Out Back Steakhouse is offering a free onion to War Vets WTF

[edit on 9-3-2010 by Donny 4 million]

Well they could have not bothered giving them anything,I think the offer is a nice gesture on behalf of the steakhouse.

reply to post by Donny 4 million


Well, they were not offering anything for free before. The onion seems better than nothing to me. They could not stay in business if they offered anything any vet wanted so after they shut down, the vets would be back to getting nothing for free from them. Have you had their bloomin onion? It sure is tasty. Just seems like they said, hey we offer nothing for free to vets, maybe we should offer them something. Why does it offend you so much? Were you less offended when they did not offer vets anything at all?

Is it at least a delicious onion?
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reply to post by Donny 4 million


I don't really see what the problem is.

Vets (me included) get a free Bloomin Onion, which is quite a large and tasty appetizer, for free just for being a vet.

Anyone else giving out free stuff for vets? I don't see many, so I'm glad someone is doing something positive. The are so many things to be upset about, and this ain't one of em.

I doubt many, if any, will be on your side on this one.

Originally posted by Matthew Dark
Is it at least a delicious onion?
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It is the best freaking thing in the world man. It is a deepfried battered onion that has been sliced so that it looks like all individual petals. You get this dip for it and man mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It is greasy and makes you feel crappy afterward and all but it is sooooo tasty. I have a coupon for one I cannot wait to go use.

Speaking as someone who made those horrid things for two years, I say this is bunk! They're the cheapest thing on the menu, and in my opinion are NASTY!!! Nothing but grease and spices that assault your esophagus worse than chemical weapons. They should give every veteran who comes in a full steak dinner and a lap dance.

Originally posted by warpcrafter
Speaking as someone who made those horrid things for two years, I say this is bunk! They're the cheapest thing on the menu, and in my opinion are NASTY!!! Nothing but grease and spices that assault your esophagus worse than chemical weapons. They should give every veteran who comes in a full steak dinner and a lap dance.

How long would there be an outback steakhouse if they were handing out that many steaks and including lap dances? Why do people completely ignore the reality of why places cannot just give away anything you think they should?

As far as you working there, of course you think they are nasty. Know anyone that works in any other restaurants? How do they like the food there after two years? I worked in what was one of my favorites for four years when I was in college. Guess how much I like the food there now? People always hate the food they make for years on end. How many of them did you eat before you hated them so much?

Anyway, they have to give away something cheap for them to give away. I can only say this in so many ways. If they give away more than they take in...they close down and nobody gets anything. So it is free cheap crap or nothing. Why would you rather they get nothing? Don't want one, don't go get one. I think if a vet wanted a free bloomin onion it is awesome that he can go do that. I have to pay for mine.

When I barbecue I make my version of the bloomin onion.

I cut a red onion in wedges not all the way through and then pack into the cuts butter that I have mixed different herbs like garlic, seasoning salt, black and white pepper, and a couple of others (have to keep my secret ingredients secret) then I drizzle EVO all over it. Pack it in aluminum foil and pop it into the barbie.

Frelling delicious. I also have on the side a ranch type dip for those that do not like the strong flavor. I like it plain or with the dip.

As for the OP. Giving things free to vets, they do not have to be injured, is not bad. Now if they require the vets to buy anything else, than I would have a problem with it.

To be frank, the troops do not even deserve a freakin' onion. Since WWII, the US military has had a 25% winning percentage. Although they won the first Gulf War, they have lost or are losing the wars in Vietnam, Iran, and Afghanistan. If we are going to honor a segment of society, why don't we honor a segment of society that does not have a history of failing to live up to expectations.

Originally posted by K J Gunderson

It is the best freaking thing in the world man. It is a deepfried battered onion that has been sliced so that it looks like all individual petals. You get this dip for it and man mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It is greasy and makes you feel crappy afterward and all but it is sooooo tasty. I have a coupon for one I cannot wait to go use.

OOooOOooOOooOOooh!
That does sound delicious!
Um...is it vegan?
(please oh please oh please oh please!)

