Anonymous
Post 07/23/2012 17:11     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
Does anyone else plan on putting a little batter in their eggs to fluff them up?
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2012 17:03     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
I saw a documentary on the hot coffee case and was surprised by how awful the burns were that the woman sustained when the coffee spilled on her. From what I remember, the coffee was close to boiling and MCD had already been informed by several people that they had been injured due to the abnormally hot temperature of their coffee. MCD did nothing, and then this woman was burned. I was horrified when I saw the photos. The woman, who was elderly, was burned to her bone. In my opinion, MCD was rightfully sued in the hot coffee case. I think many people would agree if they'd seen the photos and heard more details about the case, other than "someone sued MCD for serving hot coffee" a statement which of course, on its face, sounds ridiculous.


The documentary is called Hot Coffee and this is one of the stories used by the filmmakers to discuss tort reform. It's a really interesting film. Sorry for the o/t comment. You can have your thread back now.
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2012 16:54     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I actually found the commericals to be strange also. I never eat at IHOP, so I never heard of putting a splash of pancake batter in omeletes, but I was surprised that they were playing this off as a good thing. I wonder if they got sued for not being forthright about putting carbs/gluten into their eggs, and this was their positive spin on making sure they were being transparent.


Well I guess in a world where McDonalds can get sued for not telling people that coffee is hot, anything is possible.


I saw a documentary on the hot coffee case and was surprised by how awful the burns were that the woman sustained when the coffee spilled on her. From what I remember, the coffee was close to boiling and MCD had already been informed by several people that they had been injured due to the abnormally hot temperature of their coffee. MCD did nothing, and then this woman was burned. I was horrified when I saw the photos. The woman, who was elderly, was burned to her bone. In my opinion, MCD was rightfully sued in the hot coffee case. I think many people would agree if they'd seen the photos and heard more details about the case, other than "someone sued MCD for serving hot coffee" a statement which of course, on its face, sounds ridiculous.


Thanks for adding this. I was about to add some details about the case as well, but you covered it. I also heard that McDs was warned several times - and they kept the coffee very hot (boiling??) to cover up that the coffee was weak - I think that's another reason she won. I believe they not only put warning labels on their coffee, but added this "high quality coffee" in their marketing. Nothing like turning lemons (lawsuit) into lemonade (marketing add for good coffee).
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2012 16:47     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
For what it's worth, the commercial made me want to go back and try IHOP. For breakfast, I think it's a good price. Never tried Original Pancake House. Used to go to Denny's a lot, and I think IHOP is better. Wouldn't go back to IHOP anytime soon, but the commercial worked.
Anonymous
Post 07/23/2012 14:58     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
Tried to watch the commercial on Youtube. The video is now listed as "private" -- why would IHOP not want people to watch their commercials?
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 21:54     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
Anonymous wrote:This is why I don't eat at certain fast food/chain restaurants. The calories and fat in one meal are more than my daily alottment. I was also stunned when I saw that IHOP puts pancake batter in their omelets. I'd be pissed if I was doing an Atkins type diet, and I thought I was getting just eggs in my omelet.


IIRC, their menu clearly states that there is pancake batter in the eggs... So you would only be pissed at yourself for not reading
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 21:49     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
This is why I don't eat at certain fast food/chain restaurants. The calories and fat in one meal are more than my daily alottment. I was also stunned when I saw that IHOP puts pancake batter in their omelets. I'd be pissed if I was doing an Atkins type diet, and I thought I was getting just eggs in my omelet.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 19:42     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
Eh, they should just deep fry the omelettes in grease and serve with a stick of butter on top.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 18:14     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I actually found the commericals to be strange also. I never eat at IHOP, so I never heard of putting a splash of pancake batter in omeletes, but I was surprised that they were playing this off as a good thing. I wonder if they got sued for not being forthright about putting carbs/gluten into their eggs, and this was their positive spin on making sure they were being transparent.


Well I guess in a world where McDonalds can get sued for not telling people that coffee is hot, anything is possible.


I don't see the analogy. Of course coffee is hot. It is a hot beverage. But why in the world would omelettes naturally contain pancake batter?


Why would anyone assume that anything served in a fast food place doesn't have carbs and gluten?


So under your line of thinking, we should expect a splash of pancake batter in the OJ? Pancake batter in the water glass? Pancake batter in the hot cocoa?
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 17:14     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
I'm surprised that some of you PPs still love IHOP. We just went recently when we were on vacatiom and I was so looking forward to gorgimg myself. But the food tasted like CRAP. So disappointing. Not nearly as good as what I remember from college days!
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 17:04     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
googled the image of the McD coffee burn lady- was she REALLY burned THAT badly? Yikes!
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 16:59     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
Anonymous wrote:Have you seen IHOP's new commercial where they try to sell you on how great it is that their omelettes have pancake batter in them? So effing weird!! They interview people and ask how they feel about having pancake batter in an omelette and apparently get people to say how great that sounds....as if! Ohmigod! Yes, this is exactly what obese America needs...flour, carbs, and empty calories in an omelette!


THIS bothers you?

I LOVE their omelettes.

And I'm not a fat ass.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 16:58     Subject: Re:IHOP's new commercial
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I actually found the commericals to be strange also. I never eat at IHOP, so I never heard of putting a splash of pancake batter in omeletes, but I was surprised that they were playing this off as a good thing. I wonder if they got sued for not being forthright about putting carbs/gluten into their eggs, and this was their positive spin on making sure they were being transparent.


Well I guess in a world where McDonalds can get sued for not telling people that coffee is hot, anything is possible.


I saw a documentary on the hot coffee case and was surprised by how awful the burns were that the woman sustained when the coffee spilled on her. From what I remember, the coffee was close to boiling and MCD had already been informed by several people that they had been injured due to the abnormally hot temperature of their coffee. MCD did nothing, and then this woman was burned. I was horrified when I saw the photos. The woman, who was elderly, was burned to her bone. In my opinion, MCD was rightfully sued in the hot coffee case. I think many people would agree if they'd seen the photos and heard more details about the case, other than "someone sued MCD for serving hot coffee" a statement which of course, on its face, sounds ridiculous.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 16:31     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
IHOP sucks, original pancake house is way better. When I was young and ate at IHOP it was usually late night and allows followed by a race home to get on the crapper.
Anonymous
Post 06/20/2012 16:18     Subject: IHOP's new commercial
Anonymous wrote:
ThatSmileyFaceGuy wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I had no idea this was done, but then again, I can't eat at IHOP. Pay for food like pancakes/eggs/bacon that I can make at home? Nope.


then I guess you NEVER go out since you can make anything at home


HA! Got me - I should have said that I can EASILY & cheaply make at home. I guess I could make sushi at home, but honestly, that's too much trouble.


I seriously doubt whatever you're making at home is better than the Rooty Tooty Fresh N Fruity Strawberry....