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Do you think McDonald's is overrated?

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To me, that's a yes. But I do like the breakfast menu and some of the desserts. Of course, I'll eat it if it's the only option when it comes to fast food. So that makes me someone who thinks McDonald's is overrated, but doesn't mind eating it.

What about you guys? Are you okay with McDonald's, or can you not handle it anymore? I don't blame it for obesity. It's just that it's old. Remember, even if you don't like it, a lot of people do like it.

You can compare McDonald's to other fast food businesses, but stay on topic.
2012-08-27 04:16:00

Author:
Apple2012
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The only reason people go to Mcdonalds is for the toy. Everyone knows that.2012-08-27 04:20:00

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DominationMags
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Oh... wow. Flashback.

I remember making a thread like this in late '09.
2012-08-27 04:24:00

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theswweet
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The happy meal is what brings them back. It's not a bad little lunch for around $4.

You get a toy too. What's not to like?

And now they got that gourmet coffee.
2012-08-27 04:38:00

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VelcroJonze
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I'm a big fan of their any size one dollar drinks, mainly the only reason I go there 2012-08-27 04:45:00

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aceofthorns
Posts: 288


I don't eat it often. I did like it last time I eat it.2012-08-27 05:44:00

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Sakura
Posts: 73


Probably not if you can find it pretty much anywhere without penguins.2012-08-27 16:56:00

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Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195


I do like it ... AND they have toys. :3
So ... +1 for McD.
2012-08-27 17:00:00

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nysudyrgh
Posts: 5482


You need another option in your poll: "McDonalds isnt even real food, gtfo"2012-08-27 17:06:00

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Bremnen
Posts: 1800


You need another option in your poll: "McDonalds isnt even real food, gtfo"

+1 to that.
2012-08-27 17:09:00

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Chazprime
Posts: 587


I'm a big fan of their any size one dollar drinks, mainly the only reason I go there

Yeah, that's better than the food. I once read a survey where In-N-Out Burgers top the list of most popular fast food restaurants. McDonald's isn't even on the top tens, but it's the largest fast food chain.


Oh... wow. Flashback.

I remember making a thread like this in late '09.

I looked back, and I can't find a thread like that. Duplicate threads are okay, but only if one thread hasn't been answered in a long time.


The only reason people go to Mcdonalds is for the toy. Everyone knows that.

Yeah, McDonald's does give out toys. It's not an evil organization for tricking kids to eat their food. It's trying to promote their franchise by giving out toys to the kids who eat. It's a way to make them happy.

Three things I like to say about the happy meals:

1. Before toys, happy meals gave out cookies. I like the cookie idea more, but that will add up, as we already have a dessert menu.
2. San Francisco attempted banning happy meals. If you want to go to McDonald's just for a toy, don't go to San Francisco. You won't easily get a toy at any fast food location.
3. I started taking the adult meals since I was like 8 or 9 (I'm not sure how old I am). I get 10 chicken nuggets rather than 4 or 6, and I can get either medium or large drinks and fries, but no toy. That's fine with me, because I don't really like the toys at McDonald's.

So why go to McDonald's for a toy if you can get what toy you want at Wal-Mart or some other store like that?


You need another option in your poll: "McDonalds isnt even real food, gtfo"

I should've put that option in the poll, but once a poll is created, you cannot update it. LBPC needs to fix that.
2012-08-27 17:16:00

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Apple2012
Posts: 1408


I had McDonalds yesterday.2012-08-27 18:56:00

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Unknown User


Rent Super Size Me on DVD and watch it. When you're done, watch the special feature where they see how long it takes McDonald's fries to decompose. (Spoiler: They don't ever decompose.)

Haven't eaten McDonald's since, and it was 7 years ago I watched that.
2012-08-27 20:08:00

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Taffey
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Ha, yeah, I've watched that movie too, and I feel the same way.2012-08-27 20:14:00

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gamerguy5432
Posts: 333


Rent Super Size Me on DVD and watch it. When you're done, watch the special feature where they see how long it takes McDonald's fries to decompose. (Spoiler: They don't ever decompose.)

Haven't eaten McDonald's since, and it was 7 years ago I watched that.

In your state, I think you have In-N-Out Burger units, right? That's better than McDonald's, you see. But what do you think comes next? In-N-Out becoming overrated? No!

