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re: Po folk can't afford the luxury of Red Lobster no mo
Posted on 1/3/14 at 7:22 am to Degas
Posted on 1/3/14 at 7:22 am to Degas
This news story hurts.
I post here a lot and read FDB more than I post. I can already tell you the posters who will post the Gag guy and make fun of Red Lobster closing.
I see them as the uncaring rich among us and the worst of American character. I know they are too wealthy (classy) to eat there, but if you read the story closely, for many people, Red Lobster was a huge night out from their normal existence, and I see it as an incredibly sad thing that they can no longer afford even Red Lobster.
Regardless of what my fellow posters write, I see it as painfully sad that the chain can't make it in these really tough (for the little guy and the less affluent among us) times.
My $0.02 worth of opinion. I probably owe you guys a penny.
"The people can't afford bread? Let them eat cake."
I post here a lot and read FDB more than I post. I can already tell you the posters who will post the Gag guy and make fun of Red Lobster closing.
I see them as the uncaring rich among us and the worst of American character. I know they are too wealthy (classy) to eat there, but if you read the story closely, for many people, Red Lobster was a huge night out from their normal existence, and I see it as an incredibly sad thing that they can no longer afford even Red Lobster.
Regardless of what my fellow posters write, I see it as painfully sad that the chain can't make it in these really tough (for the little guy and the less affluent among us) times.
My $0.02 worth of opinion. I probably owe you guys a penny.
"The people can't afford bread? Let them eat cake."
This post was edited on 1/3/14 at 7:27 am
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Posted on 1/3/14 at 7:50 am to MeridianDog
Let them eat Golden Corral.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:24 am to MeridianDog
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MeridianDog
I grew up in a pretty financially strapped single-mom family. For us, "eating fancy" was Piccadilly.
That being the case, with a few exceptions I think most on this board don't look down on Red Lobster as being a "poors" place to eat.
It's just that with the abundance of reasonably priced fresh seafood being readily available in the Gulf South, it's pretty understandable to give a Gag Guy
to Red Lobster when better, fresh food can be obtained at a gas station.Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:31 am to MeridianDog
I think there are probably a lot of reasons why Red Lobster is faltering. There is more awareness of food in our culture than say 25 years ago, most even small towns have vibrant farmer's markets and chef owned restaurants, and people eat out more (which drops the "specialness" of dining out across the spectrum).
I think the more salient point is that it costs more to eat out now than it did just 5-10 years ago. People arent making as much money. Ergo, people eat out less or are less willing to use their dining out dollars for a Red Lobster place. Red Lobster was a convenient example. Since we shouldnt talk politics at the dinner table, I'll leave out why I think that is.
I think the more salient point is that it costs more to eat out now than it did just 5-10 years ago. People arent making as much money. Ergo, people eat out less or are less willing to use their dining out dollars for a Red Lobster place. Red Lobster was a convenient example. Since we shouldnt talk politics at the dinner table, I'll leave out why I think that is.
This post was edited on 1/3/14 at 9:32 am
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:32 am to MeridianDog
quote:
make fun of Red Lobster closing.
Red Lobster is closing? Where did you get this??
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:40 am to MeridianDog
quote:
This news story hurts.
I post here a lot and read FDB more than I post. I can already tell you the posters who will post the Gag guy and make fun of Red Lobster closing.
I see them as the uncaring rich among us and the worst of American character. I know they are too wealthy (classy) to eat there, but if you read the story closely, for many people, Red Lobster was a huge night out from their normal existence, and I see it as an incredibly sad thing that they can no longer afford even Red Lobster.
Regardless of what my fellow posters write, I see it as painfully sad that the chain can't make it in these really tough (for the little guy and the less affluent among us) times.
My $0.02 worth of opinion. I probably owe you guys a penny.
"The people can't afford bread? Let them eat cake."
Upvote, sir.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:46 am to MeridianDog
quote:
I see them as the uncaring rich among us and the worst of American character. I know they are too wealthy (classy) to eat there, but if you read the story closely, for many people, Red Lobster was a huge night out from their normal existence
I am far from a liberal, but I agree with this sentiment, but not from an economic standpoint or from caring about Red Lobster.
What bothers me tremendously is making fun of the people that enjoy a particular place/food. I don't go to RL, and don't have any problem with the criticism of the restaurant, its food or its practices.
I just can't stand the elitist, "I am better than those people because I don't eat at ______" attitude.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:52 am to MeridianDog
quote:
I see them as the uncaring rich among us and the worst of American character
MD- Backwoods Bolshevik????
Does Red Lobster closing leave the poor without dining options?
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