Burgers vs. Omelettes
France’s version of the U.S. Election Day is playing out … on the plate.
For 24 hours, the popular Breakfast in America diner in central Paris is offering two special additions to the menu: an Obama Burger and a Romney Omelette. The owner will count how many dishes are sold by the end of the day and the U.S. election winner, as decided by French palates, will be declared.
One problem: The Obama Burger is bursting with sausages and pickles, whereas the Romney Omelet is plain and simple — almost guaranteed to sell less.
“This morning we had some customers from America who were very unhappy. They were Romney supporters and were offended,” says diner owner Craig Carlson, a U.S. citizen from California.
“We tried to explain it’s just a joke and we tried to put a little slant on it. (Romney) always says he is a regular American, a plain American.”
— AP