Now this is on-topic, but in the Houston Museum of Natural Science, there is a food court, and there's only one fast food service in it - McDonald's. Come on, we already have enough of that. Can we convert McDonald's into other businesses like Whataburger? Whataburger is a fast-food restaurant that sells burgers just like McDonald's, except the food is real. It's also native to that state, and we have one of those in the town I live in. Speaking of that, we have only three McDonald's (if you count the Wal-Mart one), but four Subways. This makes Subway the dominant fast food restaurant in my hometown, and I hope it stays that way. Subway is nothing like McDonald's.

About what you were saying, I saw that movie too. It's not just about McDonald's, it's about all fast foods. They feature McDonald's because it's the largest fast food franchise. I know it's discouraging you from McDonald's, but the story is true. I am much heavier than Morgan Spurlock after that lethal experiment, and I walk everyday. I also eat other than fast food.
2012-08-27 20:58:00

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Apple2012
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let's see. 3 mcdonalds in the same town. 1 in walmart, 1 near target, and 1 beside burger king. the 1 beside burger king is just awful with the color. what happened to the roof being red and outside wall yellow? now the whole fast food place is a ugly green. what a waste of money mcdonalds... burger king FTW!!!2012-08-27 21:29:00

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Sunbunny23
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let's see. 3 mcdonalds in the same town. 1 in walmart, 1 near target, and 1 beside burger king. the 1 beside burger king is just awful with the color. what happened to the roof being red and outside wall yellow? now the whole fast food place is a ugly green. what a waste of money mcdonalds... burger king FTW!!!

Burger King is overrated too, but I had that for lunch today. In fact, all three of these fast food restaurants (McDonald's, Burger King, and Taco Bell) are overrated. McDonald's is the subject of this topic, Burger King can be just as bad as McDonald's, and Taco Bell has cheap food and is the Mexican food version of McDonald's. Out of the three, Burger King is my favorite, but it's still overrated. McDonald's is only good for the breakfast menu, and I don't mind eating the crunchy tacos at Taco Bell. But still, there are alternatives to all three of them.
2012-08-27 22:30:00

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Apple2012
Posts: 1408


McDonald's? If I'm not mistaken, there's three of them in my town (medium-sized town, Brazil). Overrated? Their lanes are always filled. Bad? I have to disagree with Super Size Me on this one. Yes, their food is bad for your health, but if you eat it all the time, well, then you're asking for it! What's next, eat just donuts, get fat, blame donuts? Eat just lettuce slices, become weak, blame lettuce? Junk food isn't something you should eat all day, or at least it shouldn't be. I don't know how you guys have it there, but around here, most people still prefer the "homemade" food buffets, and treat fast food places as "exotic". Even the food courts have 3-5 buffets each!

So, summarized, yes, it is overrated, no, I don't have a problem with it and you can't blame them if you eat 2 big-macs as appetizer.
2012-08-28 01:09:00

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gdn001
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I'm a shift manager at McDonald's, and I can safely say the food is total garbage. But I also have to work around it all day so that's just me.2012-08-28 10:53:00

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bigMoose_
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I don't eat there very often (though I did eat there yesterday), but I do like the food. Overrated? Probably, but when a company gets that successful it's going to gain a few haters.2012-08-28 11:03:00

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kirbyman62
Posts: 1893


McDonalds is great when you're a kid, but not when you're an adult.2012-08-28 11:22:00

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Ali_Star
Posts: 4085


What ratings are we referring to with "overrated"? I don't remember the phase being coined "Wow, this is a great restaurant! It's almost as good as McDonalds!"

Is the food kind of lousy? Yes. Do we eat there anyway? Yes. Is it addictive to kids? Yes.
2012-08-28 16:30:00

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CCubbage
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I like how the menus have the food look like heaven on a bun but the real thing looks like total tat. :B

I'm not a fan these days. Arby's all day erry day.
2012-08-31 18:53:00

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CirkuzFr3ek
Posts: 194


Um, in the UK spongebob just came to mcdonalds... I don't even eat any food, I just get the toy (not that I don't eat the food because it's macdonalds, I just don't eat )2012-08-31 22:44:00

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flamingemu
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I only ever go for the chicken legends, which has proper bread and is fantastic. The rest tastes like plastic, and breakfast burgers with the 'sausage meat' are basically dried and compressed beef burgers from other sandwiches. So no, that one burger is NOT overrated, methinks. Maybe just as unhealthy, which is why I try to eat one once every 2 or so months only.2012-08-31 23:17:00

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Denim360
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McDonalds is fine if you don't eat there all the time. Only then will you start to see what happens when you don't pay attention to what you eat.2012-09-01 19:13:00

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gamerguy5432
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Um, in the UK spongebob just came to mcdonalds... I don't even eat any food, I just get the toy (not that I don't eat the food because it's macdonalds, I just don't eat )

That's another overrated thing. I once said this on Facebook: "Two overrated things collide: Spongebob and McDonald's. Wow!" That was from last month. McDonald's is overrated, but Spongebob is even more overrated. I guess they were made for each other. But at least Spongebob is done for McDonald's in our country.

