View Full Version : Residents ask Illegal Pete's to change name
This is such horse sh@t. 30 people have their pantys in a bunch over the use of the word illegal. How do these people gather up the strength to leave their homes on a daily basis. It must be exhausting to be constantly offended by these terrible words. The words must be stopped.
http://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/2014/10/22/residents-ask-illegal-petes-change-name/17738197/
"But on Wednesday, 30 or so community members explained the negative context of the word illegal, or the "I-word," as some referred to it, and its importance, down to its use as the name of a restaurant."Since I know the context, and I have been labeled with (the word illegal), it makes a huge difference to me," said Lucy Gonzalez, 25."
newracer
10-23-2014, 10:40
Illegal Pete's make me think of an undocumented Irish guy if anything. It's not Illegal Jose's.
Bailey Guns
10-23-2014, 10:49
I feel left out. I wanna be offended by more meaningless stuff in life.
GilpinGuy
10-23-2014, 10:54
"Undocumented Pete's" just doesn't roll off the tongue as well.
I feel left out. I wanna be offended by more meaningless stuff in life.
Right? I must be a walking miracle to make it through my daily life without being offended.
Special Ed
10-23-2014, 11:01
I get that he doesn't want to hurt his business but Pete should have told these hyper-sensitive freaks to suck it.
Who wants to go in with me in opening a BBQ/brew tavern called Smoking Lynching BBQ?
Who wants to go in with me in opening a BBQ/brew tavern called Smoking Lynching BBQ?
I'm in.
I feel left out. I wanna be offended by more meaningless stuff in life.
I recently read an article linking the smallest US penis sized directly to the propane industry.
You're welcome.
Bailey Guns
10-23-2014, 11:21
Anyone who's seen my hose knows it's very long.
It is the same thing that happened at the end of the Clinton presidency. It was where Bill Mahr started "Politically Incorrect" (Regardless of wether you like Bill or not). OMG don't say or think bad things!! It wears on the American soul.
SuperiorDG
10-23-2014, 11:23
"Undocumented Pete's" just doesn't roll off the tongue as well.
They should change this locations name to this just to show how stupid this whole thing is, and can you image the pub it would get?
wctriumph
10-23-2014, 11:24
Such a waste of energy. They could be doing some good out there by using their time to help others in need but, they have to go and pick on a business man and his burrito shop. Command the language and control the debate.
TEA
III
Illegal is not a slur, if it accurately describes a person's immigration status. Only those here illegally should be offended, or more bluntly, "Truth hurts, don't it?"
They should change this locations name to this just to show how stupid this whole thing is, and can you image the pub it would get?
Maybe he should call it "Swingin' Dick's"...
Great-Kazoo
10-23-2014, 11:31
I feel left out. I wanna be offended by more meaningless stuff in life.
Lewiston Loosers
Happy now ?
What a bunch of arseholz, gee I wonder who those losers are voting for.
kidicarus13
10-23-2014, 11:38
Can a 14 year old girl be offended by items on display in a pornography store?
Meaning there's a reason there are restrictions to being in certain areas for certain people. I don't care if you're offended, YOU SHOULDN'T BE HERE TO BE OFFENDED!
What bulls*t!. I just went on the ILLEGAL Pete's Facebook page and left a message of support. That's right, I used the "I" word. Can't say I'm surprised by the intolerance of the left.
Mike
SamuraiCO
10-23-2014, 12:23
Time for bigger signs
The stupid is strong with these people.
There used to be a Mexican food restaurant in Colorado named Spic and Span. I can't find it now though.
GilpinGuy
10-23-2014, 12:59
There used to be a Mexican food restaurant in Colorado named Spic and Span. I can't find it now though.
Were bridges offended? [LOL]
HoneyBadger
10-23-2014, 13:02
Can a 14 year old girl be offended by items on display in a pornography store?
She should be. Hell, we ALL should be.
That's probably a discussion for another thread or another day.
They support Udall.. They get what they deserve.
