I have been a big fan of Wendy's for years. When I heard the news that Dave Thomas had died of cancer (more information can be found on the website), I felt it necessary to command tribute to him. Never before has an evil empire corporate fast food enterprise been ruled by such a charismatic and just plain good guy. Because of this, I present fiction is lying's tribute to Dave Thomas.

Wendy's was there when I was stranded hopeless in a small town in Illinois, living on hope and a promise of sheer future. Wendy's was there for me when I was working at an Internet startup, living off of grass and drippings from the ceiling. Wendy's was there when I was stranded in the desolate suburbs of Chicago, attempting to stay alive while people threw wood at me for eight hours a day. Wendy's was there for me when McDonald's, Hardee's, Burger King, Arby's, and everything else just couldn't cut it. Wendy's is here for me now, right down the street a ways, waiting (at least until 1a or so) for me to have a hunger fit. Wendy's would not be there and would not have been there at all if it weren't for Dave Thomas, a real American hero.

I started officially worshipping Dave Thomas in the year 2000. It was during this year that I began making a series of images to respresent myself using his visage surrounded by a circle of text that said "How may I help you?". The innocence and proper respectful image of the old-fashioned hamburger represented me well on everything2.com for over a year. I've decided to release this series of images for your viewing pleasure in order to immortalize the great Dave Thomas and his ever-helping you abilities. The final image is the source. The frosty is sheer fandom.

Dave Thomas provided a vacation from evil corporate whoredom. Wendy's did not have jingles or annoying celebrity representation. It had honest, old-fashioned promotion by an honest, old-fashioned hamburger cook. Dave Thomas's humility gave the company and the food a good name. Though I may not eat red meat, I know that Wendy's old-fashioned hamburgers lived up to the test of time, and will for more time.

So I wish thee good times in death, fair Dave Thomas. I hope being dead finds you much comfort, at least compared to cancer etc. Hopefully your empire will be able to continue strong without you. You were definitely a great, great man. I will continue to frequent Wendy's, and every time I will think of you.

Serve tribute to Dave Thomas. Show Wendy's you appreciate its master.