Janet wrote:
>
> In article >, says...
> >
> > This was in my newspaper a couple of weeks ago.
> > I cut it out and scanned it.
> >
> > You sign up and pay $449 to enter. That allows you 7 days
> > of discounted (not free) burgers in restaurants that
> > are participating in this.
> >
> > http://www.hostpic.org/images/1709061815320100.jpg
> >
> > Did I miss something here?
>
> You're so dumb Gary. Burger restaurants pay 449 to have their place
> promoted in the special burger promotion week.
>
> > Who would sign up and pay this?
>
> Burger joints who hope to increase their trade during the "week long
> burger-eating frenzy".
>
> > Just how many burgers does one want in 7 days.
>
> Owners will do it hoping to make a profit on the $449 investment;
> includes free publicity all over town and online.

You are correct. A senior moment from me. I only thought
"customer ad" rather than one for businesses. oh well, at least
that makes much more sense now that I think in that direction.
Thanks for your and a few other's feedback.