This is why there is a large disparity in income in this country.
Illegal Pete's is almost as old as Chiptle and Qdoba. Let Pete keep his company name as Illegal Pete's for sake.
68Charger
10-23-2014, 14:28
I'm offended mainly by idiots that are easily offended
Great-Kazoo
10-23-2014, 14:53
There used to be a Mexican food restaurant in Colorado named Spic and Span. I can't find it now though.
it's in las vegas NM, south end of town. EXCELLENT FOOD
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/234/1111882/restaurant/New-Mexico/Charlies-Bakery-and-Cafe-Las-Vegas
http://bluecanyonproductions.com/CharliesMenu.html
http://bluecanyonproductions.com/images/charliesSmallMenu1of4.jpg
The one is Vegas is the only one I could find. However, when I worked road side service in 2012, I definitely sent a tow truck to the parking lot of one located in Colorado.
newracer
10-23-2014, 14:59
I can't take credit for it but......
I am offended by the Cracker Barrel.
BPTactical
10-23-2014, 15:39
I can't take credit for it but......
I am offended by the Cracker Barrel.
Don't give them any ideas...
I do find it funny at how many people are saying "Its just a word, get over it" on article comments. Probably because so many people love Illegal Pete's and don't want it to change or go away.
I wonder if the reactions would be the same for a lightweight loafer store called "Light in the Loafers".
I wonder if the reactions would be the same for a lightweight loafer store called "Light in the Loafers".
Like this?
http://tiwibzone.tiwib.netdna-cdn.com/images/light-up-shoes2.jpg
Maybe I can get Trader Joe's shut down due to their connection to the slave trade! Dirty hippies.
Hey, Whole Foods may be offensive to amputees.
newracer
10-23-2014, 16:39
I do find it funny at how many people are saying "Its just a word, get over it" on article comments. Probably because so many people love Illegal Pete's and don't want it to change or go away.
I wonder if the reactions would be the same for a lightweight loafer store called "Light in the Loafers".
See post #14.
RblDiver
10-23-2014, 16:44
I do find it funny at how many people are saying "Its just a word, get over it" on article comments. Probably because so many people love Illegal Pete's and don't want it to change or go away.
I wonder if the reactions would be the same for a lightweight loafer store called "Light in the Loafers".
There were a lot from fellow FoCo residents, but the article WAS linked on Drudge, so the readers tend to be more conservative and despise the PC-ness.
tim-adams
10-23-2014, 16:50
*sigh*
I have no clue who these people are, and you know what?? I don't care, unless they have great prices on 9mm and 5.56..
the PC craze is just stupid..
Jeffrey Lebowski
10-23-2014, 16:54
You bring up an interesting point. There are many things that are illegal (or traded).
Illegal is not a slur, if it accurately describes a person's immigration status. Only those here illegally should be offended
Maybe I can get Trader Joe's shut down due to their connection to the slave trade! Dirty hippies.
If you are offended, it is called a dog whistle. $0.02
If I were Pete, I'd start my next ad campaign playing off Taco Bell. Instead of "make a run for the border" I'd tell all that "Our borders are open! C'mon in and eat!"
Does anyone know the company owner's political preferences? Lib, conservative, Libertarian? Just trying to decide if I should laugh at the irony of this or get mad.
ZERO THEORY
10-23-2014, 17:31
Can I give these people an illegal beating? Part of me can't help but feel like these P.C. warriors just haven't ever had solid straight in the nose before. Every person needs to have their ass kicked at some point(s) in their life. To keep them grounded, you know? It helps men remember that there's always a larger predator out there, always something else higher in the pecking order. Keeps us humble. And women need a lady peer to whip them around every so often too. So they know that there's no such thing as rightful impudence. You aren't entitled to the world and everything that comes with it.
So I propose we organize some sort of monthly ass-kicking effort. To restore order amongst the ranks when shit like this springs up.
