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I wonder what makes the OP think that Americans like MD anymore than Canadians do. People eat at MD's because their kids want it or they are in a hurry. The food is mediocre at best, and it is chosen because people need to eat fast. No one goes out on a date with their wife and says, "where should we eat tonight? Lets go to Mcdonalds". Peoples attitude toward MD's is no different here in the US then it is in Canada.
By the way, McDonalds is the second most popular fast food restaurant in Canada. I wonder why Canadians like McDonalds so much? I don't know for sure, but probably for many of the same reasons that McDonalds is popular in the US.
I am not a fan of McDonald's , it is sort of the food of last resort for me, except for the coffee which is pretty good. However, I have noticed on my trips to Canada many McDonald's there have a smaller menu than the one's in the US. Lot's of items are missing, especially breakfast items.
I haven't had their fries in decades. When they first started out I think it was in the sixties or fifties or whenever, they advertised their fries were the best and they were. They were so good. But that changed a very long time ago.
What i do like is their fries and coffee.
When exactly did they change?
I don't care for their menu apart from their Breakfast. Everything else seems to be really mediocre and unappealing. Why is it such a cultural phenomenon in America?
I think there a few reasons:
- Its cheap!!
- It is accessible (locations EVERYWHERE)
- It is convenient (drive-thru window)
- It is fast and easy to purchase
- It tastes good (greasy comfort food)
- It is an American staple of the Fast Food industry
- They know how to advertise at the right places at the right time
Because it's cheap and people like processed, fatty foods in the US. And let's be honest, the average McDonald's customer is not a size 2.
The average customer at my local McDonalds is a crack addict buying french fries off the dollar menu so you are right, they are much smaller than a size 2.
I imagine in middle-class sprawling suburbs areas where you only get out of your car to waddle to the recliner in front of your TV, the average size of a McDonalds addict is much larger. :-)
The average customer at my local McDonalds is a crack addict buying french fries off the dollar menu so you are right, they are much smaller than a size 2.
I imagine in middle-class sprawling suburbs areas where you only get out of your car to waddle to the recliner in front of your TV, the average size of a McDonalds addict is much larger. :-)
The McDonalds i go to are full of people from all walks of life, immigrants, businessmen, elderly, teenagers, etc.... everytime i go inside i actually see more non obese people than obese people.
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