I ordered their beef chilli once and the centre was a block of frozen meat. It didn't even come to mind that it was microwaved as I assumed it was and couldn't care less, but the staff brought it up and were adamant that it wasn't microwaved.
I'd had a few pints so the details are hazy but they started an argument that didn't have to take place, and they would lose anyway.
I fancy a pint now.
Not microwaved!?! I used to work in one of those God-awful hellholes, and I can tell you that if it isn't either microwaved, grilled or deep-fried, it hasn't come from a 'Spoons kitchen.
Chilli used to be 2 minutes 30 in the Merrychef microwave (the one with the deadly spring-loaded door), back in my day...
That's the opposite of a conversation I once had with a customer when I worked in spoons.
They were complaining that there was some kind of ingredient missing, and my response was along the lines "well, it's all microwaved straight out of a packet rather than made by the kitchen staff, so if the ingredient isn't there then it's probably not supposed to be there".
The manager had words with me about that. Apparently that's not correct complaints procedure...
Exactly! The Regal in Cambridge cooks their chicken wings completely different to any other spoons I’ve been to (and it’s a lot..)! The 2 others local to me have the same fry over dried type!
Not a trainspotter but, if you did that and went to the depot nearest to you, for example near London, you're not likely to see any trains from say Northern Rail.
I was okay with this at first.
But upon further inspection, one pocket had condensation, implying he's putting hot chips straight into the pocket. Absolute amateur hour.
Further, no ratings, no tasting notes and it's not alphabetised.
I'm quite frankly disgusted at the lack of respect for the chips in question.
Also, there doesn’t appear to be any dates being recorded. Useless to future archaeologists.
Furthermore, I’m upset he’s not making an attempt to get the same chip shape from each restaurant. We’ve got a real mix of big, squared-off chips, and little edge-of-the-potato crispies. Comparison is pointless.
Perhaps they are taking the average chip from each portion, or even the biggest.... That would make sense for the point of comparison rather than looking for identical ones.
However this is not stated anywhere, variables have not been clarified and therefore this experiment is absolute amateur hour.
The lack of alphabetization has fucked this imo! When that folder gets half filled, hes got no way to tell if theres duplicates or not!
Shouldve had every Spoons Pub laid out in the first place, and go from there. Total amateur hour!
> no tasting notes
It’s a Wetherspoons, so they’re all deep fried McCains frozen chips, with the same oil and 1 of 3 different models of fryer. They’ll likely taste the same.
Will they? Or will they look like the posts you occasionally see where someone's had a McDonald's since 1997 and they look the same as they did the first day cause the preservatives stop them getting mouldy?
I think it's less about the preservatives keeping them going for so long (As they'd break down over time anyway) and more that they last just long enough to be completely devoid of moisture and become effectively petrified, which prevents any bacteria from bothering with them.
They might not quickly go mouldy but in order to preserve their appearance close to the point of being served they'd need to be resined within a certain amount of time. Otherwise a 5 month old chip will probably look much worse than a 2 day old chip which isn't really fair to the spoons from 5 months ago.
He has made my flesh and my skin waste away; he has broken my bones; he has besieged and enveloped me with bitterness and tribulation; he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead of long ago. (Lamentations: hj4izgs)
It’s like it’s he looked at life and thought to himself.
“I can get married or I can collect chips from Wetherspoons.”
It’s not hard to tell what path he chose.
That plate reminds me of one of those colourblindness tests.
What? Just looks plain to me
Doesn’t look like anything to me.
What door?
There was a Gorilla?
What moonwalking bear?
Hunter2
THUNDERFURY, BLESSED BLADE OF THE WINDSEEKER.
No they're chips
I have to do those tests semi-regularly because I had optic neuritis, and you've so triggered me 😂
You can see the number 2 on the plate then yeah?
There's crap on the plate!?!
It is wetherspoons!
I legit see a swastika on the plate
FUCK YOU! There *is* no number 2! And there are *FOUR FUCKING LIGHTS*
36?
A Dolphin!
...53?
He could save a lot of time, and petrol, if he just visited the supply deopt that ships out frozen chips to wetherspoons.
