Why shouldn't we Boycot Papa John Pizza? [Archive] - Wildcat Nation Forums

Dr. H Lecter

08-28-2007, 05:57 PM

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070828/SPORTS02/708280482

The timetable for expanding Papa John's Cardinal Stadium remains up in the air. But the facility's title sponsor has given the project a major financial push.

The University of Louisville received a $10 million pledge toward stadium expansion yesterday from Papa John's International, its founder, John Schnatter, and his wife, Annette. It was the largest gift ever bestowed upon the school's athletic department.

"This really puts us well on our way," athletic director Tom Jurich said. "Everybody always knew that a lead gift was going to be the key thing."

Why in the world do we let them sell their pizza in Commonwealth? Take the pledge today to buy ANYTHING but Papa John's Pizza.

The largest single gift ever given to UofL Athletics was given by the guy who invented the crappy pizza known as Papa John's. Its no coincidence that John is slang for toilet...but I've digressed.

"This addition lets the working man and the working women and their families get tickets to this world-class program," Schnatter said. "We've had a lot of fun with this program, so to be able to share it with the average man and average woman gives us a great deal of pleasure."

Oh thank you, thank you, thank you, Papa John for your bountiful heart that will now help all of the "little people" enjoy "little Brother."

Their expansion project was having problems getting off the ground until this happened. So why should we as UK fans support a company who is so heavily invested in our enemy? A portion of every dollar that you spend on their crappy pizza goes to fund the $10mil gift. It doesn't really come from his pocket...it comes from yours.

http://cmsimg.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=B2&Date=20070828&Category=SPORTS02&ArtNo=708280482&Ref=V2&MaxW=315&border=0

So think about this guys giant head and why he is smiling the next time you order a pizza.

DenCat

08-28-2007, 06:12 PM

I don't buy his pizza because I don't like it. He has donated money to UK too, if i'm not mistaken, although obviously not what he gave to UL. I may not like his pizza, but putting his name on the stadium and now this large donation, gives him a ton of advertising whenever they are on tv.

RedandBlackATTACK

08-28-2007, 06:19 PM

Great idea, Doc. As noted above the guys has been a major contributor to UK as well.

CARDSRTOAST

08-28-2007, 06:49 PM

Great idea, Doc. As noted above the guys has been a major contributor to UK as well.

Lil Brother reference..Schnatter has given very little to UK in relation to uavel..He tries to buy respect but it's not for sale..

TrueblueCATfan

08-28-2007, 07:01 PM

I already boycott his pizza..........most digusting pizza ever......would rather eat the BOX

take some of your money John and get a new recipe

RedandBlackATTACK

08-28-2007, 07:05 PM

"Lil Brother reference..Schnatter has given very little to UK in relation to uavel..He tries to buy respect but it's not for sale.."

That is simply NOT TRUE. Schnatter has made more than a few size-able donations to UK. Were the donations 10 million dollars, No but they were anything but insignificant.

PitinoLooksBetterInRed

08-28-2007, 07:15 PM

Not my favorite pizza, but i'll be eating it more because of his generousity.

Matt Dillon

08-28-2007, 07:28 PM

He's from L'ville. so that's to be expected. That having been said, I'm a Pizza Hut man myself.

The Old School JPS

08-28-2007, 07:44 PM

I don't eat it because I don't like it. There are a lot of other pizza businesses that make a better product, IMO.

Dr. H Lecter

08-28-2007, 08:35 PM

Great idea, Doc. As noted above the guys has been a major contributor to UK as well.

His donations to the University are a matter of public record. They are in the 6 figures. It secured his ability to sell pizza on OUR campus. Hes no friend of UK.

He also was smart enough to realize like most companies...you donate to BOTH political parties so as to silence guys like me or to keep the wolves away.

To LilBro they are over 20times as much as he gives to UK.

ukbob

08-28-2007, 09:00 PM

I hate PJ pizza simply because it sucks as a pizza, therefore, I don't buy it.

