After realizing that people have gotten too much in their sensitivity when it comes to politics the CEO of Berryhill Baja Grill, Jeff Anon decided to a lot of care in catering to customers and clients by posting a sign on each of the five company-owned Berryhill Baja Grill restaurants which gained a lot of attention.
The signs read: “Notice. This store is politically incorrect. We say Merry Christmas. God bless America. We salute our flag and give thanks to our troops, police officers, and firefighters. If this offends you, you are welcome to leave. In God we trust.”
He explained that “I just got tired of all the news of everybody having to be politically correct,” he further said that he had seen enough national controversies over things like Christmas, such as the criticism that erupted on social media about Starbucks red holiday-themed cups. Anon, who’s a practicing Jew, added that he doesn’t understand why people get so bent out of shape simply from hearing someone say, “Merry Christmas.”
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“There’s nothing wrong with saying ‘Merry Christmas’ in lieu of ‘Happy Holidays.’ When people say ‘Merry Christmas,’ they’re being nice,” Anon continued. “They’re not trying to be politically incorrect or have religious beliefs.”
The restaurants have been decorated with festive holiday decor, including Hanukkah decorations. Anon said that for every negative response to the signs, there are “hundreds” of positive ones.
Though some signs were removed by customers who were offended, they are quickly replaced.
Anon said there have been some complaints, but “I’d say for everyone who thought it wasn’t appropriate, probably 10 to 20 who thought it was and supported it.”
“The outpouring of support has been absolutely terrific. We’re actually getting a lot of requests from people to get the sign,” he said. “Some people say you shouldn’t take religion into the workplace. We’re not trying to bring religion into the workplace. It has nothing to do with religion. It’s the spirit of the holidays.”
Sources: Taphaps, ABC News, ABC 13
