Why is