Quote:A “politically incorrect” sign hung in a Wisconsin Dairy Queen by the franchise’s owner has sparked a controversy under the Grill and Chill’s neon lights.

The tongue-in-cheek poster, declares the business as a controversial establishment because of its use of “Merry Christmas,” saluting the American flag and thanking the country’s troops.

The sign, found in the Kewaskum ice cream shop, further says if a prospective patron is offended a “snowflake safe space,” can be arranged by the owner.

The satirical signage provoked at least one person to gripe about it on Facebook.

“I find this extremely offensive,” the Facebook user who posted the image said. “Please speak with the franchise owner."

The post, which has since been deleted, garnered thousands of likes and shares—as well as comments—most of which seemed to support the owner’s stance.

Quote:“I am especially grateful for the heartfelt email thank you from a Philadelphia police officer I received just before church this last Sunday,” Scheunemann told NBC 5 in an email. “I was humbled by his incredible thank you over the sign's open support of police officers. I set out to encourage others in my Christianity and love of Country, and I ended up being the one encouraged."

(09-15-2017 10:25 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  So ESPN can't be political but Dairy Queen can?

I prefer my sundae without a political spin.

(09-15-2017 10:25 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  So ESPN can't be political but Dairy Queen can?

I prefer my sundae without a political spin.

Quote:The sign was posted close to four years ago, after a customer was upset when he heard Christian music inside the restaurant. Scheunemann decided to post the warning, and said he hasn't had many problems since then.

One time, a customer was upset at the offer of free ice cream for veterans, but Scheunemann said he is open to talking with anyone who may have concerns about the sign. He says he'll even make arrangements for a customer to come in without witnessing any expression of God or country.

Other business owners in town say they support Scheunemann's right to run his business the way he sees fit.

"He posted it on the door so you see it before you walk in," said April Serwe, who owns local bar PJ Magoos. "You don’t have to walk in if you don't agree with it."

In fact, some people in town told us there isn't even a need for a sign like that -- because most residents in Kewaskum share the same values.

"In this small community, I don't think it's a problem," said resident Liz Torrison. "We're all just liking each other and having fun."

Quote:According to the location's owner, franchisee Kevin Scheunemann, the sign has actually been up for the last four years, but didn't become a problem until a week ago.

Scheunemann tells GoMN that "a student from Oregon" took a picture of his sign and posted it to the official Dairy Queen Facebook page last Wednesday, triggering a huge thread of comments (which has seemingly since been deleted).

The student's complaint said the "politically incorrect" warning was "extremely offensive," and demanded the company "deal with (the) franchise owner," Scheunemann said.

(09-15-2017 10:36 AM)Kaplony Wrote:  More info:

http://www.cbs58.com/news/dairy-queen-sign-says-in-god-we-trust-angers-some-customers

Quote:The sign was posted close to four years ago, after a customer was upset when he heard Christian music inside the restaurant. Scheunemann decided to post the warning, and said he hasn't had many problems since then.

One time, a customer was upset at the offer of free ice cream for veterans, but Scheunemann said he is open to talking with anyone who may have concerns about the sign. He says he'll even make arrangements for a customer to come in without witnessing any expression of God or country.

Other business owners in town say they support Scheunemann's right to run his business the way he sees fit.

"He posted it on the door so you see it before you walk in," said April Serwe, who owns local bar PJ Magoos. "You don’t have to walk in if you don't agree with it."

In fact, some people in town told us there isn't even a need for a sign like that -- because most residents in Kewaskum share the same values.

"In this small community, I don't think it's a problem," said resident Liz Torrison. "We're all just liking each other and having fun."

https://www.gomn.com/life/politically-incorrect-sign-turns-wi-dairy-queen-into-tourist-landmark

Quote:According to the location's owner, franchisee Kevin Scheunemann, the sign has actually been up for the last four years, but didn't become a problem until a week ago.

Scheunemann tells GoMN that "a student from Oregon" took a picture of his sign and posted it to the official Dairy Queen Facebook page last Wednesday, triggering a huge thread of comments (which has seemingly since been deleted).

The student's complaint said the "politically incorrect" warning was "extremely offensive," and demanded the company "deal with (the) franchise owner," Scheunemann said.

(09-15-2017 10:39 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  Dairy Queen is not gender inclusive, I am offended.

(09-15-2017 10:37 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  As I have said before, I don't care if DQ wants to do that but it just isn't good business.

(09-15-2017 10:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:39 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  Dairy Queen is not gender inclusive, I am offended.

I guess neither is Burger King

(09-15-2017 10:56 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:39 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  Dairy Queen is not gender inclusive, I am offended.

I guess neither is Burger King

Now I am really triggered!

(09-15-2017 10:25 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  So ESPN can't be political but Dairy Queen can?

I prefer my sundae without a political spin.

(09-15-2017 10:58 AM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:56 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:39 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  Dairy Queen is not gender inclusive, I am offended.

I guess neither is Burger King

Now I am really triggered!

It must really chap your ass that the Big Boy chain's HQ is in Cincy.

(09-15-2017 11:02 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:58 AM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:56 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:48 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(09-15-2017 10:39 AM)SuperFlyBCat Wrote:  Dairy Queen is not gender inclusive, I am offended.

I guess neither is Burger King

Now I am really triggered!

It must really chap your ass that the Big Boy chain's HQ is in Cincy.

I am going to start a petition to have all Big Boy statues removed. Big Boy is clearly fat shaming one gender.

(09-15-2017 10:32 AM)Fitbud Wrote:  I was being sarcastic. I don't care if Dairy Queen wants to post that. I'll still gladly go in there and eat a hunger buster.
You see, unlike a lot of people, I don't care if ESPN or Dairy Queen wants to flaunt their supposed political leanings.