John Oliver says Chipotle Mexican Grill is officially America’s emotionally abusive boyfriend, and it seems so, because many customers still love the franchise despite numerous food borne illness outbreaks, and a federal investigation hanging over Chipotle. One would think that cases of E. Coli, Salmonella, and Norovirus would give one pause, but only true love would compel fans to stand in line for more of the possibly tainted grub. To me, it’s telling telling that the chain took an entire half day off Monday to talk about food safety – but only under the pressure of a federal investigation.
John’s report on the conditions of a Chipotle-wild bird sanctuary in Florida, is classic truth with humor, as is the ad for Chipotle, seen for the first – and only time within this video. A cocky Chipotle manager knows he has customers right where he wants them, and feels free to show the creative substitutions they’ve made on-the-fly. He reveals Mitch – who thaws the meat, and shows how the wild bird in Florida earns his keep. Most revealing of all, you’ll meet the Chef, who creates the addicting Chipotle recipes that keep people coming back for more. Because there is nothing we can show you that is too horrible and gross to keep people away!