An eatery in Mobile, Alabama, displayed what seemed like an impossible promotional offer with their storefront sign reading: “Free oysters to any man 80 years old accompanied by his father.”
The seemingly impossible challenge was met when Jimmy Rush arrived at the establishment on his milestone 80th birthday, bringing along his father Jim. NPR’s Scott Simon spoke with Rush about taking advantage of this unique dining opportunity.
The restaurant’s clever marketing ploy, which likely seemed safe from any actual takers, found its match in the Rush family’s remarkable situation of having both an octogenarian son and his still-living father able to claim the promotional offer together.
