Why is the big rat figure out in front of Bob Evans restaurant?

Question

big rat blowup figure in front of bob evans rest. sign in front reads "Shame on you Bob Evans' MARTINS FERRY OHIO RESTAURANT

Answer 1

ok dude becoz there r only rats in that hotel and they really suk...

Answer 2

The Rat is usually a Union thing.  When management hires nonunion employees or tries to prevent employees from voting on union organization the Union organizer will get someone out in front with the Rat.