The Pointer UW-Stevens Point Student Newspaper
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is throwing his chef’s hat into the ring of the 2020 presidential election. Fieri announced on Monday, April 1 on Twitter his presidential campaign, among an abundance of others vying for the Democratic Party’s 2020 nomination.
“So stoked to announce I’m running for pres, brothas! #MakeFlavortownGreatAgain,” said Fieri in a now-viral tweet.
Fieri’s platform focuses around getting back to our “greasy spoon” beginnings. With popularity surrounding chain restaurants like Noodles and Company, Panera Bread, and Subway, Fieri believes we have strayed from our diners, drive-ins, and dives roots.
“I’m hoping to bring some flavor into this joint,” said Fieri, referring to the White House.
The announcement comes about a year after Fieri’s visit to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where Fieri recreated the menu at both Upper and Lower DeBot as part of the Flavortown America Competition. He promises to remodel every college dining hall’s menu across the country to Fieri staples such as Trash Can Nachos, Mac Daddy Mac n’ Cheese, and Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls.
President Donald Trump responded to Fieri’s announcement on Twitter with a tweet of his own, saying “Outrageous that Failing Fieri stole my campaign slogan. Must be running because ratings are at an ALL TIME LOW! Sad!”
While the president wasn’t impressed, Fieri’s announcement has excited many at UWSP, especially those who witnessed him takeover DeBot last year.
“I can’t wait to cast my vote for Guy in 2020. It’s going to be dynamite, dude!” said junior education major Eddy Binns.
Melanie Thomas, Upper DeBot employee, said “I really believe in Guy Fieri’s campaign. Seeing him recreate our menu last year was a life-changing experience! He’s going to finally bring America to Flavortown!”
Although Fieri does not have much political experience, he believes his accolades will speak for themselves to potential voters.
“I was inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame, nominated four times for an Emmy, and I own a bunch of restaurants. I think America’s gonna see some real deal work ethic,”
Fieri is going to kick off his campaign with two rallies – one held at Guy’s Sammich Joint in Atlantic City and the other at the Guy Fieri Philly Kitchen and Bar in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Barbie Q. Ribbs
News Reporter
foodiewithabooty@dotcomdotorg.net
*This article was featured in the Pointless April Fools 2019 issue of The Pointer and is completely satirical with the creative license at the discretion of the author. We hope you enjoyed this comical read.*
