Adam (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:15 am

Waffles, without question.

Although, they do have to be crispy. Soggy waffles suck worse than pancakes.

Taijoker (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:28 am

waffles spongebob style for the win
but as above, it is vital that a waffle be in perfect harmony with its natural crispness, maple syrup is good too

and man, i really wanted that copy of gymkata :(
i geuss you dont love halo as much as some of us (me)

Myla (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:45 am

Man, just the sight of those pancakes has me thinking of the fluffy soft goodness of biting into a warm pancake slathered in syrup. Sometimes waffles work--crispy of course, but there's just something about rolling up a pancake & stuffing it in your craw...craw means mouth, right?

NotDavid (Guest) on 03/06/2007 6:07 am

Clearly it's a very sensitive subject that needs to be debated and discussed between a group of professional analysts; top in their field. But what can we do? Todays crumbling economy can only make matters worse, inflicting chaos!

But then again, Pancakes are pretty damn awesome. Especially with Jam and Butter.... And the lemon sauce... Oh and the sugar... The sugaaaaaarrrr .

James (Guest) on 03/06/2007 7:33 am

Butter and syrup soaked pancakes will beat waffles any day. Pancakes are always fluffy and soft and delicious. They are also so very easy to make. You can never go wrong with pancakes. Goodness I am hungry just thinking about it.

Waffles however have a bit of a dry texture. Even if you put tons of butter and syrup on them, they'll always be a little dry in the middle. Unless you wait mucho minutes for the syrup to totally sink in.

In conclusion, pancakes rule and....erm...waffles semi rule. But are still below pancakes.

xscoot (Guest) on 03/06/2007 7:53 am

Waffles, they are crispy and fluffy. Pancakes are only fluffy. Waffles ca be found in the freezer aisle and the bread aisle. Pancakes are found in neither of these aisles. Waffles are already done for you, just heat them and enjoy. Whatever company made pancakes were too lazy to make them for you, so you have to make them yourself, or find them soaking in a can. Waffles win.

Cooper (Guest) on 03/06/2007 8:02 am

pancakes and waffles rule in my opinion and what about crepes?

crepes are french panakes for who has never ate one.

Chris B. (Guest) on 03/06/2007 9:16 am

Either one if they're sour dough. And don't ask me "You can do that?" or say "Eww sour dough is gross." Sourdough is delicious I tell you, and anyone who disagree's is wrong.

*Cries in Corner*

David (Guest) on 03/06/2007 9:47 am

WAFFLES.

how can anyone eat the pile of sweet, buttery mush that is a stack of fluffy pancakes? its like eating a pillow- it can be done via massive quantity's of condiments, but really, why go through the trouble, when you can have a hot crispy waffle with syrup and butter and peanut butter? (its delicious) And waffles are so much more flexible. you can make sandwiches with them. you can toast them. you can eat them with your hands, providing you have a bowl of syrup and butter. or you can mix honey with butter and cinnamin, and make a delicious syrup that won't work on pancakes.

waffles do not turn into a soggy pile of gluten and incomplete proteins upon addition of syrup and butter.

try a peanut butter and fluff on waffle sandwich. mmmmh, crispy warm goodness. or, spread nutella on a waffle. if you do not know what nutella is, report immediately for execution.

see, you can not do HALF of those things with pancakes. the one exception, is the pancakes my dad makes. they are not all nasty and fluffy like most pancakes, they are nice and rubbery. i know that makes them sound bad, but they are really thin, so you can eat more, and they do not fall apart. delicious.

Now, i shall spend all my money on waffles.

Guy (Guest) on 03/06/2007 9:52 am

Waffles. Their ability to hold and maintain syrup, in its location, until you are able to eat it, is invaluable.

Also, they freeze and defrost much better than pancakes, and may be prepared in a toaster.

Thus, a waffle is a perfect breakfast food for someone with minimal cooking skills, a love of syrup, and is too damned busy to sit around mixing and frying dough.

And anyone who doesn't meet those requirements isn't a REAL AMERICAN.

WAFFLES FOR REAL AMERICANS!

Dany Desmeules (Guest) on 03/06/2007 10:45 am

Waffles, they've got holes, they're round and retain syrup in their cavities. Have I talked about the butter retaining capacity? Do I need to say more? I think not.

Yay for gymtaka winners!

