Way To Go Subway

[lame54]

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/02/subway_accepts_michael_phelp.html

Subway accepts Michael Phelps' apology, wants him to make them some bread
By Kyle Koster on February 7, 2009 2:15 PM

It's been a pretty rough week for former American golden boy Michael Phelps. Photographic evidenced that seemed to show him enjoying the business end of a bong surfaced, he apologized, was punished and began to see his endorsement dollars dissipate.

But all is not lost for Mr. Phelps. Sandwich juggernaut Subway has announced they're sticking by the swimming star.
"Like most Americans, and like Michael Phelps himself, we were disappointed in his behavior," Subway, which specializes in sandwiches, said in a statement.
"Also like most Americans, we accept his apology. Moving forward, he remains in our plans."

[grannie4peace]

1. everyone should thank subway!!!

[Ichingcarpenter]

2. "Moving forward

"we accept his apology"

That's all that was needed

[Donnachaidh]

3. A company with a mature outlook -- that's refreshing.

:thumbsup:

[haele]

4. In a way, they're just pandering to the evening stoner crowd...

Gotta get a one up on everyone else in the fast food biz somehow. A win-win for them and Phelps. Phelps' endorsement could easily match the weird-head Jack for appeal in certain audiences...

:)

Haele

[ProdigalJunkMail]

6. ya beat me to it n/t

[intheflow]

27. Exactly what I thought.

Subway knows who eats fast food, and lots of it. Or maybe they just realize how incredibly stupid it is that pot is illegal to begin with. Either way, WTG Subway!

[Mudoria]

5. I thank Subway at least once a week.

12" Black Forest Ham sub for $5. Gotta appreciate that.

[grannie4peace]

7. that sounds good :):)

[Taverner]

8. Get baked and have a meatball sandwich, DUDE!

Seriously - good on them

:thumbsup:

[ohtransplant]

22. Sounds like a top notch advertising campaign.

D you know where Michael goes when he has a big-time case of the munchies?

:rofl:

[Sultana]

52. You made me hungry

I'll stop by SW tomorrow.

[mnmoderatedem]

9. an added bonus...

perhaps we've seen the last of the Jared ads....

[lame54]

10. Actually...

I like Jared and what he was able to accomplish.

But his retirement would be great to. He had a good run

[Systematic Chaos]

11. Twice a month, we buy almost 3 days worth of Subway for half the cost

of less than 2 days' worth of pizza. It's our big treat twice a month and it's worth every penny. And if you don't believe that those sandwiches are just as delicious after 2 days tightly wrapped in the fridge as they are fresh out of the store, that's your loss.

9 Grain sub rolls FTW!! :woohoo:

[tridim]

12. I just wish Subway would make an edible sandwich.

Other than that, good for them.

Subway always gives me intestinal distress, although I'm not sure why. I get the BMT with all the veggies.

[LittleWoman]

21. Skip the shredded iceberg lettuce and see if that helps

My husband had the same problem until he realized it was a problem with iceberg lettuce. He now avoids it on all sandwiches, salads etc and the problem is solved.

[JI7]

40. i always get spinach instead of the lettuce

[blue_onyx]

28. Their subs gave me an upset stomach too

I started getting the sub without mayo and that helped. Although I don't really go there anymore. I prefer Jimmy John's or Panera Bread for sandwiches.

[blonndee]

38. I love their veggie sub with avocado.

Sorry their sandwiches don't agree with you. Besides the fact that their sandwiches are a little thin, I really like them. Tasty.

[PetrusMonsFormicarum]

13. Go Subway!

Lunch plans changed!

[Deja Q]

14. Uh-oh. They're preaching. People who have done lesser things have been given far more in terms of

unjust treatment.

And some do nothing and get nasty treatment too.

I've forgiven others for their disappointing acts too. And I'm just a cynical gen X'er anyway.

[MindPilot]

15. If nothing else the latest campaign has forced them out of price disparity

A couple of years ago I noticed that Subway charged a dollar more for the same sandwich at the store near my house as they did at the store near my work. I did a little research and found that yes, the prices were higher in the poor areas than in the more affluent. No doubt to make up for the perceived greater likelihood of a dark-skinned person committing a holdup.

I wrote a letter to the company and got some bullshit reply about how all the stores are independently owned franchises and could set their own prices, yadda, yadda.

Haven't been near a Subway since.

[DirtyJersey]

48. I think you're jumping to conclusions

It's a big jump to say that the only reason the sandwiches are more expensive near your house compared to near your work is fear of a holdup, or even because of the neighborhood. My guess is that near your work, there are probably more offices, and thus there are more dining options for lunch and they need to slash prices to stay competitive. Also, they can probably make up the difference on volume.

[Beregond2]

16. Is there anything more idiotic than this Phelps/weed business?

Here is a guy who has lived a life of discipline and self-denial beyond imagining. If he wants to fire-up a doob to relax, who the fuck cares? If he had gotten faced on booze no one would have said a word, which is infinitely more unhealthy and dangerous.

Hypocrisy, thy name is America.

