That Just Happened — Fat Tuesday Means Free Pancakes

Fat Tuesday marks the beginning of Mardi Gras. Well, actually…the literal translation of “Mardi Gras” is “Fat Tuesday”. And now I feel like Donovan McNabb, because I didn’t even realize this until today. My French isn’t so good. (I didn’t even know what a plethora was until I saw Three Amigos.) Anyway, the day commemorates nothing in particular. It’s simply the day to get $#!tTy before Lent begins when Christians are supposed to fast and do a little almsgiving. I haven’t decided what I’m giving up this year. Last year it was alcohol. I’m thinking of giving up TV…except whenever the Spurs play, or 24…or The Soup. Or American Idol. And NFL Network.

Apparently IHOP is helping us get fat. To celebrate National Pancake Day, IHOP is giving away free short stacks with a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network. Last year, cheap-@$$e$ donated $875,000 for charity. When compared to Denny’s (similar # of restaurants), which served an estimated 2 million people with its free Grand Slam circus…that’s less than $1 per meal donated. Seriously? I know times are tough, but I think everyone can afford a buck for a good cause. Look at it this way, you can get fat and feel good about it!

I hate Devin Harris…well, less now since he’s been traded from Dallas. He always gave the Spurs problems. This season, he’s giving everyone problems. Last night it was the 76ers…from half-court.

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