Gil brings us the story of Sidney Friedman and his 1930s advertising campaign for The Chesapeake that dared Baltimoreans to "cut your steak with a fork or tear it up and walk out."
A Slogan to Sink Your Teeth Into
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Gil Sandler was born and raised in Baltimore -- a circumstance he considers fortunate and one he does not want you to forget. He attended public school (P.S. #59, Garrison Junior High, Baltimore City College, Class of 1941) and then served in the United States Navy.