John Oliver Highlights Waffle House's Role in Hurricane Response

The comedian praised the chain's resilience during disasters while humorously critiquing its unique ordering system.

Waffle House is known for staying open during hurricanes, serving as an unofficial indicator of storm severity.
John Oliver praised the restaurant chain for providing hope and relief during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The Waffle House Index is used by federal agencies to assess the impact of natural disasters in affected areas.
Oliver humorously critiqued Waffle House's unconventional order system using condiment placements.
The segment also highlighted Waffle House's quirky in-house music, including a parody song about raisin toast.