European here. Is this actually true that waffle houses can get violent? If so, is there any explanation? I like waffles and never associated them with violence. Never been to a waffle house, though.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Not as bad as you would think, while reading about it. There are a lot of Waffle Houses, so as with any large group some people will be more violent. Especially when the bars close and people get the drunk munchies. Drunk people waiting tend to do stupid shit.

So yes, but only during certain times near bars/clubs.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

They have a reputation for it, though I'm not sure if it's entirely deserved. This article does a good job of explaining it and references the above meme

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

And yet, they remain open through it all