Hooters billboard

Woodmonkey · 08-05-2005, 00:24

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No nudity, but some say 'piece of chicken' reference is obscene

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A billboard for a Hooters restaurant is ruffling some feathers in Southern California, not because of any image of a scantily clad waitress, but for a reference to a "piece of chicken."

Billboard in Baldwin Park, Calif., creating controversy (photo: KNBC-TV)

At issue is the use of the marketing slogan, "Only a rooster gets a better piece of chicken."

"It's very creative and it is kind of funny, but when you really take a look at it and read it, it's degrading to women," said Baldwin Park Councilwoman Marlen Garcia.

Located beneath the billboard is the Kaiser Permanente-Baldwin Park Medical Center, whose employees brought their complaints to the city after some were offended.

Robert Grossman, attorney for Regional Outdoor Advertising which handles the account, told the San Gabriel Valley Tribune he doesn't believe the billboard breaks any terms of the contract not to post commercials that are "indecent or obscene."

"It seems like a tempest in a teapot, actually," Grossman said. "There isn't anything on it that should cause it to come down."

Frank Chopski, the restaurant's regional manager, told KNBC-TV in Los Angeles the slogan has been used for some 20 years, and the entire controversy equates to free advertising.

"I couldn't afford the front page in San Gabriel," he said.

The ad has attracted comments on advertising websites such as AdRants.com, which noted, "Apparently, the medical center employees and Councilwoman Marlen Garcia, who brought the complaint to a city council meeting and said the board was 'indecent or obscene,' think there's something wrong with the natural act of a rooster cohabitating with a chicken. Either that or this is some sort of clandestine attempt to rid the world of scrambled eggs as a breakfast item."

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BrianK · 08-05-2005, 00:43

Hooters is a restaurant that has chicken on the menu not women. Where were these women when "Where's the Beef? " slogan was used to advertise?

Almost anything can be twisted in the minds of some. "The Other White Meat" could be twisted by those women if they decided it was obscene.

Hooters has a good gimmic in the attire of the waitresses but truth be known there is more skin shown on any beach than what they wear. Not like the good old days when imagination played a role in the dance of desire.

Between the internet and public beaches all the mystery is gone. Now on top of that the women complaining that "wording" is obscene what will be left if this craziness continues?

filthybeast · 08-05-2005, 00:43

I kinda like it.

Snowden · 08-05-2005, 01:26

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At issue is the use of the marketing slogan, "Only a rooster gets a better piece of chicken."

"It's very creative and it is kind of funny, but when you really take a look at it and read it, it's degrading to women," said Baldwin Park Councilwoman Marlen Garcia.

That is imaginative, cute, funny - a darn good ad. These hussies who are so "politically correct" are taking the fun out of the English language, the art of expression - and sex!

I bet this councilwoman is a real dud - in looks, in intelligence and in bed.

Brian, I love that "dance of desire;" both the phrase and the dance!

Betty Boop · 08-05-2005, 03:20

Looking at the take-out menu, I think the Colonel may have some SERIOUS competition! Could be that only the rooster gets a better piece of the chicken - and then again, maybe not!

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In a hurry...then how about Hooters to go? Select from our many signature items and phone in the order to your nearest Hooters. We'll have it hot and ready to pick up! Some items are not available at all locations.

QUESADILLAS
A GRILLED FLOUR TORTILLA FILLED WITH CHICKEN OR STEAK, CHEDDAR, AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESE.

CHICKEN, STEAK, OR CHEESE
WITH GUACAMOLE

BUFFALO SHRIMP
FRIED BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP, SHAKEN IN YOUR FAVORITE WING SAUCE.

10 PIECE
20 PIECE

BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS
SLICED CHICKEN BREAST, BREADED, FRIED, AND SHAKEN IN YOUR FAVORITE WING SAUCE, OR SERVED PLAIN WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DIPS.

BUFFALO PLATTER
ORDER ONE FOR THE TABLE. BUFFALO SHRIMP, CHICKEN STRIPS, AND OUR FAMOUS WINGS.

SAMPLER PLATTER
SOME STEAMED SHRIMP, SOME BOILED SNOW CRAB LEGS THAT WON'T MAKE YOU FAT, BUFFALO SHRIMP, AND OUR FAMOUS WINGS. IT'S A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING SO ORDER ONE. YOU CAN TRUST US, WE NEVER LIE.

ONION RINGS
LIGHTLY BREADED SWEET ONIONS SERVED WITH A KICKIN' DIPPIN' SAUCE.

CHEESE STICKS
FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS WITH MARINARA SAUCE.

5 WING FLAPPERTIZER
START YOUR MEAL OFF RIGHT WITH A TASTE OF OUR FAMOUS WINGS. SERVED UNBREADED "NAKED STYLE".

NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER

BAKED POTATO SOUP

VEGETABLE SOUP

BAYOU GUMBO
WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

HOOTERS CHILI
ASK FOR CHEESE & ONIONS

BBQ RIB DINNER
ST. LOUIS STYLE RIBS SMOTHERED IN JACKAROO BBQ SAUCE WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS.

FULL ORDER
HALF ORDER

SNOW CRAB LEGS
1 LB, BY OUR SCALE

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP
PEEL'EM & EAT'EM SHRIMP SIMMERED IN A SPICY ROUX SAUCE. WITH TOASTED FRENCH BREAD FOR DIPPING. TRADITIONAL STEAMED SHRIMP ALSO AVAILABLE.

Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lite Ranch, Honey French, Thousand Island, Golden Italian, Oil & Vinegar, Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette, Creamy Cilantro, Balsamic Vinaigrette.

DELTA COBB SALAD
BACON, CHEESE, CRUNCHY FRIED CHICKEN, TOMATOES, AND MORE MIXED WITH OUR FAMOUS RANCH DRESSING.

SOUTHWEST FIESTA SALAD

TOPPED WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND CRIPSY FRIED TORTILLA STRIPS.

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
FRESH ROMAINE LETTUCE WITH SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE, HOME STYLE CROUTONS, AND CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING. TOPPED WITH CHUNKS OF GRILLED CHICKEN.

GRILLED CHICKENGARDEN SALAD
LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CUKES, RED ONION, CARROTS, AND CROUTONS TOPPED WITH CHUNKS OF GRILLED CHICKEN. ONLY THE RABBIT HIMSELF IS MISSING.

GRILLED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
ROTINI, CUKES, TOMATOES, AND VINAIGRETTE DRESSING ON THE SIDE. TOPPED WITH CHUNKS OF GRILLED CHICKEN.

NEARLY WORLD FAMOUS
OFTEN IMITATED, HARDLY EVER DUPLICATED. SHAKEN IN MILD, MEDIUM, HOT, 3 MILEISLAND, 911, CAJUN, SAMURAI, or SPICY JACK WING SAUCE.

10 PIECES
20 PIECES
50 PIECES

ALSO AVAILABLE UNBREADED - WE CALL THEM "NAKED"

GOURMET CHICKEN WING DINNER
20 WINGS AND A BOTTLE OF DOM PERIGNON.

Bleu Cheese or Ranch Dressing & Celery or Carrots
Extra Bleu Cheese, Ranch, or Sauce

All Sandwiches Served With Pickle, Lettuce, and Tomato, And Either Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Macaroni Sald, or Potato Salad. Choose to add Cheese, Bacon, Mushrooms, or Chili for extra cost.

HOOTERS (MORE THAN A MOUTHFUL) BURGER
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WANT ON IT.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICH
A FRIED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH, SHAKEN IN YOUR CHOICE OF OUR FAMOUS WING SAUCE...LIKE A WING ON A BUN, WITHOUT THE BONE!

SMOTHERED CHICKEN SANDWICH
A GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SMOTHERED IN PROVOLONE CHEESE, ONIONS, GREEN PEPPERS, AND MUSHROOMS.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

CHICKEN PARMESAN PLATTER
A FRIED CHICKEN BREAST SMOTHERED IN PROVOLONE CHEESE AND MARINARA SAUCE. SERVED WITH TOASTED BREAD AND A CAESAR SALAD. "ALSO AVAILABLE GRILLED"

GROUPER'S COUSIN SANDWICH
"WE FOUND A COUSIN OF THE GROUPER AND DECIDED IT WAS BETTER THAN PLAIN OLD GROUPER BECAUSE IT HUNG OUT AT THE FINEST SCHOOLS."

CUBAN SANDWICH
A TOASTED "STOGIE" ROLL FILLED WITH LAYERS OF PORK LOIN, HAM, PICKLES, AND SPICY MUSTARD.

HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH
THE PIGGY CAME FROM A MARKET, THE CHEESE CAME FROM A COW. WE ADDED SOME SECRET SAUCE AND THEY'RE ON ROLL NOW.

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK (BEEF OR CHICKEN)
ONIONS, GREEN PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS, AND PROVOLONE CHEESE. WE HAVE A BIG STEAK IN THIS ONE!

TEXAS STEAK SANDWICH
A SIRLOIN STEAK TOPPED WITH CHEESE, ONIONS, AND MUSHROOMS.

STEAK SANDWICH

BBQ SANDWICH
A GENEROUS PORTION OF PULLED PORK, SMOTHERED IN JACKAROO SAUCE.

GOURMET HOT DOG
A WIENER YOU CAN RELISH. IT'S LIVED A DOG'S LIFE. ASK US TO ADD CHILI.

GRILLED CHEESE PLATTER Served with a Side of Fries
JUST LIKE YOUR MOTHER USED TO MAKE, ONLY BIGGER.

CURLEY FRIES
FRENCH FRIES ARE FUN AGAIN. PEELED AND CURLED ENTIRELY BY COMPUTER & PROGRAMMED BY AN IDAHO REFUGEE.

ADD CHEESE SAUCE

JALAPENO CHILI CHEESE FRIES

COLE SLAW

POTATO SALAD

BAKED BEANS

KEY LIME PIE

CARAMEL FUDGE CHEESECAKE

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

SPECIAL OCCASION CAKE

Our Burgers and Steaks can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish, shellfish, or fresh eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

http://www.hootersofamerica.com/menu/takeout_menu/

JohnRN · 08-05-2005, 03:28

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Originally Posted by CalDreaming02

Looking at the take-out menu, I think the Colonel may have some SERIOUS competition! Could be that only the rooster gets a better piece of the chicken - and then again, maybe not!

http://www.hootersofamerica.com/menu/takeout_menu/

Thanks.

Now I'm ravenously hungry!