Or is Chick Fil-A your go-to fast food?  ???

I know where you got the idea for this thread from: http://popedia.boards.net/thread/2886/mcdonalds-popular

I know where you got the idea for this thread from: http://popedia.boards.net/thread/2886/mcdonalds-popular


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Of course it is, what the heck  ;D A lot of my friends go there every week

popular with what?

Or is Chick Fil-A your go-to fast food?  ???

For me? Neither.

Or is Chick Fil-A your go-to fast food?  ???


I don't go to McDonalds anymore.

popular with what?


Popular with your average fast food consumer.

^me neither


Oh a dear I got to run    got to run
This is such a big surprise        diarrhea

I eat there occasionally - it's super convenient.  When feeding our soccer boys, we go there more often - they like McDonald's.

I eat there occasionally - it's super convenient.  When feeding our soccer boys, we go there more often - they like McDonald's.



What do you usually order?

My sister likes it. I hate it, except the ice cream.

Popular with your average fast food consumer.


who's that?

who's that?


People who need to eat food.  FAST.

I don't go to McDonalds anymore.

The only thing I really go there for anymore is a soft-serve ice cream cone. Even so, my visits there are minimal.

I eat there occasionally - it's super convenient.  When feeding our soccer boys, we go there more often - they like McDonald's.



What do you usually order?


My order varies a whole lot.  But our soccer boys (teens) are predictable - they always ask for Big Mac with added Bacon  :D

My sister likes it. I hate it, except the ice cream.


My sister got me McDonald's.

The only thing I really go there for anymore is a soft-serve ice cream cone. Even so, my visits there are minimal.


I've been going to Burger King lately.

My order varies a whole lot.  But our soccer boys (teens) are predictable - they always ask for Big Mac with added Bacon  :D


What about Burger King, Do you frequent that?

What about Burger King, Do you frequent that?


Up until a year ago there was a BK about 100 feet from my office building. I worked in that building for roughly 3 years. I only grabbed a burger from BK maybe 3 times. Otherwise I went over there for a Frozen Coke, if the machine was working (which most of the time, it wasn’t). Place was a real suck-o-rama.  8-P

Up until a year ago there was a BK about 100 feet from my office building. I worked in that building for roughly 3 years. I only grabbed a burger from BK maybe 3 times. Otherwise I went over there for a Frozen Coke, if the machine was working (which most of the time, it wasn’t). Place was a real suck-o-rama.  8-P


So, where do you go for fast food?

So, where do you go for fast food?


We have a joint here in Picksburgh called Eat ‘n’ Park. Not exactly “fast food” but pretty close, and they have a decent menu.

Way back when, they used to be a Big Boy franchisee. Instead of the Big Boy Sandwich, they offer the Superburger, :P which is basically the same thing.

The Big Boy sandwich pre-dated the Big Mac by like 40 years.  ;D

Bob's ?

We have a joint here in Picksburgh called Eat ‘n’ Park. Not exactly “fast food” but pretty close, and they have a decent menu.

Way back when, they used to be a Big Boy franchisee. Instead of the Big Boy Sandwich, they offer the Superburger, :P which is basically the same thing.

The Big Boy sandwich pre-dated the Big Mac by like 40 years.  ;D


So you order a burger and fries?

So you order a burger and fries?


Every now and then.

Usually I just get a bowl of their chicken noodle soup and some rolls.  :P

I only really eat their breakfast foods if I stop there, otherwise I think there are better fast food options available.

I do have to say that I look forward to the annual return of the McRib.  :P

I only really eat their breakfast foods if I stop there, otherwise I think there are better fast food options available.

Yes I think juat about any USDA ORGANIC option is much better :)

Every now and then.

Usually I just get a bowl of their chicken noodle soup and some rolls.  :P


A bowl of chicken soup and some rolls probably won't fill you up but a burger and fries will plus you also got a side dish of cole slaw and a pickle.

I only really eat their breakfast foods if I stop there, otherwise I think there are better fast food options available.



When I go to Burger King I get their value menu breakfast deal of hash browns or maybe a small breakfast burrito with a coffee on the side.

I use to get the chicken fingers at Burger King when I was little, but now my parents don't go there.  My favorite now is the Jumbo Jack

Yes I think juat about any USDA ORGANIC option is much better :)


Dude, have you had The Impossible Whopper yet?

I do have to say that I look forward to the annual return of the McRib.  :P


How was the McRib before? Was it what you expected?

How was the McRib before? Was it what you expected?


The McRib is and always has been awesome.  I wish they made them year-round.  8)

Back when they first came out, they were advertised as "the no bones barbeque".  A buddy of mine broke a tooth on one... seems a bone made it through the process.  ;D

Dude, have you had The Impossible Whopper yet?

No does it taste good??

The McRib is and always has been awesome.  I wish they made them year-round.  8)

Back when they first came out, they were advertised as "the no bones barbeque".  A buddy of mine broke a tooth on one... seems a bone made it through the process.  ;D


I kind of liked it but I wish they made it bigger, when they advertised it on TV, it looked large.

No does it taste good??


It tastes the same as a regular whopper.

Hehe ok then I have my answer ;D

Is Burger King more popular than McDonald's?

Yes, still very popular, especially for the breakfast menu.

Also, very popular with my granddaughter.

Yes, still very popular, especially for the breakfast menu.

Also, very popular with my granddaughter.


I love their breakfast menu when I have the hash browns and hot coffee.

I love their breakfast menu when I have the hash browns and hot coffee.
It's always hash browns for me too!

It's always hash browns for me too!


and dipping them in either ketchup or maple syrup.

and dipping them in either ketchup or maple syrup.
I have mastered the taste of maple syrup.

It's still popular with Chinese people. Last time I was there I was the only white person in the lobby, pretty much everyone else was Chinese/Asian.

It's still popular with Chinese people. Last time I was there I was the only white person in the lobby, pretty much everyone else was Chinese/Asian.


Was this in China?

It's still popular with Chinese people. Last time I was there I was the only white person in the lobby, pretty much everyone else was Chinese/Asian.


Have you ever visited a Chinese McDonald's?

Have you ever visited a Chinese McDonald's?


I was in a Japanese McDonalds. They had the same items as we have here in the US of A.

I was in a Japanese McDonalds. They had the same items as we have here in the US of A.


What did you order?

What did you order?


Quarter Pounder with cheese, fries, Coke.

There are three McDonalds in the town where I live and they all seem pretty busy. The one in the main town square has a bit of a bad reputation as a place where yobs hang around (inside and out).  This week around 20 or so had banning orders preventing them from visiting the restaurant

My fast food of choice is either Subway or a local Mexican place called Plan Burrito

With McDonalds fast food joints being amongst the few establishments where you can get prepared food throughout the coronavirus debacle, do you think there will be a backlash/burnout after all the restrictions are lifted? ???

With McDonalds fast food joints being amongst the few establishments where you can get prepared food throughout the coronavirus debacle, do you think there will be a backlash/burnout after all the restrictions are lifted? ???


I think McDonald’s will always be the most popular fast food joint. If all fast food closed down, they would be the last one to do so.

So far we have a BK, Arby’s, and Big Boy that have closed for good. Big Boy had problems staying open last summer because of lack of workers. Dennys had the same problem.

In the UK McDonald's is currently open for take away only, and no hanging around when purchasing.

I think McDonald’s will always be the most popular fast food joint. If all fast food closed down, they would be the last one to do so.

So far we have a BK, Arby’s, and Big Boy that have closed for good. Big Boy had problems staying open last summer because of lack of workers. Dennys had the same problem.



And most of the establishments now are open for take-out only.

And most of the establishments now are open for take-out only.


Many in the north part of the state are now open with measures in place. Like 50% or less capacity, tables spaced apart and away from main walkways, masks required unless you are seated.

The governor finally gave us northerners some reprieve since through all of this, the confirmed cases for northern counties have only been about 1 per week, with a few more like 1 a day.

Many in the north part of the state are now open with measures in place. Like 50% or less capacity, tables spaced apart and away from main walkways, masks required unless you are seated.

The governor finally gave us northerners some reprieve since through all of this, the confirmed cases for northern counties have only been about 1 per week, with a few more like 1 a day.



https://www.e-arc.com/wp-content/themes/earcv3/lib/theme/media/floor-decals-3.jpg

They have had these signs on the floor where you should stand.

https://www.e-arc.com/wp-content/themes/earcv3/lib/theme/media/floor-decals-3.jpg

They have had these signs on the floor where you should stand.


We are not that elaborate. We get tape in the shape of an X. Outside we get a painted X.

https://www.e-arc.com/wp-content/themes/earcv3/lib/theme/media/floor-decals-3.jpg

They have had these signs on the floor where you should stand.
A distance of about two broom lengthS?

With McDonalds fast food joints being amongst the few establishments where you can get prepared food throughout the coronavirus debacle, do you think there will be a backlash/burnout after all the restrictions are lifted? ???


I don't think McDonald's is going anywhere.

A distance of about two broom lengthS?


I would guess about that distance.

I don't think McDonald's is going anywhere.


The chain's been ingrained in American culture for generations now. Hell, fast food restaurants in general are an indelible part of American culture. Trans fat and high calories galore.  :D

The chain's been ingrained in American culture for generations now. Hell, fast food restaurants in general are an indelible part of American culture. Trans fat and high calories galore.  :D


We are living through a time of great upheaval. Things long ingrained in our culture are being toppled. Be it statues, institutions or long entrenched beliefs. Things are being swept away. I would like to see McDonalds and their unhealthy, sick-making, smelly food be among them. The only thing I would be sorry about is people losing their jobs. But surely, nobody plans to stay  in "McJobs" for the long term anyway.

The chain's been ingrained in American culture for generations now. Hell, fast food restaurants in general are an indelible part of American culture. Trans fat and high calories galore.  :D


I mean, who doesn't love fast food these days, I've enjoyed fast food all my life eating burgers, french fries, chicken nuggets and filling up loads of coke in my cup.