The few things that never get old at McDonald's: Sausage McMuffin with egg, hash browns, and their ice creams such as the McFlurry and vanilla ice cream cone.

@Ali_Star: True, but I still like McDonald's breakfast.
2012-09-02 03:00:00

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Apple2012
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I don't think it's overrated. "Overrated" means it gets undeserved credit. It's not necessarily related to popularity. McDonald's is the unhealthiest stuff you can eat, and that's no secret. A lot of people buy it, but they don't have any delusions about its quality.

Edit: I meant "not necessarily related to popularity" not "quality". Derp.
2012-09-02 04:21:00

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SnipySev
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I don't think it's overrated. "Overrated" means it gets undeserved credit. It's not necessarily related to quality. McDonald's is the unhealthiest stuff you can eat, and that's no secret. A lot of people buy it, but they don't have any delusions about its quality.

Exactly!!! Well said! The only thing that is maybe overrated is how they portray their food in their commercials. lol ..but not really any different than any other commercial.

Kids love it, heck I even eat it at times, but would I trade that for going to a better restaurant? DUH!! In a heartbeat!! McDonald's is what it is.. Just depends on your mood and how convenient the other choices are.
2012-09-02 13:57:00

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jwwphotos
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If you've ever seen a virile God of pure muscle and buff manliness then you can thank McDonalds for such robust beauty.2012-09-02 14:20:00

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Ironface
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I don't think it's overrated. "Overrated" means it gets undeserved credit. It's not necessarily related to popularity. McDonald's is the unhealthiest stuff you can eat, and that's no secret. A lot of people buy it, but they don't have any delusions about its quality.

Edit: I meant "not necessarily related to popularity" not "quality". Derp.

McDonald's actually is getting credit it doesn't deserve. I know you think it has to do nothing with popularity, but I don't think it's good like what others think. But I know that whatever is popular has a lot of haters. What I think overrated means your rating is below the average rating.
2012-09-02 18:46:00

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Apple2012
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When compared to Hardee's/Carl's Jr., McDonald's gets a bad rep though... Hardee's is shameless in its promotions on TV. Personally I think it's a classic case of 'Fight or Flight', until everyone cracks down on their blatant irresponsibility.2012-09-02 20:41:00

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Unknown User


When compared to Hardee's/Carl's Jr., McDonald's gets a bad rep though... Hardee's is shameless in its promotions on TV. Personally I think it's a classic case of 'Fight or Flight', until everyone cracks down on their blatant irresponsibility.

Now Carl's Jr is better than McDonald's, but don't take it as a fact. It's an opinion. Carl's Jr. is also better than In-N-Out Burgers, Whataburger, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Five Guys, and many other burger places. What if you compare it to those that don't sell burgers like Popeye's or Pizza Hut. In my opinion, Carl's Jr is better than all that. So yeah, Carl's Jr. is my favorite fast food restaurant, and I find McDonald's overrated, but I don't really like advertisements or promotions on TV from any fast food place.
2012-09-02 21:32:00

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Apple2012
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McDonald's actually is getting credit it doesn't deserve. I know you think it has to do nothing with popularity, but I don't think it's good like what others think. But I know that whatever is popular has a lot of haters. What I think overrated means your rating is below the average rating.

How is it getting credit it doesn't deserve? Does anyone really believe that McDonald's is healthy? Does anyone besides na?ve children believe the commercials in which they say their food is prepared with the finest ingredients?

Nope. Eating McDonald's regularly will make you fat and give you a heart attack by the age of 40. Everyone in their right minds know it. People don't say McDonald's is good, people say it tastes good. There's a difference.
2012-09-03 18:46:00

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SnipySev
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How is it getting credit it doesn't deserve?

So what you're trying to say is that you can't hate McDonald's because too many people like it. Is that true?

I think overrated really means you don't think it's good as much as many people think.
2012-09-03 20:35:00

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Apple2012
Posts: 1408


So what you're trying to say is that you can't hate McDonald's because too many people like it. Is that true?

I think overrated really means you don't think it's good as much as many people think.

What I'm saying is: just because a lot of people buy something crappy doesn't mean it is overrated, as long as they're generally aware that it is crap. Even people who frequently go to McDonald's know it's far from being good food.

