *Subs:* - I'd say Publix grocery store, but they're only in the South,
> so I'll have to pick Subway next. Quizno's is too overpriced for
> their portions.
>
Quizno's is overproced, but the food is always tasty. Occasionally, I
will go to Jimmy Johns, but only because I used to work there and My old
manager will make me a sandwich the way I like it.
> *Pizza:* - U.S., Nationally, we've got Pizza Hut, Domino's, Little
> Caesers, CiCi's, Papa John's, Chuck E Cheese, Round Table, Shakey's,
> Hungry Howie's, and Godfather's, for the largest chains. Personally,
> I'd skip them all for a mom & pop place, but in a pinch, I'd have to
> get Pizza Hut.
>
If I had to go with a national chain (I like the local kosher place, and
Jet's, a regional chain) I'd say Hungry Howie's.
> *Sides:* - ???? The only side I usually get is a side salad. Help me
> out, here. Who's got the best sides?
The aforemetioned red beans and rice from Popeyes. Cheese curds at A&W,
Wendy's baked potato, McDonald's fries, the potato chips at Quiznos and
Jimmy Johns, root beer floats at A&W.
I think damn near everything I've had at an A&W has been a tasty value,
in fact :)
--
Saerah
"Welcome to Usenet, Biatch! Adapt or haul ass!"
- some hillbilly from FL
Haven't had a beef burger in a while, but I remember the Whopper and
it's added grill flavoring being rather tasty. Not much to choose from
around here. Rule of thumb: if you're in NJ, any local place with the
name "White ____" (fill in the blank, so long as it's not "Castle")
makes a good, trashy burger.
Never ate chicken sandwiches I didn't prepare myself. Seen too many of
my friends get salmonella/food poisoning from eating FF chicken patties.
Tacos/Burritos - gotta give it to Q'doba. Good value, fresh components,
although the tacos can get messy. Their burritos are pretty dman big.
Plus they use whole, unmashed black beans. There's Baja Fresh around
here too, but I've yet to visit one. The only other option is TB. Yep...
But honestly, I make the best tacos and burritos around here, right in
my kitchen. And fast!
Subs - Subway veggie delight for me. Everything on it. Lots of hot
mustard and vinaigrette. Their restaurants really don't smell as bad as
they used to. Maybe they read Usenet?
Pizza... ughhh. Most chain pizza is abominable when compared with even a
half-decent local pizzeria, and we have lots of great local places here.
When I see a Domino's delivery car in my neighborhood I wonder who the
tasteless fool is who ordered that crap. When I'm on the road I'll eat
at a Sbarro's. It's not too bad. But the worldwide proliferation of
major chain "pizza" is a great tragedy.
Also been eating at Panera occasionally, with all the yuppie lunch crowd
scum. Some of their stuff is pretty good, but a little pricey. I like
their Mediterranean sandwich. The hummus is well spiced for chain fare.
--
Albert Worschey
I wholeheartedly agree there, Albert! And lately I've been
feeling......enchiladas. Me thinks me wants some pork enchiladas. I've got
so many corn tortillas in the fridge to use up. It's time.
kili
> *Beef Burger:*
I like them all, but to name a favorite how could I say anthing other
then the classic Big Mac. My only complaint about it is the patty's are WAY
too small... they should use the 1/4 pound sized-patties fo rthe big mac.
> *Chicken Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich.
I don't eat a lot of chicken, but whenever I do, I sometime's get hte
Arby's Chicken Cordon bleu, CRISPY CRISPY CRISPY, don't ever make the
mistake of getting the grilled, the crispy is WAY better.
> *Fish Sandwich:*
I don't eat fish. Never.
> *Fried Chicken:* - ???
Don't eat fried chicken.
> *Taco:* - Jack in the Box tacos.
I only eat Taco Bell Taco's, because that's pretty much all we have here.
There's a taco Johns nearby, but I never seem to have the time to drive all
the way to it. Are there any other fast-food places that sell taco's that
aren't mexican restaurant's? Because we don't have Jack-in-the-box here.
Didnt BK used to have them?
> *Burrito:* - Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Easy. Taco Bell's chili-cheese burrito. I get one almost everytime I go
there, for 10-15 year's now, ever since I learned to drive.
> *Subs:*
Subway's Pizza Sub, arby's French Dip with Mozzerella sticks.
> *Pizza:*
Papa John's. And I'm going to get one tomorow to celebrate my last
week-day off from work. YES, I'll share with my brother's if they help pay
for it.
> *Sides:* - ???? The only side I usually get is a side salad. Help me
out,
> here. Who's got the best sides?
Culver's cheese curd's. But I think their only a midwestern chain.
Nationally, the best side is Mcdonald's fry's, I think they have the most
award's.
