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| Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by AloyEmeka9: 5:34am On Apr 14, 2009 |
‘Obama Fried Chicken’ Will Keep Its Name  The owner of Obama Fried Chicken at Rutland Road and Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, Brooklyn, plans to keep the name, despite protests. The man who caused a stir by calling his fast-food restaurant Obama Fried Chicken no longer plans to change the name, despite a growing outcry from protesters who say the name conjures up disturbing racial stereotypes. On Monday, about 20 people, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, protested outside the restaurant, at Rutland Road and Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, Brooklyn. “He wasn’t a man of his word,” one of the protest organizers, Kevin McCall, said Tuesday, referring to the restaurant’s owner. “He didn’t keep his commitment of having this sign down. This is very offensive to African-Americans.” The restaurant, previously called Royal Fried Chicken, took the Obama name in late March in a gesture of fondness for the president, said Mohammad Jabbar, the manager and spokesman for the restaurant. Under pressure last week, Mr. Jabbar, who said he is not the owner, said the name would be changed to Popular Fried Chicken over the weekend. But on Monday, the sign was still there — a fact noted by the free newspaper amNY, under the print headline “What the Cluck?” The White House disapproves of using the president’s name for commercial purposes, a spokesman said. On Tuesday, Mr. Jabbar explained that the owner had changed his mind because the new sign, which he says cost about $5,000, has been embraced. He estimated that four out of every five customers have supported the name. “They’re telling us not to remove,” he said. Mr. Jabbar added that he believed the controversy was over. Another protest is planned for noon Saturday — news that caught Mr. Jabbar by surprise. “We’re going to continue to keep the pressure on,” said Mr. McCall. “If he thinks we’re going away that’s not going to happen.” http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/obama-fried-chicken-will-keep-its-name/ |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by ElRazur: 12:48pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
It is only a name. People need to get a grip in my opinion. |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by IFELEKE(m): 1:52pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Stupid protests by Jobless People, Who cares if you name your Pig Yar'adua down here? |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by SeanT21(f): 6:31pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
Whats the fuss??  There are many things to worry about but people choose to worry about a chicken shop being named after Obama!! |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by MrCrackles(m): 6:32pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
What is all this OBAMA madness now?  |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Nobody: 6:34pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
IFELEKE:  MrCrackles:abi o. . . .am even scared to wear my Obama Shirt in this mostly white city God help Obama. People are just mad because they're not seeing quick positive economic results |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Hauwa1: 6:37pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
i really don't like the use of his name like that they can be mischievious |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Nobody: 6:45pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
*Hauwa*:Mischievous how? |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Nobody: 6:55pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
*Toyinrayo: there are just mad because they never thought they'd live to see the day they would have to take command from a black man. The recession started way back in 2007, where they mad at George Bush? What economic abracadabra where they expecting in 90 days? |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Hauwa1: 7:22pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
obama fried chicken? ummm, i think it is weird. we will see. i rest my case! i will even eat in there. |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by AloyEmeka9: 9:37pm On Apr 14, 2009 |
I don't have any problem with Obama,Ifeleke, Dylan or Hauwa fried chicken. I will only turn a blind eye on your restaurant if the name is tpia fried chicken unless I am ready to change my name to Adegboyega.  |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by bawomolo(m): 12:00am On Apr 15, 2009 |
Aloy.Emeka: tpia fried chicken or tpia fish sticks? i'm just playing o |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by SeanT21(f): 4:41am On Apr 15, 2009 |
Aloy.Emeka: oooooh,she is gonna get U!! |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by IFELEKE(m): 10:01am On Apr 15, 2009 |
davidylan:Right On Point! That's why they are willing to fuss over non issues(His Wife's rendezvous with the queen is a classic example). Aloy.Emeka:Emeka, Easy On The Beef! |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by MrCrackles(m): 10:08am On Apr 15, 2009 |
Aloy.Emeka: LMFAO!  |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by londonite: 8:05pm On Apr 15, 2009 |
URGENT: please support our president MSNBC has a poll up about Obama's performance as President so far. Republicans are flooding it with "F" votes. When I looked at the poll it showed 61% with an F grade. It seems that the Republicans are very determined to do everything in their power to downplay the excellent work that President Obama is doing to lead the country. Pass this address on, and go to it to vote, it only takes a moment to do so. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29493093/ |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Lamidiobi1: 4:03am On Apr 16, 2009 |
Let himhave an f. why is it buiness of yours. |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by AloyEmeka9: 6:36am On Apr 17, 2009 |
oooooh,she is gonna get U!!Na 2 day? |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Recognise: 9:48pm On Apr 17, 2009 |
SeanT21 at Aloy.Emeka] Abeggy make una no start commotion ooo Bury the hatchet . . . and let tings be naw |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by MrCrackles(m): 9:49pm On Apr 17, 2009 |
Tilapia Fried Fish! |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by blacksta(m): 9:55pm On Apr 17, 2009 |
what about CrackLess Fried Chips and chicken |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by MrCrackles(m): 10:01pm On Apr 17, 2009 |
blacksta: Gangsta! |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Recognise: 10:10pm On Apr 17, 2009 |
MrCrackles? . . . hey, hey. I'll yank that NIC cable or zap your Wi-fi connection ooo Wifi - I know you're probably high tech Go Greenwich or Hackney Empire go have a laugh at the comedy clubs there Dont stoke the fire naw |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by AloyEmeka9: 12:57pm On Apr 18, 2009 |
Tilapia Fried Fish! |
| Re: Obama Fried Chicken Is Causing Trouble by Ikomi(m): 4:47pm On Apr 18, 2009 |
A California scientist has discovered a new species of lichen, a plant growth that looks a bit like moss, and has named it in honor of President Obama. Obama is the new Messiah. Like he said himself: "Am bleesed". Who says his not? Let him speak now or forever hold his peace.  |
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