Tennessee residents have begun noticing signs outside various Burger King locations that proclaim ‘Global warming is baloney’.
Memphis Flyer writer Chris Davis tried to get to the bottom of it, calling the manager at a Memphis Burger King to ask whether it was a prank or put up by the restaurant. Here’s part of the exchange:
BK: The sign was put up yesterday.
Me: And it’s not a mistake?
BK: No.
Me: It reflects the opinion of BK international?
BK: Yes.
Maybe the employee got it wrong and it’s merely the opinion of a Southern right-wing franchise owner. Maybe it’s part of a new trend to show off inappropriate political statements outside fast food restaurants. Or, perhaps BK is gearing up to debut a new flame-grilled ‘baloney’ sandwich.
We’ll soon find out, but in the meantime, Burger King looks pretty stupid.
Update: Burger King Corp says global warming is only ‘baloney’ in Memphis, and they don’t condone the message.
This statement [“Global Warming is baloney”] does not reflect a Burger King Corp. (BKC) opinion or view. The two restaurants where these signs appeared are independently owned and operated and were not authorized to display this statement. The signs have since been removed.
BKC believes in operating as a socially responsible company and is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where it lives and works.
Link [Memphis Flyer] via [The Huffington Post]
