Food and Drink Is my ketchup use on french fries out of control? - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 03-01-2013, 02:23 PM

I'm having lunch now, and I've got an order of steak fries. They're pretty good, and there's probably 20 or so fries in the batch.

Now, this restaurant serves ketchup in those little packets. You know, like McDonalds. They gave me three little packets for my 20+ steak fries. So I asked for more, and they brought me four more.

Now, I would estimate that I probably use 0.6 to 0.8 packets of ketchup on a normal steak fry. I just run a line of ketchup along the length of the fry, and it sums up to that usage. That would mean that I need 12 to 16 packets of ketchup for this particular meal. I'm embarrassed to ask for more, but these fries are really gonna start making me thirsty if I don't have ketchup.

It doesn't seem to me that my use is excessive, but I'll also note that I never, ever get enough ketchup at a restaurant if I order fries and can't grab the ketchup myself. Am I an outlier here, or do others have this problem too?

A poll will be coming, but very slowly and then it'll glop into the thread all at once.

For poll purposes I will make the poll universal and use a small order of McDonald's fries as the measure.

BourbonMan · 03-01-2013, 02:36 PM

Ketchup is disgusting period!!

**gblowfish** · 03-01-2013, 02:41 PM

Rain Man needs to move to Reno....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...f=business&amp

kc rush · 03-01-2013, 02:41 PM

You recently bought Heinz stock, correct? I'd say you are jus supporting your investment.

I personally hate ketchup and use BBQ sauce on my fries instead.

suds79 · 03-01-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I prefer mayo.

Well yeah everybody likes mayo. I like Ranch dressing also... Both kill you in the calories department.

I go mustard. or some sorts of mustard/ketchup mix.

Graystoke · 03-01-2013, 02:42 PM

I wish Gravy would come in packets like Ketchup does.
I lika gravy.

**TrebMaxx** · 03-01-2013, 02:42 PM

I switch up, one fry with ketchup, then a couple without, then back to the ketchup. Also when I lived in Spokane WA there was a fast food place, I can't remember the name now, but anyway they provided tartar sauce with their fries and that was quite tasty.

Mr. Laz · 03-01-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I prefer mayo.

you're like a spider ... disgusting!!!

seclark · 03-01-2013, 02:48 PM

i don't use the packets of ketchup on ffries...i do take them w/me and keep them in my truck. when some dumb bastard parks too close to me, i grab a couple packets and stick them 3/4 way under my front tire that faces the assholes car. then, when i back out, they pop and shoot ketchup all over their rig.
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kc rush · 03-01-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seclark

i don't use the packets of ketchup on ffries...i do take them w/me and keep them in my truck. when some dumb bastard parks too close to me, i grab a couple packets and stick them 3/4 way under my front tire that faces the assholes car. then, when i back out, they pop and shoot ketchup all over their rig.
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The Texas Toms by 87th and Blue Ridge mysteriously ended up with ketchup all over one of its outside walls in a similar fashion when I was a kid.

**Bugeater** · 03-01-2013, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BourbonMan

Ketchup is disgusting period!!

Yes, this. Really good fries shouldn't be ruined with ketchup. And if they are making you thirsty...that's what beer is for.

Frosty · 03-01-2013, 03:14 PM

The more ketchup, the better!

prhom · 03-01-2013, 03:15 PM

I prefer mustard or ranch if I use anything. Usually, I just eat them plain. If a fry isn't good enough to be eaten without condiments, it's not a very good fry.

Frosty · 03-01-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

I switch up, one fry with ketchup, then a couple without, then back to the ketchup. Also when I lived in Spokane WA there was a fast food place, I can't remember the name now, but anyway they provided tartar sauce with their fries and that was quite tasty.

Tarter sauce with fries is really good too.

When I was a kid, I worked at a fast food chain in Oregon called Bob's Burgers. They made their own burger/fry sauce that excellent. It was kind of a cross between 1000 Island dressing and tarter sauce.

The funny thing is that restaurants are long gone but you can still buy the sauce.

frankotank · 03-01-2013, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seclark

i don't use the packets of ketchup on ffries...i do take them w/me and keep them in my truck. when some dumb bastard parks too close to me, i grab a couple packets and stick them 3/4 way under my front tire that faces the assholes car. then, when i back out, they pop and shoot ketchup all over their rig.
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this.....is......GENIOUS!