> Anything else we should include?
Best value maybe? Best service? Just a few suggestions.
> Haven't had a beef burger in a while, but I remember the Whopper and
> it's added grill flavoring being rather tasty.
Ummm, Albert? The Whopper ACTUALLY IS grilled in the store. They've been
saying it in everyone of thier commercial's for YEAR'S.
> But honestly, I make the best tacos and burritos around here, right in
> my kitchen. And fast!
That wasn't the question.
> Their restaurants really don't smell as bad as
> they used to. Maybe they read Usenet?
Or maybe you imagined it?
> But the worldwide proliferation of
> major chain "pizza" is a great tragedy.
Yeah right, whatever. I won't allow you to ruin my nite off of work.
Do they use the "standard" hamburger/cheeseburger patty for the Big Mac?
I'm not suggesting that you're wrong, Jerry, I'm just saying that I'm
surprised considering their competition, unless McD's has really pushed to
go "lean".
What I mean about competition is take a look at what other fast-food burger
joints are serving. McD's needs to up their ante a bit!
What-A-Burger: Triple Meat Burger, Hardees: 2/3 Double Patty Monster
Thickburger, Burger King: Tripple Whopper with Cheese, Checkers/Rally's:
Triple Cheeseburger, Sonic: SuperSonic Double Meat Cheeseburger,
Jack-in-the-Box: Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger.
>> *Chicken Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich.
>
> I don't eat a lot of chicken, but whenever I do, I sometime's get hte
> Arby's Chicken Cordon bleu, CRISPY CRISPY CRISPY, don't ever make the
> mistake of getting the grilled, the crispy is WAY better.
I've only had the crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu as well. Even when I make
Chicken Cordon Bleu at home, I bread and sautee the chicken.
>> *Taco:* - Jack in the Box tacos.
>
> I only eat Taco Bell Taco's, because that's pretty much all we have
> here. There's a taco Johns nearby, but I never seem to have the time
> to drive all the way to it. Are there any other fast-food places
> that sell taco's that aren't mexican restaurant's? Because we don't
> have Jack-in-the-box here. Didnt BK used to have them?
They did used to have them. I don't know if they still do. The tacos
aren't listed on their website. I, personally have never tried BK's tacos,
but always wanted to give them a shot. I've looked up Taco John's and it
looks "okay", if a little limited. I think I'd choose Taco Bell over Taco
John's. (Not that it matters, the closest Taco John's is 47 miles away.)
>> *Burrito:* - Chipotle Mexican Grill.
>
> Easy. Taco Bell's chili-cheese burrito. I get one almost
> everytime I go there, for 10-15 year's now, ever since I learned to
> drive.
I was like, chili-cheese burrito? I went to Taco Bell's website and it's
only available at certain locations! That explains that!
>> *Pizza:*
>
> Papa John's. And I'm going to get one tomorow to celebrate my last
> week-day off from work. YES, I'll share with my brother's if they
> help pay for it.
I'm going to get a pizza tonight, gosh darn it. I've got to get another
blood test today, so after the test I'm going to treat myself to a pizza.
I'm going to go local, though. There's a decent place in town called
Manolo's that has a brick, wood-fired pizza oven. I'm still contemplating
my toppings. :-D (I plan in advance.)
>> *Sides:* - ???? The only side I usually get is a side salad. Help
>> me out, here. Who's got the best sides?
>
> Culver's cheese curd's. But I think their only a midwestern chain.
> Nationally, the best side is Mcdonald's fry's, I think they have the
> most award's.
Yeah, Culvers is basically Midwestern, although there are a few in Texas and
Arizona, believe it or not. I think McD's fries have gone downhill since
they switched to a non-trans fat for their frying oil, but that's just me.
I like seasoned curly fries, myself. Oh, and if anyone knows of a place
that has a real onion ring, and I mean *not* concentrated dehydrated onions
shaped into a ring and battered and fried, then I'd be up for a suggestion
on where to go. (We can make decent ones at home, but it sure makes a
mess!)
>> Anything else we should include?
> Best value maybe? Best service? Just a few suggestions.
Best value? Taco Bell maybe? They've got 10 value items on their menu.
McDonald's has 8 items, but the double-cheeseburger, the side salad, and the
McChicken are the only main food items. Similarly, Burger King has only 8
items - if you don't count breakfast.
kili
I believe they have 3 sizes of patties: 1/4 lb, value menu cheeseburger
and big mac.
> I'm not suggesting that you're wrong, Jerry, I'm just saying that I'm
> surprised considering their competition, unless McD's has really pushed to
> go "lean".
>
> What I mean about competition is take a look at what other fast-food burger
> joints are serving. McD's needs to up their ante a bit!
