Fat Tuesday = Free Pancakes at IHOP

Tomorrow, of course, is Fat Tuesday, a.k.a. Shrove Tuesday, a.k.a. (the actual, presumably boob- and puke-free) Mardi Gras. Which means it's time to dig out your favorite pancake recipe for that final pre-Lenten feast.

Or you could just head over to the nearest IHOP for its annual National Pancake Day celebration. Yes, the pancakes are free, but you should also donate a little something to the Children's Miracle Network.

Gut Check wonders: Can National Pancake Day possibly match with Denny's Free Grand Slam promotion?