Urban Non-Legend: In-N-Out Burger
July 4th, 2007 by timbotronIn-N-Out Burger is the most secretive of the American fast food chains - the Freemasons of the burger world. For starters: no, they are not run by the Mormons (as my wife insists). But yes, during the 1980’s (when Rich Snyder was company president) they began printing discreet Bible references on their food packaging. I happened to go to an In-N-Out Burger today, here are photos of the bottoms of two drink cups and a burger wrapper:
Burger Wrappers - Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him, and he with Me.” (cool . . . it relates to eating)
Beverage Cups - John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (not so food related, unless you’re talking about cholesterol)
Milkshake Cups - Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (perhaps suggesting we don’t open up the burger and look at it, but just eat it)
And yes, there is a secret menu. Ordering a “Flying Dutchman” (which is not on the regular menu) will get you two meat patties with two slices of melted cheese, and nothing else on it. Ordering “Protein Style” will get you a burger with lettuce and no bun.
The coolest: a “20 by 20” - 20 beef patties with 20 slices of cheese.
[Update 7/21/07]: Will at What Up Willy just sent us a link to an In-N-Out legend come true: a “100 by 100” ordered in Las Vegas in 2004. It’s amazing. Link. Thanks Will!
[Update 7/23/07]: ElDestroyo sent us a link to his roommate’s “26 by 26” experiment. Thanks ElDestroyo - sorry if you had to share a bathroom with him.
July 4th, 2007 at 6:48 am
I love In-N-Out. A few years ago, my friend Morgan ate a 15×15, and then brought them back the box it came in to ask if they gave free refills. When they said no, he insisted that we go to McDonalds so he could get a McFlurry too. I’ll see if I can find and post the video I shot of this; it truly was amazing…
July 21st, 2007 at 7:58 am
Wow, never knew that about the In-and-Out! You must have ordered the Animal style burger, or your fries animal style. Covered in cheese and their special sauce. Delicious.
July 21st, 2007 at 9:26 am
100×100
http://whatupwilly.blogspot.com/2006/01/in-n-out-100×100.html
July 21st, 2007 at 11:33 am
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July 21st, 2007 at 1:14 pm
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July 22nd, 2007 at 2:10 am
Those are great. I had never noticed the Bible versus’ before
July 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 am
Dude. I can’t believe that more people don’t know about this. I figured this out when I was like 7- too young to even know what these stood for. And if anyone believes this is a way for In-n-Out to push religion on their customers is seriously mental.
July 22nd, 2007 at 3:44 am
just a friendly heads up, but they stop at four by fours now, mainly due to people getting 100×100s and the result being disgusting.
July 22nd, 2007 at 3:54 am
I thought everyone that is a regular at in-in-out knows about the 3:16 on the bottom of the cups. They also have a University that the cooks go to learn how they should prepair the foods.
July 22nd, 2007 at 4:25 am
Um, this is kind of old news…. They’re been doing this since they opened. (the scripture, can’t attest to how long the “secret ‘ menu’s been around - but they have a grilled cheese meal, too, for all you veggies)
July 22nd, 2007 at 5:20 am
there are also verses on the bottom of the fry tubs. another secret menu item is the wish burger for people vegeterians. its a burger without the meat. you can also order a grilled cheese.
July 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 am
that is a big burger
July 22nd, 2007 at 7:45 am
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July 22nd, 2007 at 8:04 am
I’ll have a side of fries.. Animal style!
July 22nd, 2007 at 9:17 am
Someone should make a documentary about the weird sub culture that seems to be this easting establishment.
July 22nd, 2007 at 10:38 am
I usually eat an In-and-Out meal when I’m in California and I’ve noticed the bible verses on the packaging. When I finish my meal, I throw the packaging in the rubbish bin.
July 22nd, 2007 at 11:30 am
Where can I find an In and Out Burger in Canada - I live in Toronto! I only know it from the lewd reference in the movie Fargo…
Please!!! I want a burger!!!
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July 22nd, 2007 at 12:20 pm
First its ridiculous that an organization feels it needs to print fairy tale nonsense on its paper utensils - what? Is this some pathetic attempt to lure more idiots into a cult?
