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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2020 19:05:05 GMT -5
Some insane fool of a marketing expert has killed Bob's Big Boy. This is iconic brand of southern California and the nation, burgers, salad dressings and Drive-Ins. Some idiot MBA wanabe decided "Bob" was no longer relevant. Big Bob needed to be replaced with some silly girl. What kind of idiot would do something like this during a period of national emergency when people are desperate for the known, the recognizable, the familiar, the comfortable? The boob responsible should be tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail.  |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2020 19:12:10 GMT -5
AND, instead of a HAMBURGER, the new logo appears to have a chicken shite sandwich.
My outrage knows know limits. I may go Postal!!!!!!!
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Post by trailboss on Jul 8, 2020 19:33:50 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Jul 8, 2020 19:46:40 GMT -5
This is some collection of misfits and lunatics in Michigan posing as an "investor group". I tried emailing my "thoughts" via their website but they seem to have shut off the Comments section. I begin telephone response tomorrow. |
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Post by chasingembers on Jul 8, 2020 23:09:29 GMT -5
They've knuckled under, resorted to pandering, and will not get another dollar from me.
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Post by just ol ed on Jul 9, 2020 0:00:43 GMT -5
been awhile since we've had one in this 15k small city. It was stolen by local college pranksters, twice. Both times found, replaced. Had more than a few nice basic meals there back when wifie was more "normal" in mobility. Better than the big 3 in local fast food at still good pricing. Finally went the way of bizness decisions. Miss the place
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 9, 2020 3:22:00 GMT -5
Surely the clue is in the name?
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Post by pappyjoe on Jul 9, 2020 6:24:55 GMT -5
Maybe her name is Bob.
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Post by briarbuck on Jul 9, 2020 8:06:21 GMT -5
I'd be OK with it as long as they re-named it "bigboobs" and put a smoking hot waitress. But I digress...
It's still Bigboy here in the Midwest.
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Post by toshtego on Jul 9, 2020 11:06:46 GMT -5
FREE BOB!
Bob's Life Matters!!!
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Post by chasingembers on Jul 9, 2020 11:39:33 GMT -5
FREE BOB!
Bob's Life Matters!!!  |
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Post by briarbuck on Jul 9, 2020 12:21:30 GMT -5
Feeding crocodiles in hope they will not eat you is an exercise in stupidity. Oh man, that's a good one. |
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Post by puffy on Jul 9, 2020 14:04:17 GMT -5
Shoney's used to be connected to Big Boy here in the south..Now they're not.They're just Shoney's. They're still very similar to Big Boy though.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Jul 9, 2020 19:08:18 GMT -5
I thought this thread was going to be about J. R. "Bob" Dobbs.
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Post by trailboss on Jul 9, 2020 19:28:38 GMT -5
Feeding crocodiles in hope they will not eat you is an exercise in stupidity. Oh man, that's a good one. That was a paraphrased quote of Winston Churchill. |
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Post by sperrytops on Jul 9, 2020 21:00:13 GMT -5
And they'll probably rebrand Wendy's with some dude in overalls.
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Post by puffy on Jul 9, 2020 21:15:26 GMT -5
Mr Peanut came back..Who knows if Bob will.
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Post by instymp on Jul 10, 2020 17:16:10 GMT -5
Idiots, millions spent on brand recognition for many years and they want to change it now.
Corporate America is now being run by PC fools.
Just my opinion.
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Post by puffy on Jul 10, 2020 18:12:14 GMT -5
Anyone know if it's still going to be called Big Boys?
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Post by toshtego on Jul 11, 2020 21:44:33 GMT -5
Anyone know if it's still going to be called Big Boys? Yes, it is still called "Big Boy". And with a girl logo. Go figure. |
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Post by toshtego on Jul 11, 2020 21:45:30 GMT -5
Idiots, millions spent on brand recognition for many years and they want to change it now. Corporate America is now being run by PC fools. Just my opinion. That has been true for a long time. Remember "New Coke"? What a disaster. THere is no end to the stupidity of greedy people. |
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Post by jay on Jul 15, 2020 15:59:05 GMT -5
At least they didn't change it to "BadBoys" and rebrand it with a police officer...that would be a real "recipe" for disaster!!!
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Post by Ronv69 on Jul 15, 2020 16:28:38 GMT -5
At least they didn't change it to "BadBoys" and rebrand it with a police officer...that would be a real "recipe" for disaster!!! I would eat there! |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 15, 2020 17:32:10 GMT -5
Idiots, millions spent on brand recognition for many years and they want to change it now. Corporate America is now being run by PC fools. Just my opinion. Bob's Big Boy was once owned by Marriott which totally screwed up all that was inherited...I think they divested themselves after that clusterf**k. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jul 15, 2020 20:32:52 GMT -5
I rarely see change like this as a good thing. Lots of people say that my way of thinking is part of getting old, but even years ago I looked upon the term "P.C." as B.S., AND IT JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE!
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Post by toshtego on Jul 15, 2020 21:05:26 GMT -5
Idiots, millions spent on brand recognition for many years and they want to change it now. Corporate America is now being run by PC fools. Just my opinion. Bob's Big Boy was once owned by Marriott which totally screwed up all that was inherited...I think they divested themselves after that clusterf**k. To me, there is little which worse in business than depleting brand equity. After all that sweat, to see it wiped out by clowns. |
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