Why Is Red Lobster Sponsoring Al Jazeera?

I was shocked to find an ad offering “Dinner at Red Lobster on us!” at the top of the Al Jazeera Web site (see below and click for a larger image).

In fact, the company — “EatOutFreeToday.com” — is offering a choice of dinners at Applebees, Boston Market, Chili’s, Cracker Barrel, Macaroni Grill, Olive Garden, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster, and TGI Fridays.

Me, I wouldn’t want to give my money to Al Jazeera. But that’s me.