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As The Waffle Burns
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781460955055
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Feb 23 2011
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Welcome to Waffle House, where hash browns come scattered, smothered, and covered in drama, and the sign always seems to have a few lights out.
In this hilarious insider account, author Jay Horne embarks on an ambitious research project - to remain relentlessly positive while working as a line cook in America's favorite 24-hour diner. What unfolds is part workplace comedy, part philosophical journey, and part soap opera that would make As The World Turns blush.
From love-struck waitresses and revenge-seeking regulars to profound late-night conversations over coffee, Horne chronicles the authentic, unvarnished reality of life under the iconic yellow sign. His mission to maintain optimism in the face of workplace chaos leads to unexpected insights about human nature, relationships, and the search for meaning in a world of diced, capped, and peppered potatoes.
But this isn't just another workplace memoir. The book culminates in a riotous gallery of Waffle House customer types - complete with photographic evidence and witty commentary - plus a serving of Waffleosophy that finds surprising depth in the middle-of-the-night musings of the Waffle House Guru.
Ironically, Horne's dedication to capturing the true spirit of this American institution got him permanently banned from working there - but the resulting book serves up exactly what Waffle House is famous for: a perfectly imperfect blend of humor, heart, and just enough grease to keep things interesting.
Whether you're a Waffle House veteran or have never stepped foot under the yellow sign, this book offers a hilarious glimpse into an American institution where the coffee is always hot, the drama is always fresh, and the stories are always worth telling - even if they get you fired.
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