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(Message started by: sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 5:50am)
Title: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 5:50am
Timo has got several McDonald's gift certificates, so we've had 7 visits to the closest one in this city. 5 out of 7 times they've got something wrong with the order:

- cold french fries (when we ate at the restaurant)
- no ketchup (take away)
- wrong drink twice
- missing Happy Meal toy

What's your experiences, did they got it right each time? Timo always feels sorry that we live in Finland; he is convinced that the burgers in here are much smaller than the ones in America... ;;D

Sanna  
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by black on Nov 17th, 2007, 6:04am
i can tell u about greece that in general public mc donalds are concerned to be a failure.so it has been said
that it is the first country that the franchise company
was forced from the circumstances to adjust the menu
according to eating habits of greeks.i dont know if thats true.but i agree with u that the burgers are small.it has been years since i ate there and i can still remember
getting up hungry.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 6:18am
Finns love rye, so McDonald's had to make some adjustments here as well; we have McRye (well, McRuis) on the menu. :)

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by black on Nov 17th, 2007, 6:23am
whats rye?
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 17th, 2007, 6:25am
Sanna, sounds like a normal McDonald's to me, that is why we keep going back. [smiley=laugh.gif]

Cold fries, wrong size drinks, Big Mac is just a Cheese Burger ect!

Don't forget, The weight of the food is before it is cooked with all the grease. That is how a Quarter Pounder becomes a 1/16 Pounder!

I am getting hungry  ::) I feel like a challenge, maybe a Egg McMuffin is in order or whatever they decide to toss in the bag in it's place.

I love that place!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Nov 17th, 2007, 6:41am
They didn't give you the Happy Meal Toy?!?!?!?!? Those Bastards.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 17th, 2007, 7:36am
What is it that keeps us coming back? I eat there at least once a week and say "that is my last time" and before I know it I am craving whatever they toss in the bag again and again! ::)

I do not collect the Happy Meal Toys so it is not that, it is something in the grease, I mean the food. ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by AlienSpaceGuy on Nov 17th, 2007, 7:48am
McDonald's is one of the biggest users of Monosodium Glutamate (http://www.truthinlabeling.org/) (euphemized as flavor enhancer).

I get enough hits without consuming that nerve poison. Therefore, I don't patronize McDonald's.


                 [smiley=smokin.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by rolo65 on Nov 17th, 2007, 7:57am
One of the main reasons McD’s is soo successful is because of their consistency. You can go to any McD’s anywhere in the country and know what to expect. This is what Ray Kroc’s vision was. [smiley=bulb2.gif]

http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/4-21-2005-68865.asp
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Maffumatt on Nov 17th, 2007, 7:58am
My dads dog Moe will eat the bun and pickles off a McDonald's burger but not the patty. He will eat another dogs turd but not McDonald's meat. Good enough sign for me.............
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 17th, 2007, 8:51am

on 11/17/07 at 05:50:15, sandie99 wrote:
- cold french fries (when we ate at the restaurant)
- no ketchup (take away)
- wrong drink twice
- missing Happy Meal toy  


The bottom three are the direct result of the particular person working the window handing you the order.  Consistency and accuracy isn't always achieved but a glancing check in the bag is a quick remedy.  Drinks are hard to determine other than a quick sip.  
 Fries are suppose to be good for only seven minutes after hitting the bin but Ray Kroc's directives aren't carved in stone with management as slow and very busy times are intermingled throughout the day.  




Quote:
After several days of trying, we finally reached Gourmet Magazine, and found they would take feedback related to "MSG RISING," the piece of glutamate industry propaganda dressed up as a news release that appeared in the October issue.


An excellent point from the article's link, ASG.  PR spin and propanda designed to look like news stories are getting pressure from the FCC, which states:  "must clearly disclose to members of their audiences the nature, source and sponsorship of the material."

Comcast Cable was fined five times in Sep. 2007.

Getting worse than McDonalds.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 8:58am

on 11/17/07 at 06:23:25, black wrote:
whats rye?

Rye is this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye


Quote:
They didn't give you the Happy Meal Toy?!?!?!?!? Those Bastards.

Yeah... Luckily we checked and returned to get it. The person in question didn't even apologise, just said "Oh" and gave the toy (a purple bunny tomacotchi... ;;D).

Matt, that's interesting! Too bad we cannot trust our guinea pigs; they would LOVE to get french fries or piece of El Maco Jr burger (what Timo had today) or cheese burger (what I had). Nobody has told them that guinea pigs cannot digest dairy! [smiley=laugh.gif]

The funniest thing is that each time I'm eating junk (burgers, french fries or slice of pizza), I feel like watching my Super Size Me dvd! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Barry, if you eat at McDonald's about once a week, I know just the place you'd love to eat here in Finland: Hesburger! ;;D It's Finnish fast food chain and before those McD gift certificates I had a cheeseburger about twice a year at Hesburger. :)

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 9:08am

on 11/17/07 at 08:51:33, Kevin_M wrote:
but a glancing check in the bag is a quick remedy.  Drinks are hard to determine other than a quick sip.  


