It’s Outback’s Bloomin’ Birthday (and a contest)

By Mir

March 15, 2008

Yes, things have been positively contest-riffic ’round here, lately, but can I help it if people insist on giving me stuff to give away to my pretty readers? No, I cannot.

So, guess what today is! Go on, guess! That’s right—today is the 20th birthday of the Outback Steakhouse bloomin’ onion, their signature dish. To celebrate, Outback is offering special dishes, a whole bunch of trivia about those bloomin’ onions (each one weighs a pound! 37 spices in the dipping sauce!), and oh yeah, a $25 Outback Steakhouse gift card to one lucky Want Not reader.

All you have to do for a chance to win is to leave a comment on this post before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 16th, 2008. I know a lot of folks read from work, so those of you dedicated enough to read on the weekends may be rewarded for coming ’round, see? Winner to be determined by random drawing and whoever makes the most convincing offer to buy me a margarita with the gift card. (Just kidding about the margarita. Mostly.)

Go!

335 Comments

Monique on March 15, 2008 at 12:39 pm

Here’s hoping it’s me!!
Jamie on March 15, 2008 at 12:42 pm

Those blooming onions are about a million calories, but they sure taste good!!
Denise on March 15, 2008 at 12:48 pm

Mmmm! I’m hungry already. I would buy you a margarita! LOL
kris on March 15, 2008 at 12:49 pm

Bloomin’ onion and margaritas. Mmmmmmmm…
Bobbie on March 15, 2008 at 12:50 pm

Outback – yummy! I feel like a winner already!
JenLo on March 15, 2008 at 12:52 pm

I need one of those bloomin’ onions for my free diet day!
Jean on March 15, 2008 at 12:53 pm

Margaritas with Mir? I’m in. I’ll even pay.

“Margaritas with Mir” — that sounds like the title to a good biography or the name of an interesting cooking show. Something I would definitely read or watch!!

Pick me! Pick me!
Grace on March 15, 2008 at 12:53 pm

I keep missing the deadlines for all your other contests…hope me not procrastinating pays off!!
Bev on March 15, 2008 at 12:53 pm

Sounds great! Count me in pretty one. Do they have margaritas to go???!!!
Beth on March 15, 2008 at 12:55 pm

Oh! I LOVE Outback….hope it’s my lucky day!
Melea on March 15, 2008 at 12:55 pm

Oh yummy! Oh yummy! This is very exciting!
Pieces on March 15, 2008 at 12:56 pm

I like the idea of being rewarded for being a weekend reader.
Selena on March 15, 2008 at 12:57 pm

A night out for free, just the thought is so exciting! Thank you!
Amanda on March 15, 2008 at 12:58 pm

Outback is my favorite chain restaurant – they make their strawberry lemonade from scratch, it’s amazing!
Wendy on March 15, 2008 at 12:58 pm

An Australian Margarita? Hmmmm….well, if you really, really want one…
Carolyn on March 15, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Outback’s our favorite. Hope this is the contest I get lucky on!
Morgan on March 15, 2008 at 1:01 pm

I love Outback! Thanks Mir!
Denise on March 15, 2008 at 1:03 pm

oooh I’m in!! Hey if they want to give us stuff who are we to argue?
Jane on March 15, 2008 at 1:05 pm

I want one now I don’t care how fattening it is.
Mia on March 15, 2008 at 1:06 pm

Yum! Those onions are the BEST!
stephanie on March 15, 2008 at 1:06 pm

pick me!!
Rebecca on March 15, 2008 at 1:11 pm

Hey, cool!
Angela on March 15, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Yippee! Here’s hoping being a weekend Wantnot junkie will get us some bloomin’ onion.
Blair on March 15, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Bloomin Onions are very tasty (even if huge & calorie-filled ;)). Count me in!
Tuesday on March 15, 2008 at 1:15 pm

Those onions are my favorite! Worth the calories.
gretchen on March 15, 2008 at 1:16 pm

c’mon random number generator doohickey . . .

I am out of town for spring break S-F, so if for some lucky reason i won I won’t answer til saturday fyi
Jaime on March 15, 2008 at 1:16 pm

i LOVE Outback!! One of my favorite places! 🙂
Jen on March 15, 2008 at 1:19 pm

I love bloomin’ onions!!
Melisa on March 15, 2008 at 1:25 pm

Mmmm…bloomin’ onions.
sarah on March 15, 2008 at 1:27 pm

Pick me! pick me!
RIgirl on March 15, 2008 at 1:29 pm

Bloomin’ Onions are fantastic! Add a Margarita and I am all set!
Maura on March 15, 2008 at 1:29 pm

waiting for me is a bloomin’ onion….
Bah on March 15, 2008 at 1:29 pm

I have 37 spices too!
kelly jeanie on March 15, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Yum! That sounds awesome, thanks Mir!!
Michelle on March 15, 2008 at 1:33 pm

love me some outback!
~ T ~ on March 15, 2008 at 1:34 pm

ooh – bloomin’ onion, haven’t had one of those in forever…
Heather on March 15, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I could totally use this — I could take the Hubby AND NO KIDS!!
Jules on March 15, 2008 at 1:34 pm

You know I would totally buy you a margarita (or 3) out of my very own pocket.. BUT if there were a gift card..that would be extra bonus margaritas.. all for you of course.. I’m generous like that..

