I was interested to learn recently that my beloved In-N-Out Burger prints references to bible verses on their paper utensils. Apparently, the practice began in the 1980s during Rich Snyder’s presidency, a reflection of the beliefs held by the Snyder family, owner of this fine chain of hamburger joints. Though not quite as in-your-face as what Alaska Airlines does – they place a bible scripture card on every meal tray – I still find In-N-Out’s more subtle tactic of proselytizing moderately annoying. I do give them credit for being so discreet about it. After all, you do have to search a bit to find the markings, and they only provide you with the book, chapter and verse, meaning anyone really interested in the topic has to do a fair amount of heavy lifting on their own, suggesting they may be predisposed to this nonsense anyhow. But still, how can a family that makes such a mean double-double still believe in fairy tales?

Thanks to our friends at Wikipedia, I was able to track down a summary of the quotes below:

Burger and cheeseburger wrappers

Revelation 3:20—”Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.”

Beverage cups and antenna toppers

John 3:16—”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Milkshake cups

Proverbs 3:5—”Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

Double-Double wrapper

Nahum 1:7—”The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”

Paper water cups, or “R-9′s”

John 14:6—”Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”[32]