Question & Answer	Answered On
	Q: Did you create this auction just so you could use the phrase "sell like hotcakes"?	May-16-05
	A: Sort of. I'm actually trying to set the bar for hotcakes.
	Q: Where these pule-cakes assembled in an ISO2002 approved manufacturing plant?	May-16-05
	A: No, I think we are ISO12. Gee, those certifications fly by if you don't keep up, don't they?
	Q: Is the plate included? Would it constitute part of the stack? It's a very nice plate.	May-16-05
	A: No. They will be shipped plateless.
	Q: Can I have pancakes shipped individually to 8 seperate addresses?	May-16-05
	A: Sorry, the stamps won't stick to them. Too buttery.
	Q: If I am not the winning bidder, can I get on the waiting list for the next round of production?	May-16-05
	A: How many are in your party? Would you prefer indoor or outdoor seating? What if I opened a restaurant and auctioned off reservations to the meals. That would be awesome! I'd call it the EbayCaFe!
	Q: I'm wondering if these pancakes were made in a cruelty free facility? Were any Pans hurt in the process of making them?	May-16-05
	A: Well, I think so, relatively cruelty free. I can't vouch for the footwear, but I know the pans were unharmed.
	Q: Are these "flatjacks" edible, and if so, is maple syrup included (like a blueberry flavored syrup or something equally tasty)?	May-16-05
	A: Sorry, no maple or other syrup is included. I believe that would mask the true taste of Pancake, but you are free to add whatever you wish if you are the auction winner.
	Q: I noticed that nowhere on the auction do you describe futuristic methods of food preservation, the kind where milk comes in sauce packets and expands with sunlight. Without these modern technologies, how will my johnny cakes to arrive safe and sound?	May-16-05
	A: They probably won't, but we can try some different things if you win.
	Q: Are these pancakes union made? The Pancake Union of Labor Employees (PULE) does not take kindly to unauthorized use of it's trademark. Nobody looks forward to the day when everyone feeds their kids Chinese-made pancakes purchased on ebay.	May-16-05
	A: Ha haha. You are telling me that someday a Chinese factory is going to be able to compete with the high-quality, skilled labor that handcraft our taste-tastic Homeland pancakes today? I'd like to see them try!
	Q: While I commend your knack for creative marketing, I am a little concerned that this sales event may be a part of a master plan to overthrow IHOP. Please advise. Also, the pictures did not show a sneeze gaurd. Was there a need for sneeze?	May-15-05
	A: The International House of Pancakes is obsolete. Any one will tell you. The member nations are active, but it doesn't mean anything because most of it is financed by the United States. The death stroke was probably letting them film that Nicole Kidman movie in the headquarters. What a ploy!
	Q: Are these pancakes as good as the ones my Dad used to make?	May-15-05
	A: That isn't a fair question. Your dad used an exclusive blend of eleven herbs and psychoactive drugs, so I don't think you can even call them pancakes. Even your mom called them "pot/E-cakes"
	Q: I don't have a microwave at home....If i win the bid, do you guarantee that the pancakes will arrive hot and fresh? I'd gladly pay overnight shipping if I can get them first time in the morning at my frontdoor....(I'm too lazy to make my own pancakes =P )	May-15-05
	A: Sorry, the pancakes will arrive, but I'm pretty sure they won't be hot or fresh.
	Q: Any plans for waffles?	May-13-05
	A: Oh, yes! I was planning on making some waffles for breakfast on Saturday. It is almost the same recipe, but I have to stamp the waffle design onto the waffles with an old pair of tennis shoes I had chromed.
	Q: I notice you use Wesson Cooking Oil. Have you considered lobbying to replace Florence Henderson as the Official Spokesperson for Wesson? You've got way more Wessonality than she does.	May-13-05
	A: Well, thank you! I knew I would be the perfect choice, but I didn't want to get my hopes up!
	Q: I notice you have a beard and are not wearing a hairnet. Should I be worried about head lice dandruff etc.	May-12-05
	A: These are questions you should be asking your primary health care provider. Your mom.
	Q: Is the plate included? Will you consider a trade for a lightly used Gillette Mach 3 Razor?	May-12-05
	A: Sorry, Mom won't let me shave past Mach 1.8... too dangerous she says.
	Q: Does the beard come with the pancakes? I would really like a beard but can't grow a good one.	May-12-05
	A: Fake beards are readily available at party supply stores or screenface.com. Many are very realistic. I recommend the rasputin, the ObiWan or the Wet Afghan. Steer clear of the Van Trump.
	Q: How much would the postage be to Finland? By surface mail if possible, it´s cheaper. We don´t have pancakes in Finland, are they any good? Is this worth bidding on?	May-12-05
	A: The price for shipping to Finland is $4. Finnish pancakes are traditionally rolled, with fruit filling, so these might be a disappointment.
	Q: I notice you have "New Dad Eyes." Is that the reason there are at least 10 pancakes in the picture? Or are you "underpromising and overdelivering?" Or did you eat 2?	May-12-05
	A: There are no more than eight pancakes, there are no fewer than eight pancakes. There are definitely exactly eight pancakes in the photos that show all of the pancakes.
