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Would You French for French Fries?

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Romantic fools rejoice: Today is St. Valentine’s Day!

Now although I’m not much of a traditionalist, I do enjoy some good ol’ fashioned attention on V-Day. This can come in the form of cake pops, chocolate covered strawberries, extra long massages or my personal favourite – Ice Wine from Niagara-on-the-Lake. Mmm… romance.

And year after year, companies are getting more creative on Valentine’s Day. I swear I just saw a Future Shop ad for the special day – because obvi, nothing says “I Love You” like games and electronics. (I’m going to assume every man walking into Future Shop on Valentine’s Day is buying a Rom-Com and Adele CD for their significant other. Otherwise, it’s just wrong.)

So, I was particularly interested in South Street Burger’s latest promo:

“Are you willing to go to first base for French fries?

South St. Burger Co. invites you to lay a smokin’ smooch for FREE fries this Valentine’s Day. Come into any South St. Burger Co. restaurant on February 14th, show some P.D.A. when you place your order and receive a free regular order of New York Fries when you purchase a delicious South St. Burger Co. burger. Prepare to pucker up on the 14th and share the love with a co-worker, lunch date or even that cute stranger behind you in line.

(Each South St. Burger Co. burger is made from 1/3 lb of pure, fresh naturally raised beef. And, with over 25 complimentary toppings, a choice of bun, and a selection of 5 real cheeses, everyone can create their own gourmet burger. Serving fresh cut New York Fries French fries, and poutine and their signature red onion rings, you’d better brace yourself to rethink your burger experience.)

This special smooch offer is valid on V-day only so get your Kiss and Fries while it lasts! No coupon required.”

I guess this brings to mind three main points of debate:

1) While I agree South Street Burger is an awesome place to dine – even on Valentine’s Day – I’m not sure I’d have the courage to share the love with “that cute stranger behind me in line”. I’ve had a lot of experience with strangers (you know, living in the city and all) and I’d rather keep them that way. Strangers.

2) However, if visiting the restaurant with my husband, would I be willing to share a smooch for free fries? I know my husband would have no problem with it at all (he regularly attacks me with PDA at the grocery store) but I am much more reserved. Still, a quick peck for free fries? Yeah, I’d probably be willing to pucker up. No tongue.

3) Forget lobster and champagne – how delicious would it be to indulge in a South Street burger, poutine and milkshake on Valentine’s Day? I’m thinking it’s the modern way to show your love. And, you can bring the kids too.

So tell me – would you pucker up for free French fries? Why or why not?

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  2. Michelle Chow

    Yes, I would pucker up for free french fries if I was able to eat them. But fried foods and high fat foods are off limits for health reasons. But I could give the free fries to someone in line who did not have someone to kiss.

    • Lena

      You’re such a doll Michelle – so generous of you! Love that you would pucker up and then share the goodies :)

  6. Nicole W.

    hahaha what a funny promotion! I think I am on the same page as you with this one – not a big PDA fan, but would definitely give my husband a quick kiss for some free fries! :)

  7. Lee Pearson

    Sure I would! I kiss my husband all the time for nothing so I would definitely do it for french fries!!

      • Mary

        Hahaha! I thought “Personal Digital Assistant” ! And your hubby regularly attacks you with PDA! I can’t stop laughing now :)

        • Lena

          BAHAHA that is the funniest thing ever Mary!!! I’d probably not be in a very romantic mood if my hubby regularly attacked me with his Personal Digital Assistant!!! HAHAHA

  12. InezbyDesign

    Really??? In public with people watching and grading you 1-10 on your smoochieness?? I don’t think so.

    • Lena

      Ha! I never thought people would be grading… but now that you’ve said it, suddenly I think I’d feel self conscious!

  14. Robin

    Damn! We had South St. Burger last night! But I would be willing to have it again tonight! I’d take a juicy burger with cheese and a side of (the best fries in the world) over lobster and champagne any day.

  15. Tania Smith

    Yes I would pucker up for free fries. I am not at all shy with my husband. However, if you are asking me to kiss a stranger for free fries then no. I will pay for the fries.
    Unless it’s Brad Pitt. Or Orlando Bloom. Oh dear……

  16. Debbie Bashford

    I love french fries and love the idea, I would pucker up if I knew the person I went with, otherwise I don’t think so.

  17. Mandy

    My boyfriend is shy about PDA but I’m sure he wouldn’t have a problem with a little kiss for some free food haha