The chain's been ingrained in American culture for generations now. Hell, fast food restaurants in general are an indelible part of American culture. Trans fat and high calories galore.  :D


The whole world has become addicted to fast food. America used to be indisputable #1 in global obesity rates, but now it's somewhere closer to #20.

The whole world has become addicted to fast food. America used to be indisputable #1 in global obesity rates, but now it's somewhere closer to #20.


Just imagine if the whole world went on Weight Watchers, what would it look like?

Just imagine if the whole world went on Weight Watchers, what would it look like?


America would look like what it looked like 30 or so years ago. The American obesity epidemic (yes, that's what the CDC called it in 1999) basically started in the 1990s and has been growing ever since. Take a look at a picture from the Woodstock festival in 1969 for example. Half a million people in various states of undress and you see very, very few overweight people. Compare that to a more recent photo of a large gathering, say at a country music festival or large sporting event. You will see a large number of overweight people.

When I was couchsurfing and commuting 50 miles back and forth to work every day a few months back (long story) I'd hit up a 24 hour McDonald's on the way back to my sister's house because I work late and they were open 24 hours. I think their quality has improved quite a bit over the last several years.


The McRib is and always has been awesome.  I wish they made them year-round.  8)

Back when they first came out, they were advertised as "the no bones barbeque".  A buddy of mine broke a tooth on one... seems a bone made it through the process.  ;D


I actually went to high school with a guy whose dad was an animal science professor at the University of Nebraska and who invented the process that allowed McDonald's to create the McRib.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2011/11/04/142018151/from-nebraska-lab-to-mcdonalds-tray-the-mcribs-strange-journey

America would look like what it looked like 30 or so years ago. The American obesity epidemic (yes, that's what the CDC called it in 1999) basically started in the 1990s and has been growing ever since. Take a look at a picture from the Woodstock festival in 1969 for example. Half a million people in various states of undress and you see very, very few overweight people. Compare that to a more recent photo of a large gathering, say at a country music festival or large sporting event. You will see a large number of overweight people.


I wonder why were eating more fast food than 40 years ago?

Just imagine if the whole world went on Weight Watchers, what would it look like?


The restaurant industry would look a lot like a lot of brick and mortar stores are looking right now.

The restaurant industry would look a lot like a lot of brick and mortar stores are looking right now.


And they would resemble a health food shop.

I wonder why were eating more fast food than 40 years ago?


Among other things. It boils down to too much food and too little exercise.

Read this:

www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/obesity/

Some pertinent excerpts:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that the average American ate almost 20% more calories in the year 2000 than they did in 1983, thanks, in part, to a boom in meat consumption. Today, each American puts away an average of 195lbs of meat every year, compared to just 138lbs in the 1950's. Consumption of added fats also shot up by around two thirds over the same period, and grain consumption rose 45% since 1970.

Research published by the World Health Organization found that a rise in fast food sales correlated to a rise in body mass index, and Americans are notorious for their fast-food consumption ― such food makes up about 11% of the average American diet. Another study demonstrates the full effect added sugars from soda and energy drinks are wreaking havoc on American waistlines. So it is not just how much we eat, but what we eat.

Lack of exercise is also a major culprit in the obesity epidemic. It's been decades since most Americans worked in fields and on factory floors, a far greater majority of us are sitting throughout our workday. This means less exercise each day. According to one study, only 20% of today's jobs require at least moderate physical activity, as opposed to 50% of jobs in 1960. Other research suggests Americans burn 120 to 140 fewer calories a day than they did 50 years ago. Add this to the higher amount of calories we are packing in, and we get a perfect recipe for weight gain.

But lethargy goes well beyond the workplace. It is also how we get to work and what we do after. Americans walk less than people in any other industrialized country, preferring to sit in cars to get around. And at the end of the day, 80% of Americans don't get enough exercise, according to the CDC.

Among other things. It boils down to too much food and too little exercise.

Read this:

www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/obesity/

Some pertinent excerpts:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that the average American ate almost 20% more calories in the year 2000 than they did in 1983, thanks, in part, to a boom in meat consumption. Today, each American puts away an average of 195lbs of meat every year, compared to just 138lbs in the 1950's. Consumption of added fats also shot up by around two thirds over the same period, and grain consumption rose 45% since 1970.

Research published by the World Health Organization found that a rise in fast food sales correlated to a rise in body mass index, and Americans are notorious for their fast-food consumption ― such food makes up about 11% of the average American diet. Another study demonstrates the full effect added sugars from soda and energy drinks are wreaking havoc on American waistlines. So it is not just how much we eat, but what we eat.

Lack of exercise is also a major culprit in the obesity epidemic. It's been decades since most Americans worked in fields and on factory floors, a far greater majority of us are sitting throughout our workday. This means less exercise each day. According to one study, only 20% of today's jobs require at least moderate physical activity, as opposed to 50% of jobs in 1960. Other research suggests Americans burn 120 to 140 fewer calories a day than they did 50 years ago. Add this to the higher amount of calories we are packing in, and we get a perfect recipe for weight gain.

But lethargy goes well beyond the workplace. It is also how we get to work and what we do after. Americans walk less than people in any other industrialized country, preferring to sit in cars to get around. And at the end of the day, 80% of Americans don't get enough exercise, according to the CDC.


I'd rather be skinny than be obese, all my life from the times that I always weighed myself I've been less than 200 pounds between 150-170 pounds or less than that and I've learned to burn it off right after.

I'd rather be skinny than be obese, all my life from the times that I always weighed myself I've been less than 200 pounds between 150-170 pounds or less than that and I've learned to burn it off right after.


Me too. I’m 150 and feel freaking obese even though I can still wear my high school clothes. All through high school and until my kid was born I was 120 and felt better. I did get to 125 the winter after my last surgery. Lately I’ve been thinking about getting a used weight machine for the basement and maybe I could look a little better. But I’m most attracted to gals around 2x my weight, go figure.

I do eat a lot of junk food because it’s easiest for my body to handle. From stores not restaurants. Rarely do I go for fast food or restaurants, it’s too expensive and out of my way. But I don’t eat a lot of food in general. Go to a restaurant and I’m best with just a little side dish or two. A McDonald’s meal I can never eat in one sitting. Sometimes my body doesn’t want food for days and eating anything makes me feel yucky. I can go days or even a week without eating and still not be lightheaded or even hungry. I just eat because I know I’m supposed to.

Further to VotS post, two things I noticed when we lived in the States is the surprising range of food that had sugar (corn syrup, etc) in them that you wouldn’t find added in other countries. For example,  I started making my own coleslaw because what ever brand I bought, including from the deli, it would taste revoltingly sweet.

Another thing is car use. There were large neighbourhoods where you had to drive places because there were no sidewalks to walk on. We were regarded as strange because we would park downtown and walk between the various shopping centres. I would see people drive to park in front of each shop in the same strip mall.

Me too. I’m 150 and feel freaking obese even though I can still wear my high school clothes. All through high school and until my kid was born I was 120 and felt better. I did get to 125 the winter after my last surgery. Lately I’ve been thinking about getting a used weight machine for the basement and maybe I could look a little better. But I’m most attracted to gals around 2x my weight, go figure.



You weighed 120 in high school? Isn't that  little low for a male? Might I ask how tall you are? You must have been like one of those impossibly skinny kids with a size 26 waist I used to see in local heavy metal bands. They were always so skinny in those bands.

Further to VotS post, two things I noticed when we lived in the States is the surprising range of food that had sugar (corn syrup, etc) in them that you wouldn’t find added in other countries. For example,  I started making my own coleslaw because what ever brand I bought, including from the deli, it would taste revoltingly sweet.

Another thing is car use. There were large neighbourhoods where you had to drive places because there were no sidewalks to walk on. We were regarded as strange because we would park downtown and walk between the various shopping centres. I would see people drive to park in front of each shop in the same strip mall.

Yeah, American food is sickeningly sweet to most Brits.

You weighed 120 in high school? Isn't that  little low for a male? Might I ask how tall you are? You must have been like one of those impossibly skinny kids with a size 26 waist I used to see in local heavy metal bands. They were always so skinny in those bands.


Yes and at least when I was feeling good I ate like a horse. 5’8” tall. 29 waist. Haha yes I did play in bands back then in the 90s and had tons of energy. I weighed that until I was 24 and my kid was in the oven, then somehow I put on the weight instead of the wife. I shot up to 150. I felt huge and lethargic.

As time went on I ballooned out to a 32 waist. But after my 2018 intestinal surgery I dropped back to the 29 waist. I had bought a bunch of 32 pants but they feel huge and fall off even with a belt.

Yes and at least when I was feeling good I ate like a horse. 5’8” tall. 29 waist. Haha yes I did play in bands back then in the 90s and had tons of energy. I weighed that until I was 24 and my kid was in the oven, then somehow I put on the weight instead of the wife. I shot up to 150. I felt huge and lethargic.

As time went on I ballooned out to a 32 waist. But after my 2018 intestinal surgery I dropped back to the 29 waist. I had bought a bunch of 32 pants but they feel huge and fall off even with a belt.


Mot people would not say a 32 waste is "ballooning". Many people would kill to be that size.  ;D

Me too. I’m 150 and feel freaking obese even though I can still wear my high school clothes. All through high school and until my kid was born I was 120 and felt better. I did get to 125 the winter after my last surgery. Lately I’ve been thinking about getting a used weight machine for the basement and maybe I could look a little better. But I’m most attracted to gals around 2x my weight, go figure.

I do eat a lot of junk food because it’s easiest for my body to handle. From stores not restaurants. Rarely do I go for fast food or restaurants, it’s too expensive and out of my way. But I don’t eat a lot of food in general. Go to a restaurant and I’m best with just a little side dish or two. A McDonald’s meal I can never eat in one sitting. Sometimes my body doesn’t want food for days and eating anything makes me feel yucky. I can go days or even a week without eating and still not be lightheaded or even hungry. I just eat because I know I’m supposed to.


And I think just as soon as I got older closing in on 50 years of age I tend to eat a lot of junk food myself, sometimes with going to Burger King in the morning before work I'd buy hash browns and a cuppa coffee then I'd make my own lunch then maybe dinner I'd buy those spicy nuggets and a taco.