Kevin,

Timo once tried to check the take away bag right there in the counter, but he got some angry glances and a rude voice said: "Everything is right there!". That's why it's great to sneak behind the corner and check in there... ;;D But from now on when we'll use the next gift certificate, we're going to check what we got before going home.

What comes to drinks, Timo always wants Fanta, so naturally he can tell streight away if he got coca-cola instead.

Timo wanted me to begin this thread so that we can share the expriences we've had about visiting McDonald's. We've got nothing against it in general; just wondering. The next time: we'll try salmon salad. ;)

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by vietvet2tours on Nov 17th, 2007, 9:41am
  Always order feets and beaks at McD's.

     Potter

                         http://www.breakthechain.org/exclusives/mcchick.jpg

                           http://wytammic.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/chicken_feet_5x7_72_dpi.jpg

Chicken nuggets you silly
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Redd on Nov 17th, 2007, 9:47am
I must admit, I'm addicted to the bacon egg and cheese bagel for breakfast. With extra bacon of course.

;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 17th, 2007, 9:52am
I love their french fries!! :D  I get a craving for them now and then during my pregnancy.

Now if they could only do me a meal that combines thier french fries with Burger King's burgers & Wendy's chicken, I'd be in heaven. ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 17th, 2007, 9:59am

on 11/17/07 at 09:08:41, sandie99 wrote:
Kevin,

Timo once tried to check the take away bag right there in the counter, but he got some angry glances and a rude voice said: "Everything is right there!".


Well, that's two more counts against them.  Abrupt tone and... she should have offered to sell you an apple pie to go with that while you were still at the counter.  ;)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 10:12am
I've had Filet-O-Fish, the fish hamburger and it's yummy and I had absolutely nothing to complain about the mozzarella sticks. Ok, I do: 3 in a bag is just teasing... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Kevin,
our McD's don't sell apple pie anymore. They do have Dallas buns, chocolate muffins, donuts, milkshakes, ice cream, fruit and cake, but no apple pie. I'm not quite sure why, though.

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 10:20am

on 11/17/07 at 09:41:22, vietvet2tours wrote:
  Always order feets and beaks at McD's.

What's that??? [smiley=huh.gif]

Pegg, lucky you: I love bacon, but don't eat it that often. Bagels are another thing which our McD do not have at their menu... :( I'd sure love to try one! :)

Timo said that he has been to McD at Bulgaria as well few years ago and got excellent service there. :) I've been to McD while in Spain, Italy, Sweden and America (NYC).

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Jonny on Nov 17th, 2007, 11:03am

on 11/17/07 at 06:41:11, zwibbs/Scott wrote:
They didn't give you the Happy Meal Toy?!?!?!?!? Those Bastards.


LMMFAO!!!! ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 17th, 2007, 11:09am
Our usual order in McD is:

4 chicken nuggets happy meal with chocolate milk.
Chicken grilled sandwich combo.
ceasar salad and chipotle grilled chicken wrap.
Three ice cream cones.

we are faithful consumers.  ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 17th, 2007, 1:57pm
Paul loves that McShit and I DO NOT! I'm fussy I suppose but I just don't want pre chewed food. This summer however I found one of their salads I loved with a southwestern dressing and I really liked it so every time he had mc shit burgers I had a salad and I was quite happy.

Went back in September and they had discontinued it. Story of my flaming life! GRRRR! He better find he likes something else awful quick 'cs me and MacD's are citing irreconcilable differences this time!
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 17th, 2007, 2:06pm
Helen, you must take a trip to Finland and have some salmon salad with us. :)

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 17th, 2007, 2:27pm
southwest salad is still available in Texas  ;;D

http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/eat/features/swsalad.html

when are you coming over?  ;)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by schaan on Nov 17th, 2007, 5:38pm
coming to america???

dont have to,
we bring the disease to you !!!!!
,
http://a827.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/86/l_e0d95278a560e30d36969f91138935b2.jpg
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Syd Barret on Nov 17th, 2007, 7:16pm
Het Sanna....wassup?

You know, McDonalds is disgusting, fatty, unhealthy food.

If you get anything, try the fish or chicken...less bad stuff inside
Cheers, Dave
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 17th, 2007, 8:29pm
Guess what I had for dinner? ;;D

McChicken & fries
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Charlie on Nov 17th, 2007, 10:26pm

Quote:
Paul loves that McShit and I DO NOT! I'm fussy I suppose but I just don't want pre chewed food. This summer however I found one of their salads I loved with a southwestern dressing and I really liked it so every time he had mc shit burgers I had a salad and I was quite happy

Taste good, don't they? In that "Super Size Me" DVD, you'll find that they are that way in part because McDonalds adds lots of sugar to their salads. McDonalds is worse than Walmart.  