[mikeytherat]

18. "If he had gotten faced on booze no one would have said a word"

So very, very true. Before Phelps got all those sponsors, he did a few wrong things:

http://www.duiprocess.com/phelps-dwi.php

mikey_the_rat

[mikelgb]

17. Look for the Phelps Munchie Combo Soon

[AlCzervik]

19. funyuns, snickers and a pepsi?

[mikelgb]

20. footlong pb+J

[Javaman]

30. The all Doritos sandwich. LOL nt

[WorseBeforeBetter]

41. He needs a contract with Doritos, announcing it on Colbert, and...

wearing all of his medals. Stephen and the audience would have great fun with that.

Ben & Jerry's, too -- he needs a flavor!

[Beam Me Up]

23. Here's a link to the SUBWAY form where you can give them your appreciation:

http://www.subway.com/Applications/CustService/frmCustomerService.aspx

I just did:

Hey, thanks for treating Michael Phelps with dignity. I'm 62 years old and have been smoking pot off and on since I was 19 years old (1967). NO BIG DEAL. It should have been made legal for adults a LONG time ago. Thanks for not buying into or encouraging the fake "drug war" hype. By comparison, I'm boycotting Kellogg and all their products. If millions of Americans put their foot down and said enough is enough, all this "pot is bad" BS would be over with already! Anyway, thanks again!! I'm going to go buy myself a SUBWAY ;-)

[intheflow]

29. Thanks, I let them know. n/t

[99th_Monkey]

44. thanks for providing the link ... I just used it.

Thank you, thank you Subway for not jumping on the "let's crucify Phelps" hysteria bandwagon. I have one of your great sandwich places across the street, and now I'm going to buy even more there, due to your sane and humane response to the Phelps non-sense.

I also love your choc. chip cookies, so there's that too.

best regards,
XXXX
Portland Oregon.

[ljm2002]

24. Good for them...

...and I for one will patronize them as a result.

[Mari333]

25. subway is appeasing its stoned hungry customers

its open late and provides sustenance to those whose munchies demand a 12 inch sub at midnight

[ColbertWatcher]

26. Aint the free market great!? n/t

[alfredo]

34. Actually, a Hawaiian pizza would taste great right now.

[monmouth]

31. Whatcha gonna catch for lunch??? A Subway, of course....Hahaha, I just

sent them that along with my thank you.

[AwakeAtLast]

32. Because Subway knows it's 4:20 somewhere........

:smoke:


:D

[donheld]

33. I'd rather he give me the meat

:D

[Stinky The Clown]

35. Subway .... the definition of "munchie" ...... of *course* they're stickin'

(this was said lightheartedly. Stoners .... get a fucking sense of humor.)

[JVS]

36. Where would Subway be without the THC?

[Canuckistanian]

37. They know where their market is

When was the last time you had a major buzz and said, "Hey guys, let's go down to the store and get some Corn Flakes"?

[SammyWinstonJack]

39. Nice of Subway to speak for 'most Americans' I couldn't care less that Phelps took hits from a bong

:wtf: I neither care that he smoked pot or that he apologized for it. I have more pressing issues to worry about. Like being unemployed and waiting for the other shoe to drop.

[HamdenRice]

42. Well of course. Great advertising: "Got the bad munchies? Come to Subway. Michael Phelps does"!nt

[99th_Monkey]

43. I've got a Subway across the street from my place. WOOT!! I also loves their Choc Chip cookies. ~nt

[gauguin57]

47. ... and white-chip macadamia cookies ... mmmm.

I try to get the yogurt because it's better for me ... but once in a while, I just have to have one of those gooey, delicious cookies!

[Kajsa]

45. What a mature stance Subway is taking!

Wow- you mean they don't expect Phelps to be some
unreal Golden Boy with no faults, nor slip-ups?

Other endorsers, please take note!

Your " celebrities" are

Human Beings!

Kudos to Subway.

:applause:

The jerk who took Phelp's picture with the bong
for the sole purpose of ruining his career is a
Grade A ass, imho.

:(

[gauguin57]

46. I eat at Subway at least twice a week. They've got the healthiest fast food going.

Six-inch veggie delite sandwich (with low-fat honey-mustard dressing) ... and I get a side of yogurt with it. They offer yogurt, raisins and apple slices as sides. You can have a very healthy meal at Subway, and the quality is pretty consistent from store to store. The one near the local college offers a discount to students and faculty/staff, to boot!

[graywarrior]

49. They're the ONLY fast food place I'll eat at

[Generator]

50. $5 dollar foot longs!

What an honor.

[harun]

51. Bravo Subway.

[JuniperLea]

53. This answers the question as to what I'll have for lunch today!

Subway a block away from the office! Veggie Delight! Delish!

[eyepaddle]

54. Wow, that's refreshing.

I eat at Subway from time to time, now I will have just a bit more of a reason to do so! :)

[mockmonkey]

55. My local Subway...

used to have a special for the High School students to take advantage of during their lunch break. A

Sub and soda for $4.20.:rofl: :rofl:

[no name no slogan]

56. Tune in, turn on, eat a BMT

:thumbsup:

[Blaze Diem]

57. Great..then its SUBWAY for dinner today. mmmmmm

Truth is, this whole thing is ridiculous. They should take a look at the people that make our laws for us, if they really want to stop contributing to false heros.

Our government is full of them.