Teros (Guest) on 03/06/2007 11:55 am

Waffles by far. Pancakes are really more of a lunch thing

MrEff (Guest) on 03/06/2007 12:07 pm

Waffles, as they just taste better. Plus when you come back late and drunk nothing tastes as good as some warm waffles coated in syrup.

WHAT (Guest) on 03/06/2007 12:41 pm

waffles, the extra waxy kind.

James (Guest) on 03/06/2007 1:02 pm

Curse ye all and your nutritional science salvos against pancakes! Beloved of all breakfasts, although I must concide (spell?) to waffles at some points, the whole sandwhich thing that was mentioned by David for instance.

BAH!

Spec (Guest) on 03/06/2007 1:08 pm

FRENCH TOAST!

rtemp (Guest) on 03/06/2007 2:34 pm

Waffles, no doubt.

Waffles are crispy and delicious, plus they have a larger surface area with which to absorb the oh-so-yummy syrup.

Steve (Guest) on 03/06/2007 3:02 pm

I'm going to take a non-partisan stance on this heated debate, and instead list the reasons each side has for being bloody awesome at any time of the day.

WAFFLES
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As has already been stated, the waffle has a much better syrup retaining power due to all its little nooks and crannies. It is made perfectly for any kind of topping, actually. The waffle is the crispy side of the argument, without the crisp it is merely a shadow of what it could be.

PANCAKES
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They do not have the waffle's topping-holding prowess, seeing how butter, syrup, jams, etc can all just slide off and leave a gooey mess on your plate (or hands if you're just rolling it up and shoving it in your face you uncivilized barbarian you). On the other hand, I believe the pancake is better suited for INTERIOR additions. Pancackes can have and number of fruits or sweets cooked right into the batter, when this is done with a waffle, usually it ends up causing off pieces to jut out and can harm the waffle's crisp factor.
If you want light, fluffy, melt-in-your mouth goodness, you need a pancake.

So let's go down the chart.
Crispiness - Advantage Waffle
Soft, fluffy, you can eat it after dental surgery - Advantage Pancake
Toppings - Advantage Waffle
Fruits and sweets in batter - Advantage Pancake
Deliciousness - Tie

I don't think there is a clear winner here, but instead the choice of waffle v. pancake must be made on a case-by-case basis, seeing as they each contribute something worthwhile for different situations.

That being said, I like chocolate chip pancakes.

Garrett (Guest) on 03/06/2007 3:11 pm

Waffles,

This is just like the Ninja ~vs~ Pirate debate, waffles are better than pancakes in probably every way, period.

Dan the man (Guest) on 03/06/2007 3:41 pm

Wow this is s tough one i like em both about the same, but i guess its what im in the mood for. Now just to clarify i dont count eggos as a waffle, they taste like rubber wrapped in sweaty unpleasentness (is that spelled right?) I like my waffles right off the iron. But pancakes are also good so i guess its a matter of opinion.

Storm (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:21 pm

WAFFLES!

Have you ever made your own waffle in a waffle iron with homemade waffle mix? It is like eating a syrup drenched cloud. OBEY THE WAFFLES!

WAFFLES!

Spruce (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:40 pm

GAH! DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE, YOU MONSTER!

CS (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:49 pm

Waffles. You can put whatever you want in the little squares. But you can stack pancakes better.

erb (Guest) on 03/06/2007 5:55 pm

pancakes, but only when they've been prepared in a waffle iron.

CJ (Guest) on 03/06/2007 6:15 pm

I Agree with david. Waffles are clearly supreme b/c of their
1. Crispyness
2. Total variety (Bluberry, Chocolate, Belgian)
3. their resilience. you can't puor a hot steaming pile of strawberries and whipped cream on a pancake without it dissolving into goo.
however, waffles can take the heat and still be fresh and crispy.
Plus, pancakes taste like rubbery cow pies. and they choke you. waffles don,t because you can't shove an entire waffle in your mouth, as you can a pancake.

Waffles > Pancakes

El Hombre de los Moleculos (Guest) on 03/06/2007 7:08 pm

Pancakes are better than waffles. However, Waffle Houses are better than Pancake Houses.

Ronin S (Guest) on 03/06/2007 8:16 pm

Waffles, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with syrup and butter, yum.

But I might be a bit biased because my mom's pancakes kinda sucked.

My Gymkata entry didn't win T_T

I thought it was funny.

Ty22 (Guest) on 03/06/2007 8:27 pm

Pancakes!!

