Gotcha! Smokey Bones' 'Running of the Pigs' an April Fool's Joke

ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill today apologizes for the Running of the Pigs (http://www.youtube.com/bill021166) video posted yesterday on YouTube. The fabricated "chase" was part of an April Fool's joke designed to promote Smokey Bones' All-You-Can-Eat Baby Back Ribs Special.

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"April Fool's! We just wanted to do something to show off our fun side," says Smokey Bones Chief Marketing Officer Peter Bell. "We've had a great response from guests who have seen the video. I want to assure everyone that no pigs were injured during the video shoot. We have the utmost respect for our porcine friends."

About Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill

Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill offers slow-smoked barbeque ribs, fire-grilled steaks and more in a fun, high-energy atmosphere known for genuinely friendly service. The company's 73 restaurants across the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. also serve up a great selection of specialty drinks and beer and offer a late-night menu, making Smokey Bones a great place to dine, watch a game, or just relax with friends or family. Smokey Bones' signature baby-back and St. Louis-style ribs and hand-pulled pork are slow-smoked over hickory for up to 11 hours daily, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness and delicious flavor. Steak lovers can choose from two specialty steaks, or customize their own sirloin, New York strip or filet by selecting from four flavor options. The menu also includes smokehouse chicken, grilled Atlantic salmon, flavorful salads, and a variety of sandwiches ranging from a hickory-grilled chicken sandwich to a pulled-pork Cuban. For more information, visit http://www.SmokeyBones.com.