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Locrian

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16. heh

Reply to Playinghardball (Original post)

Fri Jul 19, 2013, 07:26 PM

Jul 2013

You know there's not much thought usually when people eat at these chains - they're pretty much interchangeable 'bar food' with 'flair'. It's not wise to give people a reason to pass your place by!

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Papa John's, Applebee's And Others Pay Huge Price For Anti-Obamacare Politicking [View all] Playinghardball Jul 2013 OP

I would eat twigs & sawdust before I would go to those places SoCalDem Jul 2013 #1

I just adore you! displacedtexan Jul 2013 #14

and that is why you are my hero, SoCalDem. Doing what you believe is American. roguevalley Jul 2013 #15

P's pizza tastes like sawdust n2doc Jul 2013 #22

We got one free in the superbowl heads or tails deal noamnety Jul 2013 #32

Both times I have eaten there it made me sick. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #76

Same here! Soundman Jul 2013 #87

Probably swimming in preservatives. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #99

You could live in the town I live in... jmowreader Jul 2013 #110

I hope you have a Pizza Hut. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #111

We have two Pizza Huts jmowreader Jul 2013 #117

and lucky, lucky me in New Haven, CT... CTyankee Jul 2013 #123

Good pizza there? East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #124

New Haven pizza (called apizza in New Haven) is legendary. CTyankee Jul 2013 #125

I'll definitally try those. East Coast Pirate Jul 2013 #126

Make your own Whole Wheat Pizza bucolic_frolic Jul 2013 #113

That's all well and good... jmowreader Jul 2013 #118

Sounds like a great place to bucolic_frolic Jul 2013 #122

Papa Johns opened a store in my town recently Freddie Jul 2013 #92

It's telling that the corporate food places call themselves "stores" SoCalDem Jul 2013 #95

damn straight!!! CatWoman Jul 2013 #45

+1 n/t IL Lib Jul 2013 #53

I like the license plate. madaboutharry Jul 2013 #55

Thanks.. I thought it was fitting SoCalDem Jul 2013 #57

Luvit. Snarkoleptic Jul 2013 #96

I'll make it bigger for you.. BRB SoCalDem Jul 2013 #97

Here it is. SoCalDem Jul 2013 #98

OMG your pics are wild! 7962 Jul 2013 #101

The cat is seeking a zenlike state (or so he tells me). Snarkoleptic Jul 2013 #105

Local businesses get my dollars. Screw the fascist multinationals. nt stillwaiting Jul 2013 #79

Um, excuse me, but that's just about what they serve. Th1onein Jul 2013 #106

Me too. RiffRandell Jul 2013 #120

Great you can vote with your wallet its good for us as the public to know that trublu992 Jul 2013 #2

Some of us took it a step further than just our wallets TxDemChem Jul 2013 #20

That's even better, Love Jason's deli trublu992 Jul 2013 #24

Me too. TxDemChem Jul 2013 #48

New one opening close by in August, will try them out... Deuce Jul 2013 #35

Jason's Deli is wonderful TxDemChem Jul 2013 #47

There have complimentary ice cream without any HFCS trublu992 Jul 2013 #131

I live in the birthplace of Jason's Deli and my friend Dustlawyer Jul 2013 #82

I had no idea Jason's started here in Tx TxDemChem Jul 2013 #128

I live in Beaumont too prole_for_peace Jul 2013 #142

Our office did something similar. Boss wanted to treat the whole office to pizza for some really Democrat 4 Ever Jul 2013 #112

Diss to Papa John's AND... TxDemChem Jul 2013 #129

We need a way to organize for more concrete action here BlueStreak Jul 2013 #109

Not exactly what you are looking for but have you tried the buycott app? prole_for_peace Jul 2013 #143