You weighed 120 in high school? Isn't that  little low for a male? Might I ask how tall you are? You must have been like one of those impossibly skinny kids with a size 26 waist I used to see in local heavy metal bands. They were always so skinny in those bands.


I was in my 120's and 130's in High School and today I'm 6ft tall and I weigh between 165-170 lbs.

Yes and at least when I was feeling good I ate like a horse. 5’8” tall. 29 waist. Haha yes I did play in bands back then in the 90s and had tons of energy. I weighed that until I was 24 and my kid was in the oven, then somehow I put on the weight instead of the wife. I shot up to 150. I felt huge and lethargic.

As time went on I ballooned out to a 32 waist. But after my 2018 intestinal surgery I dropped back to the 29 waist. I had bought a bunch of 32 pants but they feel huge and fall off even with a belt.


Today I'm a 40 waist and I need to buy pants that are 38/40 or a 40/30, Yes I'm a big guy.  ;D

Mot people would not say a 32 waste is "ballooning". Many people would kill to be that size.  ;D


My dad was 5’6” or 5’7” and skinny like I was in high school. Then when I was in my teens he got up to 140 with a 32 inch waist. My mom constantly called him fat and told him to lose weight and even bought him a weight bench which he never used. Eventually she left him for someone more fit. So that’s where my perception comes from. She was a beanpole and to this day doesn’t look like she has gained a pound.

When I got bigger my face showed it too and my dad said it looked like my face was swelled and I got beat up. That made me go on a crash diet. He often criticizes me for being attracted to curvy partners. Yeah lots of fat shaming where I grew up. Well it stops with me. My kid’s mom is a shamer too but I taught my kid to be accepting of all.

But yeah we were talking about McDonalds. To me the healthiness isn’t much of a factor. I can eat reasonably or totally make myself sick with huge portions of junk just the same at a fast food joint as I can at the grocery store. Actually at the store I can get more junk for my money so in a way that could be unhealthier.

My dad was 5’6” or 5’7” and skinny like I was in high school. Then when I was in my teens he got up to 140 with a 32 inch waist. My mom constantly called him fat and told him to lose weight and even bought him a weight bench which he never used. Eventually she left him for someone more fit. So that’s where my perception comes from. She was a beanpole and to this day doesn’t look like she has gained a pound.

When I got bigger my face showed it too and my dad said it looked like my face was swelled and I got beat up. That made me go on a crash diet. He often criticizes me for being attracted to curvy partners. Yeah lots of fat shaming where I grew up. Well it stops with me. My kid’s mom is a shamer too but I taught my kid to be accepting of all.

But yeah we were talking about McDonalds. To me the healthiness isn’t much of a factor. I can eat reasonably or totally make myself sick with huge portions of junk just the same at a fast food joint as I can at the grocery store. Actually at the store I can get more junk for my money so in a way that could be unhealthier.

Depends on your height really. A 32” waist at 5’6 might be a bit overweight.

Depends on your height really. A 32” waist at 5’6 might be a bit overweight.


I'm a 40" waist and I'm 6ft tall.

Depends on your height really. A 32” waist at 5’6 might be a bit overweight.


The rule is to stay under half your height. So someone who is 5'6" (66 inches) tall should have a waist under 33 inches. This works for centimetres too. This is a better measurement for overweight/obesity than using your weight, if you have a lot of muscle mass.

The rule is to stay under half your height. So someone who is 5'6" (66 inches) tall should have a waist under 33 inches. This works for centimetres too. This is a better measurement for overweight/obesity than using your weight, if you have a lot of muscle mass.

I’m 5’11 and have a 30” waist - I got up to a 34” waist before but thought I looked a bit too chubby. I never worked out back then so I had virtually no muscle definition.

The rule is to stay under half your height. So someone who is 5'6" (66 inches) tall should have a waist under 33 inches. This works for centimetres too. This is a better measurement for overweight/obesity than using your weight, if you have a lot of muscle mass.


I'm a 38-40" waist and I'm 6ft tall.

I’m 5’11 and have a 30” waist - I got up to a 34” waist before but thought I looked a bit too chubby. I never worked out back then so I had virtually no muscle definition.


I used to be skinny, I was between 125-140lbs and then I gained some weight probably right after High School but I've been able to weigh myself lately and I've never been over 200lbs which is a good thing. I eat a big breakfast, a somewhat light lunch then a big dinner at our around 6pm.

I’m 5’11 and have a 30” waist - I got up to a 34” waist before but thought I looked a bit too chubby. I never worked out back then so I had virtually no muscle definition.


I think I'm 32-33" right now at 5'8" and it does look a bit chubby, at least it's the chubbiest I've ever been. I was 29-30" before I started weight lifting and I ate too much calories on a bulk phase. The worst part is since this pandemic started, I've lost 7 pounds, but it's almost all in muscle. My stomach hasn't budged.  :-[

I think I'm 32-33" right now at 5'8" and it does look a bit chubby, at least it's the chubbiest I've ever been. I was 29-30" before I started weight lifting and I ate too much calories on a bulk phase. The worst part is since this pandemic started, I've lost 7 pounds, but it's almost all in muscle. My stomach hasn't budged.  :-[


Hey man, I'm a 40" waist and I'm 6ft tall.

Hey man, I'm a 40" waist and I'm 6ft tall.


;D :-gay standards. You don't gotta worry.

;D :-gay standards. You don't gotta worry.


OK, no problem.

I just made a long trip to the Midwest. The McDonalds drive-thrus were always packed.

So I’d say McDonalds is still popular.

I just made a long trip to the Midwest. The McDonalds drive-thrus were always packed.

So I’d say McDonalds is still popular.


What did you order LB?

I just made a long trip to the Midwest. The McDonalds drive-thrus were always packed.

So I’d say McDonalds is still popular.


McDonald’s may be the only one left eventually. All of our Burger Kings are closing because the one who owns all the franchises doesn’t want to do the renovations required now the 20 year lease is up. Arby’s has cut their hours down to nothing and is now only open while I’m at work. Wendy’s is supposedly filing for bankruptcy.

What did you order LB?


Cheeseburger, small fries, small chocolate shake.

McDonald’s stock price recently took a big jump, bucking the expectation for restaurants in today’s COVID environment.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/pfizer-mcdonalds-share-gains-contribute-to-dows-125-point-jump-2020-07-22

Popular, yes.

This Is What a McDonald's Menu Looked Like in the 1980s

    McRib.
    Chicken McNuggets.
    McDLT.
    Salads.
    McPizza.
    McSpaghetti.
    Happy meals.
    Quarter pounder.

Who in the hell would order spaghetti and pizza from a McDonalds?

Oh yes, we were in a Drive-Thu yesterday, my first Big Mac in 5 months!

This Is What a McDonald's Menu Looked Like in the 1980s

    McRib.
    Chicken McNuggets.
    McDLT.
    Salads.
    McPizza.
    McSpaghetti.
    Happy meals.
    Quarter pounder.

Who in the hell would order spaghetti and pizza from a McDonalds?


I’d order a McSpaghetti with McMeatballs.  :P

This Is What a McDonald's Menu Looked Like in the 1980s

    McRib.
    Chicken McNuggets.
    McDLT.
    Salads.
    McPizza.
    McSpaghetti.
    Happy meals.
    Quarter pounder.

Who in the hell would order spaghetti and pizza from a McDonalds?


Also don’t forget their awesome mascot, Mac Tonight.  8)

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Also don’t forget their awesome mascot, Mac Tonight.  8)



I remember that advertising campaign c. 1987; that jingle was heavily based on the Bobby Darin classic "Mack The Knife". :D

Also don’t forget their awesome mascot, Mac Tonight.  8)

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I remember one of my elementary school teachers wearing that Mac tonight moon on his head for a Halloween costume.

I’d order a McSpaghetti with McMeatballs.  :P


How was it?

Yes it's popular, extremely popular because of Mcafe especially. There is no Chic-Fil-A here in Canada. I heard it's popular down in the states though. Up here, McDonalds and Tim Hortons are the popular go-to fast food restaurants. But McDonalds is actually becoming more popular up here than Tim Hortons because the quality of the coffee is a lot better than Tims and for the same price, it's a no brainer. I think Tim Hortons went downhill when Burger King bought them. They really need to change their coffee and make it taste better. I always go to McDonalds for the coffee, it has the best fast food coffee for sure.

Oh but their new lil' donuts suck!  8-P

How was it?
In the Philipines, there is a fast food restaurant that serves spaghetti too, but the Philippine tradition is to serve with a sweetener. I cannot remember which restaurant, Jollibee, Wendy's, or Chowking.

Yes it's popular, extremely popular because of Mcafe especially. There is no Chic-Fil-A here in Canada. I heard it's popular down in the states though. Up here, McDonalds and Tim Hortons are the popular go-to fast food restaurants. But McDonalds is actually becoming more popular up here than Tim Hortons because the quality of the coffee is a lot better than Tims and for the same price, it's a no brainer. I think Tim Hortons went downhill when Burger King bought them. They really need to change their coffee and make it taste better. I always go to McDonalds for the coffee, it has the best fast food coffee for sure.

Oh but their new lil' donuts suck!  8-P


I didn't know McDonald's sell donuts?  :o

I didn't know McDonald's sell donuts?  :o


McJelly McDonuts?

Mickey D is closing 200 of its ubiquitous restaurants.  :\'(

https://triblive.com/business/mcdonalds-to-close-200-u-s-locations/

I guess McDonald’s is not popular everywhere.  :-\\

McJelly McDonuts?


They probably taste like s h i t!  :P

They probably taste like s h i t!  :P


How do you know what s h i t tastes like? ???

How do you know what s h i t tastes like? ???


Maybe like worn jelly shoes.

Maybe like worn jelly shoes.
Is there a difference?

How do you know what s h i t tastes like? ???


Knowing the way McDonald's cooks things they probably taste awful, never said I've tasted them,  just giving my assumption.

CNN reports that Wendy’s is taking a big wet bite out of McDonald’s breakfast action. 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/08/business/wendys-breakfast-sales/index.html

I think it is time for McD’s to counter with a McRib breakfast offering.

