Chik-fil-a: First Boston, Now Chicago? - Page 6

Kace · Jul 29th 2012, 01:15 PM

I like Church's. I like that Fayetteville has one now. I'm still more of a Boston Market guy though.

I just find it remarkable that depending on whatever one's personal feelings are about whatever issue, one will either say, "the company has a right to their viewpoint and people shouldn't attack them," or say, "people have a right to voice their opinion and displeasure at the company, especially with their money." Sometimes, there's even a risk of a flip-flop on which of these arguments one cares to pursue.

If some celebrity speaks out in favor of marriage equality or against it, there's a pretty good chance someone will shout that celebrity down along the lines of, "shut up and act/play sports/whatever," and someone of the opposing view saying that the celebrity has a right to speak his/her mind like the rest of us. It all comes down to whether one agrees with what's being said and from there, it's off to some intellectually dishonest crusade for the opposing sides.

All while the catalyst of this gets more attention, which means more attention to the product. Also known as free advertising.

Sultanosurf · Jul 29th 2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kace

What's important to note is that all this talk about food and places that serve food will only make people hungry.

So by linear thought, talking about gay issues will make you hungry to be gay?

Ralphie the buffalo · Jul 29th 2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sultanosurf

So by linear thought, talking about gay issues will make you hungry to be gay?

Marty started discussing hot dogs earlier in the thread after getting hot and bothered.
Read into that what you will.

22 · Jul 29th 2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy Brown 2003

It makes you pro-gay rights.

Can't I be pro-gay rights if I don't give pro-gay rights groups any money? And can I be pro-gay rights if I eat a Chic fil A sandwich?

Ralphie the buffalo · Jul 29th 2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 22

And can I be pro-gay rights if I eat a Chic fil A sandwich?

Only if you don't enjoy the sandwich

Pro · Jul 29th 2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 22

Can't I be pro-gay rights if I don't give pro-gay rights groups any money? And can I be pro-gay rights if I eat a Chic fil A sandwich?

It's all in the eye of the beholder.

Murphy Brown 2003 · Jul 29th 2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 22

Can't I be pro-gay rights if I don't give pro-gay rights groups any money? And can I be pro-gay rights if I eat a Chic fil A sandwich?

Yes and yes. I don't plan to give up Chik-fil-A.

Sultanosurf · Jul 29th 2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy Brown 2003

Yes and yes. I don't plan to give up Chik-fil-A.

You may burn in a gay-right friendly hell. Or not...

Roy Hobbs · Jul 29th 2012, 04:00 PM

One aspect of this we haven't covered is the cleverness of the Chik-fil-A name.

Have you figured it out yet?

Okay...I'll give you a hint--the chik refers to Chicken. That's right--chicken!

And now this will blow you away-- fil-A. Get it? Say it three times fast. Yep. Filet! FILET! You can get chicken filet sandwiches there.

So that quells any controversy for me. Any place with that kind of creativity merits my business.

Plus I can take home extras and have them on my favorite white bread....HOLSUM bread.

Hey wait a minute, you don't suppose HOLSUM stands for anything, do ya?

wx or not · Jul 29th 2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs

Hey wait a minute, you don't suppose HOLSUM stands for anything, do ya?

Yes, HOLY SUMP PUMP!!!

rootboyslim · Jul 29th 2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro

And anti-same sex marriage groups put measures on many state ballots.

I'm talking about the debate over Chick-fil-a not folks fighting to keep gays from marrying

Kace · Jul 29th 2012, 05:31 PM

There's no debating over their waffle fries. Those are great with ketchup.

wx or not · Jul 29th 2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kace

There's no debating over their waffle fries.

Opening salvos?

(remember the venue to which you're posting...)

Kace · Jul 29th 2012, 05:59 PM

New York'rr · Jul 29th 2012, 06:13 PM

On this topic, there can be no debate!!!!

Pro · Jul 29th 2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rootboyslim

I'm talking about the debate over Chick-fil-a not folks fighting to keep gays from marrying

And I'm explaining why same-sex marriage has become a political issue.

Ralphie the buffalo · Jul 29th 2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy Hobbs

One aspect of this we haven't covered is the cleverness of the Chik-fil-A name.

Have you figured it out yet?

Okay...I'll give you a hint--the chik refers to Chicken. That's right--chicken!

And now this will blow you away-- fil-A. Get it? Say it three times fast. Yep. Filet! FILET! You can get chicken filet sandwiches there.

So if they wanted to be more gay friendly they could open a "Chick-Fell-A"?

(ducks)

Kace · Jul 29th 2012, 07:47 PM

Cue the horn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

Ralphie the buffalo · Jul 29th 2012, 07:49 PM

I like this better
http://m.sadtrombone.com/

Stormtracker_Tony · Jul 29th 2012, 09:53 PM

I say, what's the big freakin deal?! If you agree with the owner for CFA, then fine....If you don't agree with the owner of CFA, then fine....If you want to eat at CFA, then eat there....If you don't want to eat at CFA, then don't eat there.

It's that simple! Why anyone would worry themselves over one powerless man's words, I have no clue.