..so pick me! 🙂
klo on March 15, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I’m hanker’n a steak!
Burgh Baby's Mom on March 15, 2008 at 1:37 pm

I’m so in. Thanks!
Prisca on March 15, 2008 at 1:37 pm

I’d be more than happy to buy you a margarita, oh, beautiful, Mir! Thanks for offering such fun giveaways. 🙂
Tracy on March 15, 2008 at 1:38 pm

Would love to go to Outback! My three little boys can stay with Grandma. Might let my husband come.
stew on March 15, 2008 at 1:38 pm

So…I’d definitely buy you a margarita. Dude, I’d do more that that if you asked! I live for helping out [quasi] strangers! (I’m the gal emailed you a bit ago who lives in Durham, if you hadn’t made that connection).

Instead of the buying of the margarita, though, let me offer to make you a homemade caipirinha!

Mmmm. Simple syrup, half a lime, ice, and cachaÃ§a. I might have to go buy a lime now!

Yum.
Debra on March 15, 2008 at 1:39 pm

Ooh, bloomin’ onion, pick me, pick me….:-)
Dee on March 15, 2008 at 1:42 pm

Love the Bloomin’ Onion…and the margaritas of course!
Lee on March 15, 2008 at 1:44 pm

Hey,I’m having a girl’s night out there Thursday . . . could you come to Kentucky and deliver the gift card personally? I’d buy you a drink!!
Jennifer P on March 15, 2008 at 1:50 pm

I love Outback!! Please pick me!! My pregnancy cravings require it!
desi on March 15, 2008 at 1:50 pm

ohhhhhh, I neeed a date night!
april on March 15, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Those things are so so so bad for you, but so so so good.
Debbie Evans on March 15, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Deep fried veggies–taste AND nutrition!
Caro on March 15, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Yum!
Allison on March 15, 2008 at 1:52 pm

Oh, wow! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Allison on March 15, 2008 at 1:56 pm

Somehow, everything tastes better when deep fried.
christine on March 15, 2008 at 1:56 pm

How do I need a date without my kids and with my husband? Let me count the ways! Thank-you!
Diane on March 15, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Outback Steakhouse! Yum! Pick me!
Lori on March 15, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Happy Birthday to the Bloomin’ Onion!
Grete on March 15, 2008 at 2:02 pm

G’day! I hope I win!
Lindsey on March 15, 2008 at 2:02 pm

Me Me I need a MEgarita!!! LOL!
Suzanne on March 15, 2008 at 2:03 pm

Sounds great!
Lisa on March 15, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Sounds delicious to me!
mike on March 15, 2008 at 2:07 pm

by crikey, love outback
kajover on March 15, 2008 at 2:09 pm

Happy Birthday!
Lauren on March 15, 2008 at 2:11 pm

20 years? Seriously?
JULIE WALDRON on March 15, 2008 at 2:12 pm

haven’t been to an outback since 1492!
PICK ME! PLEASE!
julie@thedailycastle on March 15, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Yum! Pick me!
Crissy on March 15, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Oooh pick me, pick me!
Outback is DH’s favorite restaurant.
carla on March 15, 2008 at 2:13 pm

mmmmm… Fried!
Jennifer on March 15, 2008 at 2:15 pm

I almost cried when I saw how many Weight Watchers points are in a bloomin’ onion!
Robin on March 15, 2008 at 2:16 pm

I so love a good steak. Thanks!
Joanne on March 15, 2008 at 2:16 pm

Thanks for all of your steals, deals, and advice! You are part of my daily routine!
jami on March 15, 2008 at 2:16 pm

Yummy! Pick me-we need a night out!
Mayhem on March 15, 2008 at 2:17 pm

We need a date, and fried onion sounds kind of romantic, doesn’t it?
Sharon on March 15, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Yummy!! Keeping my fingers crossed…
Sherri on March 15, 2008 at 2:20 pm

hey mate! pick me! and thanks for the offer….. you’re very good to us faithful readers….
Jaime on March 15, 2008 at 2:22 pm

I’ve never had one, cause I’m so cheap so this would work out well!
Kris on March 15, 2008 at 2:26 pm

I would buy you a margarita AND a bloomin’ onion! Well… if you liked bloomin’ onions that is. I don’t know if you are an onion person? Are you an onion person, readers (or maybe just me) want to know?
Erin on March 15, 2008 at 2:28 pm

OOOH! Please sign me up! I would LOVE to win this. Outback is yummy, but EXPENSIVE! 🙂
erin on March 15, 2008 at 2:28 pm

Love the outback!
Lou on March 15, 2008 at 2:37 pm

Wow! The Outback sounds great! Happy Birthday Outback!
Courtney on March 15, 2008 at 2:38 pm