CNN reports that Wendy’s is taking a big wet bite out of McDonald’s breakfast action. 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/08/business/wendys-breakfast-sales/index.html

I think it is time for McD’s to counter with a McRib breakfast offering.


I wouldn't mind a McRib for breakfast.

After the reopening of McDonald's, a relative and I both felt uneasy after having our own Big Macs that were served from different restaurants.

McDonald’s must be really kicking butt out there.

Famed investor Warren Buffett just sold off all of his holdings in Restaurant Brands International, which owns the Burger King, Tim Horton’s, and Popeyes Chicken eatery chains.  :o

After the reopening of McDonald's, a relative and I both felt uneasy after having our own Big Macs that were served from different restaurants.
I am in no rush to go back to McD!

I am in no rush to go back to McD!


I head to Burger King.

I head to Burger King.
I have made inquires with them and their products are not suitable for my diet.

I have made inquires with them and their products are not suitable for my diet.


What's a diet?  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X

What's a diet?  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X


;D

McDonald's is ETERNAL!

https://i.pinimg.com/474x/3e/fe/87/3efe870488b9523dd3609ae2a4c96243--dark-side-i-am.jpg

What's a diet?  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X  :-X
I will not go into details here.

Even though I don’t eat McDonald’s I kind of miss when there were less restaurants and going to McDonalds was a treat and it wasn’t frowned upon.

Even though I don’t eat McDonald’s I kind of miss when there were less restaurants and going to McDonalds was a treat and it wasn’t frowned upon.


Who frowns on Mickey D? ???

Even though I don’t eat McDonald’s I kind of miss when there were less restaurants and going to McDonalds was a treat and it wasn’t frowned upon.



Slash, so where do you go to eat fast food? ???

Slash, so where do you go to eat fast food? ???


Haven’t really been eating out for a while.

Haven’t really been eating out for a while.


Me neither I'm just eating fast food occasionally.

Seems there is a controversy as to whether or not McDonalds food will decompose.  :P

https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/mcdonalds-response-to-viral-tiktok-video-is-an-epic-fail-and-a-major-lesson-in-emotional-intelligence.html

Seems there is a controversy as to whether or not McDonalds food will decompose.  :P

https://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/mcdonalds-response-to-viral-tiktok-video-is-an-epic-fail-and-a-major-lesson-in-emotional-intelligence.html


If you set fire to a McDonald's shake it smells like burning plastic. The moral is to stay away from McDonald's once and for all.  Your body will thank you.

If you set fire to a McDonald's shake it smells like burning plastic. The moral is to stay away from McDonald's once and for all.  Your body will thank you.


Go to Burger King instead.

Go to Burger King instead.


Way to miss the point.

Way to miss the point.


Why did I miss the point?

Why did I miss the point?


Really? The idea is to stay away from all those places. 

Really? The idea is to stay away from all those places.


I don't go to Burger King all the time just once in a while.

If you set fire to a McDonald's shake it smells like burning plastic. The moral is to stay away from McDonald's once and for all.  Your body will thank you.


Why would I want to set fire to a milk shake? ???

Why would I want to set fire to a milk shake? ???


As an experiment to see if it smells like burning plastic. Something that smells like burning plastic when it is on fire is probably not fit for consumption when it's not on fire.

Yesterday, McDonald's launched the new Travis Scott Meal — a $6 meal consisting of Travis's "go-to order" at the fast food restaurant: a quarter pounder with cheese, bacon, and lettuce, medium fries with BBQ sauce, and a Sprite.

Yesterday, McDonald's launched the new Travis Scott Meal — a $6 meal consisting of Travis's "go-to order" at the fast food restaurant: a quarter pounder with cheese, bacon, and lettuce, medium fries with BBQ sauce, and a Sprite.


I saw that. I wonder if they have a kosher version?

I saw that. I wonder if they have a kosher version?


Why would McDonald's have a "kosher version"?  ???

Why would McDonald's have a "kosher version"?  ???


To expand the marketability of the product. Having a sandwich with bacon, beef, and cheese excludes kosher adherents from enjoying the product. Maybe if they used that meat substitute product for the bacon and beef patties they could make it kosher.  And tasty.  :P

To expand the marketability of the product. Having a sandwich with bacon, beef, and cheese excludes kosher adherents from enjoying the product. Maybe if they used that meat substitute product for the bacon and beef patties they could make it kosher.  And tasty.  :P


They could also include:
The McKasha & The McGefilte

They could also include:
The McKasha & The McGefilte


I could go for a McGefilte right now.  :P

I could go for a McGefilte right now.  :P


That would be a piece of gefilte fish in between 2 buns.

That would be a piece of gefilte fish in between 2 buns.


With secret sauce.  :P

With secret sauce.  :P


secret sauce wouldn't go on gefilte fish, how about some small slices of herring?

With secret sauce.  :P
So secret is the sauce, are the ingredients known to allergy sufferers?

So secret is the sauce, are the ingredients known to allergy sufferers?


Secret sauce is usually hours and island dressing or ranch dressing.  :P

We are approaching October, and you know what that usually means...

McRib will be back!

McD’s will most certainly be popular.  :P

We are approaching October, and you know what that usually means...

McRib will be back!

McD’s will most certainly be popular.  :P


sounds delicious but for how much is the McRib this time?

sounds delicious but for how much is the McRib this time?


Probably 4 bucks, maybe 5.

Haven’t really been eating out for a while.
Yes, very popular, I walk by one the other day and the people were queuing to get in, luckily for me I did not need to enter.

McRib is Coming Back!!!

Read all about it here:

https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-mcrib-to-return-nationally-in-2020-sparking-celebration-2020-10

McRib is Coming Back!!!

Read all about it here:

https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-mcrib-to-return-nationally-in-2020-sparking-celebration-2020-10


Is this for a limited time?

Is this for a limited time?


Yes.

Popular, yes, under the circumstances, take away only.

Mickey D has announced that it will be introducing the McPlant, their version of the meatless burger.  8)  :P

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2020/11/09/mcplant-mcdonalds-plant-based-burger-crispy-chicken-sandwich/6187977002/

This will certainly help their popularity in some circles...

Mickey D has announced that it will be introducing the McPlant, their version of the meatless burger.  8)  :P

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2020/11/09/mcplant-mcdonalds-plant-based-burger-crispy-chicken-sandwich/6187977002/

This will certainly help their popularity in some circles...


No way it will actually be called McPlant, right?

No way it will actually be called McPlant, right?



Yes that's what it will be called.  ::)

I like McDonalds, but they got rid of Ronald McDonald to make way for that Minion looking box sometime in the mid 2010s, and I even haven't seen him around in a while.

Foreign countries like Japan still use Ronald, and he's still in the PlayPlaces. But he isn't in the ads anymore.

I like McDonalds, but they got rid of Ronald McDonald to make way for that Minion looking box sometime in the mid 2010s, and I even haven't seen him around in a while.

Foreign countries like Japan still use Ronald, and he's still in the PlayPlaces. But he isn't in the ads anymore.


But he's still a part of American culture.

But he's still a part of American culture.
...it's that clown image?

Haven’t really been eating out for a while.
The only time (other than my birthday dinner), was eating a takeaway from McDonalds.

The McRib officially returns to the USA McDonalds outlets on December 2nd. Just six days until the awesome sandwich is available across the land.  8)

The anticipation has been agonizing.

Is Burger King still as popular as McDonalds?

Is Burger King still as popular as McDonalds?


Not here because most of them have been closed down.

Not here because most of them have been closed down.


Same here. Last time I went it was just me and my friends and two bees having sex on our table/window. It closed not long after.

Not here because most of them have been closed down.



The Burger King I go to before I start work still does pick-up but no eating in.

Is Burger King still as popular as McDonalds?


There’s a BK near my office, but the Frozen Coke machine is always broken.  >:(

There’s a BK near my office, but the Frozen Coke machine is always broken.  >:(


I heard ice cream machines at fast food places aren't necessarily broken, they just take forever to clean. They only tell people it's broken to avoid commotion.

I heard ice cream machines at fast food places aren't necessarily broken, they just take forever to clean. They only tell people it's broken to avoid commotion.


I just read an article about McD’s soft serve ice cream machines, which are perpetually broken.

Apparently the franchisees have to pay $18,000 to buy one, and they are only allowed to have the manufacturer maintain/fix them.

I just read an article about McD’s soft serve ice cream machines, which are perpetually broken.

Apparently the franchisees have to pay $18,000 to buy one, and they are only allowed to have the manufacturer maintain/fix them.


If it’s that much of a problem, why even have ice cream items on the menu?

If you're really hungry and you aren't home to make yourself a sandwich, then yes it is popular. Lol.

Popular with delivery men collecting the food to deliver to customers.

If you're really hungry and you aren't home to make yourself a sandwich, then yes it is popular. Lol.


https://blogs-images.forbes.com/michelinemaynard/files/2017/12/mcdonalds-value_0-300x248.gif?
You can try their dollar value menu.

https://blogs-images.forbes.com/michelinemaynard/files/2017/12/mcdonalds-value_0-300x248.gif?
You can try their dollar value menu.


I'll pass lol. But I really like McDonald's shakes!

McDonald's has been a "only if I'm craving it" type of burger fast food place for me, I'll admit, they've got their breakfast down, no-other fast food place comes near them, in my honest opinion. The fries are pretty banger too, especially when piping hot and fresh out the fryer. Pretty popular, it's a familiar place everyone knows and has their favorite items and it's a quick bite to eat.

I'll pass lol. But I really like McDonald's shakes!

What's your favorite flavor?

What's your favorite flavor?


I always order the plain Vanilla shakes. On a hot Summer day! It's the best.

I always order the plain Vanilla shakes. On a hot Summer day! It's the best.


Chocolate is good too.

Chocolate is good too.


My favorite is the Shamrock shake. But then they got the competition of the Arby’s mint shake.

But I’m not huge on ice cream. Just once in a great while.

The only sandwich from McDonald's I like is the quarter pounder...with their vanilla shake, and salt free fries. Now that's the perfect meal! Yum.

