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Post by LiLi on Feb 15, 2023 17:04:02 GMT
The Chick Fil A hate in this group never ceases to amaze me. But, hey, you do you. The owner actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups. Does it actually amaze you that people don't like giving their money to that? Or that people hate a company that bankrolls hate? Maybe you didn't know?
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Post by huskergal on Feb 15, 2023 17:50:15 GMT
Another person who has never eaten at CF and never will.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 15, 2023 18:00:04 GMT
The Chick Fil A hate in this group never ceases to amaze me. But, hey, you do you. The owner actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups. Does it actually amaze you that people don't like giving their money to that? Or that people hate a company that bankrolls hate? Maybe you didn't know? Then explain the store that a pea said that was owned by a gay couple? Or to my few LGBTQ friends who love the place? Or my daughter who is working on her identity. Or my sister's friends who are also LGBTQ? None of them hate CFA and they don't understand the hate. Or the community CFA supports? Schools/churches/Fire/Police/etc. If you don't like CFA because of the taste, I get that. Everyone has different tastes. Some comments though are really 'strongly' worded though. I don't like KFC, but I don't make a big deal about it either. How this thread derailed to hate/love CFA is typical pea fashion.. I thought this was about their cauliflower sandwich.
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Post by kamper on Feb 15, 2023 18:04:04 GMT
Nope, still won’t eat at Chick fil A. same
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Post by LiLi on Feb 15, 2023 18:05:31 GMT
The owner actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups. Does it actually amaze you that people don't like giving their money to that? Or that people hate a company that bankrolls hate? Maybe you didn't know? Then explain the store that a pea said that was owned by a gay couple? Or to my few LGBTQ friends who love the place? Or my daughter who is working on her identity. Or my sister's friends who are also LGBTQ? None of them hate CFA and they don't understand the hate. Or the community CFA supports? Schools/churches/Fire/Police/etc. If you don't like CFA because of the taste, I get that. Everyone has different tastes. Some comments though are really 'strongly' worded though. I don't like KFC, but I don't make a big deal about it either. How this thread derailed to hate/love CFA is typical pea fashion.. I thought this was about their cauliflower sandwich. None of that matters. In fact it probably makes it worse. (It may mean they take advantage to appease locals, laws etc...) The owner actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups.
The donations are a FACT they are public record ... why don't you explain, why a company that actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups, hire gay/queer etc folx? ETA, this cauliflower sandwich fits in with that previous statement. Seems they do whatever the trend is.
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Post by RosieKat on Feb 15, 2023 18:16:03 GMT
How is it not vegetarian?? Vegetarians eat animal byproducts that don’t require the death of the animal so eggs. Honey. Dairy products. Mayo. Etc. Because of it being fried in the same frier as the chicken, is my main thought. Some vegetarians won't care about that, but most that I've known personally do. They also said it wasn't prepped in vegetarian areas, but I can't think that really matters because they aren't going to prep it on a raw chicken surface. (Well, I hope not!)
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 15, 2023 18:17:55 GMT
I'm perfectly aware of all the controversy. I'm there for the food, not the politics. Hell, if I boycotted everyone and everything that I personally disagreed with... I might as well live in a cave.
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Post by LiLi on Feb 15, 2023 18:22:07 GMT
I'm perfectly aware of all the controversy. I'm there for the food, not the politics. Hell, if I boycotted everyone and everything that I personally disagreed with... I might as well live in a cave. However, it "amazes" you that people wouldn't want to contribute? It is REALLY easy to find products/companies that don't politicize at all. It is also easy to find companies that stand for what I believe in. Really, really, easy, nowadays. If I don't know where a company stands, but find out later, no problem. I adjust accordingly. It doesn't amaze me that you go and shop wherever you want and don't worry about politics. I don't even care, You do you, indeed, I do care where my money goes, it's ok that you don't. However your "amazement" at others is quite judgmental. Not at all, "you do you" and sounded like you looking down at those of us who do. It shouldn't amaze you, really.