My experience with McDonalds has always been fine. It began in 1955 when the burgers were 15 cents and the cheeseburgers were 20 cents. I think the fries were 20 cents too. Burgers were very small back then and Godknows WTF was in the things.

The best thing and best deal at McDonalds is the hot fudge sundae. It costs a buck and has the best chocolate flavored sauce there is anywhere. I wish I could buy the stuff. The senior coffee is good too. I only eat from the food menu when on the road.

Charlie
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Paul98 on Nov 17th, 2007, 11:31pm
So help me God...Don't get me started!!!

I fucking love Micky-D's but they higher the mentally dead.......  I can suck down 2 cheeze burgers, 2 large fries and a large coke...(it used to be 3 C.burgers, 3 L. fries and a shake) (have to watch the weight now  ;))

NOW...They FUCK UP the order 7 out of 10 times and it is ALLWAYS in their favor!!!  So help me god as my whitness I will some day reach through their "porthole" drag them through and beat the crap out of them for just being "just so fucking stupid!"

NOW, Micky-ds  Fry your french fries in beef tallow like you used to.  (FUCK YOU VEGITARIANS...GO EAT SOME PLACE ELSE.)  Higher ALL OLDER CITIZENS!!  They may be slower but they get the order right!.....Sweet Jeebus I love the elderly because they have WORK ETHICS!

I swear to god I will drag some pimple faced (FAT) kid through that GD window for fucking up the order some day.

-P.  
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 18th, 2007, 5:03am
Hey Paul - don't hold back hon, just say what you think why don't you?!


Psssst - can anyone say "anger management"?!! (and would you like fries with that?!  ;;D )
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by artonio7 on Nov 18th, 2007, 5:16am

on 11/17/07 at 23:31:34, Paul98 wrote:
So help me God...Don't get me started!!!

I fucking love Micky-D's but they higher the mentally dead.......  I can suck down 2 cheeze burgers, 2 large fries and a large coke...(it used to be 3 C.burgers, 3 L. fries and a shake) (have to watch the weight now  ;))

NOW...They FUCK UP the order 7 out of 10 times and it is ALLWAYS in their favor!!!  So help me god as my whitness I will some day reach through their "porthole" drag them through and beat the crap out of them for just being "just so fucking stupid!"

NOW, Micky-ds  Fry your french fries in beef tallow like you used to.  (FUCK YOU VEGITARIANS...GO EAT SOME PLACE ELSE.)  Higher ALL OLDER CITIZENS!!  They may be slower but they get the order right!.....Sweet Jeebus I love the elderly because they have WORK ETHICS!

I swear to god I will drag some pimple faced (FAT) kid through that GD window for fucking up the order some day.

-P.  


ROFLMAO.... wow... now that is some "Passionate" shit.

Remind me to never get between you and your food...  ;;D

with warm regards,
Tony
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by schaan on Nov 18th, 2007, 12:07pm
dosent do any good to rant  buddy



they donta speaka englisssh   :)   with a smile    my ass.


thats why its all numbers  now,   dont even try to order it your way    or  else......
:o :o :o :o
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by BarbaraD on Nov 18th, 2007, 3:21pm
Am I the only one on this planet who actually LIKES McDonald's Cheesburgers???? Caleb and I visit often and we ALWAYS CHECK for the happy TOY!!! Not gettin' caught in that TRAP!!!!  ;;D

Hugs BD

PS Oh and I always ask them to COUNT my change to me -- but I'm old and a witch (ok Helen I know it's spelled with a "B") ::)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 18th, 2007, 3:25pm
I'm not a huge burger fan to be honest. If I have one I tend o like Burger King ones (here) as at least they have proper salad in them and huge hunks of raw onion (anyone up for a snog?!)

Paul makes really good burgers though so he is good for SOMETHING!  ;;D

The thing I could happily live without ever eating again is pizza. Eating something that looks like barf is just SOOOOOO not appealing to me!
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by DennisM1045 on Nov 18th, 2007, 3:39pm
This was on the news this morning.  It's the same McDonalds I go to every Friday night to get Happy Meals for my kids.  I had no idea what was on the desert menu  [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BO67101/

My favorite part is that they haven't fired the kid yet.  My guess is that sales were up dramatically from pot heads and their munchies.

-Dennis-
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by andrewjb on Nov 18th, 2007, 5:39pm
i can count on one hand the number of burgers ive had, and consider that too many. the same goes for coca cola / lemonade / 7up, and the like. there all full of shit ! in my opinion. andrew, :).
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 18th, 2007, 7:15pm

on 11/18/07 at 17:39:26, andrewjb wrote:
...the same goes for coca cola / lemonade / 7up, ...andrew, :).


