The government shutdown has now entered its 22nd day, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, California dads have embarked on a data-driven mission to rank the best burgers in the state. The project, which aims to provide an objective assessment of burger quality, is being led by a group of dads who are using various metrics such as price, nutritional content and taste to evaluate different types of burgers.
The group's leader, who remains anonymous, said that the project was inspired by a conversation about burgers at a parenting meeting. "We just wanted to figure out which burgers were really worth eating," he explained.
To gather data, the dads have been sampling burgers from restaurants across California and asking people to rate them on various criteria. They also use online reviews and ratings to inform their assessments.
The project's findings so far are that some of the best burgers in California can be found at local diners and small chains, while others may be better suited to fast food or takeout options.
As for the shutdown, lawmakers remained deadlocked over funding for various government agencies. With no agreement reached, many workers have been furloughed or forced to work without pay.
In related news, a bill to provide funding for the Smithsonian museums and other federal institutions was passed by the House of Representatives but is facing an uncertain fate in the Senate.
The group's leader, who remains anonymous, said that the project was inspired by a conversation about burgers at a parenting meeting. "We just wanted to figure out which burgers were really worth eating," he explained.
To gather data, the dads have been sampling burgers from restaurants across California and asking people to rate them on various criteria. They also use online reviews and ratings to inform their assessments.
The project's findings so far are that some of the best burgers in California can be found at local diners and small chains, while others may be better suited to fast food or takeout options.
As for the shutdown, lawmakers remained deadlocked over funding for various government agencies. With no agreement reached, many workers have been furloughed or forced to work without pay.
In related news, a bill to provide funding for the Smithsonian museums and other federal institutions was passed by the House of Representatives but is facing an uncertain fate in the Senate.
like, how does it affect people's lives or something? I mean, I know some ppl might get jobs cut or stuff, but what about burgers?! 
This CA dads project sounds pretty cool tho! I wonder if they've tried that burger joint near my place yet... do u think their methodology is legit? Shouldn't we just ask a professional food critic instead? 
And btw, can someone pls explain how a bill becomes a law again? 
But seriously, who knew burgers could be so data-driven? Maybe we should just let them run the country and see what happens. "Taxation without representation" sounds about right... of all the toppings! 
And btw, has anyone asked the Senate if they can at least get some free burgers while they're stuck in limbo?
I mean, who wouldn't want to spend their days sampling burgers and getting paid for it? 
Guess someone's got some eating to do while everyone else is waiting for a resolution 
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. It's like they're all stuck in a never-ending loop of politics and not thinking about how it affects regular people 
. Meanwhile, those Cali dads are out here doing some actual research and getting things done 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to know where the best burgers are? That's some real-world problem-solving right there! And to think they're just using data and logic to figure it out – what a breath of fresh air 
. As for us, just hoping that someone in charge can get their act together soon so we don't have to deal with all this uncertainty 
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i kinda wish our government would get their act together already, it's been 22 days and no one knows what's going on. but hey at least those dads are making the most of it by trying out all the burgers in cali. btw have you tried that new burger joint downtown? 
and they're usin metrics like price n nutritional content to figure out which burgers r worth eatin. its kinda cool i guess? like, who doesnt love burgers? 
but for real tho, cant the gov just get its act 2gthr already? 
at least the burger project is makin progress 
I feel bad for all those workers who are losin' pay or gettin' furloughed. But at least there's somethin' cute and fun goin' on in Cali 
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. Anywayz, back to burgers - have u tried any of those Cali diner spots they're ravin' about? 
At least they're having fun, right?
. I hope someone gets the government back on track soon, but until then, at least we have burger rankings, right? 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, who doesn't love a good burger? But 22 days and counting with no end in sight? It's kinda crazy. Meanwhile, these Cali dads are out here ranking burgers like it's their job...which, let's be real, it kinda is 
I'm kinda curious to see what their findings are. Are they gonna say Five Guys is still the king, or will some new spot dethrone it?
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. And the fact that lawmakers can't agree on funding for important institutions like museums is frustrating. It feels like they're not taking things seriously enough. But hey, at least we have burger enthusiasts who care about more than just politics