Because nothing says “I’m gettin’ laid on Valentine’s Day” like body-odor scented burgers.
Blech.
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Speaking of Valentine’s Day and White Castle (which is wrong on SO. MANY. LEVELS), Tate and I had a little disagreement about this. Tate is certain that EVERYONE knows that White Castle has this Valentine’s Day “celebration,” you know, like it’s common knowledge. It certainly isn’t part of my common knowledge, nor do I think that it is part of most people’s common knowledge. My theory was that maybe since I (thankfully) didn’t grow up in a town with Whities , I hadn’t heard of it.
But I hated to concede to TATE.
Luckily, his sister, who not surprisingly grew up in the same city, didn’t know about this ridiculousness known as a date to White Castle for Valentine’s Day. So HA! Well, maybe not HA! since it blew my proximity to a White Castle theory out of the water. But!! It did add a person to my never heard of this very bad idea camp.
So far, Tate 1, Jennifer 2.
Helpa girl out, wouldya? You’re in my camp, RIGHT?
Well, I do know about this oh so romantic dinner at White Castle now but not until a year ago when we got a chain here in my little slice of O-hell-o. So, you can decide if I’m on your side or Tate’s.
And the fact that you need to make reservations to eat SLYDERS is disturbing on so many levels!
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Also, has internet access been knocked out across the country? ‘Cause how is it I got to comment first on YOUR blog? Wow, it must be my day!
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I grew up in a town with one and i NEVER knew of this. sorry tate but jennifer wins !!
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We have three within a few miles (gotta love NJ) and I’ve never ever heard of this.
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The first time I heard if it was a few years ago when we moved into a town with a White Castle and I drive past it every day – so I noticed the sign. Before that – never.
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Never heard of it.
so tell me about Meijer – what is it?
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I have so NEVER heard of this. I disturbs me on more levels than I could ever express. I think that you win and Tate loses on this one….
I hate to be the only one who sides with Tate, but I grew up in a city with White Castle and I remember seeing this sign EVERY YEAR for Valentine’s Day. I never knew anyone who did it, but I was very aware of the possibility. Aware and frightened…but aware none the less.
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NY is White Castle heaven…there used to be one on every other corner.
I have indulged in a few Drunken Castles runs in my time.
I have never heard of the Valentine’s Special..
My husband hasn’t either. I asked him. He’s the drunken castle connoisseur.
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Sorry, but I knew. I have never partaken, nor will I ever. 1 point for Tate.
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And I think they try to make it all romantic like, with candlelight and flowers and stuff.
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NEVER heard of this.
One point for you!
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Never heard of it. Another POINT!
I’m on neither side, since we didn’t have White Castle in California, nor have I seen them in Central Texas. But I WANT to be on your side.
Valentine’s at White Castle. Is it as sad as us almost eating Thanksgiving dinner at IHOP? Or as sad as us ACTUALLY having Thanksgiving dinner at Rainforest Cafe in Galveston? I think White Castle wins.
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I’m with you on this one, girlie.
And Meijer is total awesomitude. They are building a new one around the corner from me and I am so psyched. Right now I have to drive 20 mins to get to one. Buh-BYE Wal-Mart.
Ah, White Castle – soooo romantic! LOL. I first saw a sign like that last year and thought it was hilarious. Although, that White Castle was in front of a Home Depot, not Meijer.
And really? You love your Meijer? It must be new…
Does it have a starbucks inside? Ours is old and our only grocery option so it’s not so loved by me!
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I had never heard of it and when i saw that sign up there I was so confused. RESERVATIONS AT WHITE CASTLE? Cuh-razy. However, I totally think that you and Tate should do this. You can live blog V-day at the White Castle. DO IT FOR THE BLOG, MAN!
Also, when Cleatus and I were first married we lived in a town without an Arby’s (the HORROR) and we drove to the next town over for a fancy meal on V-day and ended up going to Arby’s because we were both in withdrawal. How romantic.
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I’ve never even BEEN to a white castle, let alone done the v-day shingdig there! Bleh!
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I have never heard of White Castle or Meijer. But I live on the other side of the country. I also lived under a rock for quite a while.
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THIS time around I’m TOTALLY on your side. I’ve never heard of a WC V-Day thing. Luckily. That’s just not right. NOT. RIGHT.
BTW, do they serve coke w/peanuts in it? Now THAT would be an awesme combo. Or not.
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White Castle? What is that? Advantage Jennifer.
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Well, I grew up in a town with the White Castle chain and I have never heard of their celebration either.
Never heard of a White Castle V day thang and I’m a Hoosier.
FYI, your girlfriend has a mailing list where she will send you e-mails about super secret sales.
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I didn’t grow up around White Castles, but did live near some a while back and have never heard of the Valentine’s Celebrations therein. I’m rather horrified to think of that as romantic. Desperate, yeah. Drug-induced, sure. Sentimental, no. NO.
