Yes, Chick-fil-A Says, We Explicitly Do Not Like Same-Sex Couples

[Apollo]

Damn, they made good ass food too. Oh well, no more Chick Fil a for me.

 

[Joshua_me]

Ahh, this again...

Well, the fact that they close all of their stores on Sundays speaks volumes about their business mindset.

Sundays are always one of the busiest days in malls and food courts across America, and the fact that they are willing to close their stores and forgo all of that profit to be had on the second part of the weekend suggests that they do value religion over profit.

That's a rather scary thought.

Yes, it's a nice thought to think that they are closing on Sunday's to let their employee's spend time with their families, but actually, the real reason is - according to their religion - that selling chicken nuggets on the "holy day" would make Jesus angry.

I can remember WAY back when - when a local grocery store chain here in the South, ( Publix) did the same thing.

Imagine ! A major grocery store closed on the only day many working folks had the time to shop for food for the week. The loss of revenue must have been tremendous.

When "Mr. Publix" (or whatever the founder of the business was named) died, it wasn't 6 weeks after his death until - lo and behold - Publix was suddenly opened on Sunday's.

I suspect the same will happen to Chick-fil-A when the "old guard" dies off.

 

[frankfrank]

^ I actually remember, when I was growing up in the early 1960's in Michigan, it was hard to find any department store, pharmacy, gas station, etc. open on Sundays. Sunday has actually changed from a "can't-get-shit-done" day to the primary shopping day of the week (perhaps), in my lifetime.

I also seem to remember that many restaurants were not open in the EVENING on Sundays, but I'm not as sure how accurate that memory is.

Going out for "Sunday drives" was also common way back when, but it was probably a good idea to buy the gas prior to the Sunday itself.

 

[metta]

The latest email from the hate group, the AFA:

A few weeks ago, AFA alerted you to an attack by homosexual activists against the Christian-owned Chick-fil-A company.

In February, a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Pennsylvania donated some sandwiches and brownies to a marriage seminar hosted by the Pennsylvania Family Institute.
Because the seminar promoted marriage as between one man and one woman, pro-homosexual activists launched an all-out attack on Chick-fil-A.
Some started calling the company's main product "Jesus Chicken," while others mocked and belittled the company's "Not Open on Sunday" policy. They even smeared company employees, calling them "anti-gay."

Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy built a 1500-restaurant chain on his "personal and business philosophy based on biblical principles." Something else you may not know:
Chick-fil-A plays Christian music in its restaurants...exclusively.
Chick-fil-A closes all its locations on Sunday...no exceptions.
Chick-fil-A's stated corporate purpose is: 1) To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us; and 2) To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.
AFA is encouraging you to "BUYCOTT" a Chick-fil-A restaurant during the week of April 25-30.
When you pay for your meal, take a moment to thank them for standing on Christian principles by printing and handing them the Chick-fil-A "Thank You!" card

 

[Nomenclature]

I wonder how many people would still be eating at Chck-Fil-A if they held the belief that black people didn't deserve the same rights as whites.

 

[Kulindahr]

The latest email from the hate group, the AFA:

A "buycott" -- that's a creative idea.

 

[Davelandia]

I've heard their food was good, and though I've been inside, never thought the menu was all that and wound up leaving. Certainly won't even think about it in the future. They can suck it.

I think the best thing would be to find out who your local franchise owner is and make it clear to them why you won't be patronizing their establishment. Corporate clearly needs to hear it from their franchisees.

 

[metta]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd7zC5hrBhw[/ame]

 

[G-Lexington]

Haven't eaten at one in forever, as they seem to exist solely in malls in this part of the country, and malls are dropping like flies. I do recall thinking their chicken is good (and their waffle fries), but I can think of twenty other places to get chicken if the mood strikes - no problem skipping over them.

Lex

 

[Beachguyj]

They are a christian based company so of course they arent going to say they like same sex couples. Who cares tho, Im not going to stop eating there! The food is so good! Have you tried the chick-fil-a sauce? Once you try it, you'll be hooked.

I agree. Most places don't like gay people. At least they will come out and say it. The thing is if gay people go to eat there they will be treated with respect if they act like decent adults.

I took a friend of mine there yesterday, he had never eaten there and I told him how great their chicken sandwiches are. We got take out and we went inside because he wanted to see what was on the menu. He's not flaming, but you can tell he is gay and we were treated well. They have great food and a fast, friendly efficient staff.

It can be expensive. I got a meal and my friend got a meal and I got 4 chicken strips to share (I asked my friend what kind of sauce he wanted and they gave us 2, so I gave one back and asked for a honey mustard one, and she said we could have more than 2 if we wanted, but 2 was fine) and it cost around $18. Usually if I go I just get a chicken sandwich and waffle fries for around $, or a chicken sandwich and a chicken nugget kids meal for around $7.

And they had the new Heinz ketchup packets that can be squeezed of opened to use to dip fries. First time I ever saw them.

 

[G-Lexington]

I don't get the In-n-Out cult, either. Their burgers are OK, their fries are actually really good, but their milkshakes are terrible. GoodTimes in Colorado has them beat on all fronts.

Lex

 

[EwanSF]

If a company holds backward, fuckwit views, boycott them and encourage others to do so. Fairly simple.

 

[Kulindahr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd7zC5hrBhw

Joke on me: the moment I clicked on that vid, my first thought was "Boy, he's beefy!"
Then I noticed the costume....

It occurs to me that the chain could be hurt hard if one thing could be accomplished: get Pepsi and Coke, both of which have good rights records, to decide not to sell to them. That would cut off most of the available soft drink options for a fast food place.

I wouldn't go there for the same reason I wouldn't go to In N Out Burger (west coast thing). The food is disgusting. And no I don't like In N Out Burger... what a grease pit that place is. They put bible verses on the bottom of all their cups.

A bunch of guys in my house at OSU created a Tee like this:

 

[fetaby]

I agree. Most places don't like gay people. At least they will come out and say it. The thing is if gay people go to eat there they will be treated with respect if they act like decent adults.

Damn, and here I was, wanting to go in my ass-less chaps and give out blow jobs in the bathroom.

Do you think they'd give me extra nugget sauce?

 

[Beachguyj]

Damn, and here I was, wanting to go in my ass-less chaps and give out blow jobs in the bathroom.

Do you think they'd give me extra nugget sauce?

I don't think they would.

 

[fetaby]

I don't think they would.

So I can't get married to the man I love and I can't have extra nugget sauce? You win this round chick-fil-a...

 

[Ninja108]

Saw several Chick-Fil-A's on the way back home. Long ago we might have stopped there, but they will never get another dime of my money

 

[Puzuzzu]

Typical. Ew.

 

[Kulindahr]

Saw several Chick-Fil-A's on the way back home. Long ago we might have stopped there, but they will never get another dime of my money

Next trip:

* find a little wooden Smiling Buddha statue
* get a little rainbow flag on a stick
* drill a hole in the Buddha's hand to hold the stick

When you come to a Chick-Fil-A, go in, set up your little "gay Buddha" on a table, and see what happens.

 

[fetaby]

When you come to a Chick-Fil-A, go in, set up your little "gay Buddha" on a table, and see what happens.

Be warned! They may not give you extra nugget sauce.