He donates money to UL because they allow his company to put their name on things. Whenever UL has a national game on TV...which is a hell of a lot more than us, PJ gets the benefit of hearing his company name over and over again by announcers. See how it works.

We don't do that.

We do things like name our stadiums after AD's that fall asleep at the wheel on their watch.

And if he donated 6 figures to UK, then that is a lot more than some do.

It obviously bothers yuou and some of our fans more than Barnhart, Todd and whoever allows him to sell his disgusting pie at the stadium. Why not talk to them. That is where your beef should be. Blame the ones that allow it, if so inclined.

Just my take.

F4F

08-28-2007, 09:20 PM

I started my boycott when they underwrote the original little rail yard sweat box. I don't have to change a thing because my boycott still stands. Actually I liked the pizza but I would never eat pizza if I had to give my cash to PJP. They showed their cards (pun intended) and I will play my hand how I wish.
POPJP...you figure it out.

RedandBlackATTACK

08-28-2007, 09:24 PM

bluescat

08-28-2007, 09:29 PM

I'm with you on this one, Doc. Let's get any other kind of pizza at Commonwealth Stadium! Papa John's stinks.

08-28-2007, 09:36 PM

I'm witcha Doc.

Dr. H Lecter

08-28-2007, 10:05 PM

"His donations to the University are a matter of public record. They are in the 6 figures. It secured his ability to sell pizza on OUR campus. Hes no friend of UK. "

Your logic is well......interesting. :icon_confused:

I know for a fact that Schnatter has a dining room table from Italy in his house that cost $500,000.

So his measly donation to secure the ability for his fans to regurgitate the talking-point that "he donates to UK too" simply rings hollow with me. Its simply an insurance policy to help ward off criticism from guys like me.

If the criticism gets loud enough he'll have to dig down and come up with some donation to the UK that will be large enough to blunt criticism.

It won't work for me because I remember the parties that were instrumental in bringing Pitino to LilBro(Schnatter) and I see his $10Mil donation to kick start their stalled stadium expansion.

If he wants to be a fan of LilBro fine...but don't blow smoke up my butt by saying he gives big bucks to UK.

Bring YUM Brands Pizza to Commonwealth. Pizza Hut!

EricBigNally

08-28-2007, 11:38 PM

I don't buy Papa John's pizza ever...not because of a personal boycot or anything like that...I think the pizza tastes like cardboard and is horrible. I'd rather have Pizza Hut or Domino's of a Digorno (sp?) frozen pizza if I'm going to get pizza. Pizza at stadiums typically is even worse in my opinion anyway

johnkyblue

08-28-2007, 11:42 PM

If the criticism gets loud enough he'll have to dig down and come up with some donation to the UK that will be large enough to blunt criticism.

....

Bring YUM Brands Pizza to Commonwealth. Pizza Hut!That's the threat basically, and I think it's fair.

chworld22

08-29-2007, 01:08 AM

I think that the hatred for UL has gotten a little too deep. I am not a fan of UL in the least as anyone in the rivalry forum can tell you but boycotting a pizza place because they donate more money to UL than UK is taking it a little far.

I don't think it is the greatest pizza in the world but I think it is sort of silly to boycott over college donations.

RedandBlackATTACK

08-29-2007, 03:02 AM

nwmn9386

08-29-2007, 04:05 AM

IMO I can see where a boycott is a good idea. Will I do it? More than likely not. I enjoy the pizza and I get it a discounted price, so it is very convienant for me.

I have met John quite a number of times, he brings his son into my work all the time. He's not a bad guy, doesn't really want any special attention or anything done just for him, although my boss gives it to him not matter what.

wildcatdon

08-29-2007, 08:36 AM

Just my two cents..The pizza sucks and I dont ever buy it..wont buy it either..If this stadium expansion ever comes to fruition,I am wondering how people are going to be able to pay for tickets..They are going to be sky high. Hog head jurich might be biting off more than he can chew right now..Are there 22,000 more people wanting to go to ul games? I guess we shall see..

