# Chick Fil A on The No Agenda Show

Chick Fil A comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from August 2012 to April 2025.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** August 2012 – April 2025
- **Related topics:** [Chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [Gay Marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-marriage.md), [Pr Stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-stunt.md), [Publicity Stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/publicity-stunt.md), [Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [Benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [Benjamin Crump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-crump.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Recession Indicators and OnlyFans Wealth

- **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Time:** 1:39:39–1:44:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/recession-indicators-and-onlyfans-wealth.md

The hosts review a list of 23 subtle recession indicators, including $5 blackjack tables in Las Vegas and used guitar surpluses. John Dvorak revisits his "Dvorak Law" regarding the appearance and price of sex workers during economic downturns, noting that OnlyFans has disrupted this metric. A specific anecdote mentions an OnlyFans creator retiring with $67 million after three years of non-explicit content.

Keywords: [recession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recession.md), aria casino, [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [onlyfans](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/onlyfans.md), dvorak law, [hookers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hookers.md)

### Chick-fil-A PR Stunt and Market Share Increase

- **Episode:** [1648: Red Book Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-04
- **Time:** 1:33:50–1:34:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1648-red-book-special/chapter/chick-fil-a-pr-stunt-and-market-share-increase.md

The controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A and gay marriage is characterized as a successful PR stunt. Research shows that despite criticism from pundits, the company's consumer use, market share, and ad awareness all increased significantly following the event.

Keywords: [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [gay marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-marriage.md), [pr stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-stunt.md), [market share](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-share.md), [advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising.md)

### Episode 1413 Artwork, Open Source Meat Satire

- **Episode:** [1414: Coof Croup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:35:44–1:42:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup/chapter/episode-1413-artwork-open-source-meat-satire.md

The artwork for episode 1413, created by Parker Pauly, features a satire of the Chick-fil-A cows with signs reading "Eat More Open Source Meat." The hosts discussed the double meaning of "open source" and "open sores," as well as other rejected art submissions that were deemed too negative or politically sensitive. The segment highlights the community-driven nature of the show's visual identity.

Keywords: [parker pauly](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parker-pauly.md), [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [satire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satire.md)

### Chick-fil-A Grand Opening Pandemonium in Detroit

- **Episode:** [1317: Mutants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-01
- **Time:** 46:25–47:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants/chapter/chick-fil-a-grand-opening-pandemonium-in-detroit.md

A new Chick-fil-A location in Detroit saw massive crowds and long lines during its grand opening. Local news coverage highlighted the "pandemonium" as people waited for hours to access the restaurant. This event is noted for the irony of large public gatherings for fast food occurring simultaneously with strict COVID-19 restrictions elsewhere.

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### Knighting Ceremony, Sir Eric the Grease Monkey

- **Episode:** [1316: Mark of the Mask](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask.md)
- **Published:** 2021-01-28
- **Time:** 2:50:20–2:53:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1316-mark-of-the-mask/chapter/knighting-ceremony-sir-eric-the-grease-monkey.md

Eric Deacon was officially knighted as "Sir Eric the Grease Monkey, Knight of Sunset Ridge" following a $1,000 donation. The ceremony included the traditional reading of the "hookers and blow" menu, with specific requests for pen rips and Chick-fil-A nuggets. Sir Eric is now a member of the No Agenda Roundtable, receiving his official certification and ring.

Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sunset ridge, [chardonnay](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chardonnay.md), [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [no agenda roundtable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-roundtable.md)

### Chick-fil-A, Dan Cathy, Shoe Shining Incident

- **Episode:** [1253: Trained Marxist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-25
- **Time:** 1:29:46–1:32:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1253-trained-marxist/chapter/chick-fil-a-dan-cathy-shoe-shining-incident.md

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy participated in a public event where he knelt to shine the shoes of rapper Lecrae as a gesture of repentance for racism. During the exchange, Lecrae suggested that instead of a hug, the CEO should offer stock in Chick-fil-A. The hosts describe the incident as tone-deaf pandering that fails to address tangible economic concerns.

