People are crazy

on February 3, 2009 4:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)

Thing I'm hearing the most about today, both in the newsroom and online: Denny's giving away free Grand Slam breakfasts today between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.

By 10 a.m., the one on Route 30 in York had given away 750. Denny's had expected to give away about 2 million nationwide.

As of the final total, 1,274 were given away in York.

Do you know what that means?

2,548 eggs
2,548 pieces of bacon
2,548 pieces of sausage
2,548 pancakes

All for free. To York County. At a value of $7,631.26, based on the regular price of $5.99 per Grand Slam.

Wow. That's super-cool.

4 Comments

By Capt. K on February 3, 2009 5:44 PM

Hmmm. Pancakes. I like pancakes.

By Mark Grubic on February 4, 2009 5:24 AM

Crying here...no Denny's in Austria. I miss American breakfasts. But hey, where's the scrapple?

By megan on February 4, 2009 10:50 AM

I'll be the first to admit that I'm like every York Countian, and free food is just about my favorite thing in the world. Seriously. But I have to say, really, people? Denny's? I can make that exact breakfast at home for about $1.50, and it would taste 10x better than at Denny's. Sorry, but this is one giveaway that had me staying far away.

I mean, thanks, Denny's, that's nice of you, but I'll pass.

By Joe on February 4, 2009 12:56 PM

Not to say free things aren't good, and for some people a free meal is a blessing, but there is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY I would stand in line for a free meal that is maybe $5!

My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!