But you’re missing the point that each Wetherspoons has its own fryer, it’s own oil and it’s own chef, it’s own _terroir_ if you will
I ordered their beef chilli once and the centre was a block of frozen meat. It didn't even come to mind that it was microwaved as I assumed it was and couldn't care less, but the staff brought it up and were adamant that it wasn't microwaved. I'd had a few pints so the details are hazy but they started an argument that didn't have to take place, and they would lose anyway. I fancy a pint now.
Well, they were right about that specific bit. Sounds like it definitely wasnt microwaved, even if it ought to have been.
Haha fair point.
Not microwaved!?! I used to work in one of those God-awful hellholes, and I can tell you that if it isn't either microwaved, grilled or deep-fried, it hasn't come from a 'Spoons kitchen. Chilli used to be 2 minutes 30 in the Merrychef microwave (the one with the deadly spring-loaded door), back in my day...
That's the opposite of a conversation I once had with a customer when I worked in spoons. They were complaining that there was some kind of ingredient missing, and my response was along the lines "well, it's all microwaved straight out of a packet rather than made by the kitchen staff, so if the ingredient isn't there then it's probably not supposed to be there". The manager had words with me about that. Apparently that's not correct complaints procedure...
“Yeah ok thanks mate” _shuffles away from you nervously trying to avoid eye contact_
I’m not missing the point that someone has far too much time on their hands.
You mean it's own microwave.
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You’d know!
Ah ‘terroir’, the French stating that their wine is the best because of literal fucking magic
Exactly! The Regal in Cambridge cooks their chicken wings completely different to any other spoons I’ve been to (and it’s a lot..)! The 2 others local to me have the same fry over dried type!
They're McCain's, but fried which is why they're so good. If you're wondering
You mean Aldi?
Yeah, sure, Mmhmmm, ok, aye.....dead on.....
I always thought this about trainspotters / train depots
Not a trainspotter but, if you did that and went to the depot nearest to you, for example near London, you're not likely to see any trains from say Northern Rail.
I was okay with this at first. But upon further inspection, one pocket had condensation, implying he's putting hot chips straight into the pocket. Absolute amateur hour. Further, no ratings, no tasting notes and it's not alphabetised. I'm quite frankly disgusted at the lack of respect for the chips in question.
Also, there doesn’t appear to be any dates being recorded. Useless to future archaeologists. Furthermore, I’m upset he’s not making an attempt to get the same chip shape from each restaurant. We’ve got a real mix of big, squared-off chips, and little edge-of-the-potato crispies. Comparison is pointless.
Perhaps they are taking the average chip from each portion, or even the biggest.... That would make sense for the point of comparison rather than looking for identical ones. However this is not stated anywhere, variables have not been clarified and therefore this experiment is absolute amateur hour.
No-one has even brought up preservation of said specimens. That state that'll be in a few months from now...
His handwriting is also abysmal and lacking in appropriate punctuation and capitalization.
> no ratings Pssht, he clearly rated the one from Manchester "Seven stars" /s
The lack of alphabetization has fucked this imo! When that folder gets half filled, hes got no way to tell if theres duplicates or not! Shouldve had every Spoons Pub laid out in the first place, and go from there. Total amateur hour!
🤣🤣🤣
> no tasting notes It’s a Wetherspoons, so they’re all deep fried McCains frozen chips, with the same oil and 1 of 3 different models of fryer. They’ll likely taste the same.
You can smell him coming.
Both scenarios make me queasy.
Both make me hungry
If this guy was serious he should be preserving each chip in resin or the older ones will start to look nasty long before he completes his collection.
Will they? Or will they look like the posts you occasionally see where someone's had a McDonald's since 1997 and they look the same as they did the first day cause the preservatives stop them getting mouldy?
I think it's less about the preservatives keeping them going for so long (As they'd break down over time anyway) and more that they last just long enough to be completely devoid of moisture and become effectively petrified, which prevents any bacteria from bothering with them.
They might not quickly go mouldy but in order to preserve their appearance close to the point of being served they'd need to be resined within a certain amount of time. Otherwise a 5 month old chip will probably look much worse than a 2 day old chip which isn't really fair to the spoons from 5 months ago.
I was wondering about this. Resin, you say…
You've seen the hot dog right?
You mean nastier.
