Another sob story.

Dec 2, 2014 3:25 PM

Based out of Michigan, Hot 'n Now was a temple of Burgerdom.

When I had their succulent double sexy cheeseburgers for the first time I was like...

Before you know it, we were seeing each other twice a day.

Look how cute & happy we were together <3

Then, things began to change. We saw less of each other...

One by one, locations were either replaced by butthole burger chains that will go unnamed...

...or they were abandoned and boarded up as if they were your common warehouse.

I had to deal with it. Life had jizzed in its hand and slapped me across the face. We just weren't meant to be.

It's especially hard around the holidays when I see people happy with their significant burgers. I really miss that feeling.

Obligatory CAT tax

+1 for I can relate with OP

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

+1 for the cat, nice OP

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

that's a nice fucking kitty cat right there

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I used to dip out of 4th period in high school just to go get some Hot'n'Now. I miss those days.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I used to eat there all the time. RIP.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

As someone from michigan...the feels...

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is still one in Sturgis. I go every chance I drive through.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

A cat tax I will actually get behind +1

11 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 2

*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

just dont get in front of it. you do, you ded.

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

:( i miss you Hot n Now.... Oh how i miss your " succulent double sexy cheeseburgers"

11 years ago | Likes 147 Dislikes 0

And the cheesiest tater tot bites :(

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The first burger under a dollar. And their fries...Oh their fries.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And the cheese teasers. Deep fried potatoes with scalding hot cheese filling. Sigh...

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

There's still one in my hometown of Bay City. I always go there when I go back to visit the family.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Bay City, MI? If so, I'm putting it on my bucket list.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This is the most feels inducing post I've seen yet.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is one open in Bay City still. I was there a couple of months ago.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

As a prior resident of Michigan, I can confirm the tastiness of those burgers.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I was told by someone they were the worst burgers he, his father and his brother ever had. Place lasted a month. Taco Bell there now.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Hot N now was the best.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Halo burger is my replacement

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

wait a minute, the dayum dayum guy is reviewing a five guys burger

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Nothing like the feeling of Five Guys in my mouth.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As a hetrosexual male, I worried about liking Five Guys in my mouth. But then I got over it and Omnomnomnomnom'd

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The empty Hot n' Now stands are staples of every major Michigan community, now. I could take you to three of them without ever needing a map

11 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

And in some minor communities, as well.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There's one in Ypsilanti that briefly became the most amazing drive-thru Italian ice place. Now that's gone forever too. :(RIP Ice Scapes

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I grew up Downriver and never saw one of these. Not even traveling-that I can remember.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I know this feel. However, now that I've moved west I have found salvation at In n Out and I know no pain

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OMG. I always wondered why those abandoned buildings were all shaped the same way. Dude.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

We had them in PA too. I'm still sad about it. Such good burgers!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Miss the Hot n Now in Bay City. I didn't mean it when I called you Rotten Cow. I didn't mean it!!!!!!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I was waiting for someone to say Rotten Cow. Maybe its only a Bay City thing.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

When did that one close? I ate there last summer. This makes me sad. I had looked forward to trip to Bay City this summer. Now no reason.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Google and others say it's still there. OP moved to Georgia.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

What do you mean miss it, it was just there last month....?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've moved to Georgia and this post just compelled me to repent. I'm glad to hear that the one in Bay City is alive and well.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Screw you OP I had just gotten over the closing of hot n now. You're bringing up do many feelings right now.

11 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 0

Olive Burger's there were the best fast food burger money could buy

11 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

No way man, it was Mr. Fables.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OMGOSH I TOTALLY AGREE. NO SERIOUSLY THEY WERE THE BEST. FIRST THING I THOUGHT OF WHEN I SAW THIS POST. THE MEMORIES..

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Olive burger lovers unite!

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OMG, no one does an olive burger like they did. NO ONE!