Please pick me, Mate!
Carla on March 15, 2008 at 2:41 pm

I love that bloomin onion. This reminds me I haven’t been to Outback recently.
Ann G on March 15, 2008 at 2:43 pm

That’s bloomin’ GREAT!
carmen on March 15, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Hey, we need a night out!
lifeasamama on March 15, 2008 at 2:48 pm

mmmm….. that onion really is so good.
Cristin on March 15, 2008 at 2:51 pm

Yummy! would love it
ann on March 15, 2008 at 2:51 pm

me me!!please!!
Lisa on March 15, 2008 at 2:52 pm

pick me!!
Melinda on March 15, 2008 at 2:57 pm

Oh pretty Mir. I could really go for some Outback.
Thanks!
Pam on March 15, 2008 at 2:58 pm

Thanks for the opportunity to go to Outback! 🙂
Jessi on March 15, 2008 at 2:59 pm

I’d buy you a margarita. BUT since I had to quit drinking, you’d have to promise to breath on me after you drink it. (Ew…I know) But I REALLY miss my margaritas. 🙂
Jennifer on March 15, 2008 at 3:01 pm

Me!
Heather on March 15, 2008 at 3:07 pm

Me!
Daisy on March 15, 2008 at 3:08 pm

Yum. Yumyumyumyumyum!!! Of course I’ll share a margarita with you!
JenniferB on March 15, 2008 at 3:09 pm

I prefer the cheese fries to the onion…but that onion is still yummy!
Shannon on March 15, 2008 at 3:13 pm

Count me in!
Lisa on March 15, 2008 at 3:15 pm

Perfect way to blow my diet.
Amy on March 15, 2008 at 3:28 pm

Yummy! I was thinking the same about my diet… Ahhh it’s worth it!!
Jen on March 15, 2008 at 3:33 pm

Oh, I LOVE Outback! Pick me, pick me!!
Tami on March 15, 2008 at 3:38 pm

My favorite restaurant. And we need a night away from the kids (4, total) bad. Pick me! Please! Please! Please! Don’t like to beg but…
Julia on March 15, 2008 at 3:39 pm

Just needed to post so i have a chance… sure would LOVE to take my DH on a date!
Jan on March 15, 2008 at 3:40 pm

Mmmmmm, Outback Steakhouse … /Homer Simpson voice
Linda on March 15, 2008 at 3:41 pm

OMG – I just *love* Outback! When we moved cross country last year DH and I ate twice at Outbacks in different cities during the multi-day drive from MD to NV.
Gillian Claus on March 15, 2008 at 3:43 pm

The kids’ activity book is worth the trip.
Julie on March 15, 2008 at 3:43 pm

Thanks!
jesusita on March 15, 2008 at 3:44 pm

We have a local Outback that we’ve never gone to, and my husband tells me that he’s never been to one. Sounds like a date night at the GR household!
jenni on March 15, 2008 at 3:44 pm

hmm…steak…
Jen on March 15, 2008 at 3:47 pm

Yum Yum!! Date night would be great!
Lacey on March 15, 2008 at 3:49 pm

Sounds good, I think I am hungry now!
Phyllis@Aimless Conversation on March 15, 2008 at 3:56 pm

I LOVE those blooming onions…and after a week of kids w/ the flu, hubby and I seriously need a night out. Pick me, pick me!!!

You are looking very PRETTY this weekend….=)
Alicia on March 15, 2008 at 3:57 pm

I love Outback!!!!!
Andrea on March 15, 2008 at 3:59 pm

We never go to Outback, but we love it!
Tracey on March 15, 2008 at 4:02 pm

My hubby would be sooo happy to get some steak from Outback!
Jamie on March 15, 2008 at 4:04 pm

Yum, we love steak! 🙂
heidi on March 15, 2008 at 4:08 pm

Ooooo, glad I’m a weekend (and weekday) reader.
Amy Wisniewski on March 15, 2008 at 4:10 pm

I love Outback and so do my kids and husband. We would be so happy to win this one!!!
Christina on March 15, 2008 at 4:10 pm

We would love this!
Laura on March 15, 2008 at 4:11 pm

My appetite for Outback is always in bloom! Count me in!
Cathy on March 15, 2008 at 4:19 pm

Ooohhhh! We love Outback!! I hope I win!
Mrs. Pear on March 15, 2008 at 4:20 pm

How fun! This would be such a wonderful treat!
Andrea on March 15, 2008 at 4:20 pm

Awesome and tasty. Hope I win this time! 🙂
Tiff in OKC on March 15, 2008 at 4:26 pm

Oooh – I haven’t been to Outback in so long…we might be able to get a babysitter if we didn’t have to pay for dinner!

