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McDonald's is gross... people say at McDonald's you know what you're getting but I don't think people really know the extent of additives and other things that are put in the food. And Chicken McNuggets? Disgusting. And McDonald's has a really irritating ability of taking things that are supposed to be healthy and making them just as fattening as everything else on the menu. Like pumping as much sugar in the oatmeal as what's in a Snicker's bar.
The only time I ever went to McDonald's was when I lived in Spain because they actually served decent beer there that was pretty cheap and we only went for the beer.
But that just proves the point, you knew what you were getting in that beer. Not everyone who goes to McDonald's goes for the chicken. And a once-in-awhile meal isn't going to kill anyone. I don't think they are any more unhealthy than any other restaurant that isn't specifically designated a healthy food specialty restaurant. In moderation, they're okay occasionally if you don't mind the taste of their food. I think the self righteous foodies like to make them a scapegoat of all that's evil in restaurants making those who otherwise can't afford an occasional meal out, a treat for them, are supposed to feel guilty.
But that just proves the point, you knew what you were getting in that beer. Not everyone who goes to McDonald's goes for the chicken. And a once-in-awhile meal isn't going to kill anyone. I don't think they are any more unhealthy than any other restaurant that isn't specifically designated a healthy food specialty restaurant. In moderation, they're okay occasionally if you don't mind the taste of their food. I think the self righteous foodies like to make them a scapegoat of all that's evil in restaurants making those who otherwise can't afford an occasional meal out, a treat for them, are supposed to feel guilty.
Exactly! As long as your not eating that stuff everyday, it's not really that big of a deal.
If I go to McDonald's, it's usually to get a smoothie (not because I think they're healthy but because I think they're really good!) or fries - I'm a sucker for their fries. I go maybe once a month or less. I'm not a fan of McDonald's or fast food in general, I haven't been since I was a little kid.
McDonald's is appealing to some because it's cheap and convenient. It's also unappealing to some because in general, it's kind of gross.
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?
LOL the last time I ate at McDonalds was last May - in England. And it wasn't because I particularly wanted to - I just wanted to compare the British version of American fast food to "real" American fast food.
But that just proves the point, you knew what you were getting in that beer. Not everyone who goes to McDonald's goes for the chicken. And a once-in-awhile meal isn't going to kill anyone. I don't think they are any more unhealthy than any other restaurant that isn't specifically designated a healthy food specialty restaurant. In moderation, they're okay occasionally if you don't mind the taste of their food. I think the self righteous foodies like to make them a scapegoat of all that's evil in restaurants making those who otherwise can't afford an occasional meal out, a treat for them, are supposed to feel guilty.
Well no, I actually did not and do not have any idea what else, if anything, they put in the beer. All I know is I was 21 and it was cheap and gave me a buzz . I'm not saying once in a while is going to kill someone or that McDonald's is the only place that puts things in their food. They are a scapegoat to an extent because they're so pervasive. But I do know that a cursory look at the nutrition information from their website does make me scratch my head at some of the ingredients. Like in the crispy chicken:
And that's just in the meat. The ingredient list for the bun is even longer. I have no idea what a lot of those ingredients are but I would bet my bottom dollar that if I googled them more than a few of those would yield some pretty derogatory information.
Well no, I actually did not and do not have any idea what else, if anything, they put in the beer. All I know is I was 21 and it was cheap and gave me a buzz . I'm not saying once in a while is going to kill someone or that McDonald's is the only place that puts things in their food. They are a scapegoat to an extent because they're so pervasive. But I do know that a cursory look at the nutrition information from their website does make me scratch my head at some of the ingredients. Like in the crispy chicken:
And that's just in the meat. The ingredient list for the bun is even longer. I have no idea what a lot of those ingredients are but I would bet my bottom dollar that if I googled them more than a few of those would yield some pretty derogatory information.
Isn't it a good thing that there is disclosure and you can find out just what's in what's in the food? Just think, not long ago we weren't able to do that. Now people can and make their own choices. What a great age in which we live!
I'll only eat it if it's there, like on a roadtrip and get hungry. Not a huge fan of them otherwise. I do like the frappes though. I worked at a McD's before so I know first hand how that stuff is prepared. Yuck.
And for Tim Horton's, yeah the coffee is bland and watery, the sandwiches and donuts are bleh, but the Iced Capps are addicting! Love those things.
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?
probably for the same reasons it is a cultural phenomenon across the world. it is consistent, cheap, convenient, and most people think it tastes good.
but i'll yield the floor to all the people who never visit mcdonalds who want to brag about their refined tastes, and their superior sense of .... whatever..
I fondly recall when McDonald's was a a special treat! It certainly wasn't something that we ate often at all. IIRC, the food was good back then. In fact, I think that as children, we were more stoked about the toy that was in the Happy Meal. McDonald's had cool commercials and characters back then, also. Perhaps they still do. We don't have cable.
I wanted to chime in. The question has been satisfactorily answered.
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. I'm not saying once in a while is going to kill someone or that McDonald's is the only place that puts things in their food. They are a scapegoat to an extent because they're so pervasive. But I do know that a cursory look at the nutrition information from their website does make me scratch my head at some of the ingredients. Like in the crispy chicken: 