I've never had 7up either Andrew. I'm just not that kind of a girl.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by andrewjb on Nov 18th, 2007, 7:22pm
:), well, thanks for shareing. andrew.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by E-Double on Nov 18th, 2007, 7:29pm
A huge fan of a large #3 which is usually followed by a huge #2 [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Charlotte on Nov 18th, 2007, 7:35pm
this is a photo from Cynjeep.

"Here is a  1970's Gino's menu that I found in a local business in Delaware a few months ago."
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n106/Charlotte_044/cluster%20buddies/ginogiant.jpg
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Kevin_M on Nov 18th, 2007, 8:30pm
That menu reminds me of the new McDonalds that opened up in 1970 nearby.  Our usual hanging out on street corners in the cold of winter offered a place to warm up.  With a 20 cent burger and 15 cent Coke we could sit inside for 37 cents for an hour before the security guard told us to move on.  

Only on nights we could scrape up 37 cents each though.  
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Jonny on Nov 18th, 2007, 9:03pm
BK rules!!!!

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starterupsteve.com%2Fswf%2Fburgerking.html&ei=aO5AR-jSL46GeoKXwcYK&usg=AFQjCNExyKsDqYeDIfVIZF5SZaZOxcL6KA&sig2=hQoerqGT62wqFJXZIoKiEQ
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Linda_Howell on Nov 18th, 2007, 9:24pm


I'm going to miss each and every one of you when you die from coronary artery disease.  I HATE that sh*t that McDonalds passes off as food.  Had it a few times and I was literally sick each time.   No thanks!!!!!

  oh, and Paul dear...get a grip.   ;;D ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 18th, 2007, 9:35pm
Linda, dear - Hasn't anyone told you yet that it's almost all genetics? That's why Joe Blow can eat nothing but shit all his life and live to be 97, while John Doe will eat salad and mineral water and drop dead at the age of 52.

A doctor once told me that each of us can only control our serum cholesterol through diet and exercise by 15 or 20%. So, if your natural number is 400, you can only bring it down to 320 at best. Guess what? Still dangerously high. Enter the statin drugs, stage right.

I'm one of those genetic freaks. My natural number is around 390. Once I got on the Zocor, my total has been between 175 and 195.

What's MOST important is that we each enjoy what we eat and not eat too much of it (which is my problem).
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Linda_Howell on Nov 18th, 2007, 9:56pm

Understood Bill.

McDonalds makes me sick, so I won't eat that crap.

However.....she says dancing merrily along to the nearest Culvers.... ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 18th, 2007, 10:05pm

on 11/18/07 at 21:56:58, Linda_Howell wrote:
McDonalds makes me sick, so I won't eat that crap.

And some people love it. I say let 'em. They're enjoying it.

Quote:
However.....she says dancing merrily along to the nearest Culvers.... ;;D

Now we're talking, darlin'. I hope I can be the next person to escort you and Jim into one. ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by schaan on Nov 18th, 2007, 10:08pm

on 11/18/07 at 21:35:19, StrangeBrew wrote:


I'm one of those genetic freaks. My natural number is around 390. Once I got on the Zocor, my total has been between 175 and 195.

.


not to burst your bubble  but

genetic freak indicates an abnormality, meaning not the norm.   normal people can only affect thier fat% a small amount because they are normal and not more than 200.

if you are more than 200 and have a healthy diet then that is very rare thing and im sure the doctor that told you that was speaking of normal people not the rare case of those folks who ( honestly )  eat healthy and exercise still cant drop their cholesterol levels.

do you truly believe that if you woke up every morning and walked 2 miles and ate less than 2000 calories a day that you would not drop below 200 without drugs?


it is NOT genetic
except for those with that freak abnormal gene that wont let them loose the weight even though they ( honestly ) eat responsibly.

i HATE looking at our children that are walking around with bellys and cottage cheese thighs  and people blaming it on genetics.
i am far from a healthy speciman  im 6'2" 230lb and waist size 36. my cholesterol is border line at 190.  but i also know if i excersised more and ate better i could be right in line with where i should.

its a good thing you take the meds because you will live longer , but its a bad thing to take the meds and eat irresponsibly and not expect death to knock on your door sooner than if you followed medical guidlines.

good luck

off the box now\

;)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 18th, 2007, 10:15pm

on 11/18/07 at 22:08:46, schaan wrote:
not to burst your bubble  but

genetic freak indicates an abnormality, meaning not the norm.   normal people can only affect thier fat% a small amount because they are normal and not more than 200.

if you are more than 200 and have a healthy diet then that is very rare thing and im sure the doctor that told you that was speaking of normal people not the rare case of those folks who ( honestly )  eat healthy and exercise still cant drop their cholesterol levels.

do you truly believe that if you woke up every morning and walked 2 miles and ate less than 2000 calories a day that you would not drop below 200 without drugs?


