# What is the Breakfast of Champions? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 26, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750 "2024-09-26T14:13:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/1 "2024-09-26T14:13:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from [Am I an extreme outlier because I remember people, faces, places, names from 20-30 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-extreme-outlier-because-i-remember-people-faces-places-names-from-20-30-years-ago/1007740/17): > [@Am I an extreme outlier because I remember people, faces, places, names from 20-30 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-extreme-outlier-because-i-remember-people-faces-places-names-from-20-30-years-ago/1007740/19): > > Real Pepsi and Hostess Cupcakes are the true breakfast of champions. Looking at a box of Wheaties while eating helps. > [@Am I an extreme outlier because I remember people, faces, places, names from 20-30 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-extreme-outlier-because-i-remember-people-faces-places-names-from-20-30-years-ago/1007740/21): > > Nope, a cup of coffee and 2 cigarettes is the breakfast of champions. I think opinions will vary. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/2 "2024-09-26T14:19:32Z")
According to the late John Belushi, it’s little chocolate donuts. Or, a novel by Kurt Vonnegut. ---
**Author:** ![Machine\_Elf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/3 "2024-09-26T14:19:55Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > According to the late John Belushi, it’s little chocolate donuts. Goddammit, you beat me to it. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/4 "2024-09-26T14:21:21Z")
Kristoffer Kristofferson knew what he was talking about when he penned: > And the beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad > So I had one more for dessert Especially on vacations, I like to wake&bake. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/5 "2024-09-26T14:22:41Z")
And a ciggie, IIRC. Hey, **\_Elf** , you could pull up the YouTube clip and save the day. I’m posting from my phone and not sure what kind of destruction might rain down if I push the wrong button. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/6 "2024-09-26T14:31:40Z")
How about those who are ex-champions? Beer and Rice Krispies, according to Hawkeye Pierce. [![](https://s186.podbean.com/pb/fcb5523a4591a2ebe10166f1a366051e/66f4e387/data4/fs147/324517/uploads/NightAtRosies_171.jpg) ](https://s186.podbean.com/pb/fcb5523a4591a2ebe10166f1a366051e/66f4e387/data4/fs147/324517/uploads/NightAtRosies_171.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/7 "2024-09-26T14:36:13Z")
Sorry, didn’t get this original reference from the linked thread in the OP: > [@Am I an extreme outlier because I remember people, faces, places, names from 20-30 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-extreme-outlier-because-i-remember-people-faces-places-names-from-20-30-years-ago/1007740/17): > > > [@Am I an extreme outlier because I remember people, faces, places, names from 20-30 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-extreme-outlier-because-i-remember-people-faces-places-names-from-20-30-years-ago/1007740/2): > > > > …a patron who came in every morning and ordered 3 hash browns and a large Diet Coke. > > Now _that’s_ the breakfast of champions. ---
**Author:** ![Machine\_Elf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/82dd89/32.png) [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/8 "2024-09-26T15:20:56Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Hey, **\_Elf** , you could pull up the YouTube clip and save the day. I’m posting from my phone and not sure what kind of destruction might rain down if I push the wrong button. This one? [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CxCUHjx7U7Y/maxresdefault.jpg "Little Chocolate Donuts - SNL") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxCUHjx7U7Y) ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/9 "2024-09-26T15:37:58Z")
> [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](#): > > Or, a novel by Kurt Vonnegut. And a line that cocktail waitress Patty Keene gives when she serves a customer a Martini. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/10 "2024-09-26T15:47:39Z")
Chuck Horner, a USAF general, said caffeine and adrenaline was the breakfast of champions. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/11 "2024-09-26T15:49:30Z")
If you’re Wade Boggs, it’s 107 beers. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/12 "2024-09-26T15:58:28Z")
That’s the one. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/13 "2024-09-26T16:01:13Z")
> [@Am I an extreme outlier because I remember people, faces, places, names from 20-30 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-extreme-outlier-because-i-remember-people-faces-places-names-from-20-30-years-ago/1007740/21): > > Nope, a cup of coffee and 2 cigarettes is the breakfast of champions. a.k.a. the Frank Zappa diet. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/14 "2024-09-26T16:09:45Z")
When I lived in Las Vegas, one of my fave breakfast of champions was prime rib & scotch. ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/15 "2024-09-26T16:13:08Z")
Part of this complete breakfast! 😄 ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/16 "2024-09-26T16:13:17Z")
We’ve never met but I suspect we’d get along well. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/17 "2024-09-26T16:16:04Z")
Michael Phelps (Olympic gold medal swimmer) would eat this for breakfast (a lot more came with lunch and dinner…supposedly a 10,000+ calorie diet): > …three fried egg sandwiches, with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, fried onions and mayonnaise, followed by three chocolate-chip pancakes. That was not all, after sandwiches and pancakes, it was time for a five-egg omelette, three sugar-coated slices of French toast, a bowl of grits, and two cups of coffee to wash down everything. > > However, on the way to training if he felt like having anything more he would stop and have a go. - [SOURCE](https://olympics.com/en/news/michael-phelps-10000-calories-diet-what-the-american-swimmer-ate-while-training-) ETA - Something like this: [![](https://dc-cdn.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/dc-Cover-kaulfg2nlhjdbeooeauhdde394-20160813071200.Medi.jpeg) ](https://dc-cdn.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/dc-Cover-kaulfg2nlhjdbeooeauhdde394-20160813071200.Medi.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/18 "2024-09-26T16:18:11Z")
Have you got anything without Spam in it? ---
**Author:** ![LurkMeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3da27b/32.png) [@LurkMeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkMeister)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/19 "2024-09-26T16:31:58Z")
Wasn’t Wheaties with vodka (instead of milk) supposed to be the Breakfast of Champions? ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750/20 "2024-09-26T16:32:31Z")
What!? Egg bacon spam and sausage without the spam!? Bleh! Lovely spam. Wonderful spam! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-breakfast-of-champions/1007750.md?page=2)