TrueblueCATfan

08-29-2007, 09:00 AM

Like I said on the other thread......I don't care who he gives his money too....3 cheers for him that he has money to give..I wish I did..there are alot of charities out there that need it.......
I simply HATE his pizza.............it is nasty..gross.....nothing to do with him or UL

RaleighCat

08-29-2007, 09:37 AM

If you want to boycott Papa John's that's your prerogative.

Same as it's Mr. Papa John's prerogative to donate his money to UofL.

Last time I checked this was still a free country. Barely, maybe. But still free.

I could care less that Papa John's Pizza is sold in Commonwealth Stadium. I personally like the pizza and always have. I can remember when Papa John's hit the mainstream and replaced Little Caesar's as our primary pizza choice out in Middletown. [Talk about nasty pizza- Little Caesar's on Shellbyville Road went downhill fast!]

Anyway, knock yourself out. My kids were in Louisville two summers ago with their Grandparents and met Mr. Papa John at the mall. He gave them both his personal business card that was good for one free pizza- any kind, anywhere. My kids thought it was one of the coolest things ever at the time and really appreciated his gesture. As did I.

Dude can have a house full of $1m dollar coffee tables if he wants. His money. Best I can tell he earned it the hard way. How much of it goes to UofL is none of my business. Won't affect how often this Cat fan buys his pizza.

Dr. H Lecter

08-29-2007, 10:09 AM

"I know for a fact that Schnatter has a dining room table from Italy in his house that cost $500,000. "

As I stated above, Doc your logic is interesting. Let's all throw the guy under the bus, forget his numerous contributions to UK athletic and scholarship funds, (albeit only six figures on multiple on multiple occasions) because you "know for a fact" "that he has a dining room table from Italy in his house that cost $500,000." OK so your former brother in law knows a guy who is dating a "Perkins" mover, who said that a co-worker told him that.......Geeeez, don't throw that "I know for a fact that"................BS. out and not expect anyone to challenge you.
Even if it is true, just a note I am still on waiting your substantiating links on the "stadium expansion was in trouble before" links, but never mind.
What da hell is that supposed to mean. Sorry mods for saying the "H" word. So what? If true, the guy made his money? He can spend it any lawful way he wants. Frankly, I am not an advocate of socialism thought so I don't find independent wealth a disgusting idea. I wish I had 500k to throw away on a dining room table, I don't, but I am not going to trash a guy that does.

Thanks to those that sent me a PM on this topic. No offense, but grow a pair and post those comments in the open forum.

I tend to be a tad conservative myself so you can spare me the socialism lecture. Please join me some time in the Pol-forum if you wish to discuss and individuals right to make and spend his money as he so chooses.

That said, my statement about his dining room table is true. I don't need to make things up like this.

Actually its a funny story. I hired a furniture repair company, really just a man and his son, to do some work for me. He had just worked on the Schnatters table. It is a very special Italian wood and there was a flaw, a crack in the veneer. The manufacturer flew a repair technician in from Italy to repair it. The Italian guy proceeded to nearly ruin the table, gave up and flew back to Italy with his tail between his legs. Schnatter looked all around the country to find a craftsman who could fix his table....and found this guy just over the bridge in Southern Indiana. He had the table in his shop for the repair. He told me that his insurance coverage for contents did not even come close to covering it if something happened to his shop. Anyway, the story is true although boring as heck. I suppose that its possible that the owner of the furntiure repair company could have lied to me...but since I got his name from a contractor who was doing construction on Schnatters $40-mil home....oops there I go again.

The Old School JPS

08-29-2007, 11:52 AM

I can remember when Papa John's hit the mainstream and replaced Little Caesar's as our primary pizza choice out in Middletown. [Talk about nasty pizza- Little Caesar's on Shellbyville Road went downhill fast!]

LOL - talk about old memories! Whatever happened to that building that Little Caesar's was in, on that pointy corner between US 60 and old US 60? It was a cleaner's for a while. I've not paid attention to it in years. The old Paul's Fruit Market site nearby, I believe, was razed for the extension of Watterson Trail.

