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Franz Ferdinand Will Not Be Rolling In Value Meals [Non-endorsements]

The biggest surprise of the tale of Franz Ferdinand turning down an unnamed, yet "famous," Mexican fast-food chain: The song the ad company wanted wasn't "Take Me Out." (Says Alex Kapranos: "They asked if they could use our song Bite Hard and I think the idea was people were going to be biting into their chili enchilada while the song was in the background." Mmm... crunchy.) [ContactMusic; HT TDS]

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11:10 on April 10 2009

Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand Turn Down Fast Food Deal

ContactMusic — Scottish rockers FRANZ FERDINAND turned down a lucrative advertising deal and the chance to become famous in America - because they didn't want to be known for promoting.... more info

Franz Ferdinand

13:44 on April 10 2009

Franz Ferdinand Reject Fast Food Ad Campaign

AngryApe — A large chain wanted to use one of their songs more info

Franz Ferdinand

15:15 on April 10 2009

Franz Ferdinand Will Not Be Rolling In Value Meals [Non-endorsements]

Idolator — The biggest surprise of the tale of Franz Ferdinand turning down an unnamed, yet "famous," Mexican fast-food chain: The song the ad company wanted wasn't "Take Me Out." (... more info

Franz Ferdinand

22:41 on April 10 2009