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Obama Fried Chicken Protest Scheduled
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Jen Carlson
Published Apr 3, 2009
Modified Apr 3, 2009
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Unsurprisingly, not everyone is a fan of the Obama Fried Chicken joints that have popped up around town. Councilman Charles Barron says, “It’s exploitative. It's like saying Obama is a watermelon lover.” He is now planning a protest outside of the Brooklyn outpost on Monday. Another Brooklyn establishment cashing in on the name is the Crown Heights restaurant called Obama Flavor Caribbean Soul Food. However, one local argued, “I liked it even better...It is showing respect (to have) Obama’s name in the community.” The White House couldn't be reached for comment by amNY, but they point out that the feds ruled that Sixpoint Craft Ales' Hop Obama draft was a violation of certain alcohol sales rules (but it is legal for restaurants to use the name). What do you think, is using Obama's name in this scenario a point of pride or prejudice?
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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