Teacher: Daniel were you skipping class again?
Daniel: No Ma'am I was on a self-motivated field trip.

Markrules (Guest) on 03/06/2007 8:32 pm

I would have to go with pancakes.. I like when they're thin, covered in butter and then lots of sugar, roll and eat. The pancake/syrup residue pile left on the plate is the best bite, waffles can't compete. Except for Belgian waffles, but that wasn't the question. Also I eat my cereal soggy.. I put grapenuts back in the fridge when I make them so they turn in to little cardboard pieces.. mmm.. so my opinion matters very little I think.

David (Guest) on 03/06/2007 10:19 pm

eggos waffles DO suck compared to the real deal, as dan the man said. HOWEVER, they are VERY edible, if they fall short of a delicacy. comparing eggos to real waffles is like comparing a turkey sub with lots of turkey and swiss and lettuce and tomatoes and mayonnaise and spicy mustard on a wheat roll to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. but PB&J is still tasty.

ched (Guest) on 03/06/2007 10:59 pm

The waffle by no doubt is the clear winner vs the everyday pancake. However, the belgium pancake is far superior than any ordinary waffle.
:]

-RoG- (Guest) on 03/06/2007 11:16 pm

While I enjoy both waffles and pancakes (they're both more or less like eating cake for breakfast as Jim Gaffigan would say), I have to go with waffles as my favorite between the two. Why? Two words: BELGIAN WAFFLES. These breakfast behemoths make any pancake quiver in fear. Not to mention every nook in 'em can hold a LOT o' syrup.

The One True Mango (Guest) on 03/07/2007 7:05 am

I hold pancakes to be the better for their superior slapping ability.

Waffles, in their crisp stiffness, simply break upon contact with a face.

Pancakes, on the other hand, deliver a much more effective slap, and retain their structure after the slap, leaving it available for more slaps.

Brian (Guest) on 03/07/2007 8:31 am

I can't believe no one's mentioned this yet, but waffles are clearly better due to the fact that you can't put creamed chipped beef on a pancake and call it food.

Waffles and chipped beef is a delicacy.

The Squatch (Guest) on 03/07/2007 9:35 am

I'd have to go with waffles. With pancakes the syrup goes all over the place, but with waffles you've got those indention which make nice syrup reservoirs.

Also it's nice to see the old Lampoon material, I've been looking for those Presidential Factiods for a while

Mr. Waffle Man (Guest) on 03/07/2007 1:04 pm

W - A - F - F - L - E - S

Waffles ALL the way! THE REASON: Holes. They old the syrup so in every bite, they get a big mouthful of syrup. ALSO: Waffles are crisp. I want something crispy to bite into in the morning. It's refreshing. Also they just taste good, And this is why I always keep my eggo waffle level high.

JB (Guest) on 03/07/2007 4:09 pm

Pancakes are better because they're easier to make and also a good pancake (not the Denny's or microwave kind) beat the best waffles in the taste department. Also I-HOP is superior to Waffle House. Also lumberjacks eat pancakes.

Cooper (Guest) on 03/07/2007 4:11 pm

Why won't anyone think of crepes!!!!

Jason Kane (Guest) on 03/07/2007 4:25 pm

Waffles and omlettes.

David (Guest) on 03/07/2007 6:31 pm

LUMBERJACKS EAT FLAPJACKS YOU.. YOU... YOU SHOEMAKER! FLAPJACKS! JB IS A SHOEMAKER! LUMBERJACKS EAT FLAPJACKS! FLAPJACKS!

James (Guest) on 03/07/2007 6:38 pm

Gasp?! A shoemaker, hide the wing tips!

Aks (Guest) on 03/07/2007 7:41 pm

WAFFLES. Theyre so crispy

Ben- Fuck you pancakes! Theyre so soft.

Jonathan (Guest) on 03/07/2007 9:46 pm

Why couldn't this be between pancakes and toast, pancakes definently beat toast.

As for proof;
http://manatheater.com/100/SOMSP20.swf

CJ (Guest) on 03/07/2007 10:27 pm

MY BREAKFAST HAS A FIRST NAME, IT'S W-A-FF-L-E-S!
MY BREAKFAST HAS A SECOND NAME,IT'S K-I-C-K A-S-S!
AND I LOVE TO EAT THEM EVERY DAY, AND IF YOU ASK ME WHY I'LL SAY, WAFFLES REALLY HAVE A WAY WITH KICKING PANCAKES ASSES IN EVERY WHICH WAY!!!!!!