Keep up the good work, Mir!
shawn on March 15, 2008 at 4:32 pm

Oh, I am so craving a steak right now … would love to win this since eating out is so not in our budget. Thanks!
Corrie on March 15, 2008 at 4:33 pm

I thinks it’s time to head back there for an onion and some steak!
susan sc on March 15, 2008 at 4:38 pm

please, please, pick me..I’m feeling a little left out here!
Mary on March 15, 2008 at 4:42 pm

Oh pretty Mir…of course I will buy you a margarita at Outback. I will buy you two, because that would mean that you are here…where you belong! I’m still a little miffed that when you moved South, you chose a different state, but winning this would totally make up for it. Well almost. 😉
Sonya on March 15, 2008 at 4:43 pm

YUM!
so so delicious!
~Sonya
Bonnie on March 15, 2008 at 4:44 pm

Outback= YUM.
Kim on March 15, 2008 at 4:52 pm

So yummy – and I haven’t been to Outback in years.
Aimee on March 15, 2008 at 4:54 pm

blooming onions aremy fav!!
jean on March 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm

The Bloomin Onion is good but their bread is even better. It is so soft and delicious. Maybe I’ll go there for dinner tomorrow? Ummm, don’t mind the drool.
divrchk on March 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm

I’ve been thinking about Outback recently. There’s one right near me and we never go for some reason. I’ve been craving it so I’d love to win this gift certificate!
Brandi on March 15, 2008 at 4:57 pm

ooh mee!
BB on March 15, 2008 at 5:01 pm

Mmmm. Meat. Sounds good once Pascha gets here.
Cindy on March 15, 2008 at 5:07 pm

I looooove Outback!
Not the Mama on March 15, 2008 at 5:07 pm

Mmm yum. I could go for Outback — especially if I had a $25 gift certificate!
Hadley on March 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm

Yummy, yummy for my mummy.
Sabrina Denesha on March 15, 2008 at 5:09 pm

mmmmm free food mmmm
Courtney on March 15, 2008 at 5:13 pm

pick me
Alison on March 15, 2008 at 5:20 pm

I’m betting there will be a lot of comments on this one! Count me in, please!
Kyallee on March 15, 2008 at 5:26 pm

Holy 140 posts! Wow, you’re popular, especially when dangling steak in front of the masses! 😉 Oh, and pick me! Pick me!
dcfullest on March 15, 2008 at 5:27 pm

I love me some bloomin onion.
Ginafish on March 15, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Bloomin’ onions are pretty, but not as pretty as you. And you are spicier than 25 spices too. Oh La La! 😀
carrie on March 15, 2008 at 5:33 pm

You rock!
Mary on March 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm

Me, me, me! I looooooove steak with no carnivorous guilt at all! And the last time I went there they gave me a free glass of wine, so I’m dying to go back…
Dorothy on March 15, 2008 at 5:37 pm

Never been to Outbacks and never ate a bloomin’ onion?
rain on March 15, 2008 at 5:41 pm

OOOOH, Outback…..yum!
Laura L on March 15, 2008 at 5:42 pm

mmmmmm…. one pound onion
nnlady on March 15, 2008 at 5:43 pm

Hi,

I hope I win this contest.
girlymama on March 15, 2008 at 5:46 pm

Fun!! Sign me up!
Carrie on March 15, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Mmmmm Yummy!!!!!!
Kayla on March 15, 2008 at 5:52 pm

Oh, I hope it’s me! Yum!
Anna on March 15, 2008 at 5:53 pm

Yum! Booze and fried food…my favorites! 😉
Michelle in Colorado Springs on March 15, 2008 at 5:53 pm

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Swistle on March 15, 2008 at 6:06 pm

Yay, I read on weekends!
MMM on March 15, 2008 at 6:08 pm

meeeeeeee!
Carolyn on March 15, 2008 at 6:10 pm

The bread!!! the Coconut Schrimp!!!! and the ultimate….. the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under!!!!
Sarah on March 15, 2008 at 6:11 pm

I’m a librarian, of course I read on weekends.
Rachel on March 15, 2008 at 6:16 pm

I LOVE red meat! 🙂
Chesney on March 15, 2008 at 6:16 pm

pick me please
Kristen on March 15, 2008 at 6:19 pm

I’d love me some Outback Bloomin’ onion!!!
jenni on March 15, 2008 at 6:21 pm

YUMMY!
Andrea T. on March 15, 2008 at 6:21 pm

My Husband and I love Outback…count me in!
Jennielynn on March 15, 2008 at 6:29 pm

I’m stinkin’ dedicated. Bring on the onions!

Get it? Stinkin’? Onions? HAHAHAHAHAHA

Yes, I AM aware I am a tremendous dork. My teenager tells me every single day.
Jennifer on March 15, 2008 at 6:38 pm

I certainly wouldn’t turn down a meal at Outback. I would even buy you a margarita or a Wallaby Darned if you wish.
Kristen on March 15, 2008 at 6:42 pm

Yummy giveaway!!!
Tanya on March 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm

Please put my name in….maybe hubby and I can get a night out???
Ellen on March 15, 2008 at 6:51 pm

I love a bloomin onion. I would love to share a pitcher of margaritas with you!!!
Sharlene on March 15, 2008 at 6:53 pm

