Mark Cuban Fears FTC Reprimand Over IHOP Meal

I figured the Dallas Mavericks owner would have something to say about the Securities and Exchange Commission appealing its case against him. I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much:

Then horror of horrors, the manager comped my breakfast.

He couldn’t understand why I was visibly shaken.  I thanked him. Left a $20 tip (i wanted to be able say I left enough to more than pay for the meal).  Then I immediately called my law firm of Bakem, Shakem and Takem and had them assign their best attorneys to figure this out.

I don’t know what my disclosure requirements are going forward and whether or not I need to fill out any forms.

Can I tweet about IHOP again after Dec 1st ? Am I under some special reporting obligation ?

6 comments

  1. I love Mark Cuban. He’s funny guy — and an amazing businessman, too.

    Since IHOP is part of Mark’s message to the FTC, I think it’s important to also note that IHOP has been exposed for animal cruelty and severe food safety issues. Check out this undercover investigation of IHOP’s egg supplier: http://www.humanesociety.org/ihop

    While Mark had a funny message to make his point, the urgency for IHOP to change its ways is as serious as it comes.

    @ 11:05 am on October 8, 2009
  2. Thank you for your relevant comment. Your issue, and flag burning, are two of my foremost concerns. With your support I know we can outlaw flag burning once and for all.

    Regards,

    Your Blog Congressman

    @ 12:36 pm on October 8, 2009
  3. “…IHOP has been exposed for animal cruelty and severe food safety issues.”

    Cruelty makes them taste better.

    @ 7:50 pm on October 8, 2009
  4. You know a better way to get bacon out of that pig?

    @ 8:26 pm on October 8, 2009
  5. I’ve never had a breakfast “comped” at IHOP. First of all, a billionaire eating there? And secondly, the manager gives him his breakfast? That’s just crazy. I stopped eating at Breadwinners when I read that all the Texas Rangers ate there for free.

    I know it happens everywhere, but golly, these people have more money than sense…and they don’t have to pay?

    @ 8:43 am on October 9, 2009
  6. They’re millionaires, and they still get to eat for free… sounds like they have a lot of sense to me.

    @ 10:28 am on October 9, 2009

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