Posted 3/28/2004 12:58:00 PM by Douglas

Everyone that claims that the space program hasn't done anything for them can bite it. Literally.

Long John Silver's President Calls Discovery "One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Giant Shrimp"

NASA's March 23 announcement of evidence of the past presence of "a body of gently flowing saltwater" on Mars is big news for America, and giant news for seafood fans.

In January, Long John Silver's offered to give America free Giant Shrimp if NASA found conclusive evidence of an ocean on Mars. To celebrate the success of NASA's Mars Rover project, the company is going to give America free Giant Shrimp on Monday, May 10.

"This is the big announcement that Long John Silver's has been waiting for since January - that there is evidence of a past salty sea on Mars," said Mike Baker, Chief Marketing Officer for Long John Silver's, Inc. "We can't wait to celebrate NASA's out-of-this-world success, and there's no better way to recognize their giant accomplishments than with free Giant Shrimp for America."

On Monday, May 10, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., customers can stop by any participating Long John Silver's restaurant and enjoy a free Giant Shrimp (one piece per customer).

This is exactly the "shot in the arm" PR that NASA needs. I can think of no better oxymoron to commemorate finding water on Mars than a 'giant shrimp.'

Something tells me the LJS on the corner of El Camino and NASA Road 1 is going to be busy on May 10th.