Very interesting. I didn't know about that. BlueStreak Jul 2013 #145

The message they will get is to not be public about it. nessa Jul 2013 #3

Perhaps some smartypants will start a website.... AmBlue Jul 2013 #60

You are absolutely correct. Moostache Jul 2013 #140

please, there are so many good restaurants and pizzerias in my neighborhood hollysmom Jul 2013 #4

yep. i can't believe that there's a market here in san diego for red lobster.. frylock Jul 2013 #23

make note - lots of good places to eat in San Diego. hollysmom Jul 2013 #30

Couldn't happen to a more deserving group. russspeakeasy Jul 2013 #5

k&r n/t RainDog Jul 2013 #6

John Schnatter can definitely share the Asshole Of The Year award with Ted Nugent. Initech Jul 2013 #7

There is a Papa John's right next door to my office. I go in there at least a couple of times kestrel91316 Jul 2013 #8

At a time most people have less disposable income, putting politics out there for all to see AllyCat Jul 2013 #91

Excellent time for the invisible hand to work... truebluegreen Jul 2013 #9

I think this might actually be the market's invisible finger Kennah Jul 2013 #46

True! truebluegreen Jul 2013 #49

The Fickle Finger Of Fate NoQuarter Jul 2013 #121

Don't risk saying that one three times fast Kennah Jul 2013 #136

It never occurred to these assholes that Democrats eat at restaurants. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #10

they thought as "job creators" they were the ones wielding the power, guess what, people have power! Civilization2 Jul 2013 #11

Well put. bamasher Jul 2013 #26

K&R n/t myrna minx Jul 2013 #12

These CEO's seriously misjudged who their customers are. Hint: They aren't named "Romney." WinkyDink Jul 2013 #13

heh Locrian Jul 2013 #16

good. I would rather eat dirt than Papa John's. What an a-hole. ZRT2209 Jul 2013 #17

There's a lesson here Captain Stern Jul 2013 #18

They don't realize that Caribou Barbie comes for the attention... 47of74 Jul 2013 #31

There's some truth to that tularetom Jul 2013 #81

I'm the same way Captain Stern Jul 2013 #103

Can't say that these self important sociopaths didn't ask for the payback. L0oniX Jul 2013 #19

reap the whirlwind, mofos! frylock Jul 2013 #21

Easiest Boycott Ever Yavin4 Jul 2013 #25

Notice they also all have lousy food BainsBane Jul 2013 #27

Good news! Baad food that only enriches the ceos. Easy boycot!! hue Jul 2013 #28

Don't care for either place 47of74 Jul 2013 #29

I was so mad I went to Maine for lobstah instead of SaveAmerica Jul 2013 #33

This article was from December A Little Weird Jul 2013 #34

papa john lost a fortune pissing off my kids RedstDem Jul 2013 #36

Good MissNostalgia Jul 2013 #37

You know what's funny? I had forgotten why I was mad at Papa John's, but still had negative feelings reformist2 Jul 2013 #38

I think it's absolutely true. It seems to be with me. I feel much the same way Ed Suspicious Jul 2013 #43

Has the trend continued in 2013? n/t Gore1FL Jul 2013 #39

These idiots should have thought about which demographic their restaurants cater to Snake Plissken Jul 2013 #40

A little blast from the past.... ReRe Jul 2013 #41

I'm not a huge Applebee's fan after pulling a plastic bag from my fettuccine Alfredo Ed Suspicious Jul 2013 #42

Not gonna help. These guys are assholes and they believe that's what made them great. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #44

K & R Scurrilous Jul 2013 #50

Bwahahaha! The Papa Johns across the street from where I work closed down muntrv Jul 2013 #51

Papa John's went out of business in my area just recently. pacalo Jul 2013 #52

Does this writer seriously believe the poor performance is because their Obamacare beliefs ksomao Jul 2013 #54

So, what do you say to all the posters above Wednesdays Jul 2013 #56

And this family too has not gone to any of them after their remarks Hestia Jul 2013 #83