Pick me, Pick me!!! Please????
E on March 15, 2008 at 6:58 pm

*crossing my fingers*
Em on March 15, 2008 at 6:59 pm

I want to go outback tonight. I can’t buy you a margarita unless you come back to New England (oh! come back to New England! Joshilyn Jackson is here this week! I can buy you both an outback margarita! Also – no tornados! Have I conviced you?). I guess I could have a margarita myself and describe it to you. Not the same though, is it?
Nikki on March 15, 2008 at 7:01 pm

Please pick me!!
Irene on March 15, 2008 at 7:04 pm

Feliz Cumpleanos Bloomin’ Onion!!!
Jane on March 15, 2008 at 7:04 pm

Love me some Outback! Please pick me!
MamaChristy on March 15, 2008 at 7:04 pm

Ummmm… Fried onion. What a way to taunt a pregnant woman.
Denise on March 15, 2008 at 7:07 pm

Pick Me Pick Me…..Please!
Tiffany on March 15, 2008 at 7:12 pm

Lucky number #175. Come on!
Marillyn on March 15, 2008 at 7:16 pm

ummmmm…..bloomin’ onion. Thanks Mir.
~moe~ on March 15, 2008 at 7:18 pm

Awesome! I haven’t been to Outback in forever. Thanks, Pretty Mir!
Kiki Bacaro on March 15, 2008 at 7:26 pm

Bloomin’ Onion, did you say Bloomin’ Onion???? My favorite!
rachel on March 15, 2008 at 7:38 pm

we can’t eat the bloomin onion (sob!), but we LOVE the ribs… and the margaritas, too.

hope you’re ok and very pretty despite the state of emergency!
regan on March 15, 2008 at 7:41 pm

mmmm, deep fried onion goodness.
patricia on March 15, 2008 at 7:45 pm

I don’t think I could get the bloomin’ onion, but they sure have other good treats.
alaine on March 15, 2008 at 7:50 pm

outback. . .YUM!!!!
Susan on March 15, 2008 at 7:52 pm

It would cause a lot of hearburn but it sure would be worth it!! ;o)
Sara on March 15, 2008 at 7:53 pm

Definitely add me in!
Lenetta on March 15, 2008 at 7:56 pm

I heart free food!
Rachel R on March 15, 2008 at 8:00 pm

Woot! Girls night out anyone??
lisa on March 15, 2008 at 8:03 pm

Sure I’ll compete against the 186+ other people!
Andrea on March 15, 2008 at 8:14 pm

yum, yum…..thanks!
Heidi on March 15, 2008 at 8:16 pm

It would be so amazing to be able to go out with dh alone. 🙂
Jess on March 15, 2008 at 8:17 pm

Mmmmmmmmm….Outback…fried food…mmmmmm..
RubiaLala on March 15, 2008 at 8:17 pm

This is the man’s favorite restaurant, I’d love to surprise him with this!
elizabeth on March 15, 2008 at 8:18 pm

BIG NUMBA BIG NUMBA!!!

Never eaten at OUTBACK, but then I haven’t been out to eat in ages – period.

Thanks!
Candy on March 15, 2008 at 8:28 pm

MMMMMMM Onion
Marilyn G on March 15, 2008 at 8:33 pm

I haven’t been to the Outback Steakhouse yet! this sure would be the way to go tho.
Julie Newcomb on March 15, 2008 at 8:34 pm

YUM YUMYUM, love me some Bloomin’ Onion!!!
Barb on March 15, 2008 at 8:36 pm

Oh Pretty One, if you wish to make the trip to Osage Beach, Missouri (on the lovely Lake of the Ozarks and home of the nearest Outback) I would be thrilled to buy you a margarita with the gift card! My birthday IS coming up in a few weeks and I do love me some Cheesecake Olivia, you can help us celebrate in style!
Tessa on March 15, 2008 at 8:37 pm

yum!!!! pick me, pretty mir!!!
Kerri on March 15, 2008 at 8:38 pm

does it come with a babysitter too? Kidding, but I would LOVE it! Thx
carrie on March 15, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Pick me! Pick me!!!!
Abbie on March 15, 2008 at 9:04 pm

200 has to be lucky….right?!
Alice on March 15, 2008 at 9:05 pm

Another great contest – Enter me, please.
Taryn on March 15, 2008 at 9:09 pm

Yummy! Pick me!!! 🙂
Kathryn on March 15, 2008 at 9:10 pm

mmm… outback. I hope it’s me.
Jennifer Morgan on March 15, 2008 at 9:12 pm

We love Outback! And we love Bloomin’ Onions. Hope my number comes up.
Krista on March 15, 2008 at 9:18 pm

We love Bloomin’ Onions from Outback, but due to our frugality, we rarely get to indulge! Outback is one of our favorite, if not very favorite, restaurants.
Evie on March 15, 2008 at 9:24 pm

Pick me! Pick me!
Deputy's Wife on March 15, 2008 at 9:26 pm

I’m in!
steph on March 15, 2008 at 9:47 pm

Love outback! Would love a gift card!
Jen on March 15, 2008 at 9:48 pm

37 Spices? Really? Well no wonder I can never duplicate it at home!
Hopefully #208 is my lucky number! 🙂
Nalani Pavlina on March 15, 2008 at 9:50 pm