Second, who in their right mind would eat a double, much less a 4×4, 10×10, or 100×100?!? Hello -75% of the adult population is going to be obese by 2015! There’s nothing respectable about being fat.
Fat people are disgusting to look at much less socialize with. I get upset that I have to even see them in public. It makes me sick.
Third, does anyone realize how bad eating meat is for the environment? Im not a vegan, but I dont think people should be eating meals like this once/day much less 3 times a day.
Take a look at http://www.pbjcampaign.org/
you’ll be surprised..
July 22nd, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Flying dutchman and protein style are cool ideas, but I don’t think anyone orders that. Getting hamburgers animal style is the way to do it. They don’t charge you any more but they grill the onions, put some more sauce on, and toast the buns or something. All I know is it’s good.
You can also get fries animal style. It costs a little more, but they put like cheese and sauce on your fries. Don’t bother with it. Just makes your fries soggy.
Here’s more secret menu items: http://www.tiburon-belvedere.com/cgi/home.cgi?c=In_N_Out
July 22nd, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Here is the “secret” menu from their website:
http://www.in-n-out.com/secretmenu.asp
I have known about the bible verses for a very long time. They are a privately held company that chooses to share the Word of God in a very unique way.
July 22nd, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Another secret menu item is “animal style”, which you can order on the burgers and fries, it’s basically extra grilled onions and pickles and cheese, and their secret sauce.
July 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Hey - nobody complains about the stuff Starbucks writes on their coffee cups. Get over it. It’s a free country and you don’t have to eat there! Yep, it’s a subculture alright, one for Californians who love real food. In and Out is delicious, fresh and fast. And the Bible verses make it even better.
July 22nd, 2007 at 6:27 pm
I don’t like my fast food mixed with religion. It’s kind of like mixing feminism with porn; it just doesn’t work.
July 22nd, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I didn’t realize the verse references was a big secret. Everyone I know seems well aware of them. Didn’t Schlosser mention that in his bit about In-N-Out in Fast Food Nation?
My personal recommendation is asking for your fries well done. If you like them a little crispier, it’s the way to go.
July 22nd, 2007 at 8:49 pm
The Bible verse is something In-N-Out did from the start. I believe I heard the company was founded by a Christian. They had stopped doing it for awhile. I am glad to see they have started it again.
July 22nd, 2007 at 8:59 pm
Up here in Spokane, WA there are no In-and -outs. I guess we are in the third world. We do have a locally owned burger place that once added something called a 4X4 to its menu and was immediately threatened with a lawsuit by In-and-Out. I guess they did it just in case they ever did open one here, then no one would ever confuse a local burger joint with a Californicated corporate chain “restaurant.”
July 22nd, 2007 at 9:34 pm
…or order your fries animal style. Even better.
July 23rd, 2007 at 1:50 am
re: [ John 3:16 ]
Soda refills better be free at the In-n-Out…
July 23rd, 2007 at 5:39 am
Think I heard Art Bell talking of this.
Maybe it is ufo’s from outer space trying to control us !
How come Jesus went to the temple and complained about the extravagence of the temple - and yet these people and the churches whole campaign about raising money and building churches.
How much money have these people raised to help the homeless without chains and attachments or directed to actually help these peopel without strings attached or building a major monument to themselves ?
July 23rd, 2007 at 2:26 pm
http://www.ocweekly.com/features/summer-guide/the-night-merwin-barrientos-ate-a-26×26-in-n-out-hamburger/25350/
…my roommate and buddy ate a 26×26. here is the article…may god help him.
July 26th, 2007 at 9:37 am
yeah k, i’ve eaten a 30 x 30 so ha ha ha!
July 30th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
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September 2nd, 2007 at 10:43 pm
i saw a bible verse reference on the bottom of a gadzooks bag a couple years ago. i didn’t look it up, but i’m sure it has nothing to do with shopping.
September 3rd, 2007 at 7:55 pm
netmonger, you sure make nonbelievers sound horrible by attacking those with Christian beliefs…you don’t need to put good people down.
I have only noticed the reference on the regular drinking cups. Thanks for pointing out the others!
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March 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
I’m hungry. I’m gonna go get a 4×4 after I shit.
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September 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 am
thank you, man