GOLD JERRY! PURE GOLD!

I am so totally doing this! I'm off to McDonalds......

Pepe Silvia · 03-01-2013, 03:37 PM

Damn it, now I want steak fries.

View Poll Results: On a small order of McDonald's fries, I will use the following amount of ketchup.
None. Ketchup destroys the body and subtle undertones of the fries.	24	32.00%
1 packet. It's a garnish.	2	2.67%
2 packets.	8	10.67%
3 packets.	10	13.33%
4 packets.	10	13.33%
5 packets.	3	4.00%
6 packets.	1	1.33%
7 packets.	1	1.33%
8 or more packets. The french fries are just a vehicle for the ketchup.	10	13.33%
I don't know what McDonald's is.	3	4.00%
I don't know what ketchup is.	2	2.67%
I don't know what french fries are.	0	0%
I don't know some combination of two or more of McDonald's, ketchup, or french fries.	1	1.33%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

03-01-2013, 02:23 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3418491 VARSITY	Is my ketchup use on french fries out of control? I'm having lunch now, and I've got an order of steak fries. They're pretty good, and there's probably 20 or so fries in the batch. Now, this restaurant serves ketchup in those little packets. You know, like McDonalds. They gave me three little packets for my 20+ steak fries. So I asked for more, and they brought me four more. Now, I would estimate that I probably use 0.6 to 0.8 packets of ketchup on a normal steak fry. I just run a line of ketchup along the length of the fry, and it sums up to that usage. That would mean that I need 12 to 16 packets of ketchup for this particular meal. I'm embarrassed to ask for more, but these fries are really gonna start making me thirsty if I don't have ketchup. It doesn't seem to me that my use is excessive, but I'll also note that I never, ever get enough ketchup at a restaurant if I order fries and can't grab the ketchup myself. Am I an outlier here, or do others have this problem too? A poll will be coming, but very slowly and then it'll glop into the thread all at once. For poll purposes I will make the poll universal and use a small order of McDonald's fries as the measure.
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03-01-2013, 02:36 PM	#16
BourbonMan The Dude Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: topeka Casino cash: $10004900	Ketchup is disgusting period!! __________________ FALSE START OFFENSE(EAGLES), EVERYBODY BUT THE CENTER!!!!!
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03-01-2013, 02:41 PM	#17
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17686178 VARSITY	Rain Man needs to move to Reno.... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0...f=business&amp
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03-01-2013, 02:41 PM	#18
kc rush Blah Blah Blah Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In front of the computer. Casino cash: $4139559	You recently bought Heinz stock, correct? I'd say you are jus supporting your investment. I personally hate ketchup and use BBQ sauce on my fries instead.
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03-01-2013, 02:42 PM	#20
Graystoke MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Driftless Region Casino cash: $1005564	I wish Gravy would come in packets like Ketchup does. I lika gravy.
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03-01-2013, 02:42 PM	#21
TrebMaxx Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of CoMo Casino cash: $1577252	I switch up, one fry with ketchup, then a couple without, then back to the ketchup. Also when I lived in Spokane WA there was a fast food place, I can't remember the name now, but anyway they provided tartar sauce with their fries and that was quite tasty. __________________
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03-01-2013, 02:48 PM	#23
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $1789900	i don't use the packets of ketchup on ffries...i do take them w/me and keep them in my truck. when some dumb bastard parks too close to me, i grab a couple packets and stick them 3/4 way under my front tire that faces the assholes car. then, when i back out, they pop and shoot ketchup all over their rig. sec __________________ "Mr. seclark. Wrong for gravy, wrong for jelly, wrong for biscuits." -rj "If every Planeteer who was disliked by another Planeteer stopped being a Planeteer we wouldn't have any Planeteers." -rj
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03-01-2013, 03:14 PM	#26
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Warshington Casino cash: $5748243	The more ketchup, the better!
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03-01-2013, 03:15 PM	#27
prhom Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denver Casino cash: $8086013	I prefer mustard or ranch if I use anything. Usually, I just eat them plain. If a fry isn't good enough to be eaten without condiments, it's not a very good fry.
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03-01-2013, 03:37 PM	#30
Pepe Silvia MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $2004664	Damn it, now I want steak fries.
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