We all love free food. But, how far would you be willing to go for it?
By Elizabeth Shay, Food & Drink Editor
Tattoos have been around for more than 5,000 years and have been rising in popularity in the past 25 years. According to pewsocialtrends.org, 15-38 percent of Americans have some type of long-term body art (HuffPost). People get tattoos for a variety of reasons, from the serious (self-expression and cultural tradition) to the not-so-serious (rebellion and…free food?)
Farmer Boys is an Inland Empire-based fast food chain that celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Since 1981, Farmer Boys have made a name for themselves through amazing burgers, all-day breakfasts, charity fundraising, and unique promotional stunts. The chain even changed its name to “Farmer Girls” during Women’s History month (Patch). Now, continuing the chain’s unconventional legacy, dedicated (and I mean really dedicated) superfans have a chance to win free food for a year. The catch? All one has to do is get a permanent tattoo of one of three offered Farmer Boys-related designs. The chain is partnering with The Honorable Society tattoo studio in west Hollywood and Rockin’ Ink Tattoo in Las Vegas to offer the 2”x 2” designs for free to those 18 and older (Press-Enterprise).
I asked some of Palm Valley’s own students whether they would be willing to demonstrate their loyalty to a restaurant in exchange for free food for a year by committing to getting inked. Here’s what they said:
Marianne: “If it was for life, that would be a different story. But for a year? Not worth it.”
Roman: “Yes, because you could go multiple times a day…Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner…I’d probably get one for Chick-fil-A.”
Caroline: “I would get one on my lip for Starbucks!”
Jesse: “Oh, totally. I’d get one of Del Taco ‘cause I go there all the time.”
I invite you all to answer. Would you go so far as to put a permanent piece of artwork on your body in the name of free food? Comment below!
Second Editor-in-Chief: Sara Habibipour
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmer_Boys
https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/get-inked-farmer-boys-tattoo-eat-free-year
Petrossian Cavier