Corporate Crutch for Raleigh

Corporate Crutch for Raleigh

April, 01, 2009 , by Chad

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Forget about bailouts. No need for a stimulus. We’re going corporate.

This is what city officials stated as they unanimously agreed to accept Bojangle’s, Inc. as the official sponsor of the City of Raleigh.

This week Bojangle’s will become the official sponsor of the City of Raleigh. “During this time of economic uncertainty, it just makes good business sense to have our city supported by Bojangle’s,” stated the city manager after biting into a country ham biscuit.

Bojangle’s will sponsor Raleigh by providing money for education, mental health, transit and parks. The company will also sponsor a chicken themed parade on Western Blvd. this summer.

“Bojangle’s has been a long time supporter of North Carolina culture and I look forward to the benefits they can provide our great city,” said Mayor Meeker between slurps of sweet tea.

The City of Raleigh will not have to seek assistance, raise taxes, or go into debt. This way all of the city’s programs and services can continue, and will be overseen by Bojangle’s representatives for efficiency and relevance.

“Bojangle’s exhibits a high degree of quality control, and that’s what we can expect for the citizens of Raleigh. Bojangle’s takes pride in every cajun filet that goes through their fryer, and we can now be assured that the same care will be given to every child that goes through our public school system,” said one concerned parent while inhaling a 4 piece chicken supreme.

“As a city we also have an obligation to go green. Citizens will be glad to know that by this time next year all city buses will be running off of used fryer grease. Like they say… ‘If it’s good for Bojangle’s, it’s good for Raleigh,” said a Raleigh transit official while munching seasoned fries. The new Circulator bus will now be known as the Bo’ Round.

There will be many other changes that let Raleigh citizens know that things are looking up for their town. Inviting signs with neon flashing bulbs will welcome visitors and citizens alike into downtown. Also, Raleigh will now be known as “City of Biscuits.” Those who love the giant Oak tree on the shimmer wall will be happy to see it replaced by Raleigh’s new symbol.

This spring Bojangles will be launching “Sir Wally Kidz Mealz” featuring Falls of the Neuse Shakes, I-40 fries and Sir Wally Bites. These consumer-in-training sized nuggets are bite size chicken morsels shaped in Sir Walter Raleigh’s likeness—a contemporary spin on a classic North Carolina hero.


Bojangles will also be launching Fojangles, a new franchise catering to our friendly vegetarian and vegan citizens.

“Hell, as long as they don’t raise property taxes, it’s all good baby,” said one hungry homeowner. “Oh, by the way… can I have some of those fries?

This reporter shared his seasoned fries.

 

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  • revolu
    04/01 09:26 AM

    what an amazing article

    well done

  • Meg
    04/01 09:40 AM

    Happy April Fool’s Day!

  • Greg Rice
    04/01 10:00 AM

    Sylvia for mayor!!!!

  • mgd
    04/01 10:01 AM

    This is as much of a joke as Boylan BP opening a new place!

  • sally
    04/01 10:27 AM

    “Fojangles”! Tee hee…

  • Stimmel
    04/01 11:24 AM

    lol, you had me giong for a minute Chad…

  • Betsy
    04/01 03:58 PM

    cut-cut-cut, ca-DAW-cut!

  • mammalpants!
    04/01 04:42 PM

    this would be the best story ever if it was only true.

    *raises fist to air, shakes violently*
    “DAMMMN YOUUUUU NEWW RALLLLEEIIIGGGGHHHH!!!”

    oh, and another thing…

    Biscuitville FTW!!!

  • f
    04/01 07:00 PM

    I love City of Biscuits!  Fojangles is also brilliant. 

    Google could learn a thing or two from you, fo’sho.

  • Brian Smith
    04/01 10:11 PM

    Not so far-fetched!

  • D.Sneed
    04/01 10:33 PM

    This is a very funny article, but a great idea if a corporation could see the benefits of doing such a thing.

    On another note. This is a great site. I know of a few people who would love to write for a place like this. Is there anyway to do that?

  • mgd
    04/01 11:50 PM

    They do it all the time.  For instance go to any school you will find only one brand of soda.  They pay millions for this right.

  • Little Scarf Girl
    04/06 12:19 AM

    Haha, this is great! smile

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