yahoo - 5/20/2026 2:52:26 AM - GMT (+2 )
Sir, this is no longer a Wendy's. This is a Wemby's.
Wendy's, like the rest of the world, was impressed with Victor Wembanyama's massive performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. The San Antonio Spurs center had 41 points, 24 rebounds and 3 blocks on Monday, May 18 in the 122-115 double overtime win over the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
The fast food chain, which is known for their witty banter on social media, quipped on Tuesday, May 19, that they want to salute "the Alien" with a name change and are considering a significant revamp of their menu to honor his French heritage.
"might change my name to Wemby’s and only serve french fries after last night’s game," Wendy's posted on X.
might change my name to Wemby’s and only serve french fries after last night’s game
— Wendy’s (@Wendys) May 19, 2026
Fans had several reactions in the comments. Some were applauding the restaurant's creativity and they expressed gratitude with a series of emojis.
One user named Peanut asked what's going to happen to the restaurant's signature Frosty dessert. For the men's NCAA basketball championship, Wendy's gave away free Frostys and french fries for a day after Michigan's Roddy Gayle Jr. slammed a dunk in the title game so fans could create their own dunk moment with their food.
But the restaurant used a popular social media joke to say that the dunking will no longer be possible under the new name and menu.
"Sir this is a Wembys," Wendy's clapped back.
Wembanyama has had a historic NBA playoffs that includes him becoming the youngest player with 40+ points and 20+ boards in the most recent outing. He also had a record 12 blocks in Game 1 of the conference semifinals.
Game 2 of the Western Conference finals will be Wednesday, May 20.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wendy's suggests name and menu change to salute Victor Wembanyama
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