it is NOT genetic
except for those with that freak abnormal gene that wont let them loose the weight even though they ( honestly ) eat responsibly.

i HATE looking at our children that are walking around with bellys and cottage cheese thighs  and people blaming it on genetics.
i am far from a healthy speciman  im 6'2" 230lb and waist size 36. my cholesterol is border line at 190.  but i also know if i excersised more and ate better i could be right in line with where i should.

its a good thing you take the meds because you will live longer , but its a bad thing to take the meds and eat irresponsibly and not expect death to knock on your door sooner than if you followed medical guidlines.

good luck

off the box now\

;)

And you went to medical school where?
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Charlie on Nov 18th, 2007, 11:03pm
Helen's right about Burger King but their coffee is hot brown water.

Charlie
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Nov 19th, 2007, 5:44am

on 11/17/07 at 20:29:01, Melissa wrote:
Guess what I had for dinner? ;;D

McChicken & fries

At least you THOUGHT it was Chicken.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 19th, 2007, 6:42am

on 11/18/07 at 23:03:48, Charlie wrote:
Helen's right about Burger King but their coffee is hot brown water.

Charlie


BURNT hot brown water Charlie!! Just how is it ALL these places have the vilest coffee to be had on the planet?
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by schaan on Nov 19th, 2007, 8:07am

on 11/18/07 at 22:15:40, StrangeBrew wrote:
And you went to medical school where?

university of common sense and take responsibility for you own actions.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by schaan on Nov 19th, 2007, 8:08am

on 11/19/07 at 06:42:44, LeLimey wrote:
BURNT hot brown water Charlie!! Just how is it ALL these places have the vilest coffee to be had on the planet?



coffee conspiracy.......

;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 19th, 2007, 8:26am

on 11/19/07 at 08:07:48, schaan wrote:
university of common sense and take responsibility for you own actions.

Maybe we were classmates. I'm surprised we didn't know each other - it's a pretty small school.

But you must have missed genetics class the day that they taught the lesson about serum cholesterol levels having a STRONG genetic component.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 19th, 2007, 9:38am

on 11/19/07 at 05:44:38, zwibbs/Scott wrote:
At least you THOUGHT it was Chicken.

Oh shaddap! :P
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 19th, 2007, 9:43am
I've had cheese burger at Burger King and I liked it. When I lived in London for 3 years, I went to Burger King when I felt like eating burgers and that was about once a year.

I quit eating all sort of chicken nuggets after I saw a documentary about them... And I gave up soft drinks in 2004. I did try Jolt Cola after that in case it would help with the hits.

I still love pizza, though. :) Once you don't eat it too often, it's a treat. One Finnish grocery store chain makes icredibly delicious tuna pizza and another one does mozzarella pizza just right. :)

Funny, but I recall when McD came to Finland. I was 8 at the time. In my childhood going to McD was a rare treat, not daily/weekly/monthly thing. We ate there about twice a year, always to mark something important such as a A from hard test or in the first day of summer holiday.

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by aloneuk on Nov 19th, 2007, 10:26am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEM0T1Ar5Qo
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Paul98 on Nov 19th, 2007, 11:01am
Warning!  This is pretty grose:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucC0TEU8PvE&feature=related

-P.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by aloneuk on Nov 19th, 2007, 11:38am
lmmfao thats yum !
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 19th, 2007, 11:41am
Paul.... :o
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Paul98 on Nov 19th, 2007, 11:56am

on 11/19/07 at 11:41:17, sandie99 wrote:
Paul.... :o


;;D ;;D ;;D
-P.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 19th, 2007, 12:13pm
One horrid video...
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by fubar on Nov 19th, 2007, 12:50pm
I gave up fast food a few years ago... meaning I stopped using it as my primary food source.

McD's is a 'known-quantity', so if you see it in another city, state or country, you generally know what you're going to get.  That's the upside.  Although, I have had pretty different experiences at McD's in Japan (tiny portions, localized food) France (espresso available) Germany (Beer on tap!) and Greece (what the hell were they serving?).  In any case, I  guess it works for a lot of people, and that company is raking in billions of dollars, francs, dinar, pesos, and pooka shells.

In my humble opinion, nothing beats an In-n-Out burger.  Nothing.  Not even a slider from White Castle.

-Fu
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Nov 19th, 2007, 1:40pm

on 11/19/07 at 12:50:23, fubar wrote:
I gave up fast food a few years ago... meaning I stopped using it as my primary food source.

McD's is a 'known-quantity', so if you see it in another city, state or country, you generally know what you're going to get.  That's the upside.  Although, I have had pretty different experiences at McD's in Japan (tiny portions, localized food) France (espresso available) Germany (Beer on tap!) and Greece (what the hell were they serving?).  In any case, I  guess it works for a lot of people, and that company is raking in billions of dollars, francs, dinar, pesos, and pooka shells.