Wow, those are old memories.

UKcat

08-29-2007, 12:01 PM

I have not eaten a bite of PPJ pizza since he funded their stadium. His name on it would keep me from even thinking about buying his pizza, ever.
And, incidentally, I kind of liked the stuff; but I will not ever eat it again.

UK Chic

08-29-2007, 12:53 PM

I already boycott his pizza..........most digusting pizza ever......would rather eat the BOX

take some of your money John and get a new recipe

I agree!! But I haven't eaten the pizza since they flew the plane to
get their b-ball coach. :)
Besides the fact that it makes me sick to my stomach when I eat it.
It is a Win-Win decision for me!

trublu

08-29-2007, 01:51 PM

The only reason that I don't eat Papa John's pizza is because it is bland and tasteless. I pick up some hot wings sometimes, but that pizza needs some seasoning and flavor.

F4F

08-29-2007, 02:12 PM

chworld22

08-29-2007, 02:19 PM

Lector's point about the half million dollar table was not about class envy.

Lector's point was if PJP can afford such luxury, a six figure donation to UK was akin to putting a penny in a tin cup and then bragging to the world. Don't make PJP a hero because of a six figure donation, to PJP six figures is not didly squat; that was Lector's point.

No the point of boycotting a pizza place because of the owner giving more money to our rival.

That point is so stupid! If you don't like his pizza fine don't eat it. I don't like pizza hut I don't eat it. Not because Mr.Hut gives money to UL or UT. You boycott things because they harm the environment or they are doing some grave injustice to some people. Not because the owner donates more money to another team.

The company that sponsors our jerseys (NIKE) puts thousands of little kids to work in sweat shops every single day for long hours and almost no pay. Are you talking about boycotting them? No and I'm not either but I am using it as an example. That is a grave injustice to a society not a how dare you give money to another team.

Do you donate money to UL? Maybe they should boycott you and everything that is associated with you.

This stuff just gets taken too far sometimes and this is definately one of those cases.

surveyor

08-29-2007, 02:21 PM

I agree, ch.

I just can't get as jealous and worked up about is most others are.

chworld22

08-29-2007, 02:27 PM

I agree, ch.

I just can't get as jealous and worked up about is most others are.

Why get worked up about it? You can't do anything about it. Do they think Papa John gives two craps about the ten pizzas he doesn't sell now because of the people on this thread boycotting him? I doubt it he will get ten more 12 year olds addicted to his legal crack tommorrow. :icon_lol:

RaleighCat

08-29-2007, 03:04 PM

LOL - talk about old memories! Whatever happened to that building that Little Caesar's was in, on that pointy corner between US 60 and old US 60? It was a cleaner's for a while. I've not paid attention to it in years. The old Paul's Fruit Market site nearby, I believe, was razed for the extension of Watterson Trail.

Wow, those are old memories.

Yup, I ate a lot of dust in the Paul's gravel parking lot back in the day. It's gone. So is Little Caesars. So is Ehrler's Ice Cream. So is Ben Franklin at the Kroger S/C, so is Middletown Manor Swim Club, Middletown Apothocary, etc. etc.

Thank goodness Evergreen Liquors is alive and well (and larger than it used to be). We also had some luck buying from that old drive in liquor store up the road, but usually we had to run downtown to Family Circle.
Good times, good times.

TrueblueCATfan

08-29-2007, 03:05 PM

The only reason that I don't eat Papa John's pizza is because it is bland and tasteless. I pick up some hot wings sometimes, but that pizza needs some seasoning and flavor.

lol..like 10 million dollars worth

Dr. H Lecter

08-29-2007, 03:41 PM

That point is so stupid! .........You boycott things because they harm the environment or they are doing some grave injustice to some people. Not because the owner donates more money to another team.

The company that sponsors our jerseys (NIKE) puts thousands of little kids to work in sweat shops every single day for long hours and almost no pay. Are you talking about boycotting them? No and I'm not either but I am using it as an example. That is a grave injustice to a society not a how dare you give money to another team.