The only sandwich from McDonald's I like is the quarter pounder...with their vanilla shake, and salt free fries. Now that's the perfect meal! Yum.


I can’t eat solid stuff like that anymore because it gets stuck, but I really liked the McDouble or mcchicken plain with cheese. Or the sausage McMuffin with egg. Now I can do the fries or hash browns and I like those. It’s rare I go because there is no fast food from home to work. Haven’t been to fast food since last summer.

My favorite is the Shamrock shake. But then they got the competition of the Arby’s mint shake.

But I’m not huge on ice cream. Just once in a great while.

I never had The Shamrock Shake, Does it taste like pistachio?

I never had The Shamrock Shake, Does it taste like pistachio?


Tastes like mint to me. Been awhile since I had one though.

I can’t eat solid stuff like that anymore because it gets stuck,


That sux. I was having that problem 6 months ago. Then it went away. Docs never found anything, even after jamming a camera down my throat.

That sux. I was having that problem 6 months ago. Then it went away. Docs never found anything, even after jamming a camera down my throat.


One time the camera itself wouldn’t even fit. They tried fixing it last year but it failed because the scar tissue is too tough. The only way to fix it right is to do an esophagectomy, which in my case has a 50% chance of failure, leaving me on a feeding tube the rest of my life. So I’d rather just nibble on dry junk food, it keeps me going and I can otherwise live normally.

I do miss the flavor of McDonald’s burgers. Back in the 90s a buddy told me they were made of part beef and part edible plastic. Might account for the unique flavor but I don’t mind if it’s true as plastic is nontoxic.

I do miss the flavor of McDonald’s burgers. Back in the 90s a buddy told me they were made of part beef and part edible plastic. Might account for the unique flavor but I don’t mind if it’s true as plastic is nontoxic.


There is an urban legend that has gone around for years that if you set a McDonald's shake on fire it smells like burning plastic. I never tried it though.

That sux. I was having that problem 6 months ago. Then it went away. Docs never found anything, even after jamming a camera down my throat.


Did you eat anything that was hard?

Is Burger King more popular than McDonald's?

Is Burger King more popular than McDonald's?


Not even close. McDonald’s is still king of the burger joints.  8)

There is an urban legend that has gone around for years that if you set a McDonald's shake on fire it smells like burning plastic. I never tried it though.


Do it...for SCIENCE!!!  ;D

Not even close. McDonald’s is still king of the burger joints.  8)

How many times do you eat McDonald's?

How many times do you eat McDonald's?


About 1x per week. There’s one right down the road from where I work.

About 1x per week. There’s one right down the road from where I work.

What do you order?

What do you order?


Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Small fries
Medium Diet Coke

(If I were in France, I’d order the Royale with Cheese).

Still popular with my family bubble

Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Small fries
Medium Diet Coke

(If I were in France, I’d order the Royale with Cheese).

Is that the same thing as a Quarter Pounder?

Is that the same thing as a Quarter Pounder?


Yes. But because France is on the metric system, “quarter pounder” would not sound so catchy.

Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Small fries
Medium Diet Coke

(If I were in France, I’d order the Royale with Cheese).


I was trying to think who I had heard talking about the quarter pounder being called a royale  in France at the weekend.

Then I remembered which film I had watched.

I was trying to think who I had heard talking about the quarter pounder being called a royale  in France at the weekend.

Then I remembered which film I had watched.


I was hoping somebody would catch that!  ;D

Looks like a Mickey D in Jersey is selling a McFeces sandwich 8-P.  Limited time only!

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/new-jersey-woman-mcdonalds-feces-lawsuit

“I’ll have a McFeces sandwich to go. With extra jenkum.”  ;D ;D

Looks like a Mickey D in Jersey is selling a McFeces sandwich 8-P.  Limited time only!

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/new-jersey-woman-mcdonalds-feces-lawsuit

“I’ll have a McFeces sandwich to go. With extra jenkum.”  ;D ;D


Is that the same thing as a Quarter Pounder?  ;D

Looks like a Mickey D in Jersey is selling a McFeces sandwich 8-P.  Limited time only!

https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/new-jersey-woman-mcdonalds-feces-lawsuit

“I’ll have a McFeces sandwich to go. With extra jenkum.”  ;D ;D

And a cup of urine to drink. ;D

Does anyone order breakfast at McDonald's?

Does anyone order breakfast at McDonald's?


Yes they do, judging by the queues at our local drive thru

Yes they do, judging by the queues at our local drive thru

I meant, what breakfasts do your order?

I meant, what breakfasts do your order?
For us, it depends on how we feel in the morning.

Does anyone order breakfast at McDonald's?


Occasionally. Egg McMuffin and a small OJ. 😋

Before the pandemic started I found McDonald's handy for a cup of tea.

Occasionally. Egg McMuffin and a small OJ. 😋

I used to eat a lot of McDonald's too myself, I felt the round egg felt kind of rubbery but other than that it was quite delicious along with a cuppa coffee.

I used to eat a lot of McDonald's too myself, I felt the round egg felt kind of rubbery but other than that it was quite delicious along with a cuppa coffee.

All I want is a meal somewhere
Far away from people who stare
With one enormous chair
Oh, the eggs are rubbery?

Lots of coffee for me to drink
Lots on the menu to think
warm cup, warm plate, warm food
But still the eggs are rubbery?

Before the pandemic started I found McDonald's handy for a cup of tea.


Can’t say I ever ordered tea at McD’s.

Can’t say I ever ordered tea at McD’s.

Have you had the coffee there?

Can’t say I ever ordered tea at McD’s.

Have you had the coffee there?
Other drinks are available too.

Other drinks are available too.


I do like the refillable fountain drinks you can do yourself.

I do like the refillable fountain drinks you can do yourself.
We usually have those in restaurants, not fast food chains.

Have you had the coffee there?


I can’t drink coffee. Makes my hands swell up.  :o

I can’t drink coffee. Makes my hands swell up.  :o
Like you, I should not drink coffee, so it has to be tea for me.

I can’t drink coffee. Makes my hands swell up.  :o


Coffee makes me feel sleepy. I don't know why.

Coffee makes me feel sleepy. I don't know why.
With the caffeine, it should be the reverse.

With the caffeine, it should be the reverse.


Yes true. But I think too much caffeine makes me crash. And I get drowsy.

Coffee makes me feel sleepy. I don't know why.


For me it's strictly decaf.  People at my office used to ask my why I drink decaf, what's the point.  My answer: "I like it".

For me it's strictly decaf.  People at my office used to ask my why I drink decaf, what's the point.  My answer: "I like it".


I find coffee to be bitter to taste, and no way I am putting sugar into it.

Coffee makes me feel sleepy. I don't know why.

Coffee makes me jittery sometimes.

For me it's strictly decaf.  People at my office used to ask my why I drink decaf, what's the point.  My answer: "I like it".


I like decaf sometimes, What's your favorite flavor?

I find coffee to be bitter to taste, and no way I am putting sugar into it.

Coffee makes me jittery sometimes.

I tend to avoid coffee,
For it's taste I find it bitter
Another reason too, for it,
Can make some people jitter.

I tend to avoid coffee,
For it's taste I find it bitter
Another reason too, for it,
Can make some people jitter.

So it would be tea instead.

So it would be tea instead.
When seeking liquid refreshment,
The best drink for me,
Dashing to the kettle,
And make a cup of tea 🍵

McDonalds in Guatemala is now offering a McRib Egg McMuffin.

https://mcriblocator.com/blog/2021/05/11/2021-mcrib-return-in-guatemala/

Pure genius.  8)

Guatemala is a bit too far,
For a McMuffin and a cup of cha.
So what would be a special treat,
Go to the McDonald's down your street.

McDonalds in Guatemala is now offering a McRib Egg McMuffin.

https://mcriblocator.com/blog/2021/05/11/2021-mcrib-return-in-guatemala/

Pure genius.  8)

Now that sounds delicious.

Now that sounds delicious.
A cup of coffee and a McMuffin,
Are your best wishes.
Served with McRib and egg,
Now that sounds delicious.

Now that sounds delicious.


However, not kosher!

Maybe McD can come up with a Kosher McRib.

However, not kosher!

Maybe McD can come up with a Kosher McRib.


How would you prepare that? ???

How would you prepare that? ???


I imagine you’d have to do that with one of the plant-based “meat” products. That would take care of the problem  that pork is not kosher. Also since it’s not really “meat” then there’s no problem slapping a slice of cheese on top of it in a McRib Egg McMuffin. 😋

I imagine you’d have to do that with one of the plant-based “meat” products. That would take care of the problem  that pork is not kosher. Also since it’s not really “meat” then there’s no problem slapping a slice of cheese on top of it in a McRib Egg McMuffin. 😋

You know LB, that sounds really good.

McDonald's or Wendy's for me. But I actually prefer McDonald's shakes to Wendy's.

McDonald's or Wendy's for me. But I actually prefer McDonald's shakes to Wendy's.

Do you have a favorite flavor?

I wish that McDonalds would bring back their Angus Third Pounder premium sandwich offering. The stores would promote the delicious sandwich with a sign out front saying ‘Try our Angus Third Pounder”.  8)

It was hilarious when vandals would remove the “g” and the “third” letters from the sign.  ;D

I wish that McDonalds would bring back their Angus Third Pounder premium sandwich offering. The stores would promote the delicious sandwich with a sign out front saying ‘Try our Angus Third Pounder”.  8)

It was hilarious when vandals would remove the “g” and the “third” letters from the sign.  ;D


OK, I get it.  ;D

I wish that McDonalds would bring back their Angus Third Pounder premium sandwich offering. The stores would promote the delicious sandwich with a sign out front saying ‘Try our Angus Third Pounder”.  8)

It was hilarious when vandals would remove the “g” and the “third” letters from the sign.  ;D


New meaning of rump roast.

New meaning of rump roast.


;D ;D ;D

    McLobster.
    McSalad Shakers.
    McDLT.
    Chicken Selects.
    Eggs Benedict McMuffin.
    The McJordan.
    Fruit and Walnut Salad.
    Mighty Wings.