People can love it or hate it all they want. Loving or hating, liking or disliking is subjective. Quality is objective. Saying "I like it" can be much different than saying "It is good". You can love smoking tobacco while knowing it is bad, or dislike a videogame while recognizing it's a good game.

"Overrated" simply means something gets more credit than it really deserves. It means that if you analyze that thing objectively and without bias, you'll realize that it gets more praise than it deserves.
2012-09-04 00:35:00

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SnipySev
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It's certainly no epicurean paradise, but you can't beat a Maccy's burger, fries and shake combo when you're in the right mood for it.2012-09-04 01:32:00

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Ungreth
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Personally, I hate McDonalds. I prefer Chick-Fil-A, although the owner said that there shouldn't be *** marrage. That is my only issue with them. 2012-09-05 02:37:00

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amoney1999
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I don't think you need to bleep out that word.2012-09-05 02:43:00

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gamerguy5432
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Personally, I hate McDonalds. I prefer Chick-Fil-A, although the owner said that there shouldn't be *** marrage. That is my only issue with them.

I actually lost respect in everyone who "chooses to boycott Chick-Fil-A because of the CEO's standup on same-sex marriage". Yes, I support legalizing rights like that, but it's rediculous to not allow certain businesses like that because of the opinions of the CEO. Imagine if an Obamacare opponent starts a video game selling franchise. The business he/she starts will be banned in states that supported Obamacare because the CEO of that business opposes Obamacare. That, and the Chick-fil-a thing we heard about is much like forcing people to agree with your opinions.

Oh, and by the way, I ate Chick-fil-a for lunch today.

On-topic: I know McDonald's is trying to get better, but we already have better alternatives.

Interesting fact: McDonald's is a public business - a business that trades with the stock market.
2012-09-05 03:12:00

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Apple2012
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I don't think you need to bleep out that word.It's automatic - it was done by the site, not by amoney1999.




it's rediculous to not allow certain businesses like that because of the opinions of the CEOOn the contrary, it makes perfect sense. A CEO represents the company that employs him/her, and if they choose to air controversial opinions to the public they should be prepared for the fallout. It was a stupid and arrogant move on the part of Dan Cathy to get himself in the position he did, and he should be fired by the board of directors for the detrimental financial impact his actions have had on the corporation he was tasked to safeguard and grow. Generally speaking, opinions (regardless of whether or not you or I agree with them) are bad for business.
2012-09-05 05:06:00

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Taffey
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Im telling you right now-

ANY fast-food is better than McDonalds. (And how is Carls Jr better than In-N-Out? <3)

And its not an opinion that other fast foods are better than mcdonalds. Its a fact.
2012-09-05 14:23:00

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DominationMags
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I like McDonald's. I prefer KFC but I like McDonald's
Anyone else been to the olympic park? I was there the other day and the queue for the big McDonald's, which is apparently the biggest in the world, was about a mile long
2012-09-05 17:50:00

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ARD
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On the contrary, it makes perfect sense. A CEO represents the company that employs him/her, and if they choose to air controversial opinions to the public they should be prepared for the fallout. It was a stupid and arrogant move on the part of Dan Cathy to get himself in the position he did, and he should be fired by the board of directors for the detrimental financial impact his actions have had on the corporation he was tasked to safeguard and grow. Generally speaking, opinions (regardless of whether or not you or I agree with them) are bad for business.

It is true that Dan Cathy put his business in danger. The US is full of people who don't respect others' political opinions (i.e. a pro-life woman hating on a pro-choice man), and people are already losing respect in Chick-fil-a. In fact, even cities like Chicago and San Francisco have banned Chick-fil-a for not supporting same-sex marriage. What should we do here? Should we boycott visiting Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Boston? Should we get revenge by banning their corporate businesses in the US South? Here's some good advice: If a city chooses to lose respect in one business, we should not respect any business that comes from the city.


Im telling you right now-

ANY fast-food is better than McDonalds. (And how is Carls Jr better than In-N-Out? <3)

And its not an opinion that other fast foods are better than mcdonalds. Its a fact.

I liked Carl's Jr since I was young. You think it's a fact that every fast food is better than McDonald's? Well it's true that we're all getting sick of it, and they were worse last month (putting Spongebob toys in Happy Meals).

