Popeyes Of America

Through this meme I have created, I decided to compare the idea of going to a bank and ordering a meal at fast-food restaurant. Usually, when one goes to a bank, a bulletproof glass window divides the individual and the teller for protection due to the fact that there are large amounts of money at a bank. When one goes to a fast food restaurant, there is usually a drive-through or a walk-in area where one can order their food and eat it there as well. It is ironic, yet intriguing that there is bulletproof glass window at a place where someone gets food. After all, how much money could a fast food restaurant have at one particular moment?

            This Popeye’s is located in Los Angeles, California. It is in the heart of a predominately, very low-income area. This bulletproof glass window represents a lot in this restaurant, as well as the society. The fear that underlies this particular community is extremely significant—to the point where the Popeye’s food company is in fear that a person that resides in this community will potentially shoot an employer to either get money or get chicken.

            It is interesting that there has to be a physical barrier of that extreme between the customer and the employee of that restaurant. It makes the claim that lower-income neighborhoods are not only dangerous, but also untrustworthy. In my experiences at Popeye’s, I have never ordered through a window like this. It is very shocking  to know that there are places such as this one.