Why don't you boycott or hold candle light vigils for all the snail-darters and rain forest causes that you want to help subvert and I'll boycott based on my own set of values. I value UK Athletics.

Sheesh...Nike and sweatshops:icon_rolleyes:. Nice bumper-sticker. As a Nike stockholder I just hope they feed the little buggers well so they can continue to be productive.

I bet you boycott Fox News don't you? What grave injustice do you rationalize being harmed in their case?

So go by their crappy pizza and put money in their pocket to funnel over to Belknap Campus.

Vote with your money and cast that vote at Pizza Hut or Little Caesars or Dominoes or Snappy Tomato or any other pizza place than the one who helps to prop up Little Brother.

KWICD

08-29-2007, 03:45 PM

My tummy tells me what pizza to eat! And I listen!

chworld22

08-29-2007, 05:21 PM

Why don't you boycott or hold candle light vigils for all the snail-darters and rain forest causes that you want to help subvert and I'll boycott based on my own set of values. I value UK Athletics.

Sheesh...Nike and sweatshops:icon_rolleyes:. Nice bumper-sticker. As a Nike stockholder I just hope they feed the little buggers well so they can continue to be productive.

I bet you boycott Fox News don't you? What grave injustice do you rationalize being harmed in their case?

So go by their crappy pizza and put money in their pocket to funnel over to Belknap Campus.

Vote with your money and cast that vote at Pizza Hut or Little Caesars or Dominoes or Snappy Tomato or any other pizza place than the one who helps to prop up Little Brother.

I do not boycott anyone. I buy Nike stuff because I like it and they make alot of UK stuff. I eat Papa Johns because I like it.

I understand that you value UK athletics as do I. But I think that some people have lost sight of reality and are alittle too into it.

I. Melvin

08-29-2007, 05:36 PM

Lecter makes a good point, but I really want to talk about pizza.

Anybody remember Sir Pizza on Southland Drive? Is it still there? Are any of them?

chworld22

08-29-2007, 05:47 PM

Lecter makes a good point, but I really want to talk about pizza.

Anybody remember Sir Pizza on Southland Drive? Is it still there? Are any of them?

Yea I am pretty sure it is still there I get ads for them every week almost.

JDHoss

08-29-2007, 08:29 PM

I've been a longtime boycotter of Pappy John's, and it's not been hard. Their pizza is terrible in addition to supporting UaVel athletics. Here in Kingsport, if you really want pizza, you'll order from/go to Italian Village, Motz's or Raffaele's. Anything else (Poppy John's Pizza Hut, etc.) is like going out for a steak and heading to Bonanza.

TrueblueCATfan

08-29-2007, 08:34 PM

If you want a good pizza..go to Wicks or Bearnos............Jockamo's on Goss Ave has excellent pizza

08-29-2007, 08:47 PM

If you want a good pizza..go to Wicks or Bearnos............Jockamo's on Goss Ave has excellent pizza

What town?

TrueblueCATfan

08-29-2007, 08:50 PM

What town?

sorry.............Louisville..

wizard

08-30-2007, 07:53 AM

Yup, I ate a lot of dust in the Paul's gravel parking lot back in the day. It's gone. So is Little Caesars. So is Ehrler's Ice Cream.

I had Ehrler's Ice Cream just last thursday. might have it again tonight. yes, southwest Jefferson Co. has something the east end doesn't!!!!! We've even gotten a Wick's!

RaleighCat

08-30-2007, 10:01 AM

I had Ehrler's Ice Cream just last thursday. might have it again tonight. yes, southwest Jefferson Co. has something the east end doesn't!!!!! We've even gotten a Wick's!

That rocks! Raleigh, NC could use an Ehrler's, that's for sure.

Doug Hardin

08-30-2007, 10:25 AM

Since we're talking about pizza, the absolute best pizza in Louisville is Windy City Pizzeria (formerly Queenie's) at 4th and Winkler. Get the deep dish.

