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Peetster · 04-23-2004, 07:07 AM

Get free shrimp at Long John Silver's.

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Claim: Long John Silver's restaurants will be giving away free Giant Shrimp on 10 May 2004.

Status: True.

Origins: In one of the more unusual promotions in recent memory, the Long John Silver's restaurant chain announced on 16 January 2004 — just before NASA landed the second of two Mars Rovers on the red planet — that they would "give America free Giant Shrimp" if NASA found "conclusive evidence of an ocean on Mars." The stipulation was that NASA must make an official announcement of having found evidence of a Martian ocean by 29 February 2004, where an "ocean" was defined as "as a single body of water, the surface area of which equals or exceeds five million square kilometers."

On 23 March 2004, NASA did indeed announce that the Opportunity rover had uncovered evidence demonstrating that water was present on Mars long ago. But even though the announcement came three weeks past the "free shrimp" deadline and didn't exactly qualify as the discovery of an "ocean," Long John Silver's is nonetheless going ahead with their "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Giant Shrimp" promotion.

On Monday, 10 May 2004, customers can stop by any participating Long John Silver's outlet between the hours of 2 P.M. and 5 P.M. to claim a free Giant Shrimp (one piece per customer). If that sounds like a rather shrimpy deal, consider that Long John Silver's batter-dipped Giant Shrimp are "huge, measuring nearly a half-foot long."

Founded in 1969 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, Long John Silver's is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands (who also operate the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and A&W restaurant chains) and has over 1,250 outlets worldwide. Use the Long John Silver's store locator to find the location nearest you.

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Cynthetiq · 04-23-2004, 07:10 AM

no LJS near me

EbolaVirus · 04-23-2004, 11:32 AM

Damn, only one per customer.

FaderMonkey · 04-23-2004, 11:39 AM

The closest one is 13 miles away. Hmm....do I make the trip?

JStrider · 04-23-2004, 11:58 AM

dont forget it is just one shrimp...

Sparhawk · 04-23-2004, 12:37 PM

One half-foot long shrimp. Damn, that's like a mini-lobster. I wonder how much of that is batter?

jujueye · 04-23-2004, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by EbolaVirus
Damn, only one per customer.

Buy a wig and go in twice.

Karby · 04-23-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by jujueye
Buy a wig and go in twice.

it's funny...cuz i know a quite a few people who might actually try that, given the opportunity

Aletheia · 04-23-2004, 04:03 PM

Free food is free food.

Hrothgar · 04-23-2004, 04:23 PM

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Originally posted by Aletheia
Free food is free food.

But I'd rather starve then eat there.

QuasiMojo · 04-23-2004, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by Aletheia
Free food is free food.

free food is GOOD!
(just pick the breading off, maaan.)

jay-g · 04-23-2004, 07:48 PM

Free shrimpf, i am there.

04-23-2004, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	no LJS near me __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

04-23-2004, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
EbolaVirus Insane Location: Michigan	Damn, only one per customer. __________________ "The difference between a nice time and a great time is an extra finger." - Dave Attell

04-23-2004, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	dont forget it is just one shrimp... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

04-23-2004, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sparhawk Dubya Location: VA	One half-foot long shrimp. Damn, that's like a mini-lobster. I wonder how much of that is batter? __________________ "In Iraq, no doubt about it, it's tough. It's hard work. It's incredibly hard. It's - and it's hard work. I understand how hard it is. I get the casualty reports every day. I see on the TV screens how hard it is. But it's necessary work. We're making progress. It is hard work."

04-23-2004, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
FaderMonkey Psycho Location: Orlando, FL	The closest one is 13 miles away. Hmm....do I make the trip?

04-23-2004, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Aletheia Psycho	Free food is free food.

04-23-2004, 07:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
jay-g Addict	Free shrimpf, i am there.