Maybe my sense of humor is a bit skewed here but I find the the Felony Franks themed hotdog stand highly amusing. There is also a video along with the WSJ article.
Slaw and Order: Hot-Dog Stand in Chicago Triggers a Frank Debate
'Felony Franks' Is Staffed by Ex-Cons, but Some Neighbors Don't Relish the Name
CHICAGO -- When James Andrews opened a hot-dog stand on this city's rough West Side, he thought he was doing a community service by hiring ex-convicts. But some in the neighborhood think the name he chose -- Felony Franks -- is a crime.
An alderman has refused Mr. Andrews permission to hang a new sign or build a drive-through lane. A pastor accused the restaurant owner, who is not an ex-convict, of "pimping out" the community. Members of a neighborhood association have vowed to stay away from Felony Franks until the name is changed and the décor -- including paintings of cartoon hot dogs in prison stripes -- is removed.
Customers enter a cramped space framed by cinder-block walls, with no tables or chairs. Near the entrance hangs a mock list of Miranda rights: "You have the right to remain hungry. Anything you order can and will be used to feed you here at Felony Franks."
Servers standing behind bulletproof plastic -- standard for stores in the neighborhood -- ask customers, "Are you ready to plead your case?" Among other dishes, the menu lists the Misdemeanor Wiener and the Chain Gang Chili Dog. Side orders, such as fries, cole slaw and garlic bread, are dubbed "accomplices." The restaurant's slogan is, "Food so good it's criminal."
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