In-N-Out Burger 3 with Rob Lowe

"In-N-Out Burger 3 with Rob Lowe" is Episode 269 of *Doughboys*, hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger. "In-N-Out Burger 3 with Rob Lowe" was released on September 17, 2020.

## Synopsis

Rob Lowe (*Parks and Rec*, *9-1-1: Lone Star*, *Literally! with Rob Lowe*) joins the 'boys to talk about snacks, movie roles and In-N-Out Burger. Plus, another edition of Pie In This Guy.

## Nick's intro

While LA's public transit system is much maligned in modern times, prior to the 1950s (as famously depicted in Robert Zemeckis' 1988 film, *Who Framed Roger Rabbit?*), the City of Angels had the largest trolley system in the world.

But as a post-War housing boom led to suburban sprawl and increased personal ownership of the automobile, establishing a template for the car culture of Southern California and the bulk of the nation, the streetcars operated by Pacific Electric declined in ridership and eventually were dismantled altogether, which some conspiracists attribute to an intentional act of sabotage by car manufacturer General Motors.

As Angelenos' transition to atomized self-transportation and privately-owned automobiles, the food-and-beverage industry adapted in numerous ways: paving giant parking lots, offering carhop service, and implementing a key innovation attributed to restaurateur Harry Snyder, the drive-thru.

In 1948, Snyder opened a quick-service restaurant in the LA neighborhood of Baldwin Park, serving a simple, streamlined menu of burgers, fries, and shakes; in times, supplemented by a not-so-secret menu of customized options.

Later that year, Snyder installed an outdoor two-way intercom system, letting drivers place their orders without exiting their vehicles, effectively berthing the drive-thru, which let patrons get in and out in rapid succession. The technological advance was quickly copied by other eateries across the nation, but no one could quite replicate Snyder's chain's food, including their beloved signature hamburger sandwich, the Double-Double.

Today, with over 350 locations in the Golden State, and across the American West, California food culture is as unthinkable without Snyder's chain as the fast-food industry is without his drive-thru.

This week on *Doughboys*, we return to In-N-Out Burger.

## Fork rating

The Doughboys have a long history with In-N-Out. The first time they reviewed it was way back in episode 16, where it got 5 forks all around, making it the debut restaurant in the Platinum Plate Club.

Next, it was a contestant in the first Tournament of Chompions, where had a bye in the first round, before it defeated Carl's Jr. on a technicality. It then advanced to the Finals, defeating Shake Shack, but somehow Wendy's slid in there and tied In-N-Out. In a close vote, In-N-Out then defeated Wendy's for the title of Munch Madness Chompion.

Following this, the Doughboys again took a look at In-N-Out in a Spoonister Six episode, where Mitch dropped his score from 5 forks. However, Nick declares that since it was won a Munch Madness, it is permanently enshrined in the Platinum Plate Club, regardless of what Mitch drops his score too.

(It also defeated Chik-fil-A in an Octdoughberblessed episode.)

* Double-Double
	+ Onions
* Fries
* Strawberry Shake
 Mike Mitchell
* 3x3
	+ Animal Style
	+ Raw Onions
* Double-Double
	+ Animal Style
	+ no lettuce, no tomato
* Fries
	+ Well-Done
* Fries
	+ Animal Style
* 1/2 Vanilla, 1/2 Chocolate Shake
 Rob Lowe
	+ Protein-style, Mustard-fried
	+ Raw Onion

**Spoonman Bite of the Night** went to the 3x3.

**Spoonman Sip of the Century** went to the Vanilla/Chocolate Shake.

In-N-Out is now placed in the Platinum Plate Club (for the second time).

## Pie In This Guy 🥧

In this segment, Nick presents a mystery pie and offers increasingly-obvious clues about what it might be. Mitch and the guest try to figure it out. Since Rob had to leave, Emma took his place.

The mystery pie for this episode was a key lime pie.

Mitch got it right away, knowing the film referenced in the clue (*Key Largo*).

## Quotes

**Rob**: Anybody with the name 'Bug' is welcome on my show!
**Mitch**: Oh no, you will regret that.

**Mitch**: Wow. Rob, you and I, I thought we were best buds. My blood is boiling.
**Rob**: Describe to me such sandwich you speak of, sir.

## The Feedbag

Do you have strategies to safely add salsa while driving without having to resort to the 'sadly eat in the Taco Bell parking lot' move? Are there other chains where you experience a similar challenge?

## Photos

Double-Double and FriesDouble-DoubleFriesStrawberry ShakeWell-Done Fries, Double-Double, 3x3Animal Style FriesVanilla/Chocolate Shake