Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»News»Subway Makes Poor Taste OceanGate Joke
    Subway logo
    Subway logo
    News

    Subway Makes Poor Taste OceanGate Joke

    Heath AndrewsBy Heath AndrewsJuly 7, 20232 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    Oh Subway; the sandwich shop that never stops generating controversy. Remember when there was all that hullabaloo about whether or not their tuna was real? Remember the lawsuits about the footlong subs not actually being footlongs? Well at the very least this latest issue doesn’t pertain to the business as a whole but merely to one of their franchisees. In the wake of the Titan submersible disaster, one Subway location in Georgia decided to use some wordplay to compare their subs to OceanGate‘s.

    Subway.com

    There’s an old adage that says, “Comedy equals tragedy, plus time.” Perhaps not enough time has elapsed though given the reaction to a sign outside a Rincon, Georgia Subway location. A picture posted on social media on July 1st, 2023 showed a sign that wasn’t stating any sales or specials; nor was it advertising a buy one, get one free deal. Instead, the sign proudly stated, “OUR SUBS DON’T IMPLODE.”

    The now-deleted photo

    The photo by Timothy Mauck was posted to Facebook (now deleted) and quite obviously spread online. Something like that could only go so long before catching the eye of Subway’s corporate offices. The fast-food sandwich behemoth stated that they were made aware of the sign and spoke with the franchisee, informing them that it had “no place in our business.” The sign was subsequently removed and pictures from the following days showed the sign was blank.

    OceanGate Expeditions

    Dark humor is certainly a thing, but there’s a time and a place for it. Perhaps the fact that the victims of the Titan implosion were wealthy makes it easier to chalk their deaths up to hubris. That doesn’t nullify the cost of human life though, nor does it factor in the emotional toll it takes on the families of those lost. This is something that Mauck noted himself when speaking about the sign. What may be funny to those removed from the incident isn’t quite so funny to those connected.

    Safe to say, if you’re running a franchise, you probably should think twice before poking fun at the dead. Corporate probably isn’t going to approve puns that involve the immediate violent deaths of multiple people, especially if they’re already extremely defensive about the contents of their tuna.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleOceanGate Suspends All Operations After Titan Sub Incident
    Next Article Fast Food Giant McDonald’s to Start Catering Weddings
    Heath Andrews

    Heath Andrews has been a student of pop culture ever since he found himself to be the only student in 3rd grade who regularly watched "Get Smart" on Nick-At-Nite. Ever since then he's been engrossed in way too much media with a growing collection of music, books, comics, TV on DVD box sets, and a video game collection that could rival a brick and mortar store. Prior to writing for Nerdbot he's written for Review You, MyAnimeList, and various advertising companies. Since 2016 he's run his own YouTube channel under the moniker of The Critical Android where he livestreams video games and uploads podcasts about pop culture and Frasier.

    Related Posts

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Things That Shouldn’t Exist But Do: Pizza Flavored Vodka

    June 10, 2025

    SAG-AFTRA Reaches Possible Deal With Video Game Companies

    June 10, 2025

    Michaels Buys Joann Brand, Will Add Fabric to Stores

    June 10, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews

    The Best Hotels in Jim Corbett for Jungle Views & Luxury Suites

    June 13, 2025

    Speedup Accuracy of Logistics Processing Orders

    June 13, 2025

    The Importance of Travel Insurance for Umrah Packages

    June 13, 2025

    7 Clarifications on Civil Matters Lawyer

    June 13, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “Mufasa: The Lion King,” 2024

    Disney, Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney AI

    June 11, 2025

    Things That Shouldn’t Exist But Do: Pizza Flavored Vodka

    June 10, 2025

    Robert Eggers to Adapt “A Christmas Carol,” Wants Willem Dafoe to Star

    June 12, 2025

    Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, Rick Moranis Return for “Spaceballs: The Sequel”

    June 12, 2025
    "Sunshine," 2007

    Danny Boyle’s “Sunshine” Was Originally Written as a Trilogy

    June 11, 2025

    “Incredibles 3” Gets “Elemental” Director Peter Sohn

    June 10, 2025

    “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Gets 5th (and Final) Season Renewal

    June 12, 2025
    “Steven Universe: Lars of the Stars”

    “Steven Universe” Sequel “Lars of the Stars” in the Works!

    June 11, 2025

    Daniel Dae Kim to Lead Spy Thriller Series “Butterfly”

    June 6, 2025

    Amazon MGM Studios Names Showrunner for “Mass Effect” Series

    June 6, 2025

    Car Branding Solutions: Do’s & Don’ts to Promote Business

    June 13, 2025

    APPLEJACK’S Caramel Apple by JOYGROUND COFFEE is a Sweet Treat All Year-Round

    June 12, 2025
    “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” 2025

    “Ballerina:” Ana De Armas Shines in Fun, Violent Return to the World of Wick [Review]

    June 4, 2025

    “The Life of Chuck” Joyous, Hopeful, Life Affirming [Review]

    June 1, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.