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Unfortunately, I just saw the sign the other day for the very first time. I kinda wondered who in their right mind would choose to go there for Valentine’s Day dinner. So, I have to say, I did know about it. Sorry.
I hereby officially state that I don’t have any idea what the hell you’re talking about. Signed: Swistle.
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I didn’t have a White Castle growing up…but Husband did. I’ll ask him the next time he calls. So here is one vote for your camp!
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Yuck. I’m sorry I can’t help with your debate but we don’t have White Castle in Texas. I did however stop to use the bathroom at a local McDonalds one Valentines Day evening and they had the lights dimmed and little valentines decorations on the table. Weird. I guess its ok for parents who get stuck getting chicken nuggets for the kids on Valentines Day but I don’t think it should be a date.
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yeah, that is just WRONG – why would you need reservations???? LOL
Ok, so anyway, I’m in your camp
What is White Castle? Is it like Blu Rabbit’s Castle? ha!
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Right. The hell? (I also didn’t grow up anywhere near one of those places)
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Living in Indie I have to say that I’ve not HEARD of this idea….
But I’m not surprised by it. I mean, it IS White Castle. They seem to think they are God’s gift to the world…
But they are SO.WRONG. Ugh. Steamed burgers…who the hell thought THAT was a good idea? BLECH. Only drunks and college frat guys (see the similarity in the two) actually LIKE White Castle. Have you EVER seen a chick in their commercials? Nope? Yeah. Tells ya something, doesn’t it?
So, anyway…add another one to your side. I’ve lived here for years and not heard of the romantic date to White Castle.
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Nope. Never heard of it. But I’d never been around White Castles before moving here (STILL haven’t eaten there…the smell makes me naseous).
Meijer Rocks! (That’s another one that I’d never heard of until I moved here. And the pronounciation totally threw me for a loop. Dunno why after spending mucho time in N’awlins)
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Oh dear God! Never heard of this travesty EVER!
This is dreadful. I wouldn’t think there was a guy anywhere who would think this was a good idea. Skipping Valentine’s completely would be less bad.
I’m with you!
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Sorry, Tate, you’re gonna have to let this one go. One more for Jennifer.
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Never heard of it – but that’s b/c my country doesn’t allow that White Castle sh*t in (we have our standards….)
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Never heard of it and kind of glad that I haven’t. I have never even had a White Castle burger. I have led a sheltered life, what can I say?
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What is White Castle you speak of anyway?
Partially kidding, I have heard of it a vague sense. But I have never seen one, eaten there, and certainly did not know they celebrated Valentine’s Day.
I *do* know you can get a free meal at Denny’s on your birthday, though.
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Body odor scent. Thank you for giving me the proper words to describe my feelings about this place! And- sorry, I have just this week found out about this tradition- it was on the news this week. I will stop watching the news in case a situation like this should arise again.
I’ve never even lived in a town with a White Castle, much less been to one, much less ever heard about going on a Valentine’s date to one! LOL! Tate is just flat WRONG!
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Well….since we don’t have a White Castle OR a Krystal’s here…I would go for some on V-Day….but again…it is because I haven’t had them in oh…what….6 years???
BUT
When I used to live in TN and there was either one or the other on every corner…I would have said NO FREAKIN WAY. I want something that isn’t called a Gut Bomb or Slider for V-Day…
does that help?
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Dude!! Everyone knows you go to the Gas n’ Go on Valentines Day.
Count me in your camp.
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NEVER heard of a date to White Castle period, much less on Valentine’s Day.
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Never ever knew that. The first time I even heard of White Castle was when I saw that movie White Palace which I think actually refers to White Castle, right? Or not? Well, close enough.
You win!
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Hell girl, I’m trying to figure out what a “White Castle” is code for. I’ve never heard of it.
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Well so far it looks as if I’m winning…Goooooooo me!
Okay for those of you who don’t know what a white castle is…it’s a nasty fast food burger joint. They steam their burgers, they are small and square and gross. They smell like body odor. Also, Krystal’s is a southern version of White Castle.
I love Meijer. I’m glad you’re enjoying it too. That’s where I do the majority of my shopping for groceries and such.
We don’t have a White Castle here. And no, I didn’t know about their “Valentine thing”. And why? Why would you go there for a Valentine’s date? I mean White Castle is OK for fast food, but don’t take your Valentine out for fast food.
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My husband pretty much lived at a White Castle in Brooklyn growing up. When I tell him there’s a Valentine’s special he just might wet his pants with joy.
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I grew up with a White Castle and I have never heard of such a thing…plus I called Spouse (at work) to ask him (he thinks ‘me needs to lay off the blogging’) and he has never heard of it either!
2 more for you!
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no white castles in canada. at least i don’t think…so i’ve obviously NEVER heard of this..but i’m thinking we best be driving down to our nearest one…because who wouldn’t want to miss the romantic valentine’s day festivities?!?!?!
(ha. it’s in detroit. yes, i actually looked it up. hahaha)
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