The Waffle House is one of America’s unique institutions. Not only is this 24/7 chain a place where you can order a breakfast combo at 3 a.m., but it’s also known to be ready to throw hands (and sometimes chairs) from unruly customers. Considering it’s notorious for late-night brawls, it’s exactly the type of setting that would provide the perfect backdrop for a fighting game like Fighting Game. Tekken 8 — fans have been asking, apparently. The long-time Tekken director posted on X this weekend asking what the deal was with all the requests for Waffle House.
Apparently this question was asked a few days before April Fools’ Day, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there were some jokes in it. But now we are having a conversation…
Okay, I will only ask this once.
Why are some communities sending me Waffle House requests?Be sure to explain the basis for your request, including the original story, history, and context.
I’m looking forward to an explanation from someone who knows better. https://t.co/w8ozUnJ1mY
— Katsuhiro Harada (@Harada_TEKKEN) March 30, 2024
“Okay, I will only ask this request once,” Harada posted. “Why do some communities send me requests for ‘Waffle House’? Please be sure to explain the basis for the request, including the original story, history, and context. I’m looking forward to an explanation from someone who knows more.”
Harada then thanked everyone who explained and expressed his understanding, but then said: “The restaurant has both the trademark and the rights to the restaurant, so if the chain restaurant headquarters does not accept my proposal, it will not happen.” Waffle House now has Opportunity to do some very interesting things here.
But that shouldn’t happen until Waffle House fully addresses the concerns of its employees, some of whom have been concerned about low pay and low wages. Employees at some locations are on strike and have drafted a petition asking Waffle House to implement changes to improve working conditions. Until this issue is resolved, any collaboration with a fighting game will look bad.
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