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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Big Boy, More then just rest stop food



Big Boy is best known for its trademark chubby boy in red and white checked overalls holding a Big Boy burger. The inspiration for Big Boy's name, as well as the model for its mascot, was Richard Woodruff (1936–1986), of Glendale, California. When he was six years old, he walked into the diner Bob's Pantry as Bob Wian was attempting to name his new hamburger. Wian said, "Hello, Big Boy" to Woodruff, and the name stuck. Warner Bros. animation artist Ben Washam sketched Richard's caricature, which became the character seen on the company logo. This character would also eventually be featured in The Adventures of Big Boy comic book, produced as a promotional giveaway for children visiting the restaurant. Since 1997, the comic book has been produced by Craig Yoe's Yoe Studio. Another longtime promotion was the Big Boy Kids Club, offering coupons and premiums to members, who joined by sending in an application from the comic book.

A Big Boy sandwich consists of two thin beef patties placed on a three layer sesame seed bun with lettuce, a single slice of cheese, and Big Boy special sauce, or in some locations tartar sauce on each slice of bun. Unlike the similar McDonald's Big Mac, which was patterned after the Big Boy, onions were not included in the original recipe. They had to be ordered as an extra. They also offer salads, dinner combinations, and various desserts.

24 comments:

  1. I've never eaten at a Big Boy, not sure I've even seen one.

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  2. Could eat one of those sandwiches right now.

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  3. the only big boy i know is the guy from outkast

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  4. Never been to a Big Boy's. Looks good tho.

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  5. Awesome blog man! Keep up the great work!

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  6. Oh I've been to one in my entire life and it`s amazing.

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  7. I've only ever seen those in movies. Never seen an "in-and-out" or a "jack in the box" either.

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  8. Fast food is putdated. Healthy, ecological, and vegetarian/vegan alternatives are poping uo everywhere. yay^^

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  9. Are there any of these in san diego?

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  10. I'd never heard that McDonald's took their Big Mac from the Big Boy. Their name certainly doesn't do much to hide the connection.

    Now following.

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