Keywords: [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), dan cathy, lecrae, shoe shine, [pandering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandering.md)

### Al Sharpton and the Business of Corporate Shaming

- **Episode:** [1250: Noodle Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation.md)
- **Published:** 2020-06-14
- **Time:** 49:07–52:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1250-noodle-nation/chapter/al-sharpton-and-the-business-of-corporate-shaming.md

At a memorial service for George Floyd, Al Sharpton demanded that the NFL "repair" Colin Kaepernick's career rather than offering empty apologies. The hosts describe Sharpton's business model as one of corporate shaming, a tactic also utilized by attorney Benjamin Crump. Recent examples of this pressure include Chick-fil-A apologizing for an employee wearing a "Back the Blue" t-shirt.

Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [george floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [nfl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nfl.md), [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [benjamin crump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benjamin-crump.md)

### Julien Blanc, Pickup Artist Controversy

- **Episode:** [672: Taboose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-23
- **Time:** 1:49:23–1:52:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/672-taboose/chapter/julien-blanc-pickup-artist-controversy.md

Dating coach Julien Blanc is the subject of international petitions seeking to ban him from various countries due to his "sexist" pickup tactics. The hosts suggest the controversy is a calculated publicity stunt designed to increase his visibility and seminar attendance.

Keywords: julien blanc, [pickup artist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pickup-artist.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), online petition, [sexism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sexism.md), [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md)

### Washington Post, Benghazi Hearing Demographics and Chick-fil-A

- **Episode:** [511: Warming Up to Iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland.md)
- **Published:** 2013-05-09
- **Time:** 30:40–36:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/511-warming-up-to-iceland/chapter/washington-post-benghazi-hearing-demographics-and-chick-fil-a.md

The Washington Post is accused of using flawed data to characterize viewers of the Benghazi hearings as older Republicans who eat at Chick-fil-A. A closer look at the underlying Twitter demographic report suggests a more diverse audience, including significant numbers of journalists, students, and residents of blue states like California and New York.

Keywords: [washington post](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-post.md), [benghazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/benghazi.md), [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [demographics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/demographics.md)

### Mexican Independence Celebration, Chick-fil-A PR Success

- **Episode:** [456: Sell-ah-bretties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/456-sell-ah-bretties.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-28
- **Time:** 2:03:31–2:10:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/456-sell-ah-bretties/chapter/mexican-independence-celebration-chick-fil-a-pr-success.md

A donor from Mexico City celebrates with tequila and tacos, while a Swedish listener catches up on the show's backlog. The hosts revisit the Chick-fil-A controversy, noting that the company's market share and ad awareness increased significantly following the "gay marriage" fracas, confirming their theory that it was a successful PR stunt.

Keywords: [mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mexico.md), [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [chick-fil-a](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chick-fil-a.md), [gay marriage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gay-marriage.md), [pr stunt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pr-stunt.md), cowbell

### Chick-fil-A Controversy and Chicken Offsets

- **Episode:** [433: Hanseatic League](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-09
- **Time:** 1:14:14–1:15:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/433-hanseatic-league/chapter/chick-fil-a-controversy-and-chicken-offsets.md

The public controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A's leadership has led to the creation of "Chicken Offsets," a platform where customers can donate to pro-LGBTQ charities to compensate for eating at the restaurant. The entire situation is characterized as a massive and creative publicity stunt that has significantly boosted the chain's sales.

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### Chick-fil-A Publicity Stunts, PR Executive Death

- **Episode:** [432: Felonious Bears](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears.md)
- **Published:** 2012-08-05
- **Time:** 26:50–28:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/432-felonious-bears/chapter/chick-fil-a-publicity-stunts-pr-executive-death.md

The hosts briefly address the media frenzy surrounding Chick-fil-A, characterizing the various protests and "kiss-a-thons" as successful publicity stunts. They mention the sudden death of a PR executive at the company following the initial controversy. The segment concludes that the media coverage has significantly increased brand awareness for the fast-food chain.

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