Driving to work this morning on Highway 40, I saw something- well disturbing.
I must start off by saying, in the broad sense of the term, I am a free-thinking liberal mind.
I am also not easily offended. But I am proud of my city therefore the following billboard bothered me.
"CASINOS. STRIPCLUBS.
THEN US."
24 hour Hardee's Drive Thru
And there was a large image of a hamburger.
Sick, St. Louis.
Our city is already surrounded by a slue of casino billboards, and liquor ads. This whole "drink liquor and be a big winner"- is, in my opinion, quite an oxymoron.
We are known as an alcohol city, and a quarter of our city does smell like yeast and hops.
We were also given the honor of "The Most Dangerous City In the U.S" this last year, so we are looking good.
So while we already have two termed "vices" beaming down upon our fair city- leave it to Hardees to add another two to that list.
GLUTTONY!
and drumroll.....
THE SELLING OF SEX!!!
Why Hardee's, why? Yes we have casinos. And yes, there are some dark shadows across the river where you can see women in thongs dance. But do we need it advertised on our skyline?
I would hope St. Louis could be applauded for something better than gambling, sex, and consuming over 60 grams of fat after 3:00 AM.
For a good time of gambling, strippers, liquor, crime and fastfood- look no further than the good 'ole Gateway to the West.
3 comments:
I would be disappointed as well. This is a major turnoff and I am sure there are many in St. Louis who feel the same way. This statement is crude and not funny. I'm a person who enjoys comedy and doesn't get offended easily but if a national chain restaurant posted this sign in my hometown I would be offended, especially when the society has other problems that have been recognized by the country.
I wonder if it sold hamburgers? "Casinos, Strip Clubs, Then us" has a catchy kind of ring to it.
I never before thought of Hardees in that seedy light. Because of the web, their signage in St. Louis can become known to people in cities and towns all over America. I wonder if they are considering how their offline marketing campaign might impact their brand image online?
Is it weird that I'm more offended by the Hardee's hamburger than the strip clubs and casinos?
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