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The closest is halo burger, but it's still not the same :(

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just the right amount of fast food funk, and grease. In high school it was my go to burger, for sure.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

i wish i had more than one upvote to give

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

+1 for "significant burgers"

11 years ago | Likes 594 Dislikes 4

I've noticed that only homosexuals refer to their partners as significant others, does that mean OP is hom..burg...sexual?

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 8

While I appreciate your pun, hetero and homosexual individuals BOTH use the term S.O. or partner. It's a person's choice

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

SB for short.

11 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

My favorite part

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But Checkers/Ralleys is good too. They have some bomb ass fries.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"Jizzed in its hand and slapped me across the face" I can't stop laughing

11 years ago | Likes 853 Dislikes 5

I just got a great idea for a prank video.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This needs to become something that happens in films. Closest I've ever seen is in Squid and the Whale when boy wipes cum on girls locker.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

also known as a Mexican High Five.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I believe that's called a spiderman

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I heard its called a Paul Bunyon Flap Jack

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

if you yell "BAM" while you're doing it, that's called an Emeril

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess that OP and I saw the same porno

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

*shudders*

11 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

There is actually a word for that; It's called a seagull.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Can @LanceArmstrongsLeftNut still jizz?

11 years ago | Likes 23 Dislikes 0

No http://imgur.com/glq2pRZ

11 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

A single tear rides down my cheek as I sense the missing gap between my legs.

11 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I am definitely going to be using this. Hopefully in my next job interview.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

At least it didn't strangle you too

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

About 2 years ago there was still one open in Sturgis, MI. Don't know the status now. But the pain is real. :( RIP buffalo chicken bites

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

OP wishing he had Hot n Now

11 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Kalamazoo, MI is my hometown! There was an abandoned one around there forever. I remember their fries being great too.

11 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I attempted to go to the one in Chesterfield only to find out it turned into a shitty checkers I died a little that day

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Kazoo native here. Live in parchment now. There is a Hot n Now still open in Sturgis.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

WHAAAAAAAAAT! I just assumed the whole chain went under

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah, its still there last I checked. The cheese teasers aren't as good as I remember, but otherwise it's pretty much the same.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh, I miss Kazoo so much. Moved from the area 8 years ago. Did they ever take down the old Hot n Now building on Westnedge Ave.?

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ah I think that's the one I was thinking of! I moved a year ago and I honestly can't remember if they removed it! lol

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'll happily pay you Tuesday, for a Cheeseburger today.

11 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 1

*Gladly *hamburger

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

Speaking of, what do you think about Wimpy Burgers? Overpriced, I say.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

today is tuesday

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

nigga sold his shoes for some cheeseburgers

11 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 2

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11 years ago (deleted Dec 3, 2014 2:53 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Fuck that im white only time im barefoot is in the house. There is shit out there that will fuck your feet up

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't know either. But I'm so far down the rabbit hole that I go barefoot in the snow.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It fuckin' great don't judge me!

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

every dead hotnnow became a checkers in Grand Rapids. Also, i loved how they used to say "Careful! It's Hot Now!"

11 years ago | Likes 56 Dislikes 0

There are some that were just boarded up. I think the one in Grandville turned into a Mexican place.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I've lived in GR for like 5 years now but I've never gone to Checkers. My fiance says they aren't great

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

A true Rapidian (can I call us that?) would know that Stella's lounge has not only the best burger in GR, but in the USA.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Eh, burgers are decent, but their fries are like an angel pissing on your tongue. So good!

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Checkers is like sex. EUPHORIA and then self loathing. BUT, if you want an AMAZING burger, Johnny B'z on Wealthy. Get the Tommy Burger.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I wanna have a Grand Rapids meet up at mulligans or something. That would be sweet.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

nah, i hate you people :)

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Pretty sure the one on Plainfield stayed empty. One of my earliest memories is of getting Hot n Now at that location

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

they still have Taco Boy too

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Plainfield NE and Alpine NW locations are still empty.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

alpine is definitely a checkers now, im sure of it. Right next to empire buffet?

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

By Menards, right? OK, maybe I'm just getting old...

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0