>
Always been that way. If it ain't broke don't fix it
> What-A-Burger: Triple Meat Burger, Hardees: 2/3 Double Patty Monster
> Thickburger, Burger King: Tripple Whopper with Cheese, Checkers/Rally's:
> Triple Cheeseburger, Sonic: SuperSonic Double Meat Cheeseburger,
> Jack-in-the-Box: Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger.
>
>
Yeah but do they include the 'special' sauce
>> Do they use the "standard" hamburger/cheeseburger patty for the Big Mac?
>
> I believe they have 3 sizes of patties: 1/4 lb, value menu cheeseburger
> and big mac.
Bzzzt. Only two sizes. QP and hamburger/Big Mac.
Bucky
When Jerry chimes in he will settle this once and for all.
No complaining about the food that is not allowed you said so!!
>
>> *Chicken Sandwich:* - Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Chicken Club Sandwich.
>
> I don't eat a lot of chicken, but whenever I do, I sometime's get hte
> Arby's Chicken Cordon bleu, CRISPY CRISPY CRISPY, don't ever make the
> mistake of getting the grilled, the crispy is WAY better.
>
>> *Fish Sandwich:*
>
> I don't eat fish. Never.
>
>> *Fried Chicken:* - ???
>
> Don't eat fried chicken.
>
News flash Arby's chicken cordon bleu is fried chicken! So that is a lie!!!
Repent
>> *Taco:* - Jack in the Box tacos.
>
> I only eat Taco Bell Taco's, because that's pretty much all we have here.
> There's a taco Johns nearby, but I never seem to have the time to drive
> all
> the way to it. Are there any other fast-food places that sell taco's
> that
> aren't mexican restaurant's? Because we don't have Jack-in-the-box here.
> Didnt BK used to have them?
>
>> *Burrito:* - Chipotle Mexican Grill.
>
> Easy. Taco Bell's chili-cheese burrito. I get one almost everytime I
> go
> there, for 10-15 year's now, ever since I learned to drive.
>
Since you started driving 10 - 15 years ago, Man most people get their
license at 16. What cant remember when you got you license, and you claim to
be a guy!!!
Robert
Actually it's flame broiled over an open flame.
Robert
I think its three also
1/4 pounder
cheese burger, also used for the double cheese burger
Big Mac also used for the kiddy burger Thinner then the cheese burger
Robert
Um, you can order the chicken cordon bleu sandwich fried or grilled.
> Since you started driving 10 - 15 years ago, Man most people get their
> license at 16. What cant remember when you got you license, and you
> claim to be a guy!!!
>
Jerry's 30. Do the math. 30 - 15 equals what?
kili
> Actually it's flame broiled over an open flame.
Actually, it's flame broiled from the top AND bottom at the same time.
But yes, it's not grilled according to their commercials "which they've
been saying for YEAR'S"
Bucky
Just click on Programs -> Accessories -> Calculator
Bzzzt. Compare the nutritional information of the beef in a Big Mac as
compared to that in hamburger. The Big Mac has exactly twice as much of
everything as the hanburger.
Look for yourself, then I demand an apology.
http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/bagamcmeal/chooseCustomize.do
And then compare the Big & Nasty to the Quarter Pounder.
Two sizes of patties, just like I said.
Fucky
I want a visual confirmation...or whatever Jerry thinks.
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Eleventeen?
Is this a trick question?
Are you threatening me?
I am Cornholio! I need TP for my bunghole!
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That's highly illegal, as Jerny doesn't click on links.
TFM®
I know is available both ways but I only referenced the fried because he
said he does not eat fried chicken!
>> Since you started driving 10 - 15 years ago, Man most people get their
>> license at 16. What cant remember when you got you license, and you
>> claim to be a guy!!!
>>
>
> Jerry's 30. Do the math. 30 - 15 equals what?
>
yes but 30-10= what? their is a 5 year spread in his estimate why?
Robert
> kili
>
OK, Thats enough you Liering BASSTURD.
If you learnt to drive when you waz 16 and we add 15 years to that that
equals 31
I say your way to stupid to be that old . People usually get a clue by that
age
Hey the new one in town broils if from the top and bottom AND the sides at
the same time.
Its called the 3-B burger.
The times just keep changing
Special souce really pisses me off.
Just put fuckin ketchup and mustard on it. God damn it!!! You gotta ask
for fucking mustard. just saying
Steve posts his pictures in the alt.binaries.pictures.amateur group
every weekend. I have to admit that he's quite the stud from what
I've seen.
Bucky
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So, you seem to be a little gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Do you wear a poofy shirt as well?
TFM®
You said it..."usually". He's not normal, he pathetic.
I enjoyed the special sauce(s) at Jack in the box and In-Out.
-dk
That would be "he's pathetic".