Here's another question DominationMags: Do you like Del Taco, El Pollo Loco, and the W hot dog place?
2012-09-05 18:34:00

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Apple2012
Posts: 1408


Where I live Mcdonald is rather underrated, everybody hates and avoids it. Me and a couple of friends still goes there though, pretty much because we can't afford subway for example.2012-09-05 19:12:00

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>er.
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Where I live Mcdonald is rather underrated, everybody hates and avoids it. Me and a couple of friends still goes there though, pretty much because we can't afford subway for example.
Subway has the longest lines in my town's main food court. But it could be because their service is the slowest.
2012-09-05 20:09:00

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gdn001
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My town centre has 3 Subways and 2 McDonalds. It's not that big, they must be all within a mile radius of each other.

Having said that, I go to Subway because McDonalds is too expensive
2012-09-05 21:03:00

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kirbyman62
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I don't think the fact that there is so many McDonalds is the reason why its over rated, It does however make it common. I recently did this in Geography last week and its apart of New World Culture (NWC) This is where there is basically no tradition of cultures left. All around the world we will be wearing and eating the same things. This does have effects on originality on any business trying to make it stand out from the competitors. However you have to remember Globalization is a key factor for businesses to thrive. We had a map that showed us how many Mcdonalds there are in the world. Most of the world has a Pandemic. Mainly Parts of the middle east and Africa were the only places without this restaurant. Mcdonalds is a old business so it had its "Golden Age" so what you think is common was probably "Prime" In the 60's and 70's. But if you are a true 90's kid surely you must remember the Milkshakes that are so thick that it took 30 minutes to get a sip, and the burgers that had grease all over your fingers after the first touch-But i dont know about the USA but Britains MCDs have changed their guidelines.

I certainly find a MCD enjoyable from time to time but I can agree it has become much of a muchness, Burger King in my opinion will go through the same Phase. The one to go through the least change in the near future will most likely be Taco-Bell, Wendy's (As we dont get them in Britain) and KFC (As it is not as popular as those).

MCDs isnt over rated, I barely see any adverts from them on TV, but I have to admit I do like MCDs,and its not the restaurant you would get a review on, so it isnt even properly rated. My verdict just to common but no hidden truths or false advertisement.
2012-09-05 21:36:00

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Awesome_Guy
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I actually lost respect in everyone who "chooses to boycott Chick-Fil-A because of the CEO's standup on same-sex marriage". Yes, I support legalizing rights like that, but it's rediculous to not allow certain businesses like that because of the opinions of the CEO. Imagine if an Obamacare opponent starts a video game selling franchise. The business he/she starts will be banned in states that supported Obamacare because the CEO of that business opposes Obamacare. That, and the Chick-fil-a thing we heard about is much like forcing people to agree with your opinions.

It's not just about the CEO's opinions. It's mainly because they donated millions to anti-*** organizations.

Edit: the word g.a.y is censored? But not the word "lesbian"? Really, LBPC?
2012-09-05 22:11:00

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SnipySev
Posts: 2452


I would rather go to places like Freddy's, Chick-Fil-A, Pizza Hut, or KFC.2012-09-05 22:55:00

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amoney1999
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I love McDonald's even though there is 5 subways within a 1 mile radius of my town . Whenever I go to Mcdonald's I order a Big Mac or 10 chicken nuggets with spicy buffalo sauce and if it is Summer time I get a frozen lemon strawberry drink . Or if I'm short on cash I go for the $1 mcdouble.2012-09-06 02:45:00

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Snrm
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It's automatic - it was done by the site, not by amoney1999.

Oh, Okay.
2012-09-06 02:54:00

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gamerguy5432
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I love McDonald's even though there is 5 subways within a 1 mile radius of my town . Whenever I go to Mcdonald's I order a Big Mac or 10 chicken nuggets with spicy buffalo sauce and if it is Summer time I get a frozen lemon strawberry drink . Or if I'm short on cash I go for the $1 mcdouble.

**** if only Britain got the proper USA Menu
2012-09-06 07:33:00

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Awesome_Guy
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Today I had to kick a guy out who started yelling at me because McDonald's had "strayed to far from it's roots with all these stupid Frappes and crap."

Of course I agree with him, McDonalds attempting to be a coffee joint I have always found ridiculous.
2012-09-06 07:38:00

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bigMoose_
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Subway has the longest lines in my town's main food court. But it could be because their service is the slowest.

Hahaha yeah takes bloody forever so order anything xD
2012-09-06 12:44:00

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>er.
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The last couple of times I went there all the chicken nuggets and burgers had a mass of tendons and gristle strategically placed in the centre of them. Since that 10 years ago I haven't gone back.2012-09-06 13:06:00

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Ayneh
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:O Today on Jeapordy I saw that in Maine at mcDonalds they have McLobster!!!!!