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Post by snyder on Feb 15, 2023 18:50:10 GMT
Oh wow! I would think that roast would have been heavy on your tummy. This gal I mentioned has accidently eaten a non-vegan food and she then starts her time frame over. Instead of being vegan for 3 years, she will say I've been vegan 1 day. She really is right, but we rib her about it from time to time. She's a lovely person, so kind and so positive. That's wonderful (about the DIL). My son is engaged. I don't know his fiance very well, but I hope she is as wonderful as your sister's DIL. And you can tell her that following the strict definition of veganism, she doesn't have to reset the clock. The man who coined the term states it like this: "Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose." That is the original definition put together by Donald Watson and The Vegan Society, founded 1944. So if she unintentionally eats meat or animal products, no need to reset the clock. My PETA buddies say the same thing. Super! I will send her this quote. With the world of food manufacturers being so diverse, it would be difficult, in my opinon to completely be animal free.
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Post by workingclassdog on Feb 15, 2023 19:06:11 GMT
I'm perfectly aware of all the controversy. I'm there for the food, not the politics. Hell, if I boycotted everyone and everything that I personally disagreed with... I might as well live in a cave. Go by this list and you are not going anywhere.... www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycottsCan't have Coke, can't buy from Amazon, can't go on FB, can't have Ben and Jerry's, can't have a computer or eat cereal, wear makeup or eat chocolate...
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Post by Lurkingpea on Feb 15, 2023 19:14:13 GMT
I'm perfectly aware of all the controversy. I'm there for the food, not the politics. Hell, if I boycotted everyone and everything that I personally disagreed with... I might as well live in a cave. Go by this list and you are not going anywhere.... www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycottsCan't have Coke, can't buy from Amazon, can't go on FB, can't have Ben and Jerry's, can't have a computer or eat cereal, wear makeup or eat chocolate... Not necessarily. There are several companies on there I boycott for the reason stated. There are some that I ignore. I can't get worked up about every single cause to the point of boycotting companies. I certainly can get worked up about a company supporting actively and openly anti LGQTB laws. I'm allowed to pick and choose. You can too. I don't get being surprised at CFA hate. Or judging those who refuse to eat there. I don't have Facebook. I wear makeup. I do laundry. I have lots of choices of companies not on that list. L'Oreal is not the only make up company. Ben and Jerry's are not the only ice cream in the stores. Coke is hard to avoid for all the companies they own, but not impossible.
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Post by LiLi on Feb 15, 2023 19:25:24 GMT
I'm perfectly aware of all the controversy. I'm there for the food, not the politics. Hell, if I boycotted everyone and everything that I personally disagreed with... I might as well live in a cave. Go by this list and you are not going anywhere.... www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycottsCan't have Coke, can't buy from Amazon, can't go on FB, can't have Ben and Jerry's, can't have a computer or eat cereal, wear makeup or eat chocolate... That's just simply not true... LOL I am concerned with some cause more than others... LGBTQ is a big one for me. The rest, not as much in most cases. And just for fun, Coke is gross. Ben and Jerrty's is WAY overrated and pricey. Amazon is easily avoided, I avoid third-party sellers on there due to an influx of counterfeit products. Etc etc.
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Post by Just T on Feb 15, 2023 19:32:52 GMT
Then explain the store that a pea said that was owned by a gay couple? Or to my few LGBTQ friends who love the place? Or my daughter who is working on her identity. Or my sister's friends who are also LGBTQ? None of them hate CFA and they don't understand the hate. Or the community CFA supports? Schools/churches/Fire/Police/etc. If you don't like CFA because of the taste, I get that. Everyone has different tastes. Some comments though are really 'strongly' worded though. I don't like KFC, but I don't make a big deal about it either. How this thread derailed to hate/love CFA is typical pea fashion.. I thought this was about their cauliflower sandwich. None of that matters. In fact it probably makes it worse. (It may mean they take advantage to appease locals, laws etc...) Ther actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups.