-dk
> No complaining about the food that is not allowed you said so!!
i was complaing that their WASNT ENOUGH size to the big mac... not that it
sucked. Get a life.
> >> *Fried Chicken:* - ???
> >
> > Don't eat fried chicken.
> >
> News flash Arby's chicken cordon bleu is fried chicken! So that is a
lie!!!
nope, it's crispy or grilled, you choose when you order.
> Since you started driving 10 - 15 years ago, Man most people get their
> license at 16. What cant remember when you got you license, and you claim
to
> be a guy!!!
I got mine at age 20.
Here's proof that I'm right:
http://i34.tinypic.com/2j268ut.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/wqx5ie.jpg
At one time they were the same size so I can see how you was confused.
Apology accepted.
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Where'd you get those?
TFM®
I hack their network which only took a few minutes.
username: administrator
password: ronald
I'm looking for the recipe for the Big Mac secret sauce now.
Kiss my ass you Jerry wannabe. Your cryptic scribblings don't change
the fact there is only 2 sizes of burger patties used by McD's, as is
evidient by their legally binding nutritional statements.
They may have changed size over the years - which is what your kiddie
scriblings are trying to point out, I think, but the patties used for
the Big Mac and hamburger have always been the same size. Same with the
QP, Big 'n Nasty, and the McD-LT.
Don't try and pull these 'Jerry Proofs' on me. Even Jerry will tell you
that there's only two sizes of burgers.
Sincerely Yours,
Bucky
> I'm looking for the recipe for the Big Mac secret sauce now.
It comes from the juice in the Wet Vac used to clean the carpet in front
of Jerry's TV. IOW, it regenerates itself. It's recycled,
earth-friendly goodness.
Mucky
Thanks for ruining my appetite for big macs FOREVER!
Secret sauce? It's called mayo, relish, ketchup. Thousand Island dressing.
So you beat me in finding it, looks like I have some competition.
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If y'all had paid any attention to the jingle in the 70's, you'd know it's
special, not secret souce.
2 all-beef patties, special souce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion on a
sesame seed bun.
TFM®
That is a good thing.
What are we allowed to complain about, and what is off limits. Ye all Mighty
Fast Food Bitch!!
>
>> >> *Fried Chicken:* - ???
>> >
>> > Don't eat fried chicken.
>> >
>> News flash Arby's chicken cordon bleu is fried chicken! So that is a
> lie!!!
>
> nope, it's crispy or grilled, you choose when you order.
>
Crispy means they fried it Dumbass!!
Robert
That was you? I worked at the Lake Placid Olympics, plowing and hauling
snow. Listened to the radio for 16 hours a day, 6 days a week. Got so sick
of that commercial, I swore I would find that little fucker and shove him
down a toilet! But, time has mellowed me. I now focus my rage on Jerry.
Oh, and isn't the jingle, "My >bologna< has a first name..."? Why did you
name your wiener Oscar?
-saw
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> TFM® <hillbi...@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> 2 all-beef patties, special souce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion on a
>> sesame seed bun.
>
> KDKA Radio sponsored a '2ABPSSLCPOOSSB' voice-off in 1980 and I won
> with the most phonetic, coherent 2.1-second time. I won 14 dozen
> Farkleberry Cookies for my elementary school by reciting the jingle
> so legibly in the shortest time.
>
> My 2.1-second jingle was broadcast several times during radio
> broadcasts of the Lake Placid Winter Olympics as part of a
> nationwide McDonald's promotion of some sort, complete with the new
> Swiss Watch timing. I was 13 and in 6th grade at McIntyre
> Elementary School.
>
> My neighbor from 5 houses down the road on Thompson Run invented the
> Big Mac for McDonalds. They had just moved to PGH from Latrobe, PA
> and Dad kinda-sorta helped me win since I was kissing-cousins with
> his 12 year-old daughter (I can't remember her name, dammit -
> Mimi?). They had a dog that looked like a little pig. He was
> called "Little Mac" (the dog, not the Dad).
>
> (I wonder what she looks like nowadays?)
>
> That is my claim to Fast-Food Fame, and I'm sticking to it. I was
> almost as famous as the, "My weiner has a first name, it's
> O-S-C-A-R..." kid.
My wiener has a first name, it's P-E-C-K-E-R.
My wiener has a second name, it's T-O-O damned large.
Oh, I love to beat it every day, and if you axe me why I'll say, "My big
pecker has a way of coming every goddamned day"
TFM®
My spell checker say's "wiener" is correct as opposed to "weiner". You
should try a real newsreader for a change.
> My spell checker say's "wiener" is correct as opposed to "weiner". You
> should try a real newsreader for a change.
Irregardless of which newsreader you use, "Weiner" is an accepted word.
It's in the dictionary:
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/weiner
Zucky