Three Free Ideas for Chicago Celebrity Food Sponsorships
Chance the Rapper teamed up with Connie’s Pizza to sell “3”-shaped pies benefitting his charity, SocialWorks. How might other Chicagoans join forces with food brands?
Tom Skilling’s Storm System Frango Mints
No two of these giant, messy green peppermint blobs are shaped alike. Proceeds benefit Skilling’s secret fund, which he’s been building since 1973 juuuust in case Chicago ever gets hit by a hurricane.
Rahm Emanuel’s Finger Nub Arby’s French Dips
The fast-food chain sells two-thirds of a French dip at $6.99 a pop. Sales go to Emanuel’s charity, I Rock, which rehabilitates politicians suffering from chronic unpopularity.
Bill Murray’s Special Edition Jeppson’s Malört
The maker of the liquor only a local could love releases 10 new labels, each featuring an iconic Murray character. All money raised goes directly to Bill Murray, who’s only doing this because he knows Chicagoans will buy the shit out of it.
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