Tuesday, February 24, 2009
No Fat Tuesday Specials at Ruby Tuesday
Of all days for Ruby Tuesday to have a special, you'd think it would be today: Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras and the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.
I checked the Ruby Tuesday online menu and the only prominent ad read "In the mood for seafood". Evidently, there was no Fat Tuesday special at Ruby Tuesday- Bummer. But I gave them the benefit of the doubt and called a chain to ask about any specials. The worker I spoke with kindly and humbly informed me that there were no specials to commemorate the day, but he did a great job telling me about the daily specials and took it all in good spirit, so he deserves no criticism whatsoever, only the marketing heads.
Me: I was wondering what kind of Fat Tuesday specials you have?
R.T. worker: Right now, um, nothing.
Me: Even on Fat Tuesday? Nothing?
R.T. worker: No.
Me: But you're Ruby Tuesday
RT worker: I know.... We always have happy hour from 4-7 every day, with $3 drafts on our domestics and we always have four dollar sangrias, we have pink red and white.We have $5 dollar margaritas and we have a $5 drink of the day.
Me: Well you should tell the guys who run the show that Fat Tuesday is the ideal day to put some kind of special together.
R.T. worker: Absolutely.
This isn't the first time I've criticized Ruby Tuesday. You may recall my post from last fall,when I questioned the angle of their viral ad campaign. I promise I'm not getting paid by TGI Fridays, I just couldn't believe they dropped the ball on the perfect day to capitalize on their name and lure customers. Speaking of TGI Fridays, they might lose a notable amount of customers each friday for the next 40 days. During lent, Catholics tend to fast from meat on Fridays.
On a site note, today is also National Pancake Day, and IHOP is giving away free pancakes shortstacks. Donations are encouraged and all donations will go to the Childrens Miracle Network.
Posted By Matt O'Hern at 12:20 PM
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