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110%er [9107]
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The Varsity vs. Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 12:49 PM
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I'm sure a lot of you will be going to The Varsity maybe for the first time while you're here in Atlanta this weekend.
If you've been to The Varsity and to Skins in the Clemson area before, which do you think has the better hotdog?
I eat Varsity hotdogs all the time since I live here but can't wait for a Skin's dog when I'm in Clemson.
I can't tell which I like better since they're not exactly the same.
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Skins is far better than aything you can get at the Varsity
Aug 30, 2012, 12:56 PM
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Just my opinion of course.
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110%er [9107]
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I can't say "far better" because both are good but .....
Aug 30, 2012, 1:01 PM
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I lean to Skins myself, though.
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Re: The Varsity vs. Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 12:57 PM
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varsity heavy chilly dog is pretty good ....
stays with a few days
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Like all fast-food, it depends on how fresh......
Aug 30, 2012, 1:02 PM
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sometimes you can get chili at The Varsity that tastes like it's old. Also, IMO, the main Varsity on North Avenue is better than the other locations - can't say exactly why.
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I put nothing that 'shape,' in my mouth.
Aug 30, 2012, 1:03 PM
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It's a cholesterol thing.
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Re: The Varsity vs. Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 1:05 PM
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As an Atlanta resident from Greenville area--SKINS hands down. The V is overpriced, overcrowded, and mediocre in quality. Can't beat Skins' hotdogs.
My buddies swear by the V, and they credit my dislike to not ordering the right thing....so it's whatever you like.
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Orange Blooded [2217]
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Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 1:06 PM
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I'm a little biased since Skin was my grandma's uncle. Still my favorite hotdog
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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Skin and my Grandfather were good friends. When my grand-
Aug 30, 2012, 1:19 PM
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father died,Skin sent over hotdogs---about 200 of em!! Three people walked in, each had an arm load!
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Orange Blooded [3881]
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I prefer the hotdogs from The Original Skin Thrashers in
Aug 30, 2012, 1:13 PM
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Anderson---better than all the other Skins!!
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Re: The Varsity vs. Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 1:16 PM
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There are atleast 3 or 4 place right here in the Florence/Darlington area that have better dogs than Varsity...
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Orange Blooded [3324]
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Who are they? I only know of one - Delmae.
Aug 30, 2012, 1:23 PM
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Go Tigers!
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Re: Who are they? I only know of one - Delmae.
Aug 30, 2012, 1:54 PM
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Spring Mart in Darlington, Evergreen off 52 behind racetrak, Delmae...few others I can't think of right now...
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Orange Blooded [3324]
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Thanks.***
Aug 30, 2012, 3:40 PM
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The only thing special about Skins is that they use
Aug 30, 2012, 1:58 PM
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really fresh bread and the people working there are always super nice.
The dawgs and chili are about as bland as it gets.
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Re: The Varsity vs. Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 2:14 PM
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The Varsity is not even the best hot dog in Atlanta. According to Atlanta Magazine that honor goes to Brandi's World Amous Hot Dogs in Marietta. I love Skins when I'm in the upstate but it doesn't compare to Brandi's.
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Re: The Varsity vs. Skins
Aug 30, 2012, 2:46 PM
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Skins hands down. The Varsity is much like The Beacon, it is one of those places everyone has to go to when in the area because of the history, not the food. Skins is just a great hotdog.
I grew up in Anderson and the original Skins was a staple for summer Saturday lunch. My favorite story about that place is when a grandfather aged man took his wife there for the first time. They parked and she refused to get out of the car much less eat at "that dump." Her huband went in side and came back out with Skin. Skin asked the lady if she would like to eat lunch with the Governor and his wife. She said she would love to and he invited her inside where she had hotdogs with the Governor and his wife.
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