    McLobster.
    McSalad Shakers.
    McDLT.
    Chicken Selects.
    Eggs Benedict McMuffin.
    The McJordan.
    Fruit and Walnut Salad.
    Mighty Wings.


The McDLT was rather tasty. I’d like to see it brought back.  :P

The McDLT was rather tasty. I’d like to see it brought back.  :P

Was that the burger with the hot side hot and the cool side cool?  ???

Was that the burger with the hot side hot and the cool side cool?  ???


Yes. They served it up in a two-compartment foam box.  😋

Yes. They served it up in a two-compartment foam box.  😋

I thought it was delicious. There was another product I wish they'd bring back, It was Chinese and it had I think it had Teriyaki sauce with chopsticks where you can pick up the nuggets and dip them into, you know what I'm talking about?  ???

I thought it was delicious. There was another product I wish they'd bring back, It was Chinese and it had I think it had Teriyaki sauce with chopsticks where you can pick up the nuggets and dip them into, you know what I'm talking about?  ???


Can’t say that I do. McTeriyaki, perhaps? ???

Can’t say that I do. McTeriyaki, perhaps? ???

I'm not sure, The sauces came in different flavors and it also came with chopsticks on the side too. 

Can’t say that I do. McTeriyaki, perhaps? ???
Speaking of Teriyaki, I recall once we were in a Japanese chain restaurant, not in the UK. Because of dietary reasons we asked a waitress what are the ingredients of Teriyaki Sauce, she goes and asks the chef in the kitchen, and comes back saying, he does not know, it just comes in a bottle. So we walked straight out!

Speaking of Teriyaki, I recall once we were in a Japanese chain restaurant, not in the UK. Because of dietary reasons we asked a waitress what are the ingredients of Teriyaki Sauce, she goes and asks the chef in the kitchen, and comes back saying, he does not know, it just comes in a bottle. So we walked straight out!

Why didn't he know? ???

Why didn't he know? ???
Why I do not know, we did not stay long to find out.

Apparently McDonald’s is not popular with some people.

Some lady attacked a Mickey D counter worker, for refusing to mix flavors in her slushie.  But then got beat down by one of the workers.    :o

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/woman-arrested-after-attacking-ravenna-mcdonalds-employees-unable-mix-her-own-slushie/95-cb7479f7-214f-4fd6-aba5-8ce786f5aa55

Another article recounts…

“ With a cup in hand, Cleveland proceeded to walk to the restaurant’s soft drink machine, where she partially made a beverage for herself before heading back behind counter in hopes of reaching the slushie machine, the clip shows.

But the devoted employee wasn’t having it, cutting off Cleveland and taking her to the floor, where she repeatedly pummeled the do-it-yourself patron in the face while saying, “Don’t f–king hit me, biatch!””  ;D

Apparently McDonald’s is not popular with some people.

Some lady attacked a Mickey D counter worker, for refusing to mix flavors in her slushie.  But then got beat down by one of the workers.    :o

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/woman-arrested-after-attacking-ravenna-mcdonalds-employees-unable-mix-her-own-slushie/95-cb7479f7-214f-4fd6-aba5-8ce786f5aa55

Another article recounts…

“ With a cup in hand, Cleveland proceeded to walk to the restaurant’s soft drink machine, where she partially made a beverage for herself before heading back behind counter in hopes of reaching the slushie machine, the clip shows.

But the devoted employee wasn’t having it, cutting off Cleveland and taking her to the floor, where she repeatedly pummeled the do-it-yourself patron in the face while saying, “Don’t f–king hit me, boss!””  ;D

Just drink it, no need to mix the slushie.  ::)

Just drink it, no need to mix the slushie.  ::)


She got a butt-whipping to go with her slushie.  ;D

Major news outlets are reporting that Mickey D will be starting a customer loyalty program in July.  :)

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mcdonalds-launch-loyalty-program-across-130227009.html

I think this will DEFINITELY MAKE McDonald’s more popular, as people try to rack up as many loyalty points as possible.

It would be so cool to get a free McRib as a loyalty award.  8)

There’s at least one poll that would say that McD’s is not so popular.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/07/06/chick-fil-voted-top-fast-food-place-mcdonalds-ranked-last/7878731002/

”Despite being the best-rated fast-food joint, Chick-fil-a dropped from its score of 84 in 2020. Here are the top five rankings:

  Chick-fil-A: 83
  Domino’s: 80
  KFC: 79
  Starbucks: 79
  Five Guys: 78

As for worst-rated fast-food chains, McDonald's claimed that lowest spot with a score of 70. Jack in the Box, Popeyes, Sonic and Wendy's scored 73. The average score of limited-service restaurants was 78. Subway had the biggest drop in this year's rankings, from 79 to 75. “

There’s at least one poll that would say that McD’s is not so popular.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/07/06/chick-fil-voted-top-fast-food-place-mcdonalds-ranked-last/7878731002/

”Despite being the best-rated fast-food joint, Chick-fil-a dropped from its score of 84 in 2020. Here are the top five rankings:

  Chick-fil-A: 83
  Domino’s: 80
  KFC: 79
  Starbucks: 79
  Five Guys: 78

As for worst-rated fast-food chains, McDonald's claimed that lowest spot with a score of 70. Jack in the Box, Popeyes, Sonic and Wendy's scored 73. The average score of limited-service restaurants was 78. Subway had the biggest drop in this year's rankings, from 79 to 75. “


In my town all we have is a McDonald’s and Subway. Used to have Little Caesers, Taco Bell, KFC, BK. So McDonald’s is definitely popular.

In the next town it’s popular too. KFC and Starbucks are the only competitors from the list. They closed and tore down the Dominos like almost 20 years ago. So I’ve never been to one.

I haven’t been to most of these. Next town has a Wendy’s and nothing wrong with it. I was at a Sonic back in 2017, in the Nebraska panhandle. The food itself was fine but the service and even the quality of the building was horrid.

In my town all we have is a McDonald’s and Subway. Used to have Little Caesers, Taco Bell, KFC, BK. So McDonald’s is definitely popular.

In the next town it’s popular too. KFC and Starbucks are the only competitors from the list. They closed and tore down the Dominos like almost 20 years ago. So I’ve never been to one.

I haven’t been to most of these. Next town has a Wendy’s and nothing wrong with it. I was at a Sonic back in 2017, in the Nebraska panhandle. The food itself was fine but the service and even the quality of the building was horrid.


Chick Fil A is pretty good.

I was at a Sonic back in 2017, in the Nebraska panhandle. The food itself was fine but the service and even the quality of the building was horrid.


You should have had a Runza while you were in Nebraska.  ;D

Chick Fil A is pretty good.

Do they have good burgers?

Do they have good burgers?


I don't know if they serve burgers or not.  I always get a chicken sandwich and a bowl of chicken soup.  And a lemonade.  :P

You should have had a Runza while you were in Nebraska.  ;D


Never heard of a runza. Looked it up and it’s very similar to a pasty. The signature food of upper Michigan.

It was in Sidney. The Cabelas headquarters could be seen down the road. We were just passing thru and on a time crunch, broke and extremely sleep deprived as well. 3 adult sized girls in the backseat of a Nissan Versa for 4400 miles. That trip pretty much was the kick in the bucket for me and my housemate.

So this happened in Lincoln this past weekend.

https://preview.redd.it/phrd2fpkkpa71.jpg?auto=webp&s=240f8bc37f4aa3fff65aeecad8ac0c2f75f63477

Good for them. This is blowing up all over the Internet and has even made the national news. I hope this inspires BK workers all over the country to quit their jobs and send that God-awful company into a death spiral.

So this happened in Lincoln this past weekend.

https://preview.redd.it/phrd2fpkkpa71.jpg?auto=webp&s=240f8bc37f4aa3fff65aeecad8ac0c2f75f63477

Good for them. This is blowing up all over the Internet and has even made the national news. I hope this inspires BK workers all over the country to quit their jobs and send that God-awful company into a death spiral.

Was this for real or just a joke?

Was this for real or just a joke?


It's 100% for real.

https://www.klkntv.com/we-all-quit-local-burger-king-sign-goes-viral/

It's 100% for real.

https://www.klkntv.com/we-all-quit-local-burger-king-sign-goes-viral/


Which is why people won’t work even for the much higher wages places are offering. Nobody wants to work for slumlord management at any price. Maybe customers will take notice and take their business elsewhere. Let them close down.

Which is why people won’t work even for the much higher wages places are offering. Nobody wants to work for slumlord management at any price. Maybe customers will take notice and take their business elsewhere. Let them close down.


Except that this BK was paying its staff $10/hr and the store managers $12/hr.

I might go to Burger King once every 2 or 3 years, and that's only because either I'm on a road trip and there are no other options close by, or I had just forgotten how crappy it is, and I always end up being mad at myself for going there. 

I liked Whoppers back in the day, but the last few times I ordered one at BK it was just a bunch of hot slop on a soggy bun. On the other hand, it seems as though McDonald's has made great leaps forward in their quality control, and although I don't eat much fast food anymore I have no qualms about going to Mickey D's. The last few times I went to McDonald's I was impressed at how well made and tasty the Big Macs and Quarter Pounders have become.

Except that this BK was paying its staff $10/hr and the store managers $12/hr.

I might go to Burger King once every 2 or 3 years, and that's only because either I'm on a road trip and there are no other options close by, or I had just forgotten how crappy it is, and I always end up being mad at myself for going there. 

I liked Whoppers back in the day, but the last few times I ordered one at BK it was just a bunch of hot slop on a soggy bun. On the other hand, it seems as though McDonald's has made great leaps forward in their quality control, and although I don't eat much fast food anymore I have no qualms about going to Mickey D's. The last few times I went to McDonald's I was impressed at how well made and tasty the Big Macs and Quarter Pounders have become.


Good point, didn’t look into it that close. Lots of places here starting at $14-$18, but go about 30 miles and it’s $10.50. Food wise, I’ve never had a problem with either one.

Most of the BKs here closed anyway. One guy owns them all and didn’t want to do the required renovations to renew the lease. This was over a year ago, well before lumber prices went crazy.

