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Lines have been drawn, and the Obama Fried Chicken saga is at a standstill. This weekend the NY Times reported that the outpost in Brooklyn had changed its name to "Popular Fried Chicken" after protesters, politicians and community leaders leaned on them. However, today amNewYork reports that the very same restaurant is now refusing to change their name. Manager Mohammad Jabbar told them “We are not changing the sign. Everyone is coming and saying they love the sign.” You know who doesn't love it? The White House. A spokeswoman there "said they frown on the use of a president's name for advertising." Reportedly the scheduled protest went down yesterday, and Rev. Al Sharpton and Councilman Charles Barron were both in attendance and say that the owners are playing games (hmm, free publicity games?). Meanwhile, the Obama Fried Chicken and Pizza on St. Nicholas just south of 116th Street has already changed the "Obama" to "Bam" on their signage.
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Hence the name "Kennedy's Fried Chicken" and "JFK Fried Chicken."
Yeah, but... Kennedy is not the President.
Everyone knows those are named after the VJ and the airport, respectively.
If they frown on advertising (shocker!), maybe they should call the CW to pull those stupid Gossip Girl ads.
Did Sharpton and Barron patronize the establishment?
I think i'll make a trip to Harlem tomorrow just to show my support.
Why shouldn't they be able to use the President's name?
Same reason they can't use Michael Jordan's name or Sean Connery's name or my name.
Exactly! They didn't use his full name, so the White House should STFU.
Sharpton Fried Chicken is more fitting.
Actually, Sharpton Jive Turkey has a better ring to it. :)
obama fried chicken? not much meat on dem bones.
Al Sharpton & company protesting Obama Fried Chicken is a great illustration regarding hysteria over perceived racism. People should be smart enough to understand that naming your restaurant after a U.S. President doesn't mean that the president endorses the restaurant. Did Al Sharpton protest Ford's Lincoln Navigator? The Kennedy Fried Chicken in my neighborhood (which is nowhere near JFK Airport) does a brisk business among people of all colors.
No one complained about Bush Meat when it was in the news.
My cousin's name is Obama.
First or last name?
Obama's Fried Chicken sure beats Obama's Rescue Bailout Plan. Although I guess in both cases we're COOKED.
That doesn't even make sense.
Come on man, this is Gothamist. If you wanna be part of the gimmick commenter crew you gotta step up your game!
Obama's got some fuckin tasty chicken!
That place is quick, cheap, and just the right amount of greasy!