In John Green's, Looking for Alaska, the popular "bufriedo" creates an identity and uniqueness about Culver Creek. The famous cafeteria special is seen throughout the story, but what if there was a place you could get your hands on a tangible bufriedo and actually sink your teeth into one?
John Green is an avid vlogger, through which, he keeps in touch with his fans. The core of this communication is the internet. Fans love this communication, its an obvious fact. But this world is becoming too dependant on electronics, rather than the more personal face-to-face relationships. I propose the idea of constructing a "shack-like-restaurant" which is known for its delicious creation of the bufriedo. Established in Alabama (although Culver Creek is fictional, Alabama is not), it would attract John Green fans from all around. The Bufriedo Shack would also sell Green's products. Books, bufriedos, bracelets inscribed with quotes, and notebooks for aspiring writers. Bringing bufriedos to life would give readers (and eaters!) an opportunity to interact with people who have similar interests, in a face to face way. Bufriedo Shack would create an environment for both fans and those who don't like reading or are just unaware of Green's writing. In the long run, it would create more publicity and increase popularity.
The Bufriedo Shack is a simple building. You don't even have to go inside to get your food (1)! If you choose to go inside, first you will notice the merchandise and accessories for sale (2). Continuing down the hallway is the discussion area in which readers can talk with other fans (3). Continue a little father and you'll enter a room that has a quiet, coffee house feel to it. There, anyone can sit down and read and take notice of the fan wall. As a new roadtrip destination for teens, this wall records pictures or fans and states where their from (4).
I like the specifics you give for each room and the layout of the shack. I think a book (or character)-based restaurant has good potential. Interesting points about Green vlogging and the things he does to promote his own work.
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3 quotes from the novel?
I love this idea! It's original and I think it will help to sell more of Green's novels. This will introduce people who might not ordinarily be readers to a great book and will also help them experience the book first hand.
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that I love this idea. My friend and I are completely in love with this book, and this sounds like a place that we would want to go. I understand the location in Alabama, but I think that there could be even more locations open. I know it's fictional, but I love this shop idea and would like to have more places in close locations. But even if there was this only one, my friend and I would travel hours to see it and enjoy it.
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