Are hash browns just flat tater tots—that is, fried potatoes in another shape? “REALIZATION: mcdonald’s hash browns are really enormous, flat tater tots” was posted on Twitter on March 12, 2008. “You are now aware that McDonald’s Hashbrowns are just large, flat Tater Tots” was posted on Twitter on June 9, 2009. “Hash browns are totally big flat tater tots” was posted on Twitter on November 4, 2009.
“Hashbrowns are just flat tatertots” was posted on Reddit—Shower Thoughts on December 30, 2017.
“Tater tots are hash brown nuggets” and “Hash browns are just breakfast tater tots” are related sayings.
Wikipedia: Hash browns
Hash browns or hashed browns are a simple preparation in which potatoes are pan-fried after being shredded, diced, julienned or riced, in the style of a Swiss Rösti. In some cultures, hash browns or hashed browns can refer to any of these preparations, while in others it may refer to one specific preparation. Hash browns are a staple breakfast food at diners in North America and the UK, where they are often fried on a large common cooktop or grill.
Wikipedia: Tater tots
Tater tots are pieces of deep-fried, grated potatoes served as a side dish. They are recognized for their compact cylindrical shape and crispy colored exterior. “Tater Tots®” is a registered trademark of Ore-Ida (a division of the H. J. Heinz Company) that is often used as a generic term.
Twitter
sarah j. gim
@thedelicious
REALIZATION: mcdonald’s hash browns are really enormous, flat tater tots: http://veboe.notlong.com
11:48 AM - 12 Mar 2008
Twitter
Super Chou Mel Robozin Ace Special Daioh
@TraumaGoggles
You are now aware that McDonald’s Hashbrowns are just large, flat Tater Tots.
6:30 PM - 9 Jun 2009
Twitter
kalenmusic
@kalenxmusic
Hash browns are totally big flat tater tots
5:26 AM - 4 Nov 2009
Twitter
Susan
@dimsimkitty
Replying to @hpitlick
@hpitlick Hashbrowns here are kind of like giant, flat tater tots. Like the hashbrowns at McDonalds. Assuming the US ones sell the same.
6:11 PM - 31 Dec 2011
Twitter
zemenemesis
@zemenelemon
hashbrowns are long flat tater tots
6:06 AM - 10 Apr 2012
Twitter
miss nikki
@nikkileGASpi
Are hashbrowns just flat tater tots? Or no.
12:38 AM - 2 May 2012
Twitter
Amanda Tipton
@mindyourMANDERs
Replying to @courtn3y_lynn
@courtn3y_lynn hashbrowns are just flat tater tots.
11:42 PM - 12 Jun 2012
Twitter
Hannah
@HannahNCowart
Hashbrowns are just flat tater tots! @KJ_Morales @Wa_Sabri @pedrowaters
6:42 AM - 18 Sep 2012
Twitter
Jill Munchausen
@jilly_jolly_
Hash browns are just flat tater tots. Think about it
12:07 AM - 13 Jul 2017
Reddit—Shower Thoughts
Hashbrowns are just flat tatertots.
submitted December 30, 2017 by KanisInferni
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