And where I live there are 2 mcdonalds right next to each other ;_;

*Wants to move to Maine nao*
2012-09-06 14:43:00

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DominationMags
Posts: 1840


I like McDonald's. I prefer KFC but I like McDonald's
Anyone else been to the olympic park? I was there the other day and the queue for the big McDonald's, which is apparently the biggest in the world, was about a mile long

In all fairness, that's only because everyone in the line was about two meters wide.
2012-09-06 15:48:00

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Ironface
Posts: 432


I had McDonald's both yesterday night and this morning. It was okay. Like I said before, I like their breakfast menu, and if McDonald's was the only option when it comes to the dinner menu, then I have to go with it.

Did you know that Cartman from South Park actually likes McDonald's? Normally he would hate overrated things, but he's okay with McDonald's. South Park rarely makes fun of (or reference) McDonald's. I haven't seen them mention it before Season 15. South Park would make fun of McDonald's since they are aiming against pop culture, but if I know that Cartman likes their fries, then he isn't critical of McDonald's.
2012-09-06 17:04:00

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Apple2012
Posts: 1408


:O Today on Jeapordy I saw that in Maine at mcDonalds they have McLobster!!!!!
Really. I think that McDonalds has a slightly different menu on some countries. Could someone tell which ones are strange for you (all of these are served here):

- McFish: Fish hamburger
- Apple pie: An apple pie, duh
- Apple: A fresh apple
- Salad: Fresh salad for those who want so badly to look healthy
2012-09-06 17:35:00

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gdn001
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I really like how McDonald's tastes - in fact I love it. A Big Mac and a large fries sounds amazing right now. The problem arises not while eating the delicious food, but about 20 minutes afterwards when all of the preservatives and fillers turn into a large wax ball in my stomach, and I start sweating oil. It's always just then I say to myself "Oh, right. That's why I don't ever eat here."

In-N-Out Burger on the other hand does not have the same effect as they make everything fresh. Those fries you're eating were a whole, raw potato about 5 minutes ago. NOM
2012-09-06 17:50:00

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Taffey
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In-N-Out Burger on the other hand does not have the same effect as they make everything fresh. Those fries you're eating were a whole, raw potato about 5 minutes ago. NOM

That sounds amazing.
Unfortunately, I don't know of such a restaurant where I live.
In fact, I don't know if it's in Arkansas at all. :<
2012-09-06 18:21:00

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CirkuzFr3ek
Posts: 194


That sounds amazing.
Unfortunately, I don't know of such a restaurant where I live.
In fact, I don't know if it's in Arkansas at all. :<In-N-Out is amazing. For a long time it was southern California only, but they are up and down the west coast now and a scattering of states farther east. The easternmost restaurant I'm aware of is in Texas.

Many people prefer Five Guys to In-N-Out, and while in some ways I agree, to me In-N-Out will always be the original and best. Their menu is absurdly simple but oh so yummy.
2012-09-06 18:30:00

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Taffey
Posts: 3187


I sometimes go to McDoland's on fridays after work with a friend and we're going tomorrow. I love it but yeah like Taffey says I don't make plans AFTER I eat there. When I gotta go I gotta go AT HOME haha. My co worker who's 60 years old is a funny fellow. Our local McDonalds always used to tell us to park a few meters down the road to allow others to move up and order. My co worker wouldn't accept this so when they told him to keep driving (they WILL bring the food out to you of course) he said "Not a chance in hell!!!! I'm not moving until I get my food!!!" because he is a firm believer in that when you go to a drive-in the whole point is to have your food at the counter. "Sir, you're going to have to..." "NO WAY IN H...." he did not move and he got his food and we're still laughing our *** off at that..2012-09-06 19:36:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391


Is anybody hungry now? Are they like, starving just reading these? I'm sure at least some people are. I can't leave a single thread of food out in the open in my house or it's fair game for any other member of the family to eat. That's why I literally have to hide it. It's like a survival game, except worse. With sandwiches and leftover banana chips.
Anyway, now I go to lunch at places like McDonalds (but not exactly) more frequently because it's all that's available at the time. I actually go to the bakery more because they have fresh bread and stuff, and that's pretty good, not to mention I should eat more bread anyway.
2012-09-06 20:07:00

Author:
Sackpapoi
Posts: 1195


Really. I think that McDonalds has a slightly different menu on some countries. Could someone tell which ones are strange for you (all of these are served here):

- McFish: Fish hamburger


The Filet-O-Fish?
I've never heard of a fish "burger." The filet are served nation wide.
2012-09-07 04:31:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


I've heard a rumor that sugar is in the hamburger buns and the fries never mold at McDonalds.2012-09-07 22:37:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202


I've heard a rumor that sugar is in the hamburger buns and the fries never mold at McDonalds.

