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MADISON, Wis. Someone in Egypt has been paying attention to whats happening in Madison and wanted to send a message of solidarity from across the globe so they ordered a pizza.
It might seem like a small gesture, but its overwhelming to the staff at Ians on State Street a campus staple mere blocks from the Capitol where in the last few days, theyve fielded calls from concerned citizens of 12 countries, and 38 out of 50 states looking to donate money to provide free pizza to the Wisconsinites who have congregated here.
On Saturday alone, Ians gave away 1,057 free slices in their store and delivered more than 300 pizzas to the Capitol itself.
By 2 p.m. local time Sunday, theyd given away 351 slices and sent countless other full pies to the rotunda, where protesters have been gathering since well before noon. As a few locals stood waiting for their slices, an Ians staffer went to the chalkboard hanging behind the register and wrote, Turkey in big block letters and co-workers expressed a sense of disbelief.
From Cairo to Madison, some pizza - Meredith Shiner - POLITICO.com
Pretty cool, huh?