In my humble opinion, nothing beats an In-n-Out burger.  Nothing.  Not even a slider from White Castle.

-Fu

At the Greek McD's was the entrance in the rear of the building ?
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 19th, 2007, 1:53pm
Zwibby EWE are disgusting!

Paul - words fail me. I will never go to McDonalds again as long as I live so I guess I won't see you any more!  :P


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Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 19th, 2007, 2:36pm
There's always McD take away, Helen! ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 19th, 2007, 2:53pm
I gotta quit lookin at this stupid thread.  After my OB appt. today I was starving so I went to Culvers. :-[
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 19th, 2007, 3:04pm
[quote author=Melissa link=board=general;num=1195296615;start=50#66 date=11/19/07 at 14:53:48]I gotta quit lookin at this stupid thread.  After my OB appt. today I was starving so I went to Culvers. :-[/quote]
(Spoken like Frankenstein's monster)

Culver's - GOOOOOOOOOODDD!
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 19th, 2007, 3:09pm
oh my flippin god, I just watched the vid Paul posted... [smiley=eek.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 19th, 2007, 3:12pm

on 11/19/07 at 15:09:39, Melissa wrote:
oh my flippin god, I just watched the vid Paul posted... [smiley=eek.gif]

Culver's still GOOOOOOOOOODDD!
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 19th, 2007, 3:43pm
Bill, yer nuts.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 19th, 2007, 3:46pm

on 11/19/07 at 15:43:21, Melissa wrote:
Bill, yer nuts.

Tell me something I don't know. ;)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 19th, 2007, 4:53pm
I am not going to watch any video..I want  to be able to eat any fast food out there without remorse of any kind  ;;D..I don't feel like explaining my daughter why we can't eat at McD..who knows what else comes into my mouth when I eat anywhere else any way. so....I will continue the enjoy of eating wathever I feel like eating  [smiley=laugh.gif]

I am changing the subjet, I found yesterday a small cuban restaurant and we ate the most delicious Ropa Vieja and maduros with rice and black beans  I have eaten in a while mmmmm :D...

The Murphys will be back for more next weekend  ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by tommyD on Nov 19th, 2007, 6:22pm
Why does anyone eat at McDonalds?  The food sucks, the service (what service?) sucks, the coffee sucks, and a big chunk of what you pay goes to buy advertising.

Find a local, family-owned restaurant instead. The food will be better, the prices reasonable, the people friendly, and the money they make stays in the community.

Skip Micky D's. Find a joint where the owner lives upstairs... or like Rosybabe:


Quote:
I am changing the subjet, I found yesterday a small cuban restaurant and we ate the most delicious Ropa Vieja and maduros with rice and black beans  I have eaten in a while mmmmm ...



Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Jonny on Nov 19th, 2007, 6:49pm

on 11/19/07 at 18:22:01, tommyD wrote:
Why does anyone eat at McDonalds?  The food sucks, the service (what service?) sucks, the coffee sucks, and a big chunk of what you pay goes to buy advertising.

Find a local, family-owned restaurant instead. The food will be better, the prices reasonable, the people friendly, and the money they make stays in the community.

Skip Micky D's. Find a joint where the owner lives upstairs... or like Rosybabe:


Agreed!
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by George_J on Nov 19th, 2007, 6:56pm
An unrelated aside, but perhaps slightly relevant, since we're talking about food, more or less.   ;)

I see that Serendipity, the home of the $25,000 ice cream sundae, has been closed by the health department.

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/food/2007/11/16/2007-11-16_untitled__rats16m-1.html

Dining out--you pays your money, and you takes your chances.

Best,

George
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sldrswyfe on Nov 19th, 2007, 9:36pm
Their french fries rule.  I love quarter pounders with cheese...I eat there about once a year....

Im sitting here starving and I think food poisoned at the same time....Im in the "induction" phase of Atkins...ABSOLUTLY NO carbs (no whole grains), of course no sugar, limited vegetables..no corn, peas, etc....

I eat about a pound of chicken at a sitting...and talking about McDonalds is killing me...although...I could eat a quarter pounder without the bread....... [smiley=huh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Charlie on Nov 19th, 2007, 10:26pm
McDonalds does have other purposes though. Every McDonalds that I've been to, there are four retired guys sitting together not far from the counter drinking coffee, reading scrambled newspapers, and solving all the world's problems. I used to laugh at them but now they admit me and my gray hair to the group because I can remember all the old businesses that used to be on the corner. I like it.

Charlie
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 19th, 2007, 11:24pm
Charlie...

Two things, as I sit here considering whether I should induce myself to vomit...my stomach is so sick...


Where the hell are your pictures lately??  I MISS THEM...and I could really use a good laugh..


