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Colorado Burger Restaurant Under Fire For Blasting “F*ck The Police” Rap Song On Repeat As Officers Ate Inside…
http://www.weaselzippers.us/315002-colorado-burger-restaurant-under-fire-for-blasting-fck-the-police-rap-song-on-repeat-as-officers-ate-inside/
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — The Smashburger restaurant chain apologized after complaints Saturday that employees played an anti-police song — on repeat — while an Aurora police officer ate there.
The incident happened at the store at Smoky Hill Road and South Aurora Parkway.
The Brotherhood for the Fallen Aurora posted the complaint about what happened on its Facebook page, saying the store was playing N.W.A’s “F*** Tha Police” on repeat while officers dined inside.
And they will now lose business.
funkymonkey1111
12-21-2016, 14:48
are you actually so shallow to believe that Smashburger "harasses" cops? or can you see that the folks employed there for minimum wage--so your fat-laden heart-attack burger doesn't cost $17--did this instead?
Last month, it was a tile store in Highlands Ranch--the manager was accused of using an anti-gay slur to a customer. Then, what do we hear? "Tile City (or whatever the hell it was) hates gays!"
You want corporate anti-cop propaganda? Look at the White Person Resolutions video from MTV yesterday.
And what ever happened to acting like a man and not being offended all the time? If you get pissed off at a business--here's a plan--don't go back, instead of whining like a bitch on the internet about it (or to your thin blue line supervisors so they can whine like bitches for you). This horseshit is no different than someone saying "all cops are bad" because, say, one shoots someone in the back because they were going for an imaginary gun.
https://media.makeameme.org/created/well-that-escalated-jmg8n6.jpg
On a related but irrelevant note, does anyone else find it humorous that Northwest Airlines' website is NWA.com? [Shock] [ROFL1]
This is all I can think of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Pm7BL-hyo
newracer
12-21-2016, 15:30
I am sure they meant it as a joke, I think it is pretty funny myself.
BushMasterBoy
12-21-2016, 15:37
Why are they encouraging women to F the police? F me instead!
At least the chain management apologized for the actions of it's storefront-level employees. Anyone know if there's any truth to the rumor that the shift manager and employees involved were fired?
Cops or not, I dont want to hear f bombs being blasted while I eat. I would send an email to the restaurant if that had happened and wouldnt go back. Be professional in all you do. Its pretty easy.
wonder what a burger on a glazed donut bun would taste like..
newracer
12-21-2016, 15:53
At least the chain management apologized for the actions of it's storefront-level employees. Anyone know if there's any truth to the rumor that the shift manager and employees involved were fired?
Other articles state the manager has been placed on leave while they investigate.
spqrzilla
12-21-2016, 15:54
wonder what a burger on a glazed donut bun would taste like..
Crave in Castle Rock will sell you one. Ask for the "Luther".
ColoradoMinuteMan
12-21-2016, 15:58
As in any of these situations we just have to use good judgement and determine if what we are seeing is the result of the culture of the organization or simply acts of an individual. How the company responds has a lot to do with it. I can assure you that every company out there has some knuckleheads working for them.
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Cops or not, I dont want to hear f bombs being blasted while I eat. I would send an email to the restaurant if that had happened and wouldnt go back. Be professional in all you do. Its pretty easy.
This^^^
My wife and I once went into a comic book store looking for something for one of our kids. Within a minute she told me she was going out to the car and would wait for me there. I asked her what was wrong and she asked if I could hear the lyrics on the song they were playing. Besides being half deaf, I don't pay attention to most music in stores. When I listened for a second, it was a constant stream of profanity. We left and never went back. I considered letting the manager know but didn't because I don't frequent the store and don't really care about that business. I can't recall if that store is even still open, but don't care.
Smashburger is OK once in a while. I'm not sure I recall there being music in the stores I've been in.
Sometimes I miss having good hearing...but not often.
Crave in Castle Rock will sell you one. Ask for the "Luther".
My son ate one and said it was awsome.
newracer
12-21-2016, 16:16
Stuft Burger (Windsor, Greeley, and Fort Collins) also has the burger on a doughnut.
I'm guessing the music was the least of their problems compared to what the employees probably did to their food.
US cop pulls over college student for speeding... then shows him to tie his necktie before a big presentation
Menomonie cop Martin Folczyk pulled over a U of Wisconsin-Stout student
Student explained he was driving to his friend's house, hoping to get his tie tied
But his friend wasn't home and the student was running late for his presentation
Folczyk then asked the student for his tie, and began to knot it on his own neck
He even tied the necktie a second time when he thought it looked too long
Sweet moment was captured on the dashboard camera on Folczyk's patrol car
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4055450/Wisconsin-cop-pulls-student-speeding-helps-tie.html
kidicarus13
12-21-2016, 17:11
My son ate one and said it was awsome.