The donations are a FACT they are public record ... why don't you explain, why a company that actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups, hire gay/queer etc f ETA, this cauliflower sandwich fits in with that previous statement. Seems they do whatever the trend is. I just know that not all gay people live in the same bubble so to speak. I have two gay children, one who would starve to death before eating at Chik Fil A, the other who loves it and doesn't care about their politics. I have a gay brother who is hard core Republican, HUGE Trump supporter, who thinks gay marriage should be up to the states, not the federal government. I have no doubt he would not boycott CFA. He doesn't see anything wrong with businesses being able to refuse to serve gay people. He is very pro states rights with the attitude that this is a great country because we are all free to believe how we want to believe. I don't get it, but it is what it is, and I just do not discuss any sort of politics with him and his partner AT ALL. I love them both dearly, and it is just better if we don't. LOL I don't typically care about a company's politics, but I also do not love companies that openly donate to hate groups. I don't boycott CFA at all, I just don't eat there much because it's not my favorite. I don't eat much fast food, though.
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Post by Merge on Feb 15, 2023 19:33:22 GMT
I'm perfectly aware of all the controversy. I'm there for the food, not the politics. Hell, if I boycotted everyone and everything that I personally disagreed with... I might as well live in a cave. Sure, but if you have gay friends and family, as I do, who feel strongly about not supporting their restaurant, you might make an effort to avoid it. Or not. It’s not a hardship for me to go somewhere else as I don’t think their food is very good anyway. Nothing about a cauliflower sandwich makes me want to re-consider that stance. That’s all.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Feb 15, 2023 20:10:28 GMT
Sure, but if you have gay friends and family, as I do, who feel strongly about not supporting their restaurant, you might make an effort to avoid it. I have plenty of LGBTQ family and friends - my cousin & their spouse, my husband's cousin and her spouse, one of the four in my "best friends group" and her spouse, and any number of really good friends. But not a one of them has expressed strong feelings about not supporting CFA or asked me not to eat there. In fact, more than one of them eat there regularly themselves. Had your scenario occurred though where one or more did specifically ask me not to eat there, I might indeed feel somewhat differently.
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Post by myshelly on Feb 15, 2023 21:58:14 GMT
I didn't realize it contained milk and eggs (couldn't read the article). Yes, that does seem poor planning on their part. The folks who this might have appealed to (vegans or vegetarians) now won't touch it due to the milk and eggs. but this isn't for vegans or vegetarians.I don't know why they're doing it at all. But even if y'all came back and told me it was amazing AND vegan- nope, still noping out. I'm not giving them any of my dollars. How/why is it not vegetarian?
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Post by birukitty on Feb 15, 2023 22:10:53 GMT
I didn't realize it contained milk and eggs (couldn't read the article). Yes, that does seem poor planning on their part. The folks who this might have appealed to (vegans or vegetarians) now won't touch it due to the milk and eggs. but this isn't for vegans or vegetarians.I don't know why they're doing it at all. But even if y'all came back and told me it was amazing AND vegan- nope, still noping out. I'm not giving them any of my dollars. I agree with you. I think they missed the mark. I think they wanted to jump in the "plant based" bandwagon in increase their sales, but this was a poorly thought out product since it uses milk and eggs. I also agree with you on the second part-even if it didn't contain milk and eggs, was incredibly delicious I still wouldn't give them any of my dollars either.
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Post by disneypal on Feb 15, 2023 22:11:41 GMT
How/why is it not vegetarian? Per CFA's website: While some may consider the Cauliflower Sandwich vegetarian-friendly, Chick-fil-A does not consider it vegetarian due to its cooking environment.
I assume that means they cook it in the same oil as the chicken.
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Post by gramasue on Feb 15, 2023 23:45:52 GMT
Hahaha! Wait till I tell my DH - he will be horrified at the thought! I can't even cook cauliflower if he's around, he hates the smell of it so much.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 16, 2023 11:14:54 GMT
The Washington Post reviewed the sandwich and said, if you like cauliflower, it’s a very tasty sandwich. Not meant to be fake chicken at all — it tastes like the cauliflower that it is. Apparently CF has been working on more vegetable-centric offerings for a few years, because customers have asked for them. It doesn’t sound like bandwagon jumping at all.
I don’t ever eat there, because there are very few CF restaurants in Massachusetts and I didn’t understand the hype when I tried it in Atlanta. My gay son, on the other hand, loves the place. I prefer Popeyes for a fried chicken sandwich.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 16, 2023 11:53:49 GMT
I have never eaten at a chick-FIL-A. There is not one close by and never felt the pull to try one when in places where they are. I would, however, try a cauliflower sandwich as I think I would like it. It might be gross but I don’t know that until I try it.
