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ad that showed Jack being struck by a bus outside his corporate office. Along with his second in command, Phil. He was walking down the street, stating that he wants the public to know about the fact that the public can order anything on his menu, anytime. He states "For instance, breakfast all day,
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In late 2009, the company began to run a commercial in which Jack visited his cousin Jim, who was serving time in prison. Jim has a large white head that resembles a Ping-Pong ball squashed from both sides (similar in shape to a peanut shell), with wispy gray hair and beard, along with a surly voice
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