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Flightless Bird

Wafflehouse

Flightless Bird

David Farrier

Society & Culture, Documentary, Comedy

4.93.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to understand Waffle House, the much loved diner found scattered throughout the American south. What makes this chain so special, and what the heck is the Waffle House Index? David interviews Waffle House’s Njeri Boss about the magic of waffles, and why it’s actually more about the hash browns. He also talks to photographer Micah Cash about his book Waffle House Vistas (https://bittersoutherner.com/) and why this generic shoebox restaurant is actually incredibly diverse and special. What does Hootie and the Blowfish and the Bloodhound Gang all have in common? Waffle House! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I'm David Farrier,

1:19.0

in New Zealander accidentally marooned in America

1:22.0

and I want to figure out what makes this country tick.

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