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Long John Silver offers free shrimp if NASA finds Ocean on Mars

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  1. across110thstreet

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    ewwwwww, doesn't sound like a good promo to me, LJS is dank nasty



    [/i](CNN) -- When you think of Mars, you may think of dust. Little green men. Volcanos. Red stuff.

    You probably don't think of shrimp.

    Well, maybe you should. The seafood chain Long John Silver's has a deal going: If NASA's official exploration team -- that would be the Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity -- finds and announces evidence of ocean water before February 29, the restaurant will provide free Giant Shrimp to the entire United States.

    Is there a catch? Sort of. First of all, "evidence of ocean water" is defined as "one contiguous body of water covering a minimum of 3 percent of the surface of Mars, or 5 million sq. km., whichever is greater." And, even if ocean water evidence is found, the Giant Shrimp -- a new menu item available in mid-February -- will only be free between 2 and 5 p.m. on Monday, March 15.

    Nevertheless, the company is serious.

    "The 'Free Giant Shrimp' offer is our way of saying NASA's exploration of Mars and the discovery of ocean water would be 'one small step for man, one giant leap for seafood,' " Long John Silver's president Steve Davis said in a statement.

    And that ain't no fish story.
     
    #1 across110thstreet, Jan 17, 2004
  2. Dr of Dunk

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    Man, LJS uses 10W-30 motor oil to fry their fish. That is some nasty stuff. I remember biting into one of their fish "planks" and nearly got blinded by the Pennzoil that squirted into my eyes. And for cryin' out loud, how much salt can you put into batter?! :eek: Their FOOD comes from Mars.

    But damn, slap some of those coupons on, and you have yourself a cheap meal if you're broke. :)

    Reminds me of the times in Houston when we used to go to Captain D's... I don't think they have those up here in Dallas. Or maybe it's just because I don't look for them anymore.
     
    #2 Dr of Dunk, Jan 17, 2004
  3. meggoleggo

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    Never ate at LJS - this will not give me occasion to start eating there. Though we did eat at Captain D's - There's still one on Jones Rd just south of 1960, for those of you in the NW.
     
    #3 meggoleggo, Jan 17, 2004
  4. MR. MEOWGI

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    I just want a giant bowl of those little cripsy things.
     
    #4 MR. MEOWGI, Jan 17, 2004
  5. Mr. Mooch

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    Talking about seafood, what's the deal with Capt'n Benny's? Last time I was in Houston the one by the Galleria was a Rite Aid.

    Are the others still open?


    Best catfish and (seafood) gumbo I ever had.
     
    #5 Mr. Mooch, Jan 17, 2004
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    In the immortal words of my brother:

    "That place is just trash."
     
    #6 GreenVegan76, Jan 17, 2004
  7. KingCheetah

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    Hardees' of the sea.
     
    #7 KingCheetah, Jan 17, 2004
  8. RunninRaven

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    Thank God Long John Silvers did this. Now we can be certain the scientists will give it their all, instead of lolly gagging around because they have no real promise of reward for any accomplishment.
     
    #8 RunninRaven, Jan 17, 2004
  9. Baqui99

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    Didn't Taco Bell have a similar promotion a few years ago, relating to the space program.
     
    #9 Baqui99, Jan 17, 2004
  10. AroundTheWorld

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    Long John Silver is not a p*rn star?:confused:
     
    #10 AroundTheWorld, Jan 17, 2004
  11. Mr. Mooch

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    Twice; If part of the MIR landed on a floating target in the Pacific then the entire country would get free tacos (for a certain period of time). They ended up taking out a HUGE insurance policy in case it occured.

    The second was during last year's World Series at Pro Player. If a home run was hit in a section of fans holding up a target, everyone would get free Pepsi and a taco. I think one ball actually came close to it.
     
    #11 Mr. Mooch, Jan 17, 2004
  12. The Real Shady

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    That would be Long Dong Silver.

    The shrimp sucks at LJS's, but their fish and hushpuppies are very tasty. I used to eat that crap all the time but had to cut it out because I didn't want to die when I turn 30.
     
    #12 The Real Shady, Jan 18, 2004
  13. thadeus

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    If the NASA probe finds evidence of little green men (or women, don't want to be sexist), I will buy everyone who asks a beer.

    If they don't, then everyone has to buy me a beer.

    Sounds fair.

    I like Fat Tire, so prepare yourselves.
     
    #13 thadeus, Jan 18, 2004
  14. A-Train

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    I hope you know you're supporting a murderous pirate...

    Well, that's not the image we want for Long John Silvers!

    LJS is great...I like to eat those little fried bits of batter by themselves...

    extra crumbs, baby...ALWAYS extra crumbs...
     
    #14 A-Train, Jan 18, 2004
  15. Tonaaayyyy

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    I hope they sure find an ocean cause im broke as hell. :(





    but then again its Long John Silvers so i think ill pass :D
     
    #15 Tonaaayyyy, Jan 18, 2004
  16. Harrisment

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    I remember liking LJS's when I was a kid. My parents would get dinner from there at least once every couple of weeks. About 2 years ago I went back, and I really don't know how I ever enjoyed that food. I honestly thought I was going to have a heart attack at any moment after leaving that s#!t hole.
     
    #16 Harrisment, Jan 18, 2004
  17. Dr of Dunk

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    You've got to be kidding me, man. I mean, yes, as kids we ate a lotta crap that we wouldn't touch now, but those hushpuppies tasted like shop rags. One bite and the onslaught of grease and salt nearly gags you. I can't remember if it was the fish or the chicken, but one of them didn't taste as horrific as the other, and I'm not experimenting again to find out which it was. :D
     
    #17 Dr of Dunk, Jan 18, 2004
  18. JeeberD

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    You, my friend, have fantastic taste in beer. :)
     
    #18 JeeberD, Jan 19, 2004
  19. MadMax

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    ABSOLUTELY!! i'm always ordering extra of those, so i can make sure i don't die of anything other than a heart attack. no cancer for me, thanks! :D
     
    #19 MadMax, Jan 19, 2004
  20. thadeus

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    A friend of mine suggested it to me once. It was quite good, so I drank too much of it and showed my ass to a passing car (I think).

    Ah, beer. If not for Fat Tire, fellow motorists would have to do without the pleasure of seeing my hairy white ass.
     
    #20 thadeus, Jan 19, 2004
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