an ode to wendy's

wendy's. founded by dave thomas in 1969, this franchise has expanded to more than 6,000 locations worldwide. but being more than the greatest fast food restaurant on the planet and more than offering the greatest sandwich available in the junior bacon cheeseburger, wendy's represents all that is good and wholesome in this great nation. take a look at the junior bacon cheeseburger. each ingredient symbolizing something unique and powerful about our country. each metaphor mixing together to create a taste that has you yearning for more and has you smiling just because you can eat one
the crisp green of the lettuce is the symbol of the american abundance. we live in the richest nation in the world and we are damned privleged to know and savor the wealth that our country has.
the mellow red of the tomato represents the blood of countless veterns and civilians that have died abroad and at home to ensure the american way of life--freedom and justice for all--prevails for all.
the yellow of the american cheese slice is like the warmth of the sun shining on us when we are graced with the company of friends and family around the booths and tables of our local wendy's franchise.
the bacon, oh the bacon, is wendy's way of saying, "america, we know what your favorite breakfast meat is, and--by God--we're going to let you have it any time you please!"
the pure white of the mayo lets us know that we can never forget the ideals--the pure ideals--our country was founded upon all those years ago.
the 2 oz, 100% all beef patty shows us that we need to keep putting muscle into this great american experiment of democracy if we are going to create a balanced and harmonious society.
the two halves of the enriched, bleached flour bun are like the hands of dave thomas himself cradling us and holding us together through the dark times, til we emerge triumphant from the valley of the shadow of death and ye we shall fear no evil, for the jbc art with us.
oh, but it's not just the junior bacon cheeseburger that makes wendy's so damn good. it's more than that. it's everything about the restaurant. it's the whole 99 cent super valu menu. it's the frosty. (is there a better fast food dessert? i say nay with a force to shake the foundations of the heavens!). it's the nutrious salads and chicken sandwiches that are there helping america be trim and healthy. it's the fact that they know we are busy people protecting our way of life and making the world a better place that they stay open late! even to 3am at the park ave wendy's! wendy's represents all that is good and pure in the world. dave thomas did more than just loved a good sandwich, he loved humanity. "and that the mighty play go on, and you may contribute a verse." (?) wendy's was dave thomas' verse. and what a verse it is!