Ohh! Boy! I love Outback!
Charlise on March 15, 2008 at 9:51 pm

Mmmmmmmmmm, steak.
Groovecatmom on March 15, 2008 at 9:58 pm

Pick me and I promise to forget that Today show segment I saw on how many calories a bloomin’ onion has. 🙂
Nicole on March 15, 2008 at 10:01 pm

I haven’t bloomed in years!
Bonnie on March 15, 2008 at 10:01 pm

It’s a vegetable, right?
Nicole H. on March 15, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Thanks!
crista on March 15, 2008 at 10:04 pm

mmmm…I loves me some Outback!!
Becky on March 15, 2008 at 10:06 pm

Outback!! our favorite….my kids love it!
Susan on March 15, 2008 at 10:11 pm

Mmmmm…. bloomin’ onions. Have you tried their chopped bleu cheese salad? Also quite delicious.
Erin on March 15, 2008 at 10:12 pm

How many weight watchers points is in one of those?!?!
Damsel on March 15, 2008 at 10:19 pm

Woo-hoo! Pick me! I love their coconut shrimp. Mmmm… yum.
Katie on March 15, 2008 at 10:20 pm

Might just be time to try this place out… that onion thing sounds pretty tasty!
Lynette on March 15, 2008 at 10:22 pm

Love Outback!
Dee on March 15, 2008 at 10:24 pm

Yum!
Grace on March 15, 2008 at 10:34 pm

Oh sooo good!
Rebecca on March 15, 2008 at 10:40 pm

Mmmmmm…onion breath.
Barbara on March 15, 2008 at 10:48 pm

Ohboyohboyohboy…I hope I win!!
Mary on March 15, 2008 at 10:50 pm

I am soo ready for a girls’ night out!
I will even take a girls’ afternoon out. I have a girl cousin who could use this with me.
And to soak up some Outback hospitality with that zillion calorie, awesome tasting onion and some tasty boozy drinks?
I would do just about anything!
Leslieann on March 15, 2008 at 10:53 pm

That’s where my husband and I had our first date. i so need a gift card to rekindle some love.
nani on March 15, 2008 at 10:54 pm

Love that Outback! They have a great gluten -free menu!
Lauren on March 15, 2008 at 11:24 pm

I would TOTALLY by ya a rita Mir!
gretchen on March 15, 2008 at 11:46 pm

Well, i would certainly toast a margarita (perhaps 3) in your honor!
Holly on March 15, 2008 at 11:49 pm

I’ll take it. And if you’ll come visit me in MN (it[‘s getting warmer here…), I’ll happily take you with on my trip to Outback, so you can have the drink of your choice!

Holly
TiffanyC on March 15, 2008 at 11:51 pm

Me! Me!
Jamie AZ on March 15, 2008 at 11:54 pm

Woo hoo! Thanks Outback and Mir!
Brandi on March 16, 2008 at 12:06 am

I’ve been craving Outback, and I’m pregnant!
Chakolate on March 16, 2008 at 12:08 am

It weighs a *pound*???? That’s some onion, innit? 😉

And who wouldn’t buy a margarita for the prettiest shopper ever?
FENICLE on March 16, 2008 at 12:25 am

Steak for free!! YUM!!!!!
Jamie on March 16, 2008 at 12:27 am

Pick me, my pret!
Alicia on March 16, 2008 at 12:46 am

I LOVE outbacks, especially their bloomin’ onions……..but, I ESPECIALLY love margaritas!
alyssa on March 16, 2008 at 1:05 am

thanks for the chance! making me hungry!
-alyssa
Wendy on March 16, 2008 at 1:16 am

I am sending thoughts of margaritas to the Random Number Generator because we all know THAT’S the thing that we need to sway in our favor.

Dear Random Number Generator,
I love you from the deepest most bottomest of my poor tiny bitter bloomin’ onion lovin’ heart. Most Sincerely, Your Biggest Fan and President of the RNG fan club, Wendy

Do you think it’ll work?
Alicia on March 16, 2008 at 2:25 am

The contests are FUN! Thanks for sharing and all the great tips!
Brigitte on March 16, 2008 at 7:13 am

Hey, if you haul your butt all the way up here for a mere margarita, I’d sure buy you one! Hmmm, I THINK there’s an Outback about 35 minutes from here . .
MomCat on March 16, 2008 at 7:41 am

Hey, a girl’s gotta have a vice. (or two)
Sara on March 16, 2008 at 8:23 am

If the random number generator picks me, I’ll buy you a margarita as big as your head.
Shari on March 16, 2008 at 8:40 am

Great! Let’s go outback tonight. Yummy!
Tina on March 16, 2008 at 8:59 am

I am hungry.
Kate on March 16, 2008 at 9:05 am

great contest, thanks we love outback
Melissa on March 16, 2008 at 9:10 am

Yum!
Amy on March 16, 2008 at 9:52 am

count me in. Hey, CR even says the blooming onion has less fat and calories than a nice steak there…
Nita on March 16, 2008 at 9:57 am

mmmmm. Steak and fried onion. What could be better?
Another GA Mom on March 16, 2008 at 10:08 am

