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According to WFTS, Des Moines, Iowa, resident Ryan Koch posted the tongue-in-cheek petition on Change.org last week. It has since gone viral, with more than 13,320 signatures.
"I say all of us European Americans start protesting C****er Barrel," the petition reads. "It uses an offensive slur and it is deeply offensive and mocks our long and proud heritage."
The petition goes on to say that the chain's logo "stereotypes European Americans as people who sit on chairs and lean against what appears to be a bourbon barrel, claiming we are all a bunch of alcoholics." A better name would be Caucasian Barrel, the petition suggests.
Cracker Barrel issued a statement saying it knows about the satirical petition.
"At Cracker Barrel, our mission is pleasing people," the restaurant chain said. "While we respect the opinions of these individuals, our brand is well-known as a home away from home, so we have no plans to change our name as it is synonymous with great food and great service."
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