National fast food places are kind of an interesting discussion, because fast food and/or these companies seem to invoke strong love or hate reactions for a variety of reasons (politics, food, companies, service, etc).
I live around the largest city in my state and we no longer have a Taco Bell or a Pizza Hut in my area. The only KFC has been closed for almost a year for renovations. Subway has been our only fast food sandwich company but just got a jersey mikes. The only Taco Bell we ever had was in a mall food court and that has been gone for at least 10 years. I love the chalupa. 🤷🏻♀️. I know a lot of people hate Taco Bell and do not consider it food, but if I am some where and I can easily get one it is on my to do list. 😄
ETA - Even being a University city I could probably list all the different fast food places available on one hand…or at least it seems like it is a very short list compared to all the places that many talk about.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Feb 16, 2023 13:33:25 GMT
I saw a girl on TikTok review it yesterday. she was not a fan, said the texture was mushy. I am not sure I would like it on a bun. It looked ok to me, but CFA is so expensive, thats not how I would spend my money.
A Slim Chickens just opened up near me. OMG, THAT is where I will go from now on. I feel like it was cheaper, I got more food, and it was GOOD. My CFA is always slammed (but they do have the drive thru down to a science, its awesome) and I swear the nuggets or strips are getting smaller and smaller.
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Post by bluebird71 on Feb 22, 2023 21:04:25 GMT
To me, eating anything at Chick-Fil-A is eating sadness. Would you like your chicken with a side of Christo-fascism or just BBQ sauce? Ok come on…..I have a gay DD, and even she has eaten there (we only have two in Canada so trips are not often). I have a US friend who’s gay cousin and partner own one. Where did I say anything about being gay? Maybe your daughter enjoys Christo-fascism. I don't. Maybe your friend's cousin's daughter's gay ex-boyfriend in another country also enjoy Christo-fascism in whatever form. I hate it. So I won't go there. And when someone talks about it like it's just... normal... to go there.... that tells me a lot about them.
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Post by bluebird71 on Feb 22, 2023 21:06:30 GMT
The Chick Fil A hate in this group never ceases to amaze me. But, hey, you do you. The owner actively supports and donates millions to anti lgbtq and hate groups. Does it actually amaze you that people don't like giving their money to that? Or that people hate a company that bankrolls hate? Maybe you didn't know? That's like when your friends come to you and say Mr So and So has been beating up on his wife, your friend and neighbor, and you are the person who says, Really? Oh but he's always so nice TO ME. And you keep inviting him over. You do you, and the rest of us will notice.
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Post by bluebird71 on Feb 22, 2023 21:15:01 GMT
Sure, but if you have gay friends and family, as I do, who feel strongly about not supporting their restaurant, you might make an effort to avoid it. I have plenty of LGBTQ family and friends - my cousin & their spouse, my husband's cousin and her spouse, one of the four in my "best friends group" and her spouse, and any number of really good friends. But not a one of them has expressed strong feelings about not supporting CFA or asked me not to eat there. In fact, more than one of them eat there regularly themselves. Had your scenario occurred though where one or more did specifically ask me not to eat there, I might indeed feel somewhat differently. I totally get that and I am not gay so I don't tell gay people what to do or how to be. That's why I specifically said Christo-fascism. Everything about that business supports Christo-fascism, and through that connection, white supremacy. Have I eaten there? Sure. I have tried it. The people are nice, the food is ok. But Christo-fascism is a big problem in this country, my country. Maybe not someone else's country, bc this is an international group. In my country, those are the people taking away my own personal bodily autonomy and my rights to privacy, the people who run for office and pass laws and claim that I, a grown woman, am not 100% fully human and autonomous, and that I cannot believe what I want and live my life according to my own spiritual beliefs and morals. That I have to live according to their beliefs, in a god I don't accept. If people want to give money to a company that says, you are an abomination and the people you love are an abomination, that is their choice. We all get to make it. But liking that chain is not a flex.
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