Too Much Information live chat show. The failed rebrand of Cracker Barrel also highlighted changes to the interior design of the restaurant, making it look more like other restaurants and fast food chains like Starbucks, McDonalds, and Wendys. Why do all these places look the same. We discuss this trend with Architecht, Matthew Brady.

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This hamburger chain has restaurants in 120 countries and territories and serves 68 million customers daily.

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In August 19, Cracker Barrel announced a redesign of their restaurants and brand and created a firestorm of negative blowback from their customers. After a major drop in their stock price, their CEO announced the suspension of their redesign plans.

A major part of their redesign was a more generic logo and a change in their interior design to bring their look more in line to many “modern” restaurants like Chilli’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, and similar corporatized fast food chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Starbucks.

Why are all of our restaurants looking the same or so similar in style that it’s nearly impossible to identify them without the logo?

SPECIAL GUEST

Matthew Brady, architect and principal, Brady-Schulze.com

CONTESTS

CONTEST: September TPO 12-60×60

CONTEST CLUE

Brothers Richard and Maurice founded this hamburger chain in San Bernardino, California, in 1940. Roy Croc joined the company in 1955 and launched its franchising, which would grow into the largest hamburger brand in the world. 

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Too Much Information live chat show. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is now the most popular anime release in the US. What is Demon Slayer? Let me give you the basics with as few spoilers as possible. https://moondogindustries.com/auto-draft/

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This Japanese brand’s cars are known as a Rice Rocket. It’s famous models in the 80’s and 90’s include the EVO and Mirage. 

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

Shonen: Young men / boy

Battle: Dragonball Z, Naruto, My Hero Academia

Horror: Deathnote, 

Precursor: Bleach, Inuyasha

Stunning animation

Compelling story about family and perseverance

Relatable and Quirky characters

CONTESTS

CONTEST: September TPO 12-60×60

CONTEST CLUE

Founded in Japan in 1870 by Yatarō Iwasak this multi-national corporation makes cars, vehicles, ships, trains and industrial machinery. Creator of the infamous “Zero” fighter plane in WW2
#mitsubishi

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Too Much Information live chat show. Let me share my favoriteite Romcom movies and anime. https://moondogindustries.com/tmi-250910-romcoms/

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

Named after a type of sushi, this US streaming service was founded in 2006 as a pirate media site, posting pirated versions of anime films and TV shows with unauthorized fan-made subtitles.

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Romcoms (Romantic Comedies) are some of the most popular genres in film and television, with a light, comedic tone and a plot that focuses on a romantic relationship. There are many great examples of RomCom TV shows like Friends, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeanie, Three’s Company, The New Girl.

Most popular animated shows are comedies like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guys, Bobs Burgers.

There are no American Romcom animated series? But there are Romcom Anime.

My favorites:

• My Dress Up Darling

• Love is War

• Makeine: Too many losing heroines

• Ranma 1/2

• Toradora

RomComs aren’t new. They’ve been around for as long as there have been movies. My favorite classic RomComs

• Ball of Fire / Song is Born

• Bringing up Baby

• Some Like it Hot

• When Harry met Sally

CONTESTS

CONTEST: September TPO 12-60×60

CONTEST CLUE

In 2017, Sony purchased this streaming company and merged it with Funimation to create the world’s largest distributor of Anime.

#crunchyroll

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Too Much Information live chat show. Lets talk about a video short I posted 3-years ago that suddely went viral this week? What’s up with that? tmi-250903-viral-shorts . This video is sponsored is by Aura. Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my link https://aura.com/moondog to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This Mexican brand of beer produced by Grupo Modelo in Mexico and exported to markets around the world by the Belgian company AB InBev. 

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YouTube video viral shorts and TikTok. How and why did a video Short I post about the 3rd Bay Ounce Pistol, that I posted 3 years ago suddenly go Viral?

CONTESTS

CONTEST: September TPO 12-60×60

CONTEST CLUE

With the reduction of tariffs due to NAFTA in the early 1990’s, this beer became the most popular Mexican beer in the USA.

#corona

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Too Much Information live chat show. Lets talk about the current Culture War hot topic: Cracker Barrel.
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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

This american casual dining chain was started in 1969 in Tennessee, by a Shell gas station owner who wanted to create an old-timey general store concept of a diner; to encourage longer stops and sales at his gas station. The restaurant was filled with antiques, bric-a-brack, and features rocking chairs for sale on its front porch.

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Cracker Barrel announces a rebranding and remodel of its restaurants and sparks internet outrage.

What is your Cracker Barrel favorite entre and side?

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In 2025, this restaurant chain’s CEO Julie Felss Masino revealed the brands their new logo and store remodel, which sparked online outrage by many of their long-time customers. Many conservative influencers claimed DEI influence while designers mocked its blandness.

#crackerbarrl

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

The largest non-profit organization in the United States focusing on issues affecting those 50 and older. What are the 4 initials that form its name?

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Retirement Homes/Senior Living

Retiring at Home

Senior Coommuniies / Independent Living

Assisted Living

Nursing Homes

Memory Care

Long Term Care Insurance

Veterans Affairs

CONTESTS

CONTEST: JULY CVLife 1-10×28 LPVO

CONTEST CLUE

This 4-letter organization was formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons.

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Next TMI will be August 6

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BRAND CONTEST CLUE

The name is the 3 letters designation for this airport that is the international airport for the city of Los Angeles.

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LA Airport trivia

George Lucas filmed parts of his Busiest end destination airport in the US. The majority of passengers disembark here rather than connect to other cities.

Began in 1929 as Mines airfield

This airport is mentioned in the very first line of Miley Cyrus’ hit song “Party in the USA”

It’s iconic Space Age structure in the center is simply called the “Theme Structure” or at one time the “Theme Restaurant”

George Lucas filmed parts of his student film “THX 1138” in parking lot walkways late at night. film “THX 1138” in parking lot walkways late at night.

CONTESTS

CONTEST: JULY CVLife 1-10×28 LPVO

CONTEST CLUE

This 3-letter airport has a last letter in its name that stands for nothing. It was just a random letter chosen by the IATA.

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Next TMI will be July 30