Hillsdale College in Michigan joined the MAGA pile-on over the restaurant chain's rebrand and critics had thoughts.

MAGA world has made its feelings clear. Cracker Barrel debuted a new logo earlier this week, which removed the iconic image of a man leaning on a barrel, a defining part of the restaurant chain’s identity since 1977. The logo leaves only the name of the restaurant chain — marking the first time in 48 years that it only features text.

"Outrage erupts as Cracker Barrel removes white man from logo! MAGA supporters lash out in response. What's behind the controversy?"

National Review staff writer Caroline Downey criticised this 'over-the-top outrage,' arguing that the term 'woke' is being overused and losing its meaning, despite acknowledging Cracker Barrel's potentially poor marketing execution.

The southern-style restaurant chain has invoked criticism by some who dislike their new logo and business practices.

Restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake took the opportunity -- in light of Crack Barrel's recent logo redesign -- to bolster their own values and history. On Thursday, Steak 'n Shake posted on social media platform X,