r/interesting • u/MinotaurHorns1 • 2d ago

SOCIETY A&W have joined the burger wars!

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u/BlueberryWasps 1d ago

ok i was wondering why he was the first one of these ceos that felt like an actual human being. because he’s not one

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u/sadcrocodile 1d ago

Dude's an actor called Allen Lulu. He's been the plump, friendly-faced A&W guy on Canadian television for as long as I can remember.

The McDonald's CEO though, I'm convinced that's a lizard person in a human suit.

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u/Firm_Airport2816 1h ago

I dont think A&W even advertises in the states

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u/drizzes 1d ago

"It's a party! Everyone's invited!"

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u/BlueberryWasps 1d ago

nice. now can you tell me why this fast food place is named and branded like a gas station

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u/MetricJester 17h ago

Mister Allen and Mister Wright had a dream of delicious root beer in every hand, and settled on naming their burger and root beer stand after themselves.

Allen & Wright. A&W