I'm pretty sure that that rumor is completely wrong. But that's just my opinion.
2012-09-07 23:57:00

Author:
gamerguy5432
Posts: 333


I've heard a rumor that sugar is in the hamburger buns and the fries never mold at McDonalds.
I'm pretty sure that that rumor is completely wrong. But that's just my opinion.
It's actually completely true (http://www.salon.com/2010/09/01/burger_that_wont_rot/).
2012-09-08 00:04:00

Author:
Taffey
Posts: 3187


it's actually completely true (http://www.salon.com/2010/09/01/burger_that_wont_rot/).

WHAT?! I am never eating there again!!!
2012-09-08 00:07:00

Author:
gamerguy5432
Posts: 333


I haven't had of bite of their food for like 6 years lol. After all of the stuff I've heard about it, I was just like "I'm done with this place!"2012-09-08 03:11:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202


WHAT?! I am never eating there again!!!

Don't eat fast food period. Many people view McDonald's as the worst of all fast food chains in terms of health.
It's really not.
Fast food period is bad for you. It's all loaded with preservatives and has little to no nutritional value.
2012-09-08 07:52:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


I believe they only add a pickle slice to the Big Mac because if they didn't it'd technically be classified as confectionary. That's why I always add a single sheet of lettuce to my otherwise unhealthy birthday cake breakfast.2012-09-08 14:03:00

Author:
Ironface
Posts: 432


Don't eat fast food period. Many people view McDonald's as the worst of all fast food chains in terms of health.
It's really not.
Fast food period is bad for you. It's all loaded with preservatives and has little to no nutritional value.

I think fast food is only good when you're out of town. As for restaurants, they're only good for occasions and when you are out of town.

In my personal opinion, restaurants do better than fast food. Even Carl's Jr. is no match for Red Lobster.

Oh, and if you're thinking McDonald's should be distrusted because of obesity, it's really the choices you make, not the business. It's also the lack of exercise that is to blame.
2012-09-08 14:15:00

Author:
Apple2012
Posts: 1408


I think fast food is only good when you're out of town. As for restaurants, they're only good for occasions and when you are out of town.

In my personal opinion, restaurants do better than fast food. Even Carl's Jr. is no match for Red Lobster.

Oh, and if you're thinking McDonald's should be distrusted because of obesity, it's really the choices you make, not the business. It's also the lack of exercise that is to blame.


"Red Lobster" should be classified as slow food. Once, I went there to eat, and it took 2 hours before our meal came.
2012-09-08 14:33:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840


"Red Lobster" should be classified as slow food. Once, I went there to eat, and it took 2 hours before our meal came.

Slow food means anything that isn't quick service dining. Fast foods, buffets, cafeterias, and concession stands in places like zoos are all considered quick-service dining. But yeah, homemade cooking and restaurant food are slow food.
2012-09-08 15:27:00

Author:
Apple2012
Posts: 1408


Slow food means anything that isn't quick service dining. Fast foods, buffets, cafeterias, and concession stands in places like zoos are all considered quick-service dining. But yeah, homemade cooking and restaurant food are slow food.

Yea, but Ive never had service that slow. It was good though. They have great biscuits <3
2012-09-08 16:06:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840


My brother once had McDonald's pancakes. He puked a few hours later.2012-09-08 20:20:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202


Don't eat fast food period. Many people view McDonald's as the worst of all fast food chains in terms of health.
It's really not.
Fast food period is bad for you. It's all loaded with preservatives and has little to no nutritional value.

I know fast food is bad, but McDonalds is worse than others. I ate at some fast food place in the airport, and in two seconds I had this big fat burger, that tasted good, and actually was pretty healthy. And at McDonalds, in two seconds you get a thin little patty, that apparently does not mold.


My brother once had McDonald's pancakes. He puked a few hours later.

Um, okay then.
2012-09-08 21:10:00

Author:
gamerguy5432
Posts: 333


The thing with the pancakes was just another set of proof of how bad McDonalds is.2012-09-08 22:28:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202


I know fast food is bad, but McDonalds is worse than others. I ate at some fast food place in the airport, and in two seconds I had this big fat burger, that tasted good, and actually was pretty healthy. And at McDonalds, in two seconds you get a thin little patty, that apparently does not mold.

That's cool.

I'm talking about Hardee's/Carl's Jr., Taco Bell, Arby's, Burger King etc. McDonald's is no worse than any of those places, they are all establishments that have food that is just plain unhealthy.



