This story is part of the Veekly Vorld Noog's "Veek of VW" series.
In town last week to supervise site preparation at his company's future plant location at Enterprise South, Volkswagen of America executive director of facilities development Werner Mannz enjoyed dinner and use of the restroom at the Applebee's Restaurant on Shallowford Village Road near Hamilton Place Mall.
Mannz and three other VW executives dined at the restaurant last Thursday night before returning to their rooms at the Microtel Inns and Suites, located just a few doors down. "My dinner was excellent," said Mannz. "I picked my own Ultimate Trio. I had the Mini Chicken Ranchers, the Dynamite Shrimp, and the boneless buffalo wings. Ever since I was a little boy playing 'Leap the Sauerbraten' on the streets of Dresden, I have always heard of these buffalo wings. They were delicious. I am very excited to try many other delicious foods that Applebee's has to offer." Before leaving the restaurant to return to his motel room, Mannz made sure to use the restroom. "It was a big dinner and a long, hot day at the site, and I hadn't used the restroom all day," says Mannz. "The restroom was wonderful. There was plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, and a very impressive hand dryer, and I could tell by the chart on the back of the door that Todd and the rest of the management team at Applebee's check the cleanliness of the facility quite often. I appreciated their leadership." Mannz, who would not confirm whether he went "number one" or "number two," says the combination of the delicious cuisine and the clean, convenient restroom will lure him back to Applebee's for future visits. "There are so many other menu items that I now wish to try," he says. "I've heard great things about the Pick N' Pair Lunch Combos, the Sizzling Fajitas, and the Nachos Huevos. And if I don't have time to dine inside the restaurant, I can utilize their 'Carside to Go' service, which I also hear is excellent. Of course, if I do eat inside again, I will be happy to know that an excellent restroom will be available. Great restaurants like Applebee's are but one reason that Volkswagen is proud to now call Chattanooga home." This story is satire.
Sumit Khanna on Aug. 19, 2008
I feel like I'm reading the onion only more relevant to local funniness. You should remove that "This story is satire" thing. Exceptions shouldn't be made for stupid people. Maybe a legal disclaimer that goes to a rick roll is more appropriate?