The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, a Dallas-Fort Worth company with 12 locations in four states, has sold more presidential election glasses for Donald Trump than for Kamala Harris. The bar’s unofficial poll, which tracks sales of commemorative beer pints and accessories every four years during presidential elections, has correctly predicted the winner of five out of six elections since 2004.
As of November 3, Flying Saucer bars have sold 3,824 Trump glasses, compared to 2,155 Harris glasses. The bar also sells a box set of Biden and Trump glasses for $35, while a two-glass set of Harris and Trump glasses costs $40. Despite the slight lead in sales, Kamala Harris’s merchandise is closing in on Donald Trump’s.
The Flying Saucer’s poll is not just about predicting election winners; it’s also a way to mark notable cultural moments. The bar has sold commemorative pint glasses for various events, including Elvis Presley’s birthday and Father’s Day.
Additionally, the same group that owns the Flying Saucer operates burger joint Rodeo Goat, which is counting sales for two burgers: the McKamala and the McDonald. As of November 3, customers have purchased more McDonald burgers than McKamalas.
Source: https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2024/11/04/will-this-texas-bar-correctly-predict-the-next-president-like-it-has-4-times