Look, I can appreciate the practicality of the waffle. It has squares that work as syrup traps. The grid allows you to perfectly portion each bite. But the truth - and I mean the objective, factual truth - is that the waffle simply can't compare to a fresh, gorgeously fluffy pancake. There are few things in this world that can validate the human experience like a thick, fluffy pancake with fresh blueberries and toasted walnuts, topped with just the right amount of pure maple syrup. The waffle has its place, but it is ultimately a crude and simple mechanism for hunger satiation. The pancake is an elegant and refined experience, made for those who don't just want to fill their bellies, but also fill their worlds with joy.