Please throw my name in! I’ve been craving Outback anyways, so perfect timing! Thanks!
Momsy on March 16, 2008 at 10:11 am

What a fun contest!
Lindsay on March 16, 2008 at 10:21 am

My boyfriend loves this place and I would love to treat him to a nice dinner!
Melanie Marie on March 16, 2008 at 10:21 am

see? you thought we stayed away on the weekends!
Teresa on March 16, 2008 at 10:27 am

My favoite place to eat in the world!! Thanks
Mallory on March 16, 2008 at 10:34 am

I would like to say G’day to that gift card! Woot!
Someone Being Me on March 16, 2008 at 10:48 am

YUM! I love Outback especially the blooming onion.
V on March 16, 2008 at 10:50 am

I’m in, 3 birthdays in 2 weeks, I could use some help with a birthday dinner
courtney on March 16, 2008 at 11:00 am

Pick me ^_^
My birthday is coming up and this would be fun!
thank you
april on March 16, 2008 at 11:06 am

Count me in, please.
Steff on March 16, 2008 at 11:14 am

Yum.
Beth S on March 16, 2008 at 11:18 am

yum, bloomin onions are sooo yummy.
jenny on March 16, 2008 at 11:35 am

pick me randomizer! pick me!
bogartg on March 16, 2008 at 11:37 am

I’m feeling random!
Jennifer on March 16, 2008 at 11:48 am

You can’t have a margarita alone, so I’ll have one with ya!
Julie on March 16, 2008 at 11:53 am

mmmmmmm….steak….

I actually haven’t been to Outback since the time my husband and I went, and he didn’t like the way they cooked his steak. I was all, dude, send it back. And he said no, I won’t, I just won’t ever come here again. My food, however, was fantastic…so I think I need this gift card so I can take a friend out to lunch. 😉
Anna on March 16, 2008 at 11:58 am

I’ve never tried one of these. I hope it’s about time!
Crystal on March 16, 2008 at 12:02 pm

I love Outback’s blooming onions! Pick me! Pick me! 🙂
Dana on March 16, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Sounds good!
Barbara on March 16, 2008 at 12:26 pm

I’ll get you your margarita just as long as I can have all six coconut shrimp. 😉
tennesseegal on March 16, 2008 at 12:27 pm

ohhhhh yum!
Jessica on March 16, 2008 at 12:45 pm

Let’s go out for a couple of pitchers of margaritas, gorgeous Mir!
Gwen on March 16, 2008 at 12:49 pm

Count me in!
SheilaInVa on March 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm

Pick me!! Yum………..=)
jessica on March 16, 2008 at 1:09 pm

I love those Bloomin’ Onions!
Alan on March 16, 2008 at 1:23 pm

Mir, I read you every day. Thanks for making me enjoy life a little more than I otherwise would.
Heidi on March 16, 2008 at 1:38 pm

Did someone say coconut shrimp?
krista on March 16, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I love the bloomin onion. Pick me!
Lexi on March 16, 2008 at 2:17 pm

My hubby is an Aussie! This would bring a touch of Australian into our lives. G’Day!
virginia on March 16, 2008 at 2:18 pm

margarita me 🙂
Brenda on March 16, 2008 at 2:22 pm

Love me some bloomin onion!
Pati 🙂 on March 16, 2008 at 2:25 pm

Yummy…
Tracey on March 16, 2008 at 2:29 pm

Just clipped a coupon for them. But a gift certificate would be even better!
julie on March 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm

I love outback, fingers crossed!
Laura Healy on March 16, 2008 at 2:33 pm

Outback is one of the few places my 7 year old will go to eat without complaining. I’m crossing my fingers…
Tina on March 16, 2008 at 2:35 pm

Wow, you have a lot of weekend readers! Love a chance to be in the drawing!
jackie on March 16, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Oh! Oh! Pick Me! Pick Me!
Aubrey on March 16, 2008 at 2:50 pm

These are my husband’s favorite thing ever! Please choose me!
Stephanie on March 16, 2008 at 2:53 pm

I’d love to be entered! My mom loves Outback, so this would be a great surprise gift for her!
Holly on March 16, 2008 at 3:12 pm

Mmmm I love food! Even better than that is free food!
Aisha on March 16, 2008 at 3:17 pm

I swear, my dad’s ears just pricked up as I read that.

