Dive Summary:
- Anthony Weiner's online alter ego, Carlos Danger, now has his own brand of wieners.
- The hot dogs are being sold online and are the product of a collaboration between Web Dominators LLC CEO Randall Richards and Illinois' Thrushwood Farms Quality Meats.
- A social media contest is offering $1,000 and the title of "the Real Carlos Danger Weiner Lover 2013" to the Facebook or Instagram poster wearing the best disguise and funniest caption while eating one of the hot dogs.
From the article:
... Telling ABC News that it’s an opportunity that’s too good to pass up, Richards adds, “It’s a great American dream to make money off a stupid political gaffe.”
Not surprisingly, Anthony Weiner’s camp didn’t respond to requests for a comment.
The money-making possibilities on this gimmick are limited. And you have to wonder if the two companies waited a little too long to launch this product. It looks like the mayor’s race has moved on and public interest in the scandal could be waning for good. ...