Second, I think that sounds great...re McDonalds...I hope it's still the same when it's my time.... :)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Paul98 on Nov 20th, 2007, 5:25am

on 11/19/07 at 22:26:43, Charlie wrote:
McDonalds does have other purposes though. Every McDonalds that I've been to, there are four retired guys sitting together not far from the counter drinking coffee, reading scrambled newspapers, and solving all the world's problems. I used to laugh at them but now they admit me and my gray hair to the group because I can remember all the old businesses that used to be on the corner. I like it.

Charlie


I enjoy seeing the retired folks there too Charlie.  What I also enjoy is having them behind the counter instead of some snot nose kid.  They always get the order right, don't have an attitude and have manners.  

-P.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 20th, 2007, 6:22am
Senior hangout, oh yeah. Angie's dad goes there every morning for coffee and meets with a couple of his friends, he really likes it there. He is 78 years young. ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 20th, 2007, 8:04am
Yes....Im definately with Paul.  It's re-assuring to have an adult behind the counter.

And, in some way, it's comforting to see the seniors chatting...a reminder of the days before technology got out of hand...when people acutally spoke to one another.  Days when "the parlor" (living room) and the kitchen were important rooms...full of laughter, reminiscing....days when people wore their "good clothes" to vist others....out of respect.

Respect?  Where did that go?  The way teen-agers
behave, and speak to older adults is difficult to believe.

I cannot be disrespectful to someone older than me...it's the way I was raised.  I believe that seniors earned, at the very least, my understanding and respect...getting older isn't for the faint of heart.

**I especially miss "hearing stories"...to me, there's nothing like someone with the gift of telling a good story...the one's that get more detailed and animated every time they're time they're re-told.  I really miss that...
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 20th, 2007, 8:55am
Damn Sanna

And I thought I was convicted?  Getting the toy they forget in a happy meal...I can't top that one!

You even contacted a magazine...you're definate journalist material!  ;)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by LeLimey on Nov 20th, 2007, 8:58am

on 11/20/07 at 05:25:38, Paul98 wrote:
 They always get the order right, don't have an attitude and have manners.  

-P.


Unlike there customers eh Oscar the grouch?! Did someone put crabby pills in your coffee?! Wasn't me - I'm only responsible for the laxatives!  ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 20th, 2007, 10:31am
Thank you, Sherri! :)

I do know one McD customer, who has no complaints: a friend of mine loves their latte and dallas bun. :)

Other places to eat: Jyväskylä has lots of Asian restaurants. One of them opened a night take away service few weeks ago. We tried their no 5; it's noodles, shrimp, chicken and vegetables and it's absolutely delicious! :)

We did wonder why Timo got gift certificates to McD; why coudn't they be gift certificates, which can be used anywhere... We'd love those much more, because this town has lots of interesting restaurants to visit... :)

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by StrangeBrew on Nov 20th, 2007, 10:40am

on 11/20/07 at 10:31:32, sandie99 wrote:
...their catte and dallas bun.

I don't even want to know.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 20th, 2007, 10:51am
Dallas bun:
http://www.mcdonalds.fi/ruokaopas/tuotekuvat/6_dallaspulla.jpg
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by George_J on Nov 20th, 2007, 4:41pm

on 11/20/07 at 10:51:17, sandie99 wrote:
Dallas bun:
http://www.mcdonalds.fi/ruokaopas/tuotekuvat/6_dallaspulla.jpg


Dallas bun?

I dunno.  Dallas Stars Hockey team, maybe?

http://www.geocheminc.com/puckusa.jpg
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by echo on Nov 20th, 2007, 5:01pm
9 out of 10 times when I order a McSlider without cheese I end up with something they call cheese on it.

Last time I was inside they had to re-make it 4 times to get it right.  I thought the manager was going to have anurism trying to get the cooks (?) to get it right.
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 20th, 2007, 5:32pm
now I remember one time hubby went to get egg mcmuffin and sausage for breakfast for the 3 of us and one mcmuffin came without the sausage, another one with out the cheese and the last one just the frikin muffin, no egg, no sausage no cheese, nothing in it. He went back and complained and he got all 3 right this time and a gift certificate! The manager was there when he went to complain  ;).
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 20th, 2007, 5:46pm
This is what I am talking about! I had lunch at "Rotten Ronnie's" today and let's see how they did.

Big Mac----check

Hot fries----check

Correct drink----check

Straw for the drink----check

Napkins----check

Prompt and friendly service----A Big Check

Actually, the big "M" in our town is really not that bad, very nice staff most times and very quick to fix any mistakes in the customers favor. Not too bad for a fast food franchise.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cf01b3127cceb1567724775200000026101AZtGrZu5asU

(Once a week is enough though) [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by fubar on Nov 20th, 2007, 5:56pm
Let's be very clear...

McDonalds is for Feeding, not Dining.

