Subway sandwiches: U-cut or Horizontal cut? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

stella · 12-25-2004, 05:23 PM

When it first opened in 1965, Subway had the distinction of selling their submarine sandwiches with the bread cut vertically and diagonally in the form of a "U" shape. This was created to keep the food inside the bread easier. I worked at a Subway for several months in 1994 and learned how to cut bread in this manner.

But suddenly around 2000, Subway started cutting their bread the same way as other sandwich shops that sold submarines, with a single horizontal slice. Therefore, their distinctive cut was not longer used.

Do you like the new horizontal cut or the old U-Cut better? I personally loved the U-cut.

Here is a petition to bring back to U-cut:
http://spine.cx/subway

Does anyone know why Subway changed the method of cutting their sandwiches?

Hollow · 12-25-2004, 05:50 PM

why does it matter?

Brent88 · 12-25-2004, 06:51 PM

Who cares?

Mr. Television · 12-25-2004, 07:09 PM

As long as it tastes good, I really don't care.

Stormtracker TF · 12-25-2004, 07:22 PM

I really don't care how it's cut, just as long as it's edible. I like Subway.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-25-2004, 07:40 PM

I hate subs.

robyrob · 12-25-2004, 08:22 PM

i hate Subway. I dunno if its just bad luck or what, but i always seem to get stale bread and they never want to fix it, they always want to argue about whether its fresh or not

*beats sub on counter*

Janice · 12-25-2004, 08:36 PM

The subs are probably less calories when cut straight. That's why Jarod lost all that weight.

Warm & Fuzzy · 12-26-2004, 04:04 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
The subs are probably less calories when cut straight. That's why Jarod lost all that weight.

Actually, the U-cut is lower in calories. They take a portion of the hero out, probably about 15 calories less, give or take a few.

swedeace · 12-26-2004, 01:53 PM

I only started eating at Subway since around 2001, so I do not remember this U-cut style. However, I don't think it would matter because it doesn't change the taste. It's the ingredients that change taste.

Mossopp · 12-26-2004, 02:13 PM

I don't even know what subway sandwiches are!

We probably do have them in Scotland but we just call them by a different name (like we call sneakers "trainers" and diapers are called "nappies"). I dunno.

swedeace · 12-26-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp
I don't even know what subway sandwiches are!
We probably do have them in Scotland but we just call them by a different name (like we call sneakers "trainers" and diapers are called "nappies"). I dunno.

Have you been to the UK? They have "Subway" in London. They are 6" or 12" (sorry, don't know the metrics but something like 10 cm for a short sandwhich) submarine sandwiches with various types of bread, cheeses, veggies, meats, sauces, etc. Here's the website:

http://www.subway.com/

I'm also familiar with some UK phrases. In Australia, they call baby pacifiers as "dummies."

BettyWhiteFan: Haha! Me too!! I'm craving a Subway NOW!!!

Damn my sister who has the car, so I can't get one until she gets back from work in about 2.5 hours!!!

Mossopp · 12-26-2004, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by swedeace
Have you been to the UK?

Of course I've "been to the UK" - I've lived in it my whole life! Where do you think Scotland is???

Sara Micelli · 12-26-2004, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp
Of course I've "been to the UK" - I've lived in it my whole life! Where do you think Scotland is???

James · 12-26-2004, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by swedeace
They are 6" or 12" (sorry, don't know the metrics but something like 10 cm for a short sandwhich)

Actually, the conversion ratio is 2.54 centimeters per inch. So a 6" Subway sandwich is 15.24 cm and a 12" sandwich is 30.48 cm.

12-25-2004, 05:23 PM	#1
stella Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 392	Subway sandwiches: U-cut or Horizontal cut? When it first opened in 1965, Subway had the distinction of selling their submarine sandwiches with the bread cut vertically and diagonally in the form of a "U" shape. This was created to keep the food inside the bread easier. I worked at a Subway for several months in 1994 and learned how to cut bread in this manner. But suddenly around 2000, Subway started cutting their bread the same way as other sandwich shops that sold submarines, with a single horizontal slice. Therefore, their distinctive cut was not longer used. Do you like the new horizontal cut or the old U-Cut better? I personally loved the U-cut. Here is a petition to bring back to U-cut: http://spine.cx/subway Does anyone know why Subway changed the method of cutting their sandwiches?

12-25-2004, 06:51 PM	#3
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12-25-2004, 08:36 PM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The subs are probably less calories when cut straight. That's why Jarod lost all that weight.

12-26-2004, 01:53 PM	#10
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	I only started eating at Subway since around 2001, so I do not remember this U-cut style. However, I don't think it would matter because it doesn't change the taste. It's the ingredients that change taste.

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Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	I don't even know what subway sandwiches are! We probably do have them in Scotland but we just call them by a different name (like we call sneakers "trainers" and diapers are called "nappies"). I dunno.
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