Gus (Guest) on 03/08/2007 11:09 am

waffles, for they are little square comets with craters in them and the hold the syrup and butter so nicely in them craters

Mr. Waffle Man (Guest) on 03/08/2007 11:44 am

That was a good one, CJ. *clap clap clap*

vegetable-abomination (Guest) on 03/08/2007 2:49 pm

I don't know, if you deny one or the other. You're just not human. That being said, I can't help but think of some diabolical breakfast engineering. Waffcakes, a soft fluffy base to dab up syrup because of your sloppy application of said syrup and crispy pockets. Or half waffle, half pancake, with a hole in the center because bagels and donuts felt left out. Resulting in some unholy franken breakfast, that was cooked by lightning. I can't pick man...

Fat_Hippo (Guest) on 03/08/2007 3:03 pm

Well, it depends. I can't stand fat, soggy pancakes; but huge, but thin pancakes (no, not crepes, though similar)whoop waffle ass any day of the week. Then again, the average waffle does beat the avergae pancake, though a true pancake has more awesomeness potential in the whole...a diffcult choice indeed, and not one i care to make! I shall continue eating both!

spencerjg (Guest) on 03/08/2007 4:00 pm

without a doubt waffles,there just so f***ing tasty :)

MK (Guest) on 03/08/2007 5:53 pm

Pancakes are better than Jesus so pancakes are def the victor in this battle.

doctor dumbass (Guest) on 03/08/2007 6:02 pm

fuck you david, pancakes are awesome

David (Guest) on 03/08/2007 6:23 pm

*eats waffles*
*powers up*

Now you shall see the TRUE square hole gridded power of the waffle!

*destroys doctor dumbass*

pancakes are delicious, this is true. however, waffles wear the pants at the breakfast table. even FRENCH TOAST does not compete. and, by the way, why is french toast not a competitor here? french toast kicks incomprehensible amounts of ass.

and does anyone besides me actually prefer aunt Jemima's syrup over the "real thing"?

Brian (Guest) on 03/08/2007 7:09 pm

hmmm...well i'd have to go with waffles because they are nice and crispy, but to be honest French toast will always be king of the breakfast main courses!

ColdFusion (Guest) on 03/08/2007 7:25 pm

Y'know, I never really thought of it before, but I bet the two can be friends. A pancake on top of a waffle would be -very- tasty.. the cake would keep the 'ffle moist and soft.. while the waf would give the panc needed support! :O
*goes off to patent it before the intergalactic house of pannekoeken steals his idea*

Logan (Guest) on 03/08/2007 7:59 pm

It all depends... i, unfortunatly have been brought up on the Frozen breakfast foods...

EGGO waffles, and they are probably the best of all frozen waffles that i had.... well i only had about 5 different brands... and they were sub-par, yes waffles do retain alot of the "syruppy" goodness.

A similar situation for me & my pancake experiance... they were either frozen, or made from pancake mix from a box(probably the closest i ever came to an 'authentic' pancake)... but they are good forhaving a nice fluffy breakfast, i dont know if they are better health wise... but i actually like them better... except my mom's style cos she makes them TOO DARN THICK!

But overall my vote is:
65% PANCAKEs
35% WAFFLEs

Andrew (Guest) on 03/08/2007 8:49 pm

WAFFLES! Powered sugar, salted butter and Aunt Jemima. Holy shit is that a winning combo.

James (Guest) on 03/09/2007 6:58 pm

Aunt Jemima is indeed delicious....the syrup I mean, nothing like pouring thick deliciousness out of the brain pan of a small bottle shaped woman.

Jason (Guest) on 03/09/2007 7:11 pm

C'mon....all this talk of waffles and no post about the greatest love song EVER from Mystery Science Theater 3000?

Transcribed by Ed Hughes and Lisa Jenkins

[On the satellite:]

CROW & TOM: Waffles! Waffles! Waffles! Waffles!

JOEL: Join us, everybody! Come on, Cambot, give me tripleberry!

[music starts]

W is for the many ways that you're served

CROW: A is for the admiration you deserve

GYPSY: F because you're fluffy, you're flaky, you're fun!

TOM: And F is for the flavor that is second ta none!

JOEL: L is for how light you are, you melt in my mouth!

ALL: E is for eggs--Oh Baby!