The thing with the pancakes was just another set of proof of how bad McDonalds is.

Your brother getting sick from eating pancakes is not proof McDonald's food is bad for you. Especially since our pancakes are made from the same ingredients as most standard pancake mixes you can buy at the store. We just heat them up in an oven and serve them. I get sick whenever I eat Taco Bell. It's not because their food is toxic it's because my stomach doesn't tolerate it.
2012-09-09 00:37:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


What I meant was that it could've been raw or worse.2012-09-09 01:00:00

Author:
amoney1999
Posts: 1202


Or your brother just got sick. We literally take a frozen pancake put in an oven and heat it. I don't know how he could've eaten a "raw" pancake without noticing.2012-09-09 01:11:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


That's cool.

I'm talking about Hardee's/Carl's Jr., Taco Bell, Arby's, Burger King etc. McDonald's is no worse than any of those places, they are all establishments that have food that is just plain unhealthy.

You realize that restaurants are worse than fast food. I know they cook slow, but they give out more food than any other outdoor place. If fast food places are the bullies, then restaurants would be the thugs. The worst kind would be Chinese Buffets. They have a whole bunch of food available, and you can eat as much as you want. American cooking of Chinese food is more fatty than Chinese cooking of Chinese food. Mexican food is also bad (in relations to obesity). They have a lot of beans and cheese, which contain fat.

The only thing that is worse than McDonald's, other fast foods, and restaurants combined is having all of that with very little exercise. This is the leading cause of obesity. It's not the food, it's just the lack of exercise.
2012-09-09 01:26:00

Author:
Apple2012
Posts: 1408


It's mostly the food. Not if you eat at McDonald's ocasionally, but if you go there regularly (believe it or not some people eat at a fast food restaurant most days of the week), no amount of exercise can save you from getting fat.

Normal restaurants serve their food in bigger quantity, but most of the food they serve is healthy. Fast food has much more calories, fat and artificial ingredients. No, restaurants aren't worse than fast food. Far from that. They may serve more food, but at least the food they serve is relatively healthy. It isn't pumped full of additives, artificial flavor and preservatives. It isn't hastily prepared in less than 10 minutes with dubious ingredients.
2012-09-09 05:17:00

Author:
SnipySev
Posts: 2452


It's mostly the food. Not if you eat at McDonald's ocasionally, but if you go there regularly (believe it or not some people eat at a fast food restaurant most days of the week), no amount of exercise can save you from getting fat.



Not entirely true. Many have the metabolism to eat fast food daily and never see a gain in weight. But you can still see the consequences with multiple cardiovascular disorders. No matter how much you weight.
2012-09-09 06:11:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


Mcdonalds you can find on litterally every other block in america xD so yes. its overrated. but its good. there 1 dollar drinks. there toys. there chicken nuggets. and there fish feilas are wonderful. though 500 calories for a large fry. like 1500 calories for a double quarter pounder (Fat***'s meal)2012-09-09 07:20:00

Author:
TinyMoMo
Posts: 132


though 500 calories for a large fry. like 1500 calories for a double quarter pounder (Fat***'s meal)

1500 calories for a double quarter pounder? It's more likely a double pounder (1 lbs instead of 1/4 lbs) in that case.
2012-09-09 08:40:00

Author:
Apple2012
Posts: 1408


No, it's two quarter pound beef patties.2012-09-09 12:24:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


We literally take a frozen pancake put in an oven and heat it.

That would make me sick.
2012-09-09 15:07:00

Author:
DominationMags
Posts: 1840


Did you know that the capital of Vermont is the only capital in the US without a McDonald's? It's cool, but almost nobody lives in that capital. There are less than 10,000 people living there. So the cities with over 10,000 people do have McDonald's.

Do people really like McDonald's that much? If the city is medium sized or larger, there will be a whole bunch of McDonalds units. There isn't even one state without a McDonald's.
2012-09-21 19:13:00

Author:
Apple2012
Posts: 1408


They're a buisness, and a very sucessful one at that. Also Subway exceeded the number of stores McDonalds has about a year ago.2012-09-23 00:33:00

Author:
bigMoose_
Posts: 183


They're a buisness, and a very sucessful one at that. Also Subway exceeded the number of stores McDonalds has about a year ago.

That's right! Somebody has to dominate the number of stores McDonald's has. Subway is better than McDonald's. It's even featured in inFAMOUS 2, as it's the only real fast food in the game (but you never really get to go there in the game).
2012-09-23 04:32:00

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Apple2012
Posts: 1408


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