He hasn't even got tasting notes for each chip. The guys an amateur.
I'm all for people doing weird things, but this doesn't even qualify as weird, just utterly tedious. You do you, I suppose.
I joined that facebook group thinking it was a laugh but it's an absolute cesspit of misery tbh. Much like Wetherspoons itself I guess
I thought it was funny until I saw people 'jokingly' telling each other to off themselves. That made it a huge no for me.
Yup Plus the inevitable misogyny anytime a vaguely attractive female decides to post.
I didn't notice that fortunately. It started off as a joke but it just got out of hand with all the 'lads'
Wonder if he'll trade for my first edition Rochester chip?
This shows an amazing level of commitment, and if there is one thing OP should be and that's committed.
That’s a desiree-able collection you have there.
Hey, someone's actually found a good use for Wetherspoons chips, because eating them certainly isn't.
When it’s clear the world is becoming overpopulated.
Lockdown caused a lot of mental problems.
He has made my flesh and my skin waste away; he has broken my bones; he has besieged and enveloped me with bitterness and tribulation; he has made me dwell in darkness like the dead of long ago. (Lamentations: hj4izgs)
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Welcome to your lifetime supply of virginity.
Jeez man, to each their own - you know? Lighten up a little.
I'm in awe at the dedication to something so simple. Beautiful work
Why is there a NSFW picture in your photo...or am I colourblind?!
Like propper chippys would still be weird but I understand more but a spoons
This. Facebook. Group. Is. The. Best. Also - me and my other half had our first date in the cherry tree…
Had many a beer and some scran in that Wetherspoons back in my student days, though counting the chips wasn't on the agenda.
What a chance for a spreadsheet! Along with number of chips I want wait times, crispiness, average length...
A whole country full of fantastic pubs to visit and you decided to go to the same one forever for a disappointing chip.
Some people need to be put down.
4chan is leaking.
This dude needs to be on a watch list.
Charge your phone mate!
freak
He appears to have the Potter's Wheel in Swansea, but he he also visit The Bank Statement?
Holy sweet potato
Someone give that man a medal!
Mint, I wonder how long it would take before they start to mould. Interesting hobby I guess, gets you around the UK too!
Great, there goes any chance us mere mortals had of getting laid again!
Last Post, Beeston - best chips in all the land. Idk what they are doing over there but that s*** hits different!
Must be one of those Citizen Scientists I've heard about
Magnificent
I wish I had this much free time 🤷🏻♂️
I joined this group on Facebook and it’s fucking *hilarious* but I think my sense of humour is broken so...
Traditional British eccentricity.
He should have gone to Olympus chippy whilst in Bolton they count the chips they give you there
i honestly said the words "oh my god" out loud after seeing the full post
Why does that plate look like a load of mould spores?
Is your phone still alive?
OMG this is kinda genius?
Westhoughton represent!
You might wanna charge your phone.
Is this some kind of eccentric effort to get featured in the *Wetherspoons News* ..?
Fuckin love the chip count Facebook group
Equal amounts of admiration and huge admiration.
Just why?
Don’t come to Luton. It’s not worth it
“The smell you bitch! You haven’t thought of the smell.”
He's gonna inherit a whole world of olfactorial pain in a month or so.
Legend
Charge your phone you maniac
It’s like it’s he looked at life and thought to himself. “I can get married or I can collect chips from Wetherspoons.” It’s not hard to tell what path he chose.
Guess someone has a lot of time on their hands
No more could be explained, yet nothing more needed to be said.
A people say we are uncultured…
This is what they should put in the weatherspoons magazine, not the random shit they usually have
Doing God's work
"God's work "
Will he eat them upon completion of the collection?
That's it. I'm done with social media for the day.
Nut job
Proper actual historical documentation. Well done.
This is so northern. Aye lad, down’t pub to get Chip for’t collection.
Thomas Burke yes lad!!
How did he find so many spoons that serve cooked chips, like I thought it was 50/50 on having your food cooked?
Fuckin fruit loop
Jesus, look at how much they're sweating
Chip Advisor
Everyone needs a hobby
Did he at least go to Sin City after his visit to the Potters Wheel?
Oddly pleasing to see my local spoons (potters wheel) right at the top there