Dr. H Lecter

08-30-2007, 11:26 AM

Since we're talking about pizza, the absolute best pizza in Louisville is Windy City Pizzeria (formerly Queenie's) at 4th and Winkler. Get the deep dish.

Really. I've never heard of it but always look for great pizza.

How far out 4th is Winkler....sounds like UofL area-ish.

Littlemeyer

08-30-2007, 11:31 AM

Since we're talking about pizza, the absolute best pizza in Louisville is Windy City Pizzeria (formerly Queenie's) at 4th and Winkler. Get the deep dish.

As far as pizza goes, you CAN NOT beat a Chicago-style deep dish. I've never been to where you're talking about, but there was a place (can't recall the name) in Hoover, AL, just down the road from our apartment that had THE BEST Chicago-style pizza in town.

I'll try to remember the name and update this post later. It's good enough to warrant a pit-stop on your next trip to Florida/Gulf Shores, AL down I-65.

Littlemeyer

08-30-2007, 11:43 AM

I'll try to remember the name and update this post later. It's good enough to warrant a pit-stop on your next trip to Florida/Gulf Shores, AL down I-65.

Tortugas Pizza (http://www.tortugaspizza.com/index.html)!!!!

Terry L. Wildcat

08-30-2007, 12:04 PM

He's from L'ville. so that's to be expected. That having been said, I'm a Pizza Hut man myself.

You may not remember this but Pizza Hut ran commercials using Rush (Putz) Limbaugh a few years ago...they only ran for a short time as I'm sure they were bombarded with protests...I have never bought another Pizza Slut pizza.

Dr. H Lecter

08-30-2007, 01:27 PM

You may not remember this but Pizza Hut ran commercials using Rush (Putz) Limbaugh a few years ago...they only ran for a short time as I'm sure they were bombarded with protests...I have never bought another Pizza Slut pizza.

Well then I will see that I make up for you bu buying 2 Pizza Hut pizzas when I want only one, and then give one of the pizzas to the poor families Papa John is trying to help enjoy LilBro games:icon_rolleyes:. I'll tell them its a gift of Rush and Terry (L. as in Limbaugh) Wildcat.

johnkyblue

08-30-2007, 03:42 PM

OMG! You two are funny!

I had Pazzo's today. It was alright except it was in the middle of a week day and I couldn't drink at a place that has Spaten Lager on tap. :(

Terry L. Wildcat

08-30-2007, 05:13 PM

Well then I will see that I make up for you bu buying 2 Pizza Hut pizzas when I want only one, and then give one of the pizzas to the poor families Papa John is trying to help enjoy LilBro games:icon_rolleyes:. I'll tell them its a gift of Rush and Terry (L. as in Limbaugh) Wildcat.

L. as in liberal ;)

Mr. T

08-30-2007, 05:27 PM

L. as in liberal ;)

Sorry to hear that.... I hear it's a terrible disease. :icon_mrgreen:

Dr. H Lecter

08-30-2007, 05:35 PM

OMG! You two are funny!

I had Pazzo's today. It was alright except it was in the middle of a week day and I couldn't drink at a place that has Spaten Lager on tap. :(

Don't they sell beer in Lexington in the afternoon?

Spaten Lager? I love premium beers, draft especially. Tell me more about it. I'm going to the game on Saturday so if its good I might consider swinging by there for a good pizza and a brewski.

Terry L. Wildcat

08-30-2007, 09:59 PM

Sorry to hear that.... I hear it's a terrible disease. :icon_mrgreen:

Does progressive ease you pain ;)

jwade

08-30-2007, 10:07 PM

Don't they sell beer in Lexington in the afternoon?

Spaten Lager? I love premium beers, draft especially. Tell me more about it. I'm going to the game on Saturday so if its good I might consider swinging by there for a good pizza and a brewski.

Pardon the interruption, but Pazzo's is one of my favorite Saturday lunch spots. Good pizza/subs/etc. and an extensive beer list, both draft and bottled. Highly recommended if you're coming to town, Doc.

http://www.pazzospizzapub.com/index.html

Jim

Doug Hardin

08-30-2007, 10:18 PM

Really. I've never heard of it but always look for great pizza.

