Mission BBQ, a chain of BBQ restaurants started on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, triggered Media Matters writer Bobby Lewis after the audience during the company’s appearance on “Fox & Friends” this morning cheered when they said they play the national anthem at noon every day:
The crowd outside Fox News cheers when they hear that this veteran-focused BBQ restaurant, founded on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, plays the national anthem at all locations every day at noon. pic.twitter.com/sZQXdAR621
— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) May 16, 2019
You see, this is a “right-wing trope”:
everclear, but with right-wing tropes instead of grain alcohol
— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) May 16, 2019
Oddly, Lewis omitted the $1,124,808 that the company raised for the USO through the sale of a special “American
Heroes Cup” in 2018:
HUMBLED TO SHARE YOUR GENEROSITY OF $1,124,808 ON FOX & FRIENDS TODAY
We couldn’t have done it without your selfless support of our American Heroes Cup program. Thank you for helping to make a difference for such a significant organization as the USO. https://t.co/R1bMT4TrLp pic.twitter.com/QxTF70IDzN— MISSION BBQ (@MissionBBQ) May 16, 2019
Along with playing the national anthem each day and raising money for the USO, Mission BBQ also helps out local Red Cross affiliates:
Serving those who have served us. It’s our proudest tradition at the @RedCross and it’s what we are doing tonight at @RichmondVAMC as we host our 4th annual garden party. Thank you to @MissionBBQ for your support of this event and the veterans we serve. ?? pic.twitter.com/AU9f831GRT
— Red Cross Virginia (@VARedCross) May 14, 2019
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And they’re giving out free sandwiches to military members this week, which is probably a right-wing trope, too:
Join @MissionBBQ for #ArmedForcesWeek!
If you are Active Duty Military or a Veteran, stop in on your designated branch day and enjoy a FREE sandwich as a thank you for your service! pic.twitter.com/JWDopRiEhA
— Vietnam Vet Memorial (@VVMF) May 13, 2019
And we’ve found a new favorite restaurant chain.
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