Can I give these people an illegal beating? Part of me can't help but feel like these P.C. warriors just haven't ever had solid straight in the nose before. Every person needs to have their ass kicked at some point(s) in their life. To keep them grounded, you know? It helps men remember that there's always a larger predator out there, always something else higher in the pecking order. Keeps us humble. And women need a lady peer to whip them around every so often too. So they know that there's no such thing as rightful impudence. You aren't entitled to the world and everything that comes with it.
So I propose we organize some sort of monthly ass-kicking effort. To restore order amongst the ranks when shit like this springs up.
We've organized a website boxing match on a site in the past. One current member here had the pleasure of boxing at a match. He found out his opponent used to box in the Marines about 2 seconds before the fight started.
ZERO THEORY
10-23-2014, 18:47
We've organized a website boxing match on a site in the past. One current member here had the pleasure of boxing at a match. He found out his opponent used to box in the Marines about 2 seconds before the fight started.
And how'd that turn out for him?
Those people are probably already not eating at Illegal Pete's. He should invite them to go screw themselves and carry on.
And how'd that turn out for him?
He lived, and posts here today.
hurley842002
10-23-2014, 20:51
He lived, and posts here today.
Oh just say it already, it was BlasterBob...
tim-adams
10-23-2014, 20:57
Read my finger...[facepalm]
Oh just say it already, it was BlasterBob...
Ha! I might have said a boxing match, when really I meant a jello wrestling match.
Double00
10-23-2014, 21:43
Just went to Illegal Pete's Facebook. FYI they support Udall
We've organized a website boxing match on a site in the past. One current member here had the pleasure of boxing at a match. He found out his opponent used to box in the Marines about 2 seconds before the fight started.
Not to mention the 40 lb weight difference...[hammer]
ZERO THEORY
10-23-2014, 22:23
Just went to Illegal Pete's Facebook. FYI they support Udall
Yet another restaurant that I don't frequent. I'm doing pretty well in dodging these places naturally.
tim-adams
10-23-2014, 22:32
Just went to Illegal Pete's Facebook. FYI they support Udall
let em burn!!!
electronman1729
10-23-2014, 22:37
heard this on another post:
Change name to "Pete the Dreamer - or Dreamin' Pete"
GilpinGuy
10-23-2014, 23:20
I'm curious and serious. How do you politely ask "Are you here legally or illegally?"
How many of you have asked that question? I never have.
Why not?
IP's hosted Mark Udall's campaign event. Pete Turner's Facebook page lists Hickenlooper and Bill Ritter as some of his "likes".
I'm no longer pissed, and shall laugh at the irony if libs eating their own. As for me, I won't eat at IP now that I know their political preferences.
Let them roast in political correctness hell.
hollohas
10-24-2014, 10:14
I'm curious and serious. How do you politely ask "Are you here legally or illegally?"
How many of you have asked that question? I never have.
Why not?
I asked a guy that once. He's here from a European country and loves AR'S and 'Muerica.
I asked him straight up..."are you here legally?" Seemed polite enough to me. It spurred a good conversation about our immigration system, illegals and American nationalism/pride.
BPTactical
10-24-2014, 11:06
IP's hosted Mark Udall's campaign event. Pete Turner's Facebook page lists Hickenlooper and Bill Ritter as some of his "likes".
I'm no longer pissed, and shall laugh at the irony if libs eating their own. As for me, I won't eat at IP now that I know their political preferences.
Let them roast in political correctness hell.
This x10
newracer
10-24-2014, 11:37
IP's hosted Mark Udall's campaign event. Pete Turner's Facebook page lists Hickenlooper and Bill Ritter as some of his "likes".
I'm no longer pissed, and shall laugh at the irony if libs eating their own. As for me, I won't eat at IP now that I know their political preferences.
Let them roast in political correctness hell.
Well I thought I wanted to try it once they opened.
If they support Hickenlooper, then Illegal Pete's is exactly the name they should have.
buffalobo
10-24-2014, 11:42
If they support Hickenlooper, then Illegal Pete's is exactly the name they should have.
Agreed.