How far out 4th is Winkler....sounds like UofL area-ish.

Yeah, it's near campus, about two or three blocks north of Central.

johnkyblue

08-30-2007, 10:19 PM

Don't they sell beer in Lexington in the afternoon? I was in between classes and had 66 tons to unload after that. They start selling beer at 7 am except on Sunday, when it's 1pm (complete pain I think) and only in restaurants.

The pizza at Pazzo's is pretty good, but the beer is fantastic. About 30 premium beers on tap. After the game the place is packed. It's on S. Limestone north of Kennedy's. The Spaten Lager is in the basement, so for quicker service, try to sit down there.

Dr. H Lecter

08-30-2007, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the tip guys. I am glad that premium beers are taking over everwhere...and 30 on tap! That is awesome. I just cannot drink the pizz water in an aluminum can anymore...sorry Bud, Miller and Coors...since I've "grown" into the premium beers out there and the micro brews that are soooo good anymore.

FCFS82

08-31-2007, 12:09 AM

Cant beat em on the field so we might as well not eat their pizza.

Um, okay...

cobbycobb

08-31-2007, 03:24 AM

I didn't need another reason not to buy Papa john's ****ty pizza. It taste like cardboard.

Domino's is my favorite by a mile.

Dr. H Lecter

08-31-2007, 09:28 AM

Cant beat em on the field so we might as well not eat their pizza.

Um, okay...

Their pizza!

Um, okay....since its "their pizza" why in the world, win or lose, would you eat it?

TrueblueCATfan

08-31-2007, 09:39 AM

Cant beat em on the field so we might as well not eat their pizza.

Um, okay...

Papa Loserville Pizza...has a nice ring to it

Tom Blevins

08-31-2007, 12:52 PM

I have never eaten Pappa John's Pizza, not even one bite. I see no reason to start now.

Clam

08-31-2007, 01:52 PM

...Because there is a Papa John's about two minutes from my house, which is very convenient, and if I'm ordering out for pizza, then I'm doing so for the sake of convenience. If there was another pizza place equally convenient, then I would patronize it simply because of the UofL thing. However, my life is complicated enough as it is, so I don't need to inject sports politics into my fast food choices.

Clam

08-31-2007, 02:04 PM

bleedblue79

08-31-2007, 04:07 PM

is that they sell it at Commonwealth Stadium and they cook it right below our seats. That stuff reallllllllllllllllly stinks when they are baking it. I hate the smell. Football games should be for hot dogs and peanuts, not stinking pizza.

GO BIG BLUE!!

Dr. H Lecter

08-31-2007, 04:07 PM

On the subject, I was just thinking: how many of you purposely patronize Krogers, Miller Ford, McAlpins, Purnell sausage, etc. because they are major sponsors of UK athletics (note their commercials during UK broadcasts). Most people on this long thread have strongly said they won't patronize Papa Johns because of the UofL connection. If so, then the same logic would extend to patronizing businesses that do have a strong UK connection. Are you a "buy UK only" purist?

Apples – Oranges

If Papa Johns Pizza only advertised on their radio broadcast or was a sponsor then we wouldn’t be having this thread.

I have no problem with a local corporation finding naming rights to a stadium to be an attractive advertising option. John “Papa” Schnatter, however, has leapt beyond simple “advertiser” to being an ADVOCATE for UofL sports. He has allowed his corporation to become a vehicle to funnel millions of dollars to UofL athletics.

Whether by use of his airplane to fly Pitino back to Louisville or kick-starting their stadium expansion with this $10-Million gift, not to mention the prior millions that got his name on the stadium in the first place…..if its good for LilBro its BAD for UK. If enough UK fans boycott their admittedly crappy product then maybe they will think twice, three times, or more etc…. before giving them more money. Or, as I stated earlier they will be FORCED to blunt public opinion by digging deep and throwing some money our way.

So IMHO it is a viable tactic for us, as fans of UK, to strike back at one of LilBros cash cows.