Dave Thomas was an American businessman, philanthropist, and fast-food tycoon who was the founder and CEO of Wendy’s, a fast-food restaurant chain specializing in hamburgers. In 1969, he opened his first Wendy's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. He named the restaurant Wendy's, after his daughter, Melinda Lou, whose nickname is Wendy. This playful, red-headed girl with two pigtails became part of the company's logo.
Look closely at the collar on the girl’s dress design. Do you see anything - perhaps a word?
I see the word “Mom.”
While bearing in mind the history of the Thomas family-focused franchise, you might be tempted to believe that the new logo's designers managed to sneak the word "mom" into the young girl's dress redesign. I sure think they did, but the company says it didn’t. Even though the company associates its food with Mom’s homecoming, the designers say “mom” in Wendy’s collar is unintentional - it's nothing more than a happy accident.
I never noticed that before. When I was working in Chicago, I had lunch at Wendy's a few times. It was close to the office and when I felt like getting out for a short walk, I'd head over there.
ReplyDeleteAs a fast food restaurant, I think Wendy's ingredients taste fresher than other fast food places.
DeleteI hadn't seen that before, now I doubt I can unsee it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting what one person sees and another doesn't?
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