P F Chang's Confused With PyeongChang in Viral News Mistake
February 13, 2018 3:45 PM EST
A local Chicago News station is getting roasted online for appearing to confuse Asian-themed chain restaurant P.F. Chang’s with the 2018 Olympics host city, PyeongChang, South Korea.
While WLS-TV weekend anchor Mark Rivera delivered a report on the political climate surrounding this year’s Winter Games on Saturday, the ABC affiliate mistakenly ran a graphic that read “P.F. Chang 2018” behind him. The Internet, of course, quickly latched onto the error.
The station later apologized, stating that the graphic had been created for a “satirical piece” that aired on Friday, according to the Chicago Tribune. However, the damage was already done and by Sunday, even the restaurant itself had latched onto the joke.
“Contrary to this broadcast, we’re not hosting the games,” P.F. Chang’s tweeted, later adding, “The P.F. Chang’s Games 2018 have officially begun. What event would you dominate? Let’s see what you got.”
A screenshot of the gaffe quickly spread around the web, prompting others to join the trolling. “Who knew the #WinterGames would be so delicious,” cracked Twitter user Meredith Land.
The P.F. Chang’s Games 2018 have officially begun. What event would you dominate? Let’s see what you got.
— P.F. Chang's (@PFChangs) February 13, 2018See a selection of the reactions below.
I may not be an athlete competing in Pyongyang, but I definitely compete in P.F. Chang's
— Chris Jones (@_bones_jones56) February 12, 2018Last time I went to PF Chang's, I thought it was pretty good. But I never thought to myself "These guys need to host the Olympics."
— David Wade (@davidwade) February 13, 2018ncG1vNJzZmismaKyb6%2FOpmZuaWVrgHR9jqmdZpuYlruov4ypsJ6nnpywqa3NoGSvoaKWuW66xLCqZqWZrXq2vI4%3D