So, IHOP is now IHOb. And the "b" stands for burgers. OK.
Here are 10 things that would have made so much more sense.
1. Biscuits
If you're a born Southerner like me, biscuits have a special place in your heart (most likely your coronary arteries). They're perfect for any meal, and they go with just about anything.
2. Bacon
Another food that has a place in my heart, bacon is the best add-on for any meal (if it's not already the main course). If it's savory, crispy, and delectable, it might just be bacon.
3. Bears. Beets. Battle Star Galactica.
Is it too much to ask that they become a restaurant focused on "The Office"? I'm picturing it now: beet flavored pancakes, generic birthday decorations, and some type of cake (hopefully not carrot).
4. Brooke
Hopefully, the owners of IHOP have decided to gift me their breakfast franchise. I will graciously accept the new International House of Brooke and will offer free breakfast to all college students.
5. Blockbuster
Reviving an old franchise could liven up the IHOP atmosphere. Imagine breakfast and "The Breakfast Club." After all, who doesn't love dinner AND a show?
6. Beyoncé
It makes sense. Queen B's voice is as smooth as honey, so why shouldn't she rule an empire just as sweet? She always has hot sauce in her bag (which is great on IHOP's hash browns), so it should be of no surprise that IHOP decided to recognize her.
7. Butter
As my step-father used to say, “Everything's better with a little butter." Breakfast is no exception! Who doesn't love that little butter square on their pancakes?
8. Books
Not unlike a library (which would be horribly sticky when pancakes are involved), IHOP could be focused on a kid's only section. They could hire a reader to take kids on a journey through fantasy lands while they ate breakfast. It could also give parents a chance to enjoy their food for once.
9. Bachelor's Degree
Finally putting that degree to some good use, IHOP could be celebrating the nation's attempt to further education. Anyone with a bachelor's degree could join the exclusive International House of Bachelor's club and receive free breakfast for life (or just one buttermilk pancake, either is fine with me).
10. Breakfast
Honestly the most believable one on this list, the new IHOb could be the International House of Breakfast. Considering that IHOP offers crepes, bacon, eggs, chicken, waffles, and french toast, along with many other items, they may be trying to break away from only being known for their pancakes.