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BK Broiler: Memphis Burger Kings State That "Global Warming is Baloney"

By BRUCE WATSON, ON LOAN FROM WALLETPOP.COM
Posted: 2009-06-09 16:45:15
Filed Under: Small Business, Franchises

Burger King
Chris Davis, Memphis Flyer



In today's knee-jerk, politically-reactive climate, it's rare to find a company that is willing to baldly state its political beliefs. This is particularly true in the world of fast food, where patrons range across the political spectrum and a misplaced word or ill-conceived statement could easily spell the end of business. In this context, even companies that are openly religious, like Chik-Fil-A tend to downplay their affiliations.

Things are a little different at Burger King, at least in Memphis. While estimates vary depending upon the report, between 2 and 10 BK restaurants in the area recently put up billboard signs stating that "Global Warming is Baloney."

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    On the surface, this is political suicide, and one commentator has already stated that he will no longer be eating at the popular restaurant. An obvious explanation for the bizarre comment is that it is the opening gambit in a marketing campaign for a new fried baloney sandwich. The truth, however, seems to be a bit more complicated: while employees at the respective restaurants seemed to think that the billboard were green-lit by Burger King's corporate headquarters, the company has disavowed the statements.

    The most likely explanation is that the billboards were chosen by someone at MIC, a Memphis-based fast food management company that owns all of the respective franchises. In this context, it would make sense that BK's kitchen workers -- and even its managers -- would be confused about where the message originated.

    Oddly enough, ClimateCounts.org, a non-profit environmental watchdog group, has cited Burger King for failing to address its environmental impact. The company's scorecard is a zero out of 100 for transparency, review, and amelioration of unsound environmental practices.

    Honestly, this isn't surprising: after all, it was only a matter of time before someone found a link between flame-broiling and the depleting ozone layer!

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    judestewart1 08:57:46 PM Nov 06 2009

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    Hell, if the only paycheck I could get is to run around and tell everyone the sky is falling (global warming is real) I would do it too. There is enough numbskulls that has been put thru our school systems over the last 20 years, they have been indoctronated to believe anything the pinheads tell them or sell them.EAT MORE BEEF!!!!!!!!

    mc1852 11:28:57 PM Oct 26 2009

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    Because the freaks who stand in a snowstorm in October and see the crops fail because of cold temperatures still believe that carbon dioxide is a scary toxin and that cows are evil. That is why. Depends must be having a banner year. Eat beef and be healthy and attractive !!! AlGore is a greedy charlatan.

    accordeon 04:56:25 PM Sep 29 2009

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    I can't believe how many idots are out there that don't believe Global Warming is real. I guess all of the scientists in the world must be wrong while all the high school redneck dropouts are correct. Go figure. Well... at least their trailerparks will become waterfront property in the future.

    mjolnir8264 09:27:18 AM Jul 27 2009

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    Make mine BURGER KING! Global warming is caused by all of the HOT AIR of the politicians in Washington (and the socialists - and their New World Order allies - wanting to use "the environment" as a way to end private property rights).Go to go - need a BK Broiler and fries!!!

    worldwidemsupply 01:30:07 AM Jul 27 2009

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    I was going to say Global warming is a hoax, just like our president but someone said it before I did.

    akevinzz 12:18:53 AM Jul 27 2009

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    I live in Indianapolis and I AM GOING TO DRIVE to Memphis for a later dinner tomorrow - THIS IS GREAT!!!!!!!

    frank665 09:54:41 PM Jul 26 2009

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    HOW MANY FRICKEN WEEKS DO WE GET TO SEE THIS BS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who cares, Jesus Christ! AOL has listed this for several weeks now, aren't there any other things of interest in the world?

    brcbaldwin 08:59:49 PM Jul 26 2009

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    F%$K GLOBAL WARMING AL GORENERA is also a joke

    morrisphild 08:19:22 PM Jul 26 2009

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    VISIT: www.ameritianity.com President Kennedy tells us why Obama is a danger to the United States of America, why todays Press is a danger to the United States of America, why organizations such as ACORN, LULAC, and others are a danger to the United States of America. Democrats, listen to your hero. SEE VIDEO From our friends:I Love this site may God Bless you, and Bless Our Country. Betty 07/15/09Thank you for having a website that talks about God and the freedoms that He gave to us. Jesus gave His life so that all people may know Him and be saved... Deanna Clark 7/11/2009It's good to know that you have created a website that is clean and wholesome, and that what we read is the truth and nothing but the truth; unlike other websites...W Soto 7/10/2009 God bless you all. i am old but i am willing. what can i do to help? Lorianne 07/07/09Thank you for posting this on my wall I sent this out yesterday to all my members of Heal Our Land Patriot Prayer Project. We all have

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    VISIT: www.ameritianity.comPresident Kennedy tells us why Obama is a danger to the United States of America, why todays Press is a danger to the United States of America, why organizations such as ACORN, LULAC, and others are a danger to the United States of America. Democrats, listen to your hero. SEE VIDEO From our friends:I Love this site may God Bless you, and Bless Our Country. Betty 07/15/09Thank you for having a website that talks about God and the freedoms that He gave to us. Jesus gave His life so that all people may know Him and be saved... Deanna Clark 7/11/2009It's good to know that you have created a website that is clean and wholesome, and that what we read is the truth and nothing but the truth; unlike other websites...W Soto 7/10/2009 God bless you all. i am old but i am willing. what can i do to help? Lorianne 07/07/09Thank you for posting this on my wall I sent this out yesterday to all my members of Heal Our Land Patriot Prayer Project. We all have the s

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