Originally posted by KANDINSKI
Well they could have not bothered giving them anything,I think the offer is a nice gesture on behalf of the steakhouse.

Would you be willing to go there and help the folks with no arm to eat their freekin onion?

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Well they've paid more dues than you have, havn't they, you're an idiot sitting in the safety of your home rubbishing troops on an internet forum.

A #ing onion? Bull# they can't afford to give them steaks, or at best sell them a meal at they same price they themselves paid for all the ingredients.

If i were a vet that had been through the bullcrap of war, if someone offered me a bloody onion i'd think it was a joke, what the hell am i going to do with one bloody onion?

I'd rather nothing than a friggen onion, how stupid, could atleast give a discounted meal or something.

Lol, an onion, how stupid.

Originally posted by endisnighe
When I barbecue I make my version of the bloomin onion.

I cut a red onion in wedges not all the way through and then pack into the cuts butter that I have mixed different herbs like garlic, seasoning salt, black and white pepper, and a couple of others (have to keep my secret ingredients secret) then I drizzle EVO all over it. Pack it in aluminum foil and pop it into the barbie.

Frelling delicious. I also have on the side a ranch type dip for those that do not like the strong flavor. I like it plain or with the dip.

As for the OP. Giving things free to vets, they do not have to be injured, is not bad. Now if they require the vets to buy anything else, than I would have a problem with it.

that sounds really good. I'll have to try it!

My "fattier" version has me slicing the onion pedal-style (like you do), soaking it buttermilk overnight, then tossing it in a seasoned flour mixture (flour, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne powder). From there it hits the fryer until golden brown and delicious!


[edit on 9-3-2010 by TXRabbit]

Originally posted by hotpinkurinalmint
To be frank, the troops do not even deserve a freakin' onion. Since WWII, the US military has had a 25% winning percentage. Although they won the first Gulf War, they have lost or are losing the wars in Vietnam, Iran, and Afghanistan. If we are going to honor a segment of society, why don't we honor a segment of society that does not have a history of failing to live up to expectations.

Wow...harsh.
But, you do have the right to that opinion because a bunch of guys died way back when to secure that right, so I guess in a sense, the military did alright, even by your standards. Right?

Wow at some responses in this thread.

Why get upset over this?

Something is better than nothing. From what a few people have stated, it appears this is one tasty onion (not the equivalent of a free poke in the eye). Yes it is cheap but the restaurant wanted to do something nice and this was the best way to financially do so.

Yes i also agree that our vets deserve free meals everywhere but that just isn't feasible for any company to do so. Outback Steakhouse understood this and found a way they could offer a nice gesture without having to crank up EVERYONE else' prices to cover it.

Originally posted by hotpinkurinalmint
To be frank, the troops do not even deserve a freakin' onion. Since WWII, the US military has had a 25% winning percentage. Although they won the first Gulf War, they have lost or are losing the wars in Vietnam, Iran, and Afghanistan. If we are going to honor a segment of society, why don't we honor a segment of society that does not have a history of failing to live up to expectations.

It is clear you have no realistic concept of those that serve, no matter which side of the fight.

Originally posted by Matthew Dark

Originally posted by K J Gunderson

It is the best freaking thing in the world man. It is a deepfried battered onion that has been sliced so that it looks like all individual petals. You get this dip for it and man mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. It is greasy and makes you feel crappy afterward and all but it is sooooo tasty. I have a coupon for one I cannot wait to go use.

OOooOOooOOooOOooh!
That does sound delicious!
Um...is it vegan?
(please oh please oh please oh please!)

As far as I know, most of the ingredients are but I am not really sure of everything that is in the batter or the cooking process. I know we cannot fry with animal fats in NY but not being a vegan myself, I am not really sure if it completely qualifies. I would have never thought Oreos were non-vegan until I was told so I wish I could say. They sure do taste decadent though. I hope for you they are. They have kits to make them at home but many attempts here with my home fryer have never even come close. Man I wish they were open right now.