Look what the sign said, people can’t believe it…

In 2017, a Dairy Queen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin grabbed attention online with a message posted in its front window, causing quite a stir across the internet.

Some words or expressions, like ”Merry Christmas,” can stir up controversy, even when they seem harmless to some

In a world filled with different beliefs and traditions, what feels like a simple greeting to one person might come across as exclusionary to another.

It’s that clash of perspectives that can turn a seemingly innocent phrase into a hot topic. Take, for example, in Wisconsin that made headlines with a bold sign on its window — sparking a heated debate online.

For years, a Dairy Queen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, has proudly displayed a ”politically incorrect” sign on its window. While locals have long been familiar with it, back in 2017, an out-of-town customer took notice and set the internet on fire.

The store’s owner, Kevin Scheunemann, is the one who put up the sign, and he stands by its message.

“I felt the sign was appropriate to hang in terms of being transparent about the views of the owner and staff supporting God and country,” Scheunemann explained

The sign in Kewaskum

So, what did the sign actually say?

It proudly declared the restaurant’s stance on “political incorrectness,” emphasizing holiday greetings like “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Easter,” and “God Bless America.” It also included the phrase “In God we trust” and offered free sundaes to veterans on Veteran’s Day.

According to the owner, he decided to put up the sign back in 2012, after a customer was upset by Christian music playing inside the restaurant.

“I just felt it was more appropriate to disclose these kinds of expressions,” Scheunemann continued. “It just seems that those kinds of values and principles are becoming controversial in society.”

Despite the occasional controversy, Scheunemann stands firm, willing to have a conversation with anyone who disagrees, but also proud of his values.

”Pretty tasteless”

But as mentioned, not everyone agreed with Scheunemann’s perspective. One customer from Oregon posted the sign on Dairy Queen’s national Facebook page in 2017, complaining about its exclusive nature.

This sparked a flood of negative comments, people like Steve Thomas from Milwaukee saying, “I feel this is a pretty tasteless thing to have posted at one of your franchises. The part I disagree with is his use of the term ‘snowflake’… he’s alienating half the population by using that term.”

Thomas continued, “The other thing I don’t like is him belittling ‘safe spaces.’ Young adults need a safe place to talk when they’re struggling but won’t go because of the criticism they might receive. That’s why I disagree with this sign.”

Despite the backlash, many showed their support for Scheunemann, with some people even traveling long distances to snap a picture with the owner.

I just had to post this. Naturally, it was really busy tonight. This customer comes up to counter and says he has…

In response to the controversy, Dairy Queen released

“American Dairy Queen Corporation does not encourage our independently owned and operated franchisees to post non-business related messages. This sign expresses the views of this independent owner only and does not speak for ADQ Corporation or other franchise owners. We expect our franchisees and employees to treat every customer with dignity and respect.”

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