Back in the summer of 1998, my parents, older brother and I went on a continental U.S. road trip; didn’t go to ALL the 48, but at least we went to some U.S. (and L.D.S.) historical sites… none of which were Applebee’s.
Just a PSA: Pastis’ movie, Timmy Failure, based on his excellent series of books, which he personally adapted the screenplay for, had its debut at the film festival just now, and premieres on Disney+ next Friday the 7th. Spread the word! It’s going to be great!
Wonder when Pig actually did his tour? Per Wikipedia, there were only 1830 locations a year ago (other sources report a couple hundred fewer) and there has been a downward trend for several years now.
Wow, already managed all the US Applebee’s in a single day. Now Pig should look up any international Applebee’s and hit them as well. And once that’s done he should visit some places better to visit than chain restaurants. Try starting off with some of the places Neighbor Bob was asking about.
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
To mix things up, go to a Dave & Buster’s; at least you can play arcade games.
DennisinSeattle over 4 years ago
Pig, you could have saved some money just eating at your local Applebee’s 50 times.
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
Back in the summer of 1998, my parents, older brother and I went on a continental U.S. road trip; didn’t go to ALL the 48, but at least we went to some U.S. (and L.D.S.) historical sites… none of which were Applebee’s.
sirbadger over 4 years ago
If you ate 2 meals a day there, it would take 2.7 years to visit 1,990.
B UTTONS over 4 years ago
Neighbor Bob entered the country illegally and is worried his DACA status might be in jeopardy if he cross the border.
JasonBall over 4 years ago
Just a PSA: Pastis’ movie, Timmy Failure, based on his excellent series of books, which he personally adapted the screenplay for, had its debut at the film festival just now, and premieres on Disney+ next Friday the 7th. Spread the word! It’s going to be great!
Johnny Q Premium Member over 4 years ago
Most tourists want new experiences… but not TOO new!
Troglodyte over 4 years ago
That’s an astute observation by Pig.
srhaymaker over 4 years ago
Some of us like the slogan “the best surprise is no surprise” and my Applebee’s is good!
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Pig do you have an outside tip ? … Croc Power !
Procat Premium Member over 4 years ago
At least it wasn’t all the Mickey D’s, in his neighborhood.
jessie d. over 4 years ago
Pig, did you recognize any cousins on the menu?
ajr58 over 4 years ago
I like to find local independent brewpubs. Great way to pick up the local flavor
colddonkey over 4 years ago
I want a Grand Slam from all the Denny’s. Maybe I’ll start with the I-90 from Boston to Seattle, for a training run.
aerotica69 over 4 years ago
Applebee’s? No thanks. Now if you were talking about a time travel road trip to all the Bob’s Big Boy restaurants in the US…….
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
When you burp, can you burp the whole alphabet without stopping? ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ…????
AZPhinFan over 4 years ago
Forget the “chains”….Take the tour again and this time focus on the unique, independently owned restaurants…the “mom & pop” places
Cozmik Cowboy over 4 years ago
I’m proud to say that Applebee’s failed in my town – as did White Castle & Red Lobster.
BiathlonNut over 4 years ago
After trying all the Applebees, start on the Applewasps, or some other combination of fruit and hymenoptera.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
I prefer to go to authentic places, as opposed to chain places.
reverendike over 4 years ago
Wonder when Pig actually did his tour? Per Wikipedia, there were only 1830 locations a year ago (other sources report a couple hundred fewer) and there has been a downward trend for several years now.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
I see weirder pilgrimages on the news all the time. People are strange.
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
Every Sunday I eat at all the open Chick-fil-as in the country. And then the rest of the week I don’t eat there either.
Buckeye67 over 4 years ago
I wonder if pig liked Applebee’ BBQ ribs.
PaulBlauer over 4 years ago
I never go to Crapplebees, not since we experienced their bigotry. Screw them.
zeexenon over 4 years ago
No way go to foreign countries till a few presidents from the present repair all of our mis-relations.
knight1192a over 4 years ago
Wow, already managed all the US Applebee’s in a single day. Now Pig should look up any international Applebee’s and hit them as well. And once that’s done he should visit some places better to visit than chain restaurants. Try starting off with some of the places Neighbor Bob was asking about.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
John Winter, now known only as Winter, doesn’t think that is too difficult of a task…
dwkiser28603 over 4 years ago
I wonder if Pig visited the one in Hickory NC
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Pig is persistent. And his autopsy experience makes him the leading expert on Applebees! Sigh! What a distinction for him….
desperateminecraftgamer over 4 years ago
Reminds me of the Gumball episode where they took Richard to eat at all the fast-food chains around Elmore
Future Reuben Recipient over 4 years ago
I plan do do the same thing with A&W as a parody of “Starbucking”
IanTheGreat54 about 4 years ago
Little did he know about the coming…