Good point, didn’t look into it that close. Lots of places here starting at $14-$18, but go about 30 miles and it’s $10.50. Food wise, I’ve never had a problem with either one.

Most of the BKs here closed anyway. One guy owns them all and didn’t want to do the required renovations to renew the lease. This was over a year ago, well before lumber prices went crazy.


Unless there is a major shift in BK's corporate culture, I wouldn't be surprised if they're gone by 2030.

I liked Whoppers back in the day, but the last few times I ordered one at BK it was just a bunch of hot slop on a soggy bun. On the other hand, it seems as though McDonald's has made great leaps forward in their quality control, and although I don't eat much fast food anymore I have no qualms about going to Mickey D's. The last few times I went to McDonald's I was impressed at how well made and tasty the Big Macs and Quarter Pounders have become.


I always thought that Whoppers were way too sloppy. It takes three hand to handle a Whopper. Two to hold the dripping mess and another to grab the napkin.

Model D a year or two ago went to all-fresh beef for their Quarter Pounder (it is called The Royals in France) and it indeed was a tasty upgrade. 😋

I always thought that Whoppers were way too sloppy. It takes three hand to handle a Whopper. Two to hold the dripping mess and another to grab the napkin.

Model D a year or two ago went to all-fresh beef for their Quarter Pounder (it is called The Royals in France) and it indeed was a tasty upgrade. 😋


It's like the condiments were about to fall off the burger, I hated that.

I always thought that Whoppers were way too sloppy. It takes three hand to handle a Whopper. Two to hold the dripping mess and another to grab the napkin.

Plus their fries are sh!t.  8-P

Model D a year or two ago went to all-fresh beef for their Quarter Pounder (it is called The Royals in France)and it indeed was a tasty upgrade. 😋


Every member of Generation X knows this. ;D

Lol who called it Booger King?

That's gross! ;D

Lol who called it Booger King?

That's gross! ;D


My buddies called it booger fling or booger sling. They had names like that for a lot of places.

I remember when BK had a restructuring about 10 years ago. Seemed to compete with McDonald’s a lot more.

Lol who called it Booger King?

That's gross! ;D


That would be me. My friends and I have been calling it Booger King since we were kids.  ;D

When I was in the Army 30 years ago I was stationed in Germany, and all the PX's (post exchanges, which were basically shopping centers ran by the government for the military) had Burger Kings exclusively. If you wanted to grab a bite to eat and you didn't want to eat crappy Army chow, then BK was basically your only option if you were on or near an Army base.

The BK's in Germany were absolutely horrible. I almost missed out on going to my first convoy to Berlin (which was one of the greatest experiences of my entire life) because I had a Whopper the night before and I got food poisoning from it. Thankfully I recovered by the next morning and I was able to go.

After I got discharged and returned home I absolutely refused to go to Booger King for at least 2 or 3 years afterwards.

I don't know, there's just something about Booger King that makes it so easy to hate.

I think it all started for me with those stupid commercials they made back in the 70's to try to compete with Ronald McDonald.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oK-AzJH2Bw

::) ::) ::)

Lol who called it Booger King?

That's gross! ;D

I never called it Booger King.  ;D

My buddy called it those things, but would drive 12 miles one way to the next town so he could eat there, as opposed to eating his step mom’s cooking. He could have chosen McDonald’s but chose BK.

But I knew where he was coming from when we had pancakes once. They tasted like cardboard. How do you screw that up when you just add water to the mix? Did she not take it out of the box first?

My buddy called it those things, but would drive 12 miles one way to the next town so he could eat there, as opposed to eating his step mom’s cooking. He could have chosen McDonald’s but chose BK.

But I knew where he was coming from when we had pancakes once. They tasted like cardboard. How do you screw that up when you just add water to the mix? Did she not take it out of the box first?

Do you still eat McDonalds?

Do you still eat McDonalds?


I don’t eat at any restaurants anymore. Because of my medical condition. But if I had to choose I do like McDonald’s better than most. I could probably eat a hash brown or fries but that’s about it.

Also one reason I would choose McDonald’s over BK is McDonald’s still has plain honey for the nuggets. BK only has honey mustard which to me is nasty.

I don't know, there's just something about Booger King that makes it so easy to hate.


I'd choose McDonald's over BK anyday! I've had some really nasty meals at BK.  8-P

I don’t eat at any restaurants anymore. Because of my medical condition. But if I had to choose I do like McDonald’s better than most. I could probably eat a hash brown or fries but that’s about it.

Also one reason I would choose McDonald’s over BK is McDonald’s still has plain honey for the nuggets. BK only has honey mustard which to me is nasty.

I still go to Burger King where I work and I order a breakfast such as a burrito or some hash browns along with a coffee.

I still go to Burger King where I work and I order a breakfast such as a burrito or some hash browns along with a coffee.


I liked the croissant wich, but the BK hash browns always left a greasy film in my mouth. McDonald’s never did that.

I liked the croissant wich, but the BK hash browns always left a greasy film in my mouth. McDonald’s never did that.

They probably cook the hash browns in too much oil.

McDonald’s has launched its new rewards program.

https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/en-us/our-stories/article/ourstories.loyalty-rewards.html

You get 100 points for every dollar spent at Mickey D’s. And you get an extra 1500 bonus points the first time you make a purchase using the rewards app.  8)

Points can then be redeemed for stuff. For example, 6000 points will get you a free Big Mac or Quarter Pounder.

McDonald’s has launched its new rewards program.

https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/en-us/our-stories/article/ourstories.loyalty-rewards.html

You get 100 points for every dollar spent at Mickey D’s. And you get an extra 1500 bonus points the first time you make a purchase using the rewards app.  8)

Points can then be redeemed for stuff. For example, 6000 points will get you a free Big Mac or Quarter Pounder.



1500 bonus points will get you an added 15 pounds.;D  Best to stay away from McDonald's altogether and eat healthier food.  It will add years to your life. 8)

McDonald’s has launched its new rewards program.

https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/en-us/our-stories/article/ourstories.loyalty-rewards.html

You get 100 points for every dollar spent at Mickey D’s. And you get an extra 1500 bonus points the first time you make a purchase using the rewards app.  8)

Points can then be redeemed for stuff. For example, 6000 points will get you a free Big Mac or Quarter Pounder.

So that means you'd have to go to McDonalds every single day or every other day just to get the points whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner.  ::)

I think it's popular just not as popular as it was before. McDonald's was a fun place to be in the 80s. We had those Happy meals with the toys inside. And the playgrounds. Some of them still do.

I think it's popular just not as popular as it was before. McDonald's was a fun place to be in the 80s. We had those Happy meals with the toys inside. And the playgrounds. Some of them still do.


Most of ours ripped out the playlands years ago. Local word is some kid got molested in ours so they tore it out. Maybe, but it takes a lot of energy to heat and cool that big glass room, resources to clean and maintain it, and I would imagine the insurance is higher too.

The one in Reed City is still there to my knowledge. At least as of a few years ago. They remodeled it and kept the playland. I took my daughter there countless times on our travels back and forth. We were usually the only ones there on Friday nights. One time a kid had lost a toy pony behind the gated area, at some point earlier. So I pulled one piece of mat and put 8 straws together and nudged it until I got it for my daughter.

I think it's popular just not as popular as it was before. McDonald's was a fun place to be in the 80s. We had those Happy meals with the toys inside. And the playgrounds. Some of them still do.

I loved to get the little toys that were in the Happy Meals. I even saved a handful of the ones I got between 1989 and 1991.

I also remember the play areas that some of them have. Of course, they've been remodeled over the years, but I often enjoyed going down the tubular slide when I was little. Sometimes I was the only one using it.

I think it's popular just not as popular as it was before. McDonald's was a fun place to be in the 80s. We had those Happy meals with the toys inside. And the playgrounds. Some of them still do.

I think some McDonalds got rid of the playgrounds because of accidents.

I think some McDonalds got rid of the playgrounds because of accidents.

Yep, some of the playground structures were unsafe for some kiddos.

I think some McDonalds got rid of the playgrounds because of accidents.


Not only that, the bounce house balls were usually covered in McUrine and McFeces.  8-P

Not only that, the bounce house balls were usually covered in McUrine and McFeces.  8-P

They probably had to disinfect it a lot.  8-P

They probably had to disinfect it a lot.  8-P

The only ball pit (aka Ball Crawl) that I ever played in was at Chucky Cheese. I'm sure the staff had to disinfect it each day.

Not only that, the bounce house balls were usually covered in McUrine and McFeces.  8-P


McDonald's didn't get ball pits until I was in my teens and too old to go in them, but I remembered wishing they had them when I was a little kid.

Now, after hearing how gross they were, I'm glad they didn't.  ;D

The only ball pit (aka Ball Crawl) that I ever played in was at Chucky Cheese. I'm sure the staff had to disinfect it each day.

The only rides I went on were the slides and the swings.

The only rides I went on were the slides and the swings.

At McDonald's? I'm pretty sure I did too. In fact, in a previous post I mentioned enjoying the tubular slides.

At McDonald's? I'm pretty sure I did too. In fact, in a previous post I mentioned enjoying the tubular slides.


It was probably back in The late 70's and early 80's.

Do people still call McDonald's the Mickey D's?

Do people still call McDonald's the Mickey D's?


Here, all the time.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/akgy7a/we-all-quit-how-americas-workers-are-taking-back-their-power?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits

Maybe already posted, and old news, but I’d say McDonald’s is not very popular with a lot of workers.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/akgy7a/we-all-quit-how-americas-workers-are-taking-back-their-power?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits

Maybe already posted, and old news, but I’d say McDonald’s is not very popular with a lot of workers.

I think it could be that they might be tired of the low wage pay.

McD’s has reinstituted its requirement that all customers wear masks.  :o

McD’s has re instituted its requirement that all customers wear masks.  :o

I read the news about customers wearing masks indoors, It's kind of stupid but you got to do what you got to do.

I read the news about customers wearing masks indoors, It's kind of stupid but you got to do what you got to do.


