Today is “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day” and, boy, is it ever! As Twitchy reported last week, the Left’s attempted boycott of Chick-fil-A has been a huge fail. That failure got even bigger today. Political figures joined in to express their support for free speech.
Had @ChickfilA for breakfast today but my usual order is the #1 combo with slaw and a Coke Zero. Can’t beat it. http://t.co/fbt0bTKx
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) August 1, 2012
RT @d1sn3ybaby: Chick Fil A. Senator Santorum. Fox 5 News interview. My day at work. http://t.co/xCS6I73n
— Citizens United (@Citizens_United) August 1, 2012
CU President @David_Bossie and Senator @RickSantorum eat @ChickfilA today for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day! http://t.co/xyJ8YAGP
— Citizens United (@Citizens_United) August 1, 2012
Our President @MarkMSmith1 and Senator Larry Grooms supporting Chick-fil-A pic.twitter.com/EoYh1c1o
— East Cooper GOP (@EastCooperGOP) August 1, 2012
Must be living right! My Pastor, my State Senator and my best friend all eating at Chick-fil-a for lunch. pic.twitter.com/HRkChu8d
— Jim Hirni (@jhirni) August 1, 2012
https://twitter.com/AmericanBand911/status/230697361272352768
It looks like Congressman Louie Gohmert and his staff are taking part in "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" as well. http://t.co/YpbA3HM4
— KETK NEWS (@KETK) August 1, 2012
The Chick-Fil-A in Lexington had a line out the door today. Did you visit one on your lunch break? http://t.co/PMPaTT8J
— The State Newspaper (@thestate) August 1, 2012
Governor Huckabee, who got the appreciation day ball rolling, is on the scene.
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show your support for Chick-Fil-A and free speech. Visit Chick-Fil-A today. http://t.co/l0TjOdqK
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) August 1, 2012
Our first reports from @chickfila around the country +Audio via Just Sayin http://t.co/1m8Kx3qc
— Gov. Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) August 1, 2012
Thousands upon thousands of citizens from across the country came out in support of Chick-fil-A, in defense of freedom of speech, and in opposition to the tolerance tyrants.
RT @credisdeum: @michellemalkin so many ppl at chick fil a in wake forest nc, police directing traffic
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 1, 2012
Line extends outside at @ChickfilA ! @michellemalkin @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/19l7Hq0O
— Verletzt (@Verletzt) August 1, 2012
The drive thru line @ChickfilA Charleston is a mile long, this pic from the inside: @michellemalkin @TwitchyTeam pic.twitter.com/KMDc2bnI
— Scott Rob (@IamScottRob) August 1, 2012
@twitchyteam Chick fills Meijer parking lot in Greenwood, IN. as 100s show support! Looks like an amusement park! pic.twitter.com/NfC2L9Lr
— Pete (@PeteinIndy) August 1, 2012
Branding. RT @kryanjames
Photo: Traffic jam at @chickfila on Markham. #tcot (Taken with Instagram at Chick-fil-A) http://t.co/N3lOZPrc— Arkansas Blog (@ArkansasBlog) August 1, 2012
Photo: Big crowd at @chickfila on Markham in Little Rock. #tcot (Taken with Instagram at Chick-fil-A) http://t.co/tVwFrI2t
— Kenneth Ryan James (@kryanjames) August 1, 2012
Photo: Braving the line at Chick-fil-A. #chickfila (Taken with Instagram at Chick-fil-A) http://t.co/U59NSDRV
— Tony Feagin (@thetonyfeagin) August 1, 2012
Chick-fil-A in Murfreesboro, TN. People (including employees) are parking up to a mile away and walking. http://t.co/RzvBeF1U
— sara0catherine (@sara0catherine) August 1, 2012
https://twitter.com/Rikkimarie4/status/230714309305585664
Even Santa made it down from the North Pole to get him some yummy, freedom-loving chicken.
santa sighting at chick-fil-a #summerbreak #hohoho #? http://t.co/38bNygac
— Al (@alexpieper11) August 1, 2012
A lot of folks eatin chicken today! Line wrapped outside the building. @ Chick-fil-A http://t.co/jjDShmcw
— John Murphy (@nyknick10) August 1, 2012
https://twitter.com/buckglenn/status/230714018850037760
@michellemalkin outside Chicago in Naperville, IL pic.twitter.com/Cv9BnMH7
— Matt S (@AmbassadorSeips) August 1, 2012
RT @RickForse: @michellemalkin In Baytown, Texas Chick-fil-a. pic.twitter.com/Rjd14rHc
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 1, 2012
Chick-Fil-A is off the chain!!! http://t.co/UTHskWMo
— Gabriel Macias (@gabemac10) August 1, 2012
The line for Chick-fil-A http://t.co/C7gQzfFk
— Good Will (@_Willmatic_) August 1, 2012
Success is the best revenge; and is best served with a peach shake!
Melody waits in line at Chick Fil A http://t.co/u6nPPW3l
— Darrell Buttram, Jr. (@darrellbjr) August 1, 2012
Beautiful.
Damn chick fil a is making a lot of money today http://t.co/DkK5dplK
— Jase Lewis (@lewis722) August 1, 2012
https://twitter.com/ThePrettyPlayer/status/230714233724235776
I think Support Chick-fil-a Day is a success… #CFA #yougo http://t.co/V1Lbtgh9
— dani (@trulymadlydani) August 1, 2012
Indeed! Now that is truth to power. With a side of waffle fries!
And freedom. The media can’t hide this; the proof is on the ground and in these inspiring photos.
Kudos, America.
Update:
Even some liberals are supporting Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.
But only because “Bible thumpers” might choke to death on their Chick-n-Strips.
Update: Keep the pictures coming, America!
RT @jwbrown311: @michellemalkin we've invaded Boise State's Chick-fil-a. pic.twitter.com/MJLM5kiP
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 1, 2012
The long lines continue as Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day becomes Appreciation Night.
Smiling, peaceful people waiting in line at #ChickfilA CoSprings 7pm pic.twitter.com/M7iLV3zP
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) August 2, 2012
https://twitter.com/Silkwoodm/status/230838312510824448
Some insight from an employee on a particularly busy day at work:
Working on Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day is an experience I will never forget. I have never seen people wait so long yet leave so happy.
— Josh Wright (@joshwright17) August 2, 2012
Update: Rick Warren has spoken with Chick-fil-A president and CEO Dan Cathy, who reports that the chain has set some sort of world record today.
https://twitter.com/RickWarren/statuses/230821136194228224
We didn’t think we could top Santa Claus in the celebrity sightings, but isn’t that Pat Boone?
Chick-Fil-A Appreciation day. #chickfila http://t.co/XK9f9ILR http://t.co/57UsGFXB
— ThePatBoone (@Pat_Boone) August 1, 2012
Hmmmmm, delicious!! This Chick-Fil-A is amazing…I'm going for more on Friday. See ya there!
— ThePatBoone (@Pat_Boone) August 1, 2012