Hope progressives continue and accelerate the eating of their own.
So you guys think a steel co. Named Sodomy Erections might not go over too good?
it's in las vegas NM, south end of town. EXCELLENT FOOD
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/234/1111882/restaurant/New-Mexico/Charlies-Bakery-and-Cafe-Las-Vegas
http://bluecanyonproductions.com/CharliesMenu.html
http://bluecanyonproductions.com/images/charliesSmallMenu1of4.jpg
Spanish Omelets everywhere should be offended.
I'm half Irish. If anyone has the right to be offended, it's the Irish. We've been oppressed for centuries.
I can't take credit for it but......
I am offended by the Cracker Barrel.
LOL
heard this on another post:
Change name to "Pete the Dreamer - or Dreamin' Pete"
Screamin Pete's.
It's Mexican food afterall right?...
68Charger
10-24-2014, 14:14
The other day I had an idea for a fleet of Roach coaches...
Use armored cars that are armed to the teeth, serve Hawaiian foods (heavy on the Kahlua pork)
And have in very large print across the top: Aloha Snackbar
Great-Kazoo
10-24-2014, 14:19
Screw the liberal business owner who's being attacked for his business name. How's that Tolerance and Diversity working now?
2-1 he was a vocal opponent of the Bakery that refused to bake a samem sex themed wedding cake.
here's my e-mail / comment on the support pete's page
HAPPY to see the same folks you so warmly embrace turning on you. From the commander in chief to every other democrat you support. Guess your Tolerance and Diversity only works when you agree. If not it's you being intolerant and divisive.
Now you know how it is if you don't agree with the President and being called a racist. Not because of his policy, but what one such as your self believes is due to color of skin.
Enjoy the racist hate, from of all people Illegals.
Great-Kazoo
Screamin Assholes.
It's Mexican food for liberals after all right?...
FIFY
Jeffrey Lebowski
10-25-2014, 15:19
Illegal Pete's is almost as old as Chiptle and Qdoba.
And FWIW, if he were as good as they are, he'd be where they are. I had it 10 years ago when I first moved here.
It isn't worth the drive.
Their statement:
http://illegalpetes.com/blog/community/concerning-the-name-illegal-petes/
"The word “illegal” means many things, in this statement, I have outlined what it means to me. So, I will not change the name of our company.."
How 'bout dem apples.
Frankly, I've come to relish it when leftists get all butthurt over some innocuous term and try to control how people speak.
It's really indicative of just how mentally damaged these people are, and offers one obvious tactical avenue for exploiting them.
clodhopper
11-06-2014, 10:55
The owner could put up a cartoon of a green faced bird of prey and make a slight change to the format of the name.
Ill-Eagle Pete's
But that is how I think..... just to mess with people.
How about just "Democrats"?
centrarchidae
11-06-2014, 11:48
After he hosted the Udall event and Chipotle donated to Prop 105, they both changed their names to CentrarchidaeEatsAtQdoba.
james_bond_007
11-06-2014, 14:46
Glad there were no complaints about
BJ's
in Westminster.
The chain’s owner stresses that the name—which he says he took from a novel he read in college—was never meant to be a commentary on anything to do with immigration or race.
Sounds like people projecting their issues onto someone else.
Anyone remember Sambo's?
Great-Kazoo
11-06-2014, 16:19
Sounds like people projecting their issues onto someone else.
Anyone remember Sambo's?
Oh yeah, parker rd across from the CC reservoir .
Great-Kazoo
11-06-2014, 16:45
Illegal Petes deserves every bit of grief from his own kind. Maybe he might consider opening a same sex bakery to calm the natives. Call it Pete & Peterless.
Illegal Petes deserves every bit of grief from his own kind. Maybe he might consider opening a same sex bakery to calm the natives. Call it Pete & Peterless.
[LOL]
Peterless Petes
Cockholster Petes
Saltpeter Petes
tim-adams
11-07-2014, 10:04
who cares..
I will not give them my hard earned $$$$$
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