I ate one and it was AWESOME!
JohnnyDrama
12-21-2016, 17:45
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4055450/Wisconsin-cop-pulls-student-speeding-helps-tie.html
Good on 'im. The policeman that is. I hope said student takes this as a learning experience and gets himself dialed in.
One if the problems many college students have today is they haven't been held to any professional standard and are lost when they get out into the real world. Unfortunately, this also applies to many shift managers who work at establishments where it is expected that the employee will be gaining work experience, doing things like learning how to work an alarm clock, manage time and money, treat others professionally, and be part of a team, and moving on.
For those who didn't have a Father, Scout leaders, and/or NCOs to guide them, here is one of my favorite rabbit holes, this link shows how to tie a tie....
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/10/09/how-to-tie-a-full-windsor-knot-an-illustrated-guide/
Teufelhund
12-21-2016, 18:01
I already opt out of burger places that make a point of smashing the flavor out of their burgers. That's like, grilling 101.
funkymonkey1111
12-21-2016, 18:09
On a related but irrelevant note, does anyone else find it humorous that Northwest Airlines' website is NWA.com? [Shock] [ROFL1]
It used to be on the side of their planes, too--until 2010, when they became part of Delta
It used to be on the side of their planes, too--until 2010, when they became part of Delta
Is their hub in Compton?
I already opt out of burger places that make a point of smashing the flavor out of their burgers. That's like, grilling 101.
They're not smashing the juice out of them. They start with a big meatball caramelizing in butter, then smash it flat while it's mostly raw and let it cook on both sides.
http://youtu.be/BEiyHCxqofg
I'm guessing the music was the least of their problems compared to what the employees probably did to their food.
This.
This store is nearby me and I'm truly surprised. I really can't remember if there was any music being played while my wife and 5yr old dined here either. Two things 1: Playing that song while LE were present is clearly inappropriate and disrespectful. Had to be one bad employee with a terrible idea 2: If LE weren't present and that song was being played, I would have approached the Manager and reamed his ass out for playing a song full of F-bombs while kids are eating. They know who did it as I've seen where the security cameras are positioned in the building. I haven't been back.
Were the employees not afraid of being shot?
Just so there's no chance of confusion: [Sarcasm2]
Where's officer farva when you need him
Harassment? !
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This site is so fucked.. did we go public and get bought by soros?
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This is all I can think of
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Pm7BL-hyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HcJ7XBww28
First off, there is a "radio edit" version of this song. Second, do they sell their cola by the litre ?
GilpinGuy
12-21-2016, 21:11
If there was a LEO meeting at one of our facilities and I did this I'd be fired on the spot.
If there was a LEO meeting at one of our facilities and I did this I'd be fired on the spot.
Smashburger might be hiring...
First off, there is a "radio edit" version of this song. Second, do they sell their cola by the litre ?
If you have the song on some media that allows you to repeat it over and over, chances are it's not the radio edit.
GilpinGuy
12-21-2016, 21:26
Smashburger might be hiring...
A step up!
Bailey Guns
12-21-2016, 21:31
Tying the tie...that was just cool.
osok-308
12-21-2016, 21:44
I ate one and it was AWESOME!
All their burgers are pretty good.
colorider
12-21-2016, 22:56
Cop should have punchasized their face.
BTDT and won't be going back. Mediocre at best. As far as an LE visit, I'd be more worried about what the offending staff did to the food. Playing bad rap sucks but...
3beansalad
12-22-2016, 06:55
wonder what a burger on a glazed donut bun would taste like..
There's a Crave on N. Academy
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Delfuego
12-22-2016, 11:28
And what ever happened to acting like a man and not being offended all the time? It's called "Recreational Outrage". It is the newest greatest thing, you should try it. It really disturbs davsel's safe space...
It's called "Recreational Outrage". It is the newest greatest thing, you should try it. It really disturbs davsel's safe space...
There's a difference between someone blasting this song from their car, in their home, on their headphones, on their computer in a waiting area, etc vs while on the job. If I were playing that song at my job, I'd expect complaints and possible firing. I don't hold this against SmashBurger but I would make sure management/corporate knew how their stores were being operated so they could correct the issue.
To the few who take offense at my verbiage choices in the thread title, I stand by them.
It appears my choice for subject and verb has caused the most butthurt, so let me expound.
"SmashBurger" - employees of a company, especially a customer service company, represent the company. I assumed it obvious after reading the linked article that it was some employees of a specific SmashBurger restaurant who acted inappropriately. SmashBurger - the company - quickly came out and condemned the act of these employees and voiced their corporate support of law enforcement.
