Tekken’s director apparently keeps getting requests to add a Waffle House scene

Waffle House is one of those uniquely American institutions that has become a meme. The 24/7 chain is not only a place where you can order a breakfast combo at 3 a.m., but where unruly customers have been known to show up ready to throw arms (and sometimes chairs). Given its reputation for late-night brawls, this is exactly the type of setting that would make a perfect backdrop in a fighting game like Tekken 8 – and obviously fans are asking. Longtime director of Tekken posted on X this weekend asking what the deal is with all the Waffle House requests.

Apparently the question was asked in the days leading up to April Fool’s Day, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it all turns out to be some kind of joke. But now that we’re talking…

“Okay, I’ll only ask once about this request,” Harada posted. “Why are some communities sending me Waffle House requests?” Please be sure to explain the basis for the request, including the original story, history and background. I look forward to an explanation from someone who knows more.

Harada followed with another thanked everyone who explained it and said he understood, but went on to say, “The restaurant owns both the trademark and the rights to the restaurant, so if the restaurant chain headquarters refuses to accept my proposal, it’s not going to happen. Waffle House now has an opportunity to do something pretty funny here.

But that shouldn’t happen before Waffle House adequately addresses its employees’ concerns, some of which have been about low wages and a . Employees from some locations are are on strikeand has collected a petition demanding that Waffle House implement changes to improve working conditions. Until this is resolved, any cooperation with the fighting game would simply be in poor taste.