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humor The Onion 2026-04-09

Arby's Reclassifies Meal Items as Non-Edible Entertainment Experience

Apparently, if your food is 'art' instead of actual food, you don't need the FDA's blessing. Poor thing; they probably charge extra for the disappointment.


<p>ATLANTA—In a move widely interpreted as an effort to exempt its offerings from health and safety standards, American chain restaurant Arby’s issued a statement Tuesday reclassifying its food as entertainment. “Whether it’s our Classic Beef ’N Cheddar, our Chicken Cordon Bleu, or our famous Jamocha Shake, the menu items at Arby’s are not meant to be [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://theonion.com/arbys-reclassifies-their-food-as-entertainment/">Arby’s Reclassifies Their Food As Enterta...

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