"harasssed" - Look it up; it fits. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harass Law enforcement officers are being ambushed and killed all across the country. Take a moment to read the lyrics to the song they repeatedly played: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/nwa/fuckthepolice.html Then try to explain how this does not equate to harassment of police officers sitting down to lunch.
It is disgusting that anyone would choose to side with the employees in this situation.
beast556
12-22-2016, 12:58
To the few who take offense at my verbiage choices in the thread title, I stand by them.
It appears my choice for subject and verb has caused the most butthurt, so let me expound.
Im so OFFENDED by your choice of words!!!! I need to go to my safe space now.[gohome]
To the few who take offense at my verbiage choices in the thread title, I stand by them.
It appears my choice for subject and verb has caused the most butthurt, so let me expound.
"SmashBurger" - employees of a company, especially a customer service company, represent the company. I assumed it obvious after reading the linked article that it was some employees of a specific SmashBurger restaurant who acted inappropriately. SmashBurger - the company - quickly came out and condemned the act of these employees and voiced their corporate support of law enforcement.
"harasssed" - Look it up; it fits. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harass Law enforcement officers are being ambushed and killed all across the country. Take a moment to read the lyrics to the song they repeatedly played: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/nwa/fuckthepolice.html Then try to explain how this does not equate to harassment of police officers sitting down to lunch.
It is disgusting that anyone would choose to side with the employees in this situation.
I agree wholeheartedly davsel. In case you haven't noticed, we have a few members here who are not "pro" law enforcement. Which is why I choose not to get into debates with them (kinda like arguing with a Liberal). But....I digress.
To keep on topic, I think this is absolutely unacceptable for any restaurant to play this song or any song with foul language where the general public (especially with children) frequent. Not having looked into this any further, I do hope the matter has been appropriately addressed with the employees and the problem corrected.
Why are they encouraging women to F the police? F me instead!
Badge bunnies are in short supply with the current social climate... [Coffee]
Cops or not, I dont want to hear f bombs being blasted while I eat. I would send an email to the restaurant if that had happened and wouldnt go back. Be professional in all you do. Its pretty easy.
I would have said something to the manager. I don't blanket boycott a company because one particular store did something egregious, I take it to the manager of that location and let them deal with it. If it's not fixed on follow-on visits, then I stop going to that particular store. Simple.
I'm guessing the music was the least of their problems compared to what the employees probably did to their food.
Does this look like spit to you? (or something much worse- knowing how fucked up some are these days). I rarely go to any fast food (or any restaurant besides places where I see my food prepared- Subway, Qdoba) in uniform. That's just inviting the idiots to mess with my food.
I would have said something to the manager. I don't blanket boycott a company because one particular store did something egregious, I take it to the manager of that location and let them deal with it. If it's not fixed on follow-on visits, then I stop going to that particular store. Simple.
How does the manager NOT know that it's being played...on repeat? I don't have patience for this sort of thing. I go out of my way with my job and business to offer professional and top notch customer service. It's something EVERYONE can do so when its the extreme opposite, why spend my hard earned money at a place that doesnt seem to care? Yes, it was an employee or two but how does the manager let it happen? Just failure from top to bottom. Hence why I'd send it to corporate to ensure it gets corrected. Manager would just sweep it under the rug since he's just as responsible.
Would I boycott them forever? Of course not. I'd probably just avoid that location for a prolonged period of time but there are plenty of burger joints to get my grease on at.
I might have cried a little when I saw this.
http://i.imgur.com/5SpnhPD.jpg
There's a difference between someone blasting this song from their car, in their home, on their headphones, on their computer in a waiting area, etc vs while on the job. If I were playing that song at my job, I'd expect complaints and possible firing. I don't hold this against SmashBurger but I would make sure management/corporate knew how their stores were being operated so they could correct the issue.
Waaaa!!
Waaa!!
Very creative and educated response.
Very creative and educated response.
You are correct. Lol [emoji6]
Didn't feel it needed much response. Sticks and stones is what I learned growing up.
Waaaa!!
Safe to assume you are a base level employee. Thank you for clarifying that.
Had I been the officer in question, I would have gone to the counter, asked for the shift manager, phone in hand recording the exchange, along with any issued audio/video recording devices. When the manager arrives I would have asked him which of his/her employees was interested in sexual relations with me and if I could get their name and number so I could arrange a date night out. Then I would demand a full refund of my purchase.
Velocitas, Opprimere,
Violentia Operandi
Safe to assume you are a base level employee. Thank you for clarifying that.
Well, I'm not the manager of the Smashburger if that's what you mean.
.. or work there for that matter.
Ok just a reminder that any personal attacks or insults will get you a nice long vacation.
Have a Merry Christmas!
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