December 3, 2008
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A Convincing Argument
Around midnight last night I strolled through the door, and Alex, who I had not seen in two weeks, was sitting on the couch just inside. At the sight of me he instantly went into a routine of being sarcastically flabbergasted, and with eyes wide exclaimed, “You’re alive!”
Out of indelible habit we immediately delved into conversation of stories and ideas from the last two weeks, making plenty of jestful comments along the way. Then it struck him. “Waffle House?” he said, one eyebrow raised. Silence thudded on the floor as I stared motionlessly at him. A moment later I started walking for the door stating “I’ll drive” as witness to the inevitability of partaking in one of our favorite traditions.
But Alex had to go upstairs and grab some things, so I fiddled around on his computer while I waited. I then googled: things that i can talk about with alex at waffle house that will make him realize he needs to start eating breakfast.
In the first link was this picture:
I would say that’s a pretty convincing argument. A pretty convincing argument, indeed.
Comments (6)
Doesn’t look appetizing, but it’s probably just me. =P
mmmmm yummy! that looks tasty.
good argument for sure.
i also love waffle house at random times of day that never seem to really be morning. even though i do sometimes end up at waffle house in the morning, but that’s a rare thing.
=]
I totally like your posts, but this one I found quite funny. Plus, your style of writing is terribly intriguing. And when I say terribly, I mean I can’t help but stop and read every post you make. Curses!
I hope you enjoyed your delicious visit to Waffle House. Keep up the wonderful writing.
Awesome. Now I’m hungry. I love Waffle House.
The funny thing is, back when I’d never been to Waffle House, I hated it. People I knew called it “Awful House.” But over the past year, I sat in Waffle House with a wonderful date on Christmas Eve and held book club meetings there, and guess what — the place is now synonymous with interesting people and good times. And they have good food.
Thank you all for commenting, but I’m in the midst of finals and a huge debate tournament, so I could not respond very soon.
@yello_lego -
Wow. Does that mean you don’t like waffles at all? My little bro and I are always a thought away from whipping out the waffle maker and having a waffle meal. So I do believe we represent opposite sides of the continuum on this one.
@Beautifully_Complex4 -
Definitely – though my friend and I probably inhabit Waffle House sometime from 1 – 3 A.M. on average. Gotta love the late-night feel.
@the_outspoken_angel -
Wow, thanks! I’m glad you’re still around, I don’t see many updates from you. But I am sure you are off somewhere, busy singing.
@missdebster -
The food can be .. hmmm .. fishy. But it is sooo good. Although, in all honesty, IHOP is my true love. We just don’t have one in Columbus.
@StrokeofThought - Haha, yeah. Waffles, pancakes, cakes, pies, muffins, cookies, pastries, ice cream, whipped cream, frosting, chocolate… all too rich and sweet. Strange, I know.