My company never shut down throughout all of this stuff…. no masks…. All going strong…

I think McD’s did not think out the whole app thing very well.

If you’re in the drive-thru lane, it slows everything down. The guy in the car in front of you fumbles with his cell phone trying to interact with the loyalty app. Slowing down the drive thru process is a huge problem.

I love that they brought back the Orange Hi-Ci! They're amazing!  ;D

I love that they brought back the Orange Hi-Ci! They're amazing!  ;D


Didn’t know that. I’ll have to try it next time.  :P

I love that they brought back the Orange Hi-Ci! They're amazing!  ;D


I used to mix about 2/3 blue Powerade with 1/3 orange Hi-C. A very good green drink that wasn’t too strong.

Didn’t know that. I’ll have to try it next time.  :P


Hehe!

I used to mix about 2/3 blue Powerade with 1/3 orange Hi-C. A very good green drink that wasn’t too strong.


Powergrade!

Yes indeed, still popular, we had breakfast there last Saturday.

Yes indeed, still popular, we had breakfast there last Saturday.


What did you have?

What did you have?
A double burger bun, hash brown, and a cup of tea (black).

McDonald's has run out of milkshakes and some bottled drinks at restaurants in England, Scotland and Wales.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58315152

They were probably popular yesterday (National Cheeseburger Day).

McD’s was selling double cheeseburgers for only 50 cents.  8)

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mcdonalds-50-cent-double-cheeseburgers-130000553.html

...stil popular with my family!

McD’s just announced the annual return of the irresistible McRib sandwich.  :P

Popular indeed.  :)

I ate McDonald's breakfast this morning. Not the healthiest of choices, but its fast and it was really good!

I ate McDonald's breakfast this morning. Not the healthiest of choices, but its fast and it was really good!


Life is full of delicious trade offs.  :P

Life is full of delicious trade offs.  :P


True. But McDonald's has the extra buttery, unhealthy McGriddles! 


Ok this just crossed my mind!.....what happened to Ronald McDonald?  :o

It's a mystery.

McD’s just announced the annual return of the irresistible McRib sandwich.  :P

Popular indeed.  :)

Is it available now? ???

I ate McDonald's breakfast this morning. Not the healthiest of choices, but its fast and it was really good!

What did you have?

True. But McDonald's has the extra buttery, unhealthy McGriddles! 


Ok this just crossed my mind!.....what happened to Ronald McDonald?  :o

It's a mystery.

I think I'd rather have Burger King instead, I get the Jalapeno Cheddar Bites and hash browns for a quick snack every time I go there.

What did you have?


The breakfast sandwich with the hash brown.

The breakfast sandwich with the hash brown.

I go to Burger King and order The breakfast burrito and once in a while I will have the hash browns.

Is it available now? ???


Not until November 1st.

Not until November 1st.

Man, I haven't had one in god knows how many years.  :o

Still popular with my family, they went again this weekend.

The quarter pounder is my favorite. But I can't have it all the time. Once in a while I will order from McDonald's through Doordash, and order a quarter pounder with salt free fries.

The quarter pounder is my favorite. But I can't have it all the time. Once in a while I will order from McDonald's through Doordash, and order a quarter pounder with salt free fries.

Those Quarter Pounders were so messy sometimes, they just slop all the onions, pickles and condiments onto the bun that the majority of them slip out from the other side and then it gets hard to hold while the sandwich is falling out your hands.

Those Quarter Pounders were so messy sometimes, they just slop all the onions, pickles and condiments onto the bun that the majority of them slip out from the other side and then it gets hard to hold while the sandwich is falling out your hands.


Mine are never messy though. They're really good!

The quarter pounder is my favorite. But I can't have it all the time. Once in a while I will order from McDonald's through Doordash, and order a quarter pounder with salt free fries.


They are lots better since they started using fresh-never-frozen patties a couple years ago.  :P

aint got nothin on five guys

aint got nothin on five guys


Five Guys are pretty good. But they don’t have anything that compares to the McRib.

Five Guys are pretty good. But they don’t have anything that compares to the McRib.

I haven't had a McRib in such a long time.

Yes, my local branch looked very busy the other day.

Came across this news article from last month:

https://www.eatthis.com/news-mcdonalds-is-planning-a-major-expansion-of-this-new-menu-item-in-2022/

Apparently the McDonalds executives will be doing a mass rollout of the McPlant burger, which is one of those “plant based meat” concoctions.  8-P

I strongly suggest they change the name. ‘McPlant” just does not sound very appetizing to me.  8-P

McDonald's is still popular in Canada but in the past few years more and more people have complained that the prices are becoming too high. Their coffee is surprisingly decent for fast food coffee so it's one of the top preferred coffee chains, a lot of people go there just for their morning coffee.

McDonald's is still popular in Canada but in the past few years more and more people have complained that the prices are becoming too high. Their coffee is surprisingly decent for fast food coffee so it's one of the top preferred coffee chains, a lot of people go there just for their morning coffee.

I go there just for coffee. It's a hit or miss but I find it is much better than Tim Hortons, which is the competing coffee chain here in Canada.

Came across this news article from last month:

https://www.eatthis.com/news-mcdonalds-is-planning-a-major-expansion-of-this-new-menu-item-in-2022/

Apparently the McDonalds executives will be doing a mass rollout of the McPlant burger, which is one of those “plant based meat” concoctions.  8-P

I strongly suggest they change the name. ‘McPlant” just does not sound very appetizing to me.  8-P

I think all fast food joints will most likely in the next couple of years will have plant-based products on their menus.

I think all fast food joints will most likely in the next couple of years will have plant-based products on their menus.


If people want plant based food, they can get an order of fries.

If people want plant based food, they can get an order of fries.

Why does it even bother you? You don't have to eat it.  ;)
There are some really good vegetarian meat substitutes out there. So why deny them to people who don't like it how we treat animals and kill them?
(and yes, there are also some that are so gross tasting that I can't swallow them...)

If people want plant based food, they can get an order of fries.


plant based fries sounds good.

If people want plant based food, they can get an order of fries.
Made from soya, and many people have allergies to soya, how will the fast food restaurants, what will they do?

Made from soya, and many people have allergies to soya, how will the fast food restaurants, what will they do?


No problem.  In a couple of years they'll be hawking "Soya-free, plant-based fake meats".  It will be all the rage like paba-free and gluten-free were.

Check out this review of the meatless "McPlant" burger.

https://www.businessinsider.com/review-i-tried-mcdonalds-new-mcplant-veggie-burger-2022-4

Pretty pricey at $5.49 a pop.

Iconic investor Carl Icahn wrote an open letter to Mickey D shareholders, saying that company's leadership was "failing" its investors and misleading the public about its animal welfare practices.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/21/business/carl-icahn-mcdonalds-pigs/index.html

Or is Chick Fil-A your go-to fast food?  ???
Yes, McDonald's is still popular!

Yes, McDonald's is still popular!

I go to Burger King.

I go to Burger King.
I am still avoiding KFC.

I am still avoiding KFC.

Our Family orders KFC once in a while.

Our Family orders KFC once in a while.


KFC rocks. What’s not to like about a bucket full of fried yard bird?

KFC rocks. What’s not to like about a bucket full of fried yard bird?


and their delicious buttered biscuits and crispy fries.

Not in Russia, for McDonald's are pulling out and shutting down the restaurants.

Not in Russia, for McDonald's are pulling out and shutting down the restaurants.


:o  What will the Russian people now do when they are hungry for a McRib sandwich? ???

:o  What will the Russian people now do when they are hungry for a McRib sandwich? ???


They'll go elsewhere.

:o  What will the Russian people now do when they are hungry for a McRib sandwich? ???
Cook their own?

Cook their own?


I do not know how that could possibly be the same as the authentic product.  :-\\

:o  What will the Russian people now do when they are hungry for a McRib sandwich? ???


Uncle Vanya will make its own version of the McRib, but it'll eventually become scarce once all the animal shelters in Russia are cleared out.  8-P

Uncle Vanya will make its own version of the McRib, but it'll eventually become scarce once all the animal shelters in Russia are cleared out.  8-P


The awesome saucy they put on the McRib would make any meat product irresistible.

OP: Heck yeah

This won’t help McDonald’s popularity in Chi-town.  :-\\

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/business/mcdonalds-ceo-chicago-crime/index.html

McDonalds came to Canada in 1967 and next year, the chain celebrates 50 years in my city as the first one where I live opened in 1973.  As an adult, it's never been my go to for fast food.  I much prefer A&W which some may already know as I took my user name from an item on their menu lol

McDonalds came to Canada in 1967 and next year, the chain celebrates 50 years in my city as the first one where I live opened in 1973.  As an adult, it's never been my go to for fast food.  I much prefer A&W which some may already know as I took my user name from an item on their menu lol


Is A&W still popular?

McRib is back!!!!!!

McRib is back!!!!!!

Have you tried it yet?

Have you tried it yet?


Not yet this year. The Mickey D’s near where I live is closed for remodeling.  :\'(

I bet it tastes like crap now :(

I bet it tastes like crap now :(

It's a slab of hamburger meat with barbecue sauce.

McRib is back!!!!!!


I had one the other day. It was pretty much the same as I've always remembered, decent but not great.

Then again, I got spoiled after all those years of eating world-class barbecue during my time in Kansas City.  8)

Today is officially the last day of the McRib. (Unless some outlets still have some unsold stock).  :\'(

I was in a branch of McDonald's the other day, waiting for a family member to meet up with me. Yes,  the fast food restaurant was very busy, mind you, it was during the lunch break.

Today is officially the last day of the McRib. (Unless some outlets still have some unsold stock).  :\'(

Have you gotten yours? ???

Have you gotten yours? ???


The Mickey D’s near where I live is closed for remodeling.

The Mickey D’s near where I live is closed for remodeling.

So then have Burger King instead.

Yes, and I am planning to travel to the other side of London soon, and plan to visit McDonald's as a matter of convenience.

Yes, and I am planning to travel to the other side of London soon, and plan to visit McDonald's as a matter of convenience.

What do you plan on having?

What do you plan on having?
I plan to visit as a matter of convenience.