The Week contest - From Russia with fries
If Russian President Vladimir Putin set up his own fast-food chain to replace McDonald's, what would he call it?
Last week’s question: In a clear response to U.S. sanctions. Russia has shut down nine McDonald’s outlets and placed 200 more under investigation for possible health violations. If Russian President Vladimir Putin set up his own fast-food chain to replace McDonald’s, what would he call it?
Results:
FIRST PLACE: Burger Czar
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Mark Chartier, Lyme, Conn.
SECOND PLACE: Little C-zars
Jim Lomker, Doylestown, Pa
THIRD PLACE: Red Mobster
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Jonathan Sternberg, Burlington, Vt.
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Bare-Chested Burgers
Alan Kramer, Milwaukee
Golden Olig-Arches
Andy Salinger, Albuquerque N.M.
Putin on the Frites
Van Tunstall, Aptos, Calif.
In-And-Out-Of-Ukraine Burgers
Michael Tangredi, St Joseph, Minn.
Hammer & Pickle
Nick Consales, Newton, NJ
Red Octoburger's
Paul Harris, Beaufort, S.C.
KGBurger
Janine Witte, New Hope, Pa.
One Guy Burgers
Howard Michael, Melbourne, Fla.
Ruble Tuesdays
Jerry Seixas, Scottsdale, Ariz.
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