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Papa John’s issues Twitter apology for ‘divisive’ NFL, anthem remarks
NY Post ^ | November 15, 2017 | David K. Li

Posted on 11/14/2017 10:28:05 PM PST by Oshkalaboomboom

Papa John’s apologized Tuesday for comments made by CEO John Schnatter, who had blamed the NFL and protesting players for the pizza chain’s struggles this football season.

In a three-tweet mea culpa, the Louisville-based company did a 180 and said it supported players’ right to protest.

During an earnings call two weeks ago, Schnatter lashed out at kneeling players and league officials for not solving the controversy.

“The statements made on our earnings call were describing the factors that impact our business and we sincerely apologize to anyone that thought they were divisive. That was definitely not our intention,” Papa John’s tweeted.

“We believe in the right to protest inequality and support the players’ movement to create a platform for change. We also believe, as Americans, we should honor our anthem There should be a way to do both.”

The pizza powerhouse ended with, “We will work with the players and league to find a positive way forward. Open to ideas from all. Except neo-nazis.”

The chain then used an emoji for the middle finger, “those guys.”

Some on Twitter weren’t buying Papa John’s apology.

“You don’t need to `work with’ them. They want to protest. They don’t need your permission or to compromise to benefit you,” according to Hollywood writer Rachel Kiley.

One Twitter user wanted to know if Schnatter had any role in flipping off Nazis.

Papa John’s responded: “He helped write this post – yes.”

In a conference call with investors, Schnatter – who appears in many TV ads for his company – blamed NFL leadership for not taking decisive action.

“Leadership starts at the top, and this is an example of poor leadership,” Schnatter said. “The NFL has hurt Papa John’s shareholders.”

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: corporateliberalism; fastfoodchain; nflboycott; papajohns
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Wow. Who got to those guys?
1 posted on 11/14/2017 10:28:05 PM PST by Oshkalaboomboom
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

No more Papa Johns for this family.


2 posted on 11/14/2017 10:29:00 PM PST by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
🐂💩🍕. If you don't mean it, STFU. If u say it, don't back down.
3 posted on 11/14/2017 10:30:09 PM PST by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

Hasta la pasta


4 posted on 11/14/2017 10:30:12 PM PST by UnwashedPeasant (I told you so)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
Well, now their revenue is going to really take a hit.
5 posted on 11/14/2017 10:30:59 PM PST by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

So NFL nazis are ok, and just the neo Nazis are bad?


6 posted on 11/14/2017 10:31:09 PM PST by pepsionice
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

No more Papa John’s for me! They should experience a nice little backlash for caving to the NFeLons.

Up yours, Papa.


7 posted on 11/14/2017 10:31:55 PM PST by TXBlair (We will not forget Benghazi.)
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Geeze, just when I was starting to think well of that outfit, they wimp out.


8 posted on 11/14/2017 10:32:10 PM PST by LegendHasIt
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To: Oshkalaboomboom
Idiot lawyers! Now Papa John managed to piss everyone off.
9 posted on 11/14/2017 10:32:15 PM PST by Chgogal (Sessions recused himself for shaking an Ambassador's hand. Shameful!)
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“Wow. Who got to those guys?”

That was my first thought. There are some real fascists out there and companies are running scared.


10 posted on 11/14/2017 10:32:15 PM PST by willk (everyone)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...

Thanks Oshkalaboomboom.
In a three-tweet mea culpa, the Louisville-based company did a 180 and said it supported players’ right to protest.
But no one else has that right of free speech -- Nazi pigs run Papa John's.
11 posted on 11/14/2017 10:41:54 PM PST by SunkenCiv (www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
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12 posted on 11/14/2017 10:43:27 PM PST by Brandonmark (Made America Great Again! 11.08.2016 - A DAY OF RENEWAL)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

So weak


13 posted on 11/14/2017 10:43:36 PM PST by wardaddy (As a southerner I've never trusted the Grand Old Party.....any questions?)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

How many pizzas can the Kneelers eat?


14 posted on 11/14/2017 10:44:36 PM PST by joshua c (To disrupt the system, we must disrupt our lives)
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> Wow. Who got to those guys?

College kids order a lot of crappy pizza.

The gag order the left has created on the reason for the decline of the NFL is fascinating to watch. They absolutely know why the numbers are declining, but they’ve made it effectively immoral to speak them.


15 posted on 11/14/2017 10:46:03 PM PST by JohnyBoy (The GOP Senate is intentionally trying to lose the majority.)
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There's a fairly new Papa John's in my town and now, after reading their support of the kneelers, they can rest assured my family will never patronize it. They can look to the kneelers for business.
16 posted on 11/14/2017 10:46:52 PM PST by MamaDearest
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“We will work with the players and league to find a positive way forward”

Their demands are “somebody has to hire Colin Kappernick”, “more black people running the NFL organization”, and “no more cops shooting black people”.

If you think that these are noteworthy and achievable goals, well then post it on your pizza boxes.

And if you “solve” these problems they will still come up with more. It’s about “the struggle”. It’s ALWAYS about “the struggle”.


17 posted on 11/14/2017 10:56:45 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

Go to your local indepedant pizza place.

Better ingredients. Better pizza.


18 posted on 11/14/2017 10:56:58 PM PST by conservative98
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To: Oshkalaboomboom

Papa Doc Johns should flip off Communists as well as Neo-Nazis.


19 posted on 11/14/2017 10:58:28 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: UnwashedPeasant

No mas...Papa Juan’s!!


20 posted on 11/14/2017 11:01:46 PM PST by Osage Orange (Watch your six.)
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