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A Maid-Rite Rock Anthem

Try to imagine the Alice Cooper song "School's Out for Summer" as you see these words. I tried to match the rhythm of that song to this jingle:


Well, I need to eat,
but I’m in the mood
for some seasoned meat
and the world’s best food.
Well, I can’t eat any old hamburger
A Maid-Rite sandwich I prefer!

Maid-Rite’s the winner,
lunchtime or dinner.
Love that place to pieces!

Crumbled cheesy beef on bun
Onion rings and shakes! What fun.

Well, I don’t want shrimp
and I don’t want caviar.
And I don’t want rib eye steak.
Not even a pie or a chocolate cake.

Crumbled cheesy beef on bun
Onion rings and shakes! What fun.

Tenderloins or crispy fries.
Maid-Rite's is the food I prize.

Lunch time or dinner, 
Maid-Rite’s the winner.
Made RIGHT and tasty,
Maid-Rite forever!


5/28/15 Now used for PD's 100 in a ROW contest -- 11 PREMIERE number 2 Poetry Contest

(Last year they closed the one and only Maid Rite place in my state. So we drove a long distance to eat there. It makes me wonder if the owner did enough to market his restaurant. Either that, or this state simply can't catch the vision!!! Maid-Rites, rock on forever!!!)

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CayCay Godwin September 11, 2015 at 8:46 AM If Maid-Rite is a chain, it isn't in Texas or Virginia. It is 'orrible when you lose a place your mouth craves. I enjoyed this poem very much, clever and a fun read ... CayCay

Phyllis Babcock August 7, 2015 at 10:17 AM Making me hungry with this menu. Never did have that chain here. love phyl

David Fisher July 19, 2015 at 7:21 PM The love you have for this restaurant sure comes out in this heartfelt jingle. Congrats on the contest and will also put Maid-Rite on our foody list to visit sometime(never heard of it before)

Skat A July 19, 2015 at 2:43 PM Hello, Andrea, that's a cool JINGLE! CONGRATS!!!!! SKAT

Rob Carmack July 19, 2015 at 11:13 AM I just can't fathom not wanting a rib eye, even if just for dessert. I am sorry the one in your state closed, you should consider moving. Congrats on your win. Hugs.

Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2015 at 7:50 AM I'm not familiar with the restaurant but you did get my taste buds a hoppin! Congrats on your top win Andrea.

Viv Wigley July 19, 2015 at 12:27 AM Certainly cuts the Mustard, Andrea, congratulations. Viv x

Eve Roper July 18, 2015 at 10:45 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win Hugs Eve

Joseph May July 18, 2015 at 3:18 PM Congrats on your win Andrea...

Olusegun Arowolo July 18, 2015 at 2:56 PM Beautiful and wonderful piece, Andrea. Congrats on your well deserved win...

Robert Stoner Jr July 18, 2015 at 2:54 PM pretty presumptuous of you to think I am old enough to know of Alice Cooper, lol. Nice write and a good win.

Tim Smith July 18, 2015 at 2:02 PM Congrats Andrea...still sad they closed the one close by you

Alexis Y. July 18, 2015 at 1:35 PM Andrea, I just stopped by to say congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis

Jan Allison July 18, 2015 at 1:30 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

John Lawless July 18, 2015 at 12:42 PM AH, the staple food of america's teens and twenty's.....the BURGER...ANY WAY YOU WANT IT....THAT'S THE WAY IT WILL BE...

James Fraser June 18, 2015 at 2:16 PM You've not only nailed it Andrea, like Carrie, you've made me hungry also. Keep on rocking, James :) :)

Carrie Richards June 8, 2015 at 8:59 AM I'll have to look for Maid-Rite restaurants next time we travel !! This is one I'm not familiar with, but sounds like the perfect place to take my grandkids !!! Now I'm hungry !!

Debbie Duncan June 3, 2015 at 10:39 PM There is no maid- rite in calif :) But I do love this write of yours :)

Jennifer Walker May 31, 2015 at 3:26 PM That's so good sis, you made me hungry for that delicious food. Too bad that Maid-rite is closing, ours in Arkansas closed also. No one knows what you're talking about when you say tenderloin, so yummy and so out of reach. I miss having it right there in the town we lived, taking it for granted until we moved away from it.

Monterey Sirak May 31, 2015 at 7:42 AM Great tribute, and the tune sure brought back memories. The first present I ever received from a boy was the 45 of Alice Cooper's School's Out For Summer. He gave it to me right before he gave me my first kiss!

John Williams May 31, 2015 at 3:49 AM Are you sure you don't have shares in the company? hahaha-----never mind Andrea---perhaps something else will open up to take your fancy----good poem-------John

Tim Smith May 30, 2015 at 7:34 PM That looks amazing Andrea....there have been so many gourmet burger joints opening up lately...hopefully you will find one

Richard D Seal May 30, 2015 at 6:40 PM Being a massive Alice fan I really enjoyed singing your words to this tune Petal. Unfortunately these places come and go, its all down to economics, no matter how good they are if they not making the money they fold. My fave lines, 'no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers telling looks', cept yours that is lol. Take care Richard

Afolabi Muideen May 30, 2015 at 5:48 PM Well penned Andrea, this is very interesting and enjoyable. Sorry for closed the one and only Maid-Rites in your state......thanks for shared,,,,,,,,,,A M.

Alexis Y. May 30, 2015 at 1:39 PM After reading this fabulous pen, I'm suddenly hungry. Excellent job! Good luck in the contest:) Alexis

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