Those who go to McD's seeking a dining experience will be disappointed.


Fu has spoken
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 20th, 2007, 6:12pm
Very well said fubar, we do have a place we go to called "R&L's Bistro" for a dining experience, but the big "M" works in a pinch when you running to get a lunch in. ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 20th, 2007, 8:35pm
Exactly Fu...you don't go to McDonald's to "swill" your brandy...

But, it does taste good once in awhile...in a bad way!

Sometimes I've wondered if I was on Candid Camera, because they messed my order up so bad...I was waiting for Alan Funt to jump out, and a sound crew... [smiley=huh.gif] I thought "they can't be this stupid"...
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Charlie on Nov 20th, 2007, 10:44pm

Quote:
Where the hell are your pictures lately??  I MISS THEM...and I could really use a good laugh..


Here you go, kid:  http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/turkey.gif
Charlie http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/yercrazy.gif
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 21st, 2007, 9:57am
;;D ;;D ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 21st, 2007, 11:02am
George, they do call that particular bun the dallas bun. ;;D They're soft and delicious if you like sweet stuff.

Fu,you're right; McD isn't meant to be this huge dining experience - but still; once you'll place your order, you actually expect to get what you ordered.

Then again; when you go to the restaurant, that's what you'll expect. I've had once horrific mozzarella pizza (I only ate it because I was hungry and having a migraine because I had been waiting for it for such a long time) at one restaurant and you can be sure that I'll never set my foot inside that restaurant again!

Barry, Timo has this theory: the more often you'll go, the better service you'll get. I'm glad that your local McD is a good one! :) We must have got take away from a local Chinese quite often, because the lady at the counter already says hello when we saw her on the city centre the other day... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Hmm.... all this McD talk has made Timo want some McD salmon salad... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 22nd, 2007, 7:42am
Dammit...I broke down and went to McDonalds.

It was sooooo good.  Ok...got that out of my system  :D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 22nd, 2007, 7:48am
[smiley=laugh.gif] Now I am thinking about it and it is only 7:50am!!!!  ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 22nd, 2007, 8:58am
;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by brewcrew on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:01am
I have figured it out: Their food is laced with crack. Look at Sherri and Barry's recent responses. That's the talk of addicts. "I can stop anytime I want." ;;D

Just say no to Mickey D's. We love you and we want you to get the help you need. Ronald is the pusher man. He gets little kids hooked early in life. "Here you go, kid. The first couple doses are free."
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 22nd, 2007, 9:21am
[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]..and they messed up my order too!!

I was standing there, looking back and forth...perspiring...speaking in a hushed tone..."uh...I'll take the quarter pounder...."...then kept an eye out for the fuzz.... ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 10:29am
[smiley=laugh.gif]

Ok, we got salmon salad which we shared and Timo got 4 milkshakes (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry & pear) - he finished 2 of them last night. This time everything went just fine; we did have to wait for a while, because lots of folkes were there so it took a while before our order was ready.

BTW, do you get receipts at McD? Here in Finland, not a chance. The Finnish fast food chain Hesburger gives them, but McD doesn't. Timo begun to wonder about that yesterday.

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 11:59am
Here's a pic of our last night's meal:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/sandie99/mcdmeal.jpg

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 22nd, 2007, 12:01pm
Sanna, yes we get receipts here for McD's and that salmon salad looks REAL good! :)
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 12:03pm
Melissa, it was yummy salad! :)

Sanna
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by barry_sword on Nov 22nd, 2007, 12:10pm
Well we just had to talk about McDonald's this morning! This would be my second visit to the big "M" this week! I tried my best to drive by it but it must have been the slippery roads from the snow or something but my car turned right into the Drive Thru and seeing I was there I ordered up a Big Mac Meal. ::)
It was another perfect order, no mistakes. ;;D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7cf03b3127cceb14d98bce7af00000026101AZtGrZu5asU

How can one say no to this? [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by brewcrew on Nov 22nd, 2007, 12:13pm
Ya know, all this picture taking of a fast food order right before it's consumed has to rank on the warped scale right up there with the Ed Gein's and Jeffrey Dahmer's of the world! [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Melissa on Nov 22nd, 2007, 12:14pm
ROTFLMAO Barry!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]

Well, you only live once.  Better make it fun while you're here! ;;D


lol, too funny
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by sandie99 on Nov 22nd, 2007, 12:16pm
Barry, I'm glad that you got what you ordered! ;;D
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by Charlie on Nov 22nd, 2007, 2:24pm
Fries, Mac and remotes.

Yer all set http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/snack.gif

Heaven on earth

Charlie
Title: Re: McDonald's, anyone?
Post by SoldiersWife on Nov 23rd, 2007, 9:01am
Hey...if I took a picture...it would've been of me...on the couch...unable to move with glazed over eyes...in sweat pants..i.e. "eating clothes"  ;;D


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