Source: BroBible
Summary
Applebee’s has announced the return of their “Poolio” summer promotion, featuring $14 Don Julio margaritas with collectible pool-shaped cups. However, a bartender noticed that the name “Poolio” could be mispronounced as “Polio”, potentially creating an unintended association with the disease. The TikTok video featuring the flyer received over 3.7 million views, with some viewers agreeing that the name is unfortunate.
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The habit gets a new name.
Applebee’s “Poolio” promotion returns with a name that’s a bit of a stretch. The collectible cups are the real draw, but the name “Poolio” might be a misstep. It’s a summer promotion that’s already making waves, but not necessarily for the right reasons. The name “Poolio” is a bit of a polio-blem. Yeah, we said it.
