McDonald's is AWFUL

jq · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 1088

Oh yeah. I read the book Fast Food Nation which detailed in great length the beginning of mcdonalds. Ray Kroc didn't come until way later, but I will agree with you that he had some genius ideas,( although I am not sure I agree with all them from a people's standpoint.) Particularly his idea that Mcdonalds is not a fast food business at all-- but a real estate business. "Selling burgers is just the easiest way for the franchisee to pay the rent," or something like that, is a famous quote of his. (Mcdonalds began buying up property and then when someone wanted to franchise it, they had to do it on land mcdonalds already owned, and therefore their lease agreement would actually be with mcdonalds, giving mcdonalds more money-- as they raised the lease 50% higher than it would have been if they didn't buy it-- and more power-- as they were now the landlords of the establishment.)

Kizzume · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 1:10 am Post subject:

redstaterebel · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 128

Yesterday for lunch: The #1. Big Mac, FF, and a coke. An american classic!

It was delicious.

Segep · Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 219

I absolutely hate McDonald's! Their food is nasty and poisonous, and they give more money to the Republican party than any other fast food joint (no offense RSR).

So why do I eat there on average once a week?

I'm weak.

redstaterebel · Joined: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 128

None taken.

Don't feel guilty about your weekly induldgence -

what do you get there? The big mac?

Segep · Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 219

Big n Tasty w/cheese. The thing about McDonald's is their fries. I love them. They are the best of any fast food place, hands down. When they're hot, anyway. When they're cold they're the worst.

Kizzume · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:08 am Post subject:

Well, their sausage McMuffin with egg is still pretty good.... Smile

jq · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 1088

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jq · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 1088

Dicks is. I am not sure about Burger Master. Hey, have you tried the breakfasts at Wendy's yet? They don't do that everywhere, but a location near my house is doing it, and it is GREAT. I like what they offer over any other breakfast sandwhich.

Honestly, the trans fat just doesn't sit well with my stomach. part of why I like wendy's so much is that they are trans fat free and I don't get sick there.

Segep · Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 219

Wendy's is 70 miles away, so I don't eat there too often, lol.

jq · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 1088

Damn no! I wouldn't drive 70 miles for Wendy's. Obviously the reason why most people (I think) eat at any of these places is convenience, lol. And obviously 70 miles isn't very convenient.

As for milkshakes:

I actually REALLY like Burger king milk shake and fries

I give the thumbs down to jack in the box milkshakes-- too thick! I can't get it to flow through the straw!

Mcodonalds-- good, though not as good as burger king

Dairy Queen-- As good as burger king, better than Mcdonalds.

Dicks-- better than everything above

Wendy's-- As much as I like frostys, they just can't replace shake when I am in the mood for one.

Kizzume · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:47 pm Post subject:

archangelm · Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 49 Location: Ohio

I stopped eating fast food on a regular basis years ago. Every once in a while, when I'm out and about, I'll stop in and eat someplace like Wendy's or Brown Bag Burger. And occasionally Burger King. Very rarely, I'll eat at White Castle. But mostly I restrict my fast food eating to Boston Market. It's been a very long time since I ate at McDonald's, and for good reason; the food is shit. After watching Supersize Me, I determined that I was going to cut back on the junk as much as possible.

jq · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 1088