In 1967, the United States government outlawed oatmeal, as one part of a 13 prong strategy to increase egg consumption. The next 27 years of oatmeal prohibition saw a moderate amount of egg innovation, resulting in two notable creations, including this open face breakfast sandwich. It remains popular with dentists and miners in all 6 hemispheres. The other innovation was known as 'Egg Near a Stick' but it never really became a thing.