Blimpy's does some recruiting

Submitted by Bringitback2a2 on

just read on the wolverine.com's d-line hotboard that Ray Drew, the number 18 player nationally, wants to take a visit to Ann Arbor. Not only to see the campus and the team, but to go to Blimpy's!!!! Here's to Blimpy Burger serving us well in food service and recruiting as well

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jwschultz

October 1st, 2010 at 3:14 PM ^

I frequented Blimpy Burger for a couple years, and I don't think I ever got yelled at for anything.  My friend was, humorously, asked if he had a note from his doctor [fair enough, when one orders a quint w/ cheese, egg and bacon]; and I have heard the staff sigh when newbs ask for condiments out of order... but I think the vast majority of the people who have worked there in the last 8 years just don't have the personality to give you any guff.

Joined: 09/21/2009

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tubauberalles

October 1st, 2010 at 5:04 PM ^

a lunch joint around the corner from my office here in Chicago that has signs posted about "no cell phones allowed".  When ignored/transgressed, the fire alarm goes off in excruciatingly loud fashion.  Without fail.

So, you may want to avoid the place if you happen to be in the Loop.

Good sandwiches, though.

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STW P. Brabbs

October 1st, 2010 at 6:25 PM ^

What place is that?  Takes some gumption to try to keep people of their phones in the Loop during lunch.   The first place that came to mind that might do something like that is the Berghoff, but I don't remember ever hearing a fire alarm in there.

And continuing the Chicago theme - Blimpy employees have never yelled at someone like Wiener's Circle people.  Not even close.

Joined: 08/27/2008

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Feat of Clay

October 1st, 2010 at 4:16 PM ^

I've seen them yell at a little kid for sitting down and having his parents order for him.  They said he's big enough to start doing it himself.  Which may have been true, but I think it intimidated the hell out of the kid (who looked to be about 7 or 8).  It made my own son (who was still small enough to get away with this, at the time) not want to go back for a long time.

Joined: 08/10/2009

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MGoPacquiao

October 1st, 2010 at 5:31 PM ^

My wife wouldn't get yelled at, but when she'd order the veggie burger they'd always make fun of her and act like it was a big pain to go in the back to the freezer to grab one.  I always laughed.

The funniest thing I saw was a forty-ish man ordering a single.  The guy asked "Is that for a child? No?  Then how about a double."

Joined: 12/13/2008

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bonsai

October 1st, 2010 at 9:17 PM ^

My favorite Blimpy moment:

Old woman working the grill: What kind of cheese you want?

My friend: What kind of cheese do you have?

Woman: We have every kind of cheese. What do you want?

Friend: I'll have Mozzarella.

Woman: We don't have mozzarella! Get to the back of the line, and be ready by the time you're back here!

Classic.

Joined: 09/29/2010

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saveferris

October 1st, 2010 at 11:27 PM ^

Similar to my first Blimpy's moment when I was a wee Freshman...and Blimpy's virgin.

Counterguy:  What'll you have?

Dumb Freshman (me):  A cheeseburger

Counterguy:  No shit.  What is this your first time here?

Dumb Freshman (me):  Uh....yeah.

Counterguy:  Jesus Christ....normally you'd be at the back of the line, but I'll give you a break.  Anything else?

Dumb Freshman (me):  French fries.

Counterguy:  Real fucking original.

Joined: 07/02/2009

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FGB

October 1st, 2010 at 6:32 PM ^

It's good, very good.  For a fast food burger.   For non-West Coasters, it's basically on par with Five Guys (reasonable minds can differ).  But it's not any better than a good burger-specialty joint.

I liken it to The Matrix.  All things considered, it's much better than comparable stuff being produced.  But is it life-altering on par with the way a lot of people talk about it?  Not really.

(now engendering pro-In-N-Out and pro-Matrix backlash....)

Joined: 09/24/2009

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STW P. Brabbs

October 1st, 2010 at 6:37 PM ^

Maybe, maybe from a strictly gastronomic viewpoint, Bilmpy's is overrated.  But you have to buy into the unique character, the local institution-ness, the ability to turn eating into a test of will and stomach elasticity, and the endless options for customization as a whole.  Then Blimpy's is awesome.  If you're cynical about all that other shit, you're probably inclined to be contrary about the quality of the food also.  And vice versa. 

Joined: 08/27/2008

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MGoShoe

October 1st, 2010 at 5:04 PM ^

...BGSU game and had the Mac and Cheese among other things.  It is as good as advertised. Love the Roadhouse -- the food tastes and looks great, the service is tremendous and you know that they simply care about your experience.

Joined: 04/23/2009

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MadMonkey

October 1st, 2010 at 3:41 PM ^

Crazy Jim's -- the purveyors of succulent excellence known as Blimpy Burgers -- is as much a part of Michigan and the Michigan Football experience as this blog.

Overrated?  It's a frigging hamburger!  In a world of mass produced homogeneity, Crazy Jim's is an homage to the unique.  Think of a mashup of Seinfeld's Soup Nazi with '50s small town diner.  

 

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CRex

October 1st, 2010 at 3:45 PM ^

The best burger in town is by far the Zingerman's Roadhouse burger.  Of course on the flip side the Roadhouse itself is overpriced. When Grizzly Peak has its special beer and burger week during the summer they have some great burgers, but sadly they only stick around for a week. 

The most overrated burger in town is at Old Town.  All the locals sing the praises of Knight's Meet Market beef and how it's amazing, but every time I've gone there I got an overcooked and somewhat thin burger.

I never got Blimpy.  I like my burgers thick and juicy, not a half dozen little thin patties stacked together.  

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