McDonald's.. Who are they kidding?

[Kasept]

As someone in food, and marketing, I've long been a McDonald's admirer.. until these last few weeks... Have to say that I'm wholly turned off by McD's claiming in ads how 'they've worked endlessly to create a perfect chicken sandwich'...

Really? Endlessly? Tirelessly? They're totally full of crap.

They've ripped off Southern fast food institution Chick Fil 'A so obviously with this sandwich that it's shameful. But to then posture like they thought up a white meat filet on a fluffy bun with pickles? They should drop dead. Truett Cathy, the self-styled evangelical chairman of Chick Fil 'A, came up with that tidbit 40 years ago and built a helluva chain on the concept.

Oh.. And that chicken biscuit McDonald's wants you to think they 'developed'? Uh.. Bojangles, Popeyes and Biscuitville have had them for 25 years.

They should be embarassed at Oak Brook.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Steve, I see what you are saying and I tried their sandwich...it sucks. But, do you think people are really buying that they created it? I hope people are smarter than that, but maybe not.

Some people don't even know there is a Chick Fil A

Chicago, to my knowledge, doesn't have one. We dont have a Sonic here either but we get bombarded with Sonic commericals like crazy.

Now, while I was in Carbondale, I had access to all the good fast food joints

"We thought of a sandwich that makes people unhealthy first! Rabble Rabble Rabble!"

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by Scav

Some people don't even know there is a Chick Fil A

Chicago, to my knowledge, doesn't have one. We dont have a Sonic here either but we get bombarded with Sonic commericals like crazy.

Now, while I was in Carbondale, I had access to all the good fast food joints

You too??

There isnt one here in Philly either, but rest assured every 15th commercial is a Sonic. Horrible marketing if you ask me.

When I stayed at a hotel in South Carolina for my cousing wedding, a Sonic was a stones throw away. Let's just say I came back a few lbs heavier than I went down. The best fast food you can ask for IMO.

As for the McD's. Havent touched the stuff since 2003-04. One of the stores around me was shut down due to problems with Mickey and his cohorts. Turned me off of fast food in general for a while, but couldnt do without my frosty, so I became a Wendy's loyalist. (chicken only)

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

You too??

There isnt one here in Philly either, but rest assured every 15th commercial is a Sonic. Horrible marketing if you ask me.

When I stayed at a hotel in South Carolina for my cousing wedding, a Sonic was a stones throw away. Let's just say I came back a few lbs heavier than I went down. The best fast food you can ask for IMO.

As for the McD's. Havent touched the stuff since 2003-04. One of the stores around me was shut down due to problems with Mickey and his cohorts. Turned me off of fast food in general for a while, but couldnt do without my frosty, so I became a Wendy's loyalist. (chicken only)

I'm typically not a fast food eater, but Wendy's does have the best burgers and the frosty is pretty good too! McD's & Burger King gross me out though.

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I'm typically not a fast food eater, but Wendy's does have the best burgers and the frosty is pretty good too! McD's & Burger King gross me out though.

I rarely eat hamburgers...but I have to admit, I went to a baseball game last week, FOr $10 you got a general admission ticket, and all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts. I had 3 burgers that night..and I haven't ate 3 burgers in a year.

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

Originally Posted by GPK

I rarely eat hamburgers...but I have to admit, I went to a baseball game last week, FOr $10 you got a general admission ticket, and all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts. I had 3 burgers that night..and I haven't ate 3 burgers in a year.

who did you see the roanoak dirt bags?

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Scav

Some people don't even know there is a Chick Fil A

Chicago, to my knowledge, doesn't have one. We dont have a Sonic here either but we get bombarded with Sonic commericals like crazy.

Now, while I was in Carbondale, I had access to all the good fast food joints

an oxymoron for sure. that animal doesn't exist!

[GPK]

Chick-fil-a.....grew up eating them. Best chicken sandwich known to man...IMO.

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by GPK

Chick-fil-a.....grew up eating them. Best chicken sandwich known to man...IMO.

One just opened up on The Boulevard by my house. I must say, some good stuff. Waffle fries are quality, esp with the dipping sauce...God, Im a fat a$$...

[Scav]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

One just opened up on The Boulevard by my house. I must say, some good stuff. Waffle fries are quality, esp with the dipping sauce...God, Im a fat a$$...

Waffle fries are one of the great pleasures in the world if you ask me

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by Scav

Waffle fries are one of the great pleasures in the world if you ask me

Dave and Buster's waffle fries are the bomb diggity top bunk style...I know what you mean Scav, it shows quality, esp for a fast food chain like chik fil a...

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Scav

Waffle fries are one of the great pleasures in the world if you ask me

There's a long story about those waffle fries which Simplot developed at a great expense for Burger King I believe. Then, BK ultimately passed on the item and that left Simplot with a huge development bill for lathes and molds, etc. Enter Chick Fil 'A who made a deal with Simplot to carry the waffle fries and stick with them for an extended period, and at a discount, to help Simplot offset their expenses. And they ended up becoming a signature item for Chick Fil A...

[GPK]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

One just opened up on The Boulevard by my house. I must say, some good stuff. Waffle fries are quality, esp with the dipping sauce...God, Im a fat a$$...

Growing up...they were constantly giving out samples in front of the store inside the mall. They cut up the chicken into pieces and then put toothpicks in em. We'd eat about 2 sandwiches worth in a night for free just strolling the mall

[declansharbor]

Originally Posted by GPK

Growing up...they were constantly giving out samples in front of the store inside the mall. They cut up the chicken into pieces and then put toothpicks in em. We'd eat about 2 sandwiches worth in a night for free just strolling the mall

Sounds like me stalking the boardwalk's Fudge Kitchen waiting for the fresh macaroons and fudge...

[philcski]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

One just opened up on The Boulevard by my house. I must say, some good stuff. Waffle fries are quality, esp with the dipping sauce...God, Im a fat a$$...

There's also one in the Gallery in Center City.



I absolutely DETEST McDonalds, and refuse to eat there. There was one down the block from my house as a kid, and on multiple occasions we were victims of racism. My friends and I wrote them after one specific occurance... they sent back coupons for free fries. Gee, thanks!!!


In N Out is by far the best fast food joint, and it isn't even close.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by GPK

Chick-fil-a.....grew up eating them. Best chicken sandwich known to man...IMO.

I've never heard of that, or Sonic.

The only drive-thru I'll eat is In-N-Out...

McDonalds is toxic.

[ninetoone]

You wanna try something awesome, get a Chick-fil-A Shake. But don't check the calorie count online, just enjoy.

[Storm Cadet]

Feed The Crave!!!