It's not like their food suddenly got crappy -- it was always crappy. Arugula Latte Jul 2013 #100

Good People Don't Support Billionaire's Chains HumansAndResources Jul 2013 #58

Welcome to DU! IdaBriggs Jul 2013 #72

Let the free market tell those fuckos what's real Blue Owl Jul 2013 #59

Ah, poor papa john and his incessant whining about ObamaCare! Cha Jul 2013 #61

We will have to watch ALL companies carefully dbackjon Jul 2013 #62

Payback can be a real... SoapBox Jul 2013 #63

Now with church choir sakabatou Jul 2013 #65

THIS IS IT bluedeathray Jul 2013 #64

Crapplebees? Warren DeMontague Jul 2013 #66

Not Sure If I Buy This/These Report(s) Bigredhunk Jul 2013 #67

GOOD JOB! keep it up, I boycott nearly all that, especially PJohn's & Koch products Divine Discontent Jul 2013 #69

Thanks for this! Freddie Jul 2013 #93

Domino's: My longest running store boycott. AllyCat Jul 2013 #89

Also Bigredhunk Jul 2013 #68

Essentially they got in the spotlight and announced: "Management are Assholes" Quantess Jul 2013 #70

8 Chicagoland Applebee's stores have closed. BlackX-068 Jul 2013 #71

My wife's parents and their friends went to an Applebee's and Hubert Flottz Jul 2013 #74

I quit going to PJs soon after the first one opened here, because... Hubert Flottz Jul 2013 #73

in every business, but especially food DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #75

My best friend works at Papa Johns. Notafraidtoo Jul 2013 #77

I don't go to Papa John's or Applebee's any more... Sancho Jul 2013 #78

Papa John's stock price is up 40% in the last 12 months Egalitariat Jul 2013 #80

This is true. How do we explain that? If business is down, which the above information Squinch Jul 2013 #132

The article isn't citing sales. Incitatus Jul 2013 #141

No, I get that you aren't supporting them, and you are right that their stock us up 40%. Squinch Jul 2013 #144

I think it means the YouGov Brand Buzz index is as meaningless as the Lola Opinion Factor Egalitariat Jul 2013 #146

But brand value is an interesting concept. The stock price IS up, so if we see a drop Squinch Jul 2013 #147

Many retailers and restaurant chains are limiting... meaculpa2011 Jul 2013 #84

I haven't eaten or shopped at ctsnowman Jul 2013 #85

Boycotts work, people Politicub Jul 2013 #86

Hit 'em where it hurts: in their bank accounts AndyA Jul 2013 #88

Since this op ed was published 12/04/2012, I'd be curious of this were still the case NEDem Jul 2013 #90

Where are the shareholder lawsuits? dickthegrouch Jul 2013 #94

May these rather epic declines continue, even escalate. Up yours, mien Papa John heir indepat Jul 2013 #102

I love living in Chicago where every 2 or 3 blocks you can go mucifer Jul 2013 #104

I get a creepy vibe from Schnatter. Always have. nyquil_man Jul 2013 #107

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2013 #108

yay! bettyellen Jul 2013 #114

What were they thinking? ZX86 Jul 2013 #115

They live in a bubble.... Rebellious Republican Jul 2013 #116

All right, here's my thought... Volaris Jul 2013 #119

I change channels on the tv when a PJ commercial comes on. MrYikes Jul 2013 #127

don't heaven05 Jul 2013 #130

Footus in Mouthus disease WovenGems Jul 2013 #133

I like to cook myself, so............. JimboBillyBubbaBob Jul 2013 #134

Consumers standing up by choosing where they spend their money?? Who knew... Tiredofthesame Jul 2013 #135

The Papa Johns brouhaha happened several months ago. Quantess Jul 2013 #138

Papa Johns was my favorite pizza joint. Rex Jul 2013 #137

Thank you so much for this. I may do a piece on it this week. nt stevenleser Jul 2013 #139