TOM: Triple time!

ALL: Put 'em all together with a how-do-ya-do
Lovely waffles we love--

GYPSY: Send me up another please!

ALL: Oh, waffles we love--

TOM: Top mine off with runny cheese!

ALL: Waffles we love--

CROW: Chili waffles suit me fine!

ALL: Waffles we love--

JOEL: Wash me down with Aunt Jemima?

ALL: Waaaaaaaffffles, wee love youuuu!

JOEL: Whadda ya think, sirs?

[In Deep 13:]

DR. FORRESTER: Let's face it, sticky fingers, waffles are nothing more than a vehicle for butter and syrup. Heh heh heh heh!

[On the satellite:]

ALL: WHAT?!

JOEL: They are not!

CROW: Hey! You watch your mouth about waffles!

ColdFusion (Guest) on 03/09/2007 8:10 pm

Oh and another thing, if you're smart, you can eat waffles without a plate.. you just squirt the syrup onto each bite as you rip it up, or even right in your mouth. Can't do that with pancakes, those need a plate.

Jason Kane (Guest) on 03/10/2007 10:15 pm

does anyone wish they made diet soda slurpees? it kills me i can't have one anymore with my diabetes.

Thane (Guest) on 03/10/2007 11:43 pm

Hell with pancakes and waffles. Pirozhki are the best!

Ruin (Guest) on 03/11/2007 5:11 pm

"YOU FOOLS!!! NEITHER ONE OF YOU MERE MORTALS CAN FULLY GRASP THE SUPERIORITY OF THE FLUFF KNOWN AS PANCAKE!!! WAFFLES? BAH!!! MORE LIKE PANCAKE'S UGLY COUSIN!!!"

richard (Guest) on 03/11/2007 7:04 pm

Uhh... I'd have to say... Waffles. but not the crappy eggo ones. The real ones, THE REAL ONES. THE SQUARE ONES.YEAH. But the only thing better than waffles? A Nintendo Wii. heheh, Sorry... I have to rub that in every time a post.

WHAT (Guest) on 03/13/2007 9:22 am

I would also like to report that upon viewing a wiki on waffles, I note that they are fashioned to look like honeycomb. whoever invented these things thought humans were like bees!
still, a syrup-soaked waffle is better than a pancake.
something so filling as a pancake is simply a waste of flour.

JAKE (Guest) on 03/13/2007 3:17 pm

Chuck norris is better than waffles and pancakes...

The TRUE God (Guest) on 03/25/2007 3:01 am

DAMNIT! you.friggen.CRACK JUNKIES!
Pancakes are the best! but your drug filled heads wont LISTEN!
Your all doomed! doomed to eat nasty decrepit WAFFLES *shudder*
I actually feel bad for you all. just realize the truth. come to the light. and you shall be saved. ass for me, im going to go chow down on some Fluffy Soft Buttery Pancakes. once you realize the truth you may join me and others in pancakey Bliss

Pusimjau (Guest) on 04/12/2007 4:12 pm

PANCAKES!!!

I-Mockery Blabber (Guest) on 04/25/2007 8:14 pm

[...] Now that we’ve got that stuff out of the way, I’d say it’s high time we have another showdown here in the blog. Last time we had a breakfast showdown between Waffles and Pancakes and it sparked quite a debate. This time I’d like to pose the question about who would win in a fight: “Ge-Nan” from Samurai Showdown or “Blanka” from Street Fighter? [...]

Scott (Guest) on 05/04/2007 11:31 am

waffles kick ass, I made a grilled cheese sandwich in a waffle iron once, it brought me to tears with it's deliciousness, that's right, waffle grilled cheese with syrup and butter, it attacked my mouth like a guerilla terrorist and took hostages, then demanded more grilled cheese waffles, so I ate more.

Anon. (Guest) on 11/11/2007 1:19 pm

I made a site the with title "waffles kick ass" a while back on freewebs. I made it as an argument to a Maddox article where he claimed pancakes were better. I just found this article!

www.freewebs.com/waffleskickass/

BOB (Guest) on 10/14/2009 6:31 pm

waffles they can hold lots of buttery syrupy goodness. PLUS THEIR CRUNCHYYYYYY. :) :)

Neyney (Guest) on 04/21/2010 3:51 pm

PANCAKES RULE!!!!!!! I LOVE PANCAKES!!!! THEY RULE!!