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Arby’s responds to low-level vegetarian outrage with cheeky help line instead of caving
Hot Air ^ | July 13,2015 | MARY KATHARINE HAM

Posted on 07/13/2015 5:52:47 PM PDT by Hojczyk

ATLANTA, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Dear Vegetarians;

We respect you. We respect your life decisions. With that in mind, we want it to be abundantly clear that this letter is not meant to sway or convert you. We’re sharing this to offer our support.

Nearly a year ago, we embarked on a journey to tell America about our meats. By now, you’ve likely heard the Arby’s tagline: We Have The Meats®. It’s tough to hear, but it is what it is. We have many meats. And we have quality meats.

It is understandable that you disapprove of our meat-bravado. Your voices have been heard. Letters, emails, voicemails, Tweets and Facebook comments – we hear you. We love our meats, but realize they’re not for everyone.

Then on Sunday, June 28, we launched a meat innovation that has likely tempted you: Brown Sugar Bacon. It’s our pepper bacon, glazed in-restaurant with brown sugar and then cooked to perfection. It may be hard to resist…even for you. Hardcore vegetarians likely won’t budge, but for those of you who are on the fringe or new to the game, avoidance can’t be easy.

We, at Arby’s, have created this temptation. So, we’d like to help.

We’re giving you a number to call: 1-855-MEAT-HLP. This is a Vegetarian Support Hotline. When your nose betrays you and alerts the rest of your senses to find and devour this sweet meat, please call 1-855-MEAT-HLP. You will receive the support you need to resist this gateway meat and get tips on how to avoid temptation. Delicious. Sizzling. Temptation.

Be strong. We’re here for you.

Sincerely, Arby’s

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1 posted on 07/13/2015 5:52:47 PM PDT by Hojczyk
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To: Hojczyk

Went to Arby’s once in my life. I was 7 years old. I don’t recall what I had, but I was violently ill for 2 days after. I’ve never gone back.


2 posted on 07/13/2015 5:56:22 PM PDT by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: Hojczyk

Last time I saw Arby’s it looked like grade Z meat, so I’m not sure they should be bragging.


3 posted on 07/13/2015 5:58:33 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Hojczyk

Nice to see someone stand up to bullying tactics. It doesn’t happen often enough (which is one reason why people are impressed with Trump).

Although their current commercials are extremely annoying, they do have some pretty tasty meats.


4 posted on 07/13/2015 5:59:52 PM PDT by Some Fat Guy in L.A. (Still bitterly clinging to rational thought despite it's unfashionability)
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To: rarestia

5 posted on 07/13/2015 6:00:04 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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To: Hojczyk

Arby’s and Taco Bell are the only fast foods I still eat. Arby’s is a bit pricey. Taco Bell is, quite simply, cheap bulk. But it’s tasty bulk.


6 posted on 07/13/2015 6:01:19 PM PDT by henkster (Where'd my tagline go?)
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To: fieldmarshaldj

Don’t laugh Mr Ed.. Arby’s just placed an order with your owner.


7 posted on 07/13/2015 6:02:56 PM PDT by cableguymn (We need a redneck in the white house....)
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To: All
ARBY'S MEAT MOUNTAIN SANDWICH

That first bite is a doozy.

8 posted on 07/13/2015 6:05:35 PM PDT by Liz
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To: Some Fat Guy in L.A.
Nice to see someone stand up to bullying tactics.

Totally agree...

9 posted on 07/13/2015 6:05:48 PM PDT by GOPJ (If it wasn't for massive immigration the Democrat party would have already gone extinct -FeeperReese)
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To: rarestia

Went to Arby’s once in my life. I was 7 years old. I don’t recall what I had, but I was violently ill for 2 days after. I’ve never gone back.

It's been a number of years now, so I don't remember exactly where I'd heard it first, but ARBY's means:

America's
Real
Bacteria
Yes
Sir!

Ate there once back in the late 80's. Like you, I got violently ill about 12 hours later.

I did go back some years ago to try their "market fresh sandwiches" which were actually darn good!

No ARBY's left near me, not sure where they went.

10 posted on 07/13/2015 6:06:22 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: henkster

FWIW, Arby’s Classic Beef is $3 around here, and is a lot of beef, seems pretty good quality. I’m fussy about what breads I’ll eat, and they have a healthy marble rye option.


11 posted on 07/13/2015 6:06:27 PM PDT by grania
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To: Hojczyk

I am a vegetarian (not vegan);however, that doesn’t inhibit me from applauding Arby’s for taking a stand as they see fit.


12 posted on 07/13/2015 6:06:30 PM PDT by Calpublican (No Comprendo)
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To: rarestia
BTW their advertising campaign: BRAVO!

I spent almost 10 years in the Advertising field so responses such as Arby's are of course, in and of themselves an extension of their marketing and branding. It takes a certain amount of bravado to pull it off, I think Arby's did that quite successfully here.

13 posted on 07/13/2015 6:08:00 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Hojczyk

I go to Arby’s just for the Horsey Sauce


14 posted on 07/13/2015 6:27:59 PM PDT by Cyman (We have to pass it to see what's in it= definition of stool sample)
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To: Hojczyk

I hope to God the person who wrote that is female, because I want to marry her.


15 posted on 07/13/2015 6:29:36 PM PDT by GoneSalt
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To: Hojczyk

HA!....take that vegans!


16 posted on 07/13/2015 6:29:37 PM PDT by Crim (Palin / West '16)
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To: Hojczyk

The Arby’s we frequent is great! Love the Horsey sauce!


17 posted on 07/13/2015 6:29:59 PM PDT by PeachyKeen
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To: Hojczyk

“Gateway meat” — hilarious!


18 posted on 07/13/2015 6:39:21 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (If you can't make a deal with a politician, you can't make a deal. --Donald Trump)
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To: Hojczyk
Brown Sugar Bacon

I had one a couple of hours ago just because of the TV ad.

It was too sweet, but worth the experience.

And, they have a good cherry pastry.

19 posted on 07/13/2015 6:39:48 PM PDT by donna (Polls are mob rule . . . faked.)
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To: henkster

Get a bag of Arby’s Jr. No fries, just sandwiches and sauce. Best deal going ‘cept for Braum’s Bag-o-Burgers. When we cut hay or have a bunch of guys out building something a Bag-o-Burgers for each is what I get when I go to town.


20 posted on 07/13/2015 6:46:44 PM PDT by Sequoyah101
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