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Guess what was banned at Aflac's dinner at the RNC

Aflac, the insurance company, was throwing a party down in Tampa at the GOP convention -- with a key dietary restriction.

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This final note today, spotted in the pages of the Washington Post. You know how corporate sponsors of big events can get touchy, about things they worry might detract from the brand?

Well, so this happened. Aflac, the insurance company, was throwing a party down in Tampa at the GOP convention -- with a key dietary restriction.

Any guesses? Maybe this'll help.

Yeah, no duck.

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Kai Ryssdal is the host and senior editor of Marketplace, public radio’s program on business and the economy. Follow Kai on Twitter @kairyssdal.