Applebees takes the bee out.

Applebees has decided to retire a portion of their name. The CEO of the company claims that the name "Applebees" implies that the restaurant chain is infested with insects.

"Starting next week, all stores will shorten their name to 'Appleb' pronounce 'ap-leb'. This is done in part to not anger the corporate giant 'Apple Inc.' We will not be changing our menu and we have never included bees in our recipes."



On an other note, bees across America lined up to protest in front of Appleb's headquarters.

"Beez bu beez bee beez, bumble bee bee ee zee!"

Our translator was on the scene to interpret.

"This is a horrible decision, we demand to be recognized!"


Apple made a statement after the unveiling of the new name.

"We believe the Applebees' new name is on the border of legality. What if Applebees decided to come out with a phone? People would be confused when we unleash our new iPhone, the 'iPhone 6 - Still Using Last Years Technology Edition'.

We would however like to extend our hand in kindness, along with several hundred strings attached. If Applebees pays us five billion dollars annually, they may use our name. This is a generous offer and we hope their CEO agrees."

We were later told that Applebees employees would get a 1% off coupon for the 'iPhone 45 - The We Still Suck Edition'.