Columbus, Ohio (AP) - A regional burger chain's quirky reputation for peddling small, square burgers at all hours has stirred cravings where it never did before - among clothing buyers for department stores and teen chains.One of life's great disappointments is having a White Castle burger while sober. It's just not the same.In July, department store chain Lord and Taylor is to begin selling T-shirts with four designs featuring White Castle's logo and slogans, such as "Always Open Always Tasty."
Several teen clothing retailers - including Hot Topic, Buckle and Urban Outfitters - also have started selling the clothing since a local T-shirt company licensed the brand last fall.
"This is part of that vintage-inspired retro look that is so hot right now," said Regina Norfolk, a spokeswoman for the Filene's and Kaufmann's department stores, which carry the shirts in their stores throughout the Midwest and Northeast. "The shirts are very successful."
Shameless merchandise tie-in - Harold & Kumar Go To Whitecastle - sure to be in theaters for all of 15 minutes...
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Yeah, that's what I need, 1... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Christopher Cross | July 5, 2004 2:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yeah, that's what I need, 16 year old girls wearing the "Always Open and Always Tasty" shirt....
1. Posted by Christopher Cross | July 5, 2004 2:19 PM |
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Posted on July 5, 2004 14:19
2. Posted by ibejo | July 5, 2004 11:33 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Ah...come on. Don't go knocking my White Castles. After being deprived of the glory that they are for 10 years (not to be found in Northern VA), I have again found my beloved staple in Northern Florida. Nothing beats a bag of 10 luke warm White Castle cheese burgers!
2. Posted by ibejo | July 5, 2004 11:33 PM |
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Posted on July 5, 2004 23:33
3. Posted by Kevin | July 5, 2004 11:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
And they're different from Little Tavern burgers how?
3. Posted by Kevin | July 5, 2004 11:36 PM |
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Posted on July 5, 2004 23:36
4. Posted by ibejo | July 6, 2004 7:52 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I didn't recall (not that I looked very hard) seeing Krystals, White Castles and have never heard of Little Tavern? What the hell is that and where are they so I can at least direct my dad in that direction! In NOVA?
4. Posted by ibejo | July 6, 2004 7:52 AM |
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Posted on July 6, 2004 07:52
5. Posted by Kevin | July 6, 2004 9:08 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Here's a page on Little Tavern. Mostly extinct now...
5. Posted by Kevin | July 6, 2004 9:08 AM |
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Posted on July 6, 2004 09:08
6. Posted by Sean Hackbarth | July 6, 2004 1:43 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The greatness of White Castle is quantity over quality. I've never ate one while intoxicated so I can't say if they taste better then.
6. Posted by Sean Hackbarth | July 6, 2004 1:43 PM |
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Posted on July 6, 2004 13:43
7. Posted by Boyd | July 6, 2004 9:05 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I realize this comment is pointless, because James is a hit-and-run commenter (what a dweeb!), but James, what was the name of that hamburger stand across from AnnuityNet? Wasn't it a Little Tavern?
7. Posted by Boyd | July 6, 2004 9:05 PM |
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Posted on July 6, 2004 21:05