As much as a humans ears can prick up, anyway. Apparently my dad has bendy super dog ears. (that would actually explain a lot…)
Darcie in GA on March 16, 2008 at 3:26 pm

We love Outback! And I am not that far away from you in Atlanta, so I could totally buy you that Margarita.
Elizabeth on March 16, 2008 at 4:09 pm

Mmm… Outback…
Renee Makiewicz on March 16, 2008 at 4:44 pm

I love Outback – it makes a great girl’s night out!
Tracey on March 16, 2008 at 4:48 pm

I want this soooooooo badly! I love their blueberry martinis, fried mushrooms, mashed potatoes, steak…well you get the point!
Barb Szyszkiewicz, sfo on March 16, 2008 at 4:51 pm

Yum, the bloomin’ onions are the best!
Gennie on March 16, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I’m 37 weeks pregnant… I sure could eat a whole bloomin’ onion myself right now!
Jess on March 16, 2008 at 5:31 pm

OOOH. Now I want an onion! 🙂
Pick me!
Sara on March 16, 2008 at 5:34 pm

I love onions in bloom!
Karen on March 16, 2008 at 6:15 pm

Gotta love Outback! especially the coconut shrimp.
Kelly on March 16, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Bloomin’ Margaritas! Whoo Hooo!
Jodi on March 16, 2008 at 6:54 pm

Um, okay, I would lovelovelove to win this!
Liz E on March 16, 2008 at 7:07 pm

my mom loves Outback – we’ve never tried it so pick us!!

p.s we love you
Amanda on March 16, 2008 at 7:31 pm

I’m not a bloomin’ onion kind of girl, but those special fries with bacon, cheese and ranch dressing might actually be worth the artery clogging they’re going to give me.

Happy to be comment #306!
Nic on March 16, 2008 at 7:56 pm

Yay for contests! I
Susan on March 16, 2008 at 8:06 pm

Love the Outback! They always try to hand my steak to my hubby, and he’s the fish and chicken guy…
Kristine on March 16, 2008 at 8:22 pm

Sweet! I’ll buy you a margarita, sweet pretty Mir! I’m sure there’s an Outback near you and we’re traveling all over GA for bike races in the next months…
Wendy on March 16, 2008 at 8:30 pm

I won’t mention how many calories and fat grams a bloomin onion has, as not to spoil others’ fun, but a pitcher of margs for you and a HUGE Fosters for me would tide me over any day. Cheers!!
Hooray #310!!!
A.. on March 16, 2008 at 8:41 pm

Please Pick me!
Jill on March 16, 2008 at 8:45 pm

Oh my goodness. We totally almost went there tonight because I was craving a bloomin onion. Had I known about the anniversary of it, I may have gone. But when evaluating the cost of us eating at Outback verses the cost of us eating at a local Mexican joint, the Mexican won out. Next time that won’t be the case if we win the gift card! 🙂
Maryanne Fischler on March 16, 2008 at 8:55 pm

I love to eat at Outback on special occasions. Like Tuesdays.
Kari on March 16, 2008 at 8:59 pm

Love the bloomin’ onion!! And the outback chopped salad! Hope I have the lucky # this time.
Paige on March 16, 2008 at 9:06 pm

Oh, I’d love some steak from the Barbie!
Suzanne on March 16, 2008 at 9:24 pm

Yummy! Happy Birthday Bloomin’ Onions!
Jenny on March 16, 2008 at 9:42 pm

Hey there Mir!! I would love an Outback gift card. It is one of my husbands favorite restaurants and he deserves a night out!! And hey, so do I!!!
Tiffany on March 16, 2008 at 9:46 pm

me, me, me! Nothin like a night out for Broke College students! ESPECIALLY to Outback…& for a birthday to boot!
Staci on March 16, 2008 at 9:46 pm

Yay, Outback!
Sue on March 16, 2008 at 9:51 pm

Onions, onions, onions – who can resist a bloomin’ onion – Yum!
Jess on March 16, 2008 at 9:53 pm

Woo hoo for gift cards!
Cindy on March 16, 2008 at 9:58 pm

Hey, lots of people read on weekends! Blooming onions rock. And I’ll make you a pitcher of margaritas if you are ever in Southwest VA, even if I don’t win!
Amanda Outlaw on March 16, 2008 at 10:04 pm

yum yum!
Melissa on March 16, 2008 at 10:28 pm

Did I make the deadline? It’s only 8:28 p.m. here- we love Blooming onions!
Jill on March 16, 2008 at 10:41 pm

oh yummy!! Count me in.
Gretchen aka mamagigi on March 16, 2008 at 10:53 pm

Mmmmmmmm. Please count me in. Ha! Number 326!
AMY on March 16, 2008 at 11:00 pm

Lovely Mir, I read you every day! My husband is allergic to gluten and there is a gluten free menu at Outback! Pick me pick me!
Sandy on March 16, 2008 at 11:01 pm

ooooh… in under the wire! Love Outback!
judy on March 16, 2008 at 11:12 pm

oooh Outback!
Allison on March 16, 2008 at 11:14 pm

Would love a free dinner out…
A Different Laura on March 16, 2008 at 11:22 pm

LAST? but not least…
ashley & family on March 16, 2008 at 11:26 pm

me me me!
Jessica on March 17, 2008 at 12:25 am

Oh pretty Mir, I can MAKE you an excellent margarita from scratch… no mix here!

I will share my yummy gooey apple stuff with you though.
Jessica on March 17, 2008 at 12:26 am

GAH… I’m on the west coast… its only 9:26 here 🙁
Tree on March 17, 2008 at 12:49 am

Vegetarian here, signing up anyway. 11:59 in what time zone though :S

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