Mr. Rugen · Jul 30th 2012, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormtracker_Tony

I say, what's the big freakin deal?! If you agree with the owner for CFA, then fine....If you don't agree with the owner of CFA, then fine....If you want to eat at CFA, then eat there....If you don't want to eat at CFA, then don't eat there.

It's that simple! Why anyone would worry themselves over one powerless man's words, I have no clue.

I agree. Let's apply that to gay marriage, too. If you don't want to get gay married, then don't.

Marty McFly · Jul 30th 2012, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro

And I'm explaining why same-sex marriage has become a political issue.

Thanks Pro. I'm sure that will keep your thread count up.

Everyone knows it's a political issue. It has been for quite some time. But someone being asked about it though doesn't mean they are trying to be political.

wx or not · Jul 30th 2012, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty McFly

But someone being asked about it though doesn't mean they are trying to be political.

Agreed. Sometimes, a question falls into the "three no-winner trap":

1. Politics
2. Sex
3. Religion

In this case, it hits on all three. Choose your poison, and someone else will claim it belongs in the other category.

Marty McFly · Jul 30th 2012, 04:56 AM

Here's a point to ponder...

Up until 3 months ago, Cathy & Obama shared the same viewpoint.

Where was all the fake outrage then?

rootboyslim · Jul 30th 2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro

And anti-same sex marriage groups put measures on many state ballots.

Again, we are talking about why the Chick-fil-a comment about supprting traditional marriage became political. this has nothing to do with state ballots. Why did groups dislike a personal opinion? They chose to make it political.

Jul 29th 2012, 01:15 PM	#126
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	I like Church's. I like that Fayetteville has one now. I'm still more of a Boston Market guy though. I just find it remarkable that depending on whatever one's personal feelings are about whatever issue, one will either say, "the company has a right to their viewpoint and people shouldn't attack them," or say, "people have a right to voice their opinion and displeasure at the company, especially with their money." Sometimes, there's even a risk of a flip-flop on which of these arguments one cares to pursue. If some celebrity speaks out in favor of marriage equality or against it, there's a pretty good chance someone will shout that celebrity down along the lines of, "shut up and act/play sports/whatever," and someone of the opposing view saying that the celebrity has a right to speak his/her mind like the rest of us. It all comes down to whether one agrees with what's being said and from there, it's off to some intellectually dishonest crusade for the opposing sides. All while the catalyst of this gets more attention, which means more attention to the product. Also known as free advertising. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Jul 29th 2012, 05:31 PM	#137
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	There's no debating over their waffle fries. Those are great with ketchup. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Jul 29th 2012, 05:59 PM	#139
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	__________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Jul 29th 2012, 07:47 PM	#143
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	Cue the horn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Jul 29th 2012, 07:49 PM	#144
Ralphie the buffalo embracing the absurdity Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the island of misfit toys Posts: 12,734	I like this better http://m.sadtrombone.com/ __________________ Believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. Gautama the Buddha (more than 2,000 years ago) Nemesis always comes in through the unwatched door. David P Goldman

Jul 29th 2012, 04:00 PM	#134
Roy Hobbs Open Line Effete Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Between Gil, The Thrill and Kurtis, Bill Posts: 22,303	One aspect of this we haven't covered is the cleverness of the Chik-fil-A name. Have you figured it out yet? Okay...I'll give you a hint--the chik refers to Chicken. That's right--chicken! And now this will blow you away-- fil-A. Get it? Say it three times fast. Yep. Filet! FILET! You can get chicken filet sandwiches there. So that quells any controversy for me. Any place with that kind of creativity merits my business. Plus I can take home extras and have them on my favorite white bread....HOLSUM bread. Hey wait a minute, you don't suppose HOLSUM stands for anything, do ya?

Jul 29th 2012, 06:13 PM	#140
New York'rr Open Line Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,325	On this topic, there can be no debate!!!!

Jul 29th 2012, 09:53 PM	#145
Stormtracker_Tony Open Line Elite Join Date: May 2005 Location: checkoslovocia Posts: 6,854	I say, what's the big freakin deal?! If you agree with the owner for CFA, then fine....If you don't agree with the owner of CFA, then fine....If you want to eat at CFA, then eat there....If you don't want to eat at CFA, then don't eat there. It's that simple! Why anyone would worry themselves over one powerless man's words, I have no clue. __________________ Certified Dealer of Davis, LaCrosse, Kestrel, Oregon Scientific and many others. PM to learn more about my instruments (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!)...Also, I retail thousands of other products from electronics, housewares, lawn & garden, outdoors, etc. If you need any random crap, let me know and I can try to hook you up with a deal.

Jul 30th 2012, 04:56 AM	#149
Marty McFly Place the 6 & 8 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 7,321	Here's a point to ponder... Up until 3 months ago, Cathy & Obama shared the same viewpoint. Where was all the fake outrage then? __________________ 'Business doesn't exist to be a charity. It exists to screw over anyone and everyone it can for the betterment of the select few at the top of the food chain, the welfare of the workers who support it be damned. And it does so with thunderous applause from the right wing who are blind, unknowing, ignorant instruments of their own extinction.' - News Is Broken, 1/24/13

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