	Q: Are these items available on Dutch Auction?	May-12-05
	A: Sorry. Dutch pancakes have a meat or berry filling. These are plain.

Q: Will my dog be able to catch them in his mouth if I toss them like a Frisbee? If so, what if I don't have a dog?	May-12-05
	A: The pancakes probably won't fly like Frisbees. You would probably be better off bidding on some nice crepes.
	Q: You mention Breakfast or Brunch, but can I have these pancakes for dinner? Or possibly a late night snack? Can they be frozen to be eaten at a later date? Do they make a good wedding present?	May-12-05
	A: What is your record for squeezing questions into a question?
	Q: Is my satisfaction guaranteed?	May-12-05
	A: If, and only if, you are the winning bidder.
	Q: For an additional cost, would you be able to supply syrup with said pancakes? Thank you.	May-12-05
	A: Not this time. Last time I tried a tidy little package deal with pancake syrup, I had Mrs. Butterworth and her posse all up in my grill. Winning bidder will have to supply his/her own syrup.
	Q: I think these pancakes would make a great gift for a friend currently staying in a "federal retreat facility". Is there enough room to insert a file into the center of one of your flapjacks? Thanks!	May-12-05
	A: CDs and DVDs are flat, pancakes are flat. CDs and DVDs are round, pancakes are round. CDs and DVDs can be burned, pancakes can be burned. CDs and DVDs can hold files, pancakes can NOT hold files.
	Q: The way you are staring at the pancakes suggests that you are using hypnosis or some other form of mind control to keep the flapjacks in their stack-like form. Are the pancakes guaranteed to stay in a passive, inert state until consumption without the use of hypnosis, or is there a risk that, without this, they will fly about the room, serving to endanger people with their sharp, yet golden-brown cake-like edges? And can you warm the syrup?	May-12-05
	A: The pancakes are passive, guaranteed. A lot of folks hear the term "flapjacks", and they imagine something dangerous and bewildering... Indeed, the term is a twentieth-century concatonation of "flappers" and "carjacking". These pancakes, however, are inert and unanimated.
	Q: I would just like you to know that you are my inspiration for everything I do on ebay. This is truly your most incredible auction yet, save for maybe the briefcase full of diamonds*.	May-12-05
	A: Thank you. My personal favorite was the "flat screen".
	Q: Will you have an auction for vegan pancakes in the future?	May-12-05
	A: I don't know, would those sell like hotcakes?
	Q: Wow, you've proved cooking is indeed an art. Are these suitable for framing?	May-12-05
	A: Thank you! I worked hard on the pancakes, and simply couldn't bring myself to eat them. They can be autographed if you wish, and are indeed suitable for framing.
	Q: If one were to, say, choke on a pancake and require a trachiotomy to survive; would this constitute a break of you "satisfaction guarentee" contract?	May-12-05
	A: I'm sorry, cosmetic procedures such as a trachiotomy are not covered by our policy.
	Q: If you remove the hydrogenated oil from the Shedd's Spread, you've got yourself a deal.	May-11-05
	A: Aw, come on! It is only PARTIALLY hydrogenated!
	Q: Are any of the pancakes in the shape of Mickey Mouse's head? If not is it possible for me to tape them together to resemble Mickey Mouse's head?	May-11-05
	A: Sorry, images and likenesses of Mickey Mouse are registered trademarks of the Walt Disney Company. If you are the winner of this auction, I recommend assembling your own fun shapes, such as "Traffic Light", "bunch of grapes" and "the molecular structure of dimethyl ether".
	Q: I see from the pictures that these pancakes were prepared using the ancient bare-handed method rather than the more modern glove-clad hand method. Should I therefore expect the pancakes to have that old-fashioned taste, and more importantly, did you wash your hands before you started?	May-11-05
	A: That's weird. I remember putting gloves on before I got started, but you are right, there aren't any gloves in the photos. Hmm. I guess I took them off while I was setting the timer and set them down somewhere. In any case. I washed my hands, so you can rest assured that no harmful bacteria were transfered while I was kneeding the pancake batter.
	Q: I'm thinking of having a pancake party, but my friends may not attend. If not, can I have the pancakes shipped to seperate addresses. This way we can still have the party, but no one has to leave the comforts of their home (no syrup arguments too, as you know they can and usually do result in a sticky situation).I would prefer one pancake per household (except for Steve, he's got quite an appetite), please feel free to keep one aside for yourself as you are more than welcome to join. If this is possible, please let me know. thanks fed75	May-11-05
	A: Thanks for the invitation! Sure, that is no problem. Shipping will be $1.50 per US address, $4.00 per international address. Please provide addresses quickly, or some pancakes may be delayed.
	Q: It looks like Country Crock in the picture are you sure it is Shedd's Spread. Also - is there a chance that any of the said pancakes have an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary on them?	May-11-05
	A: In regards to images of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you will have to win and look for yourself. This is like a pack of baseball cards, you won't know what you have until you buy it and open the pack. Maybe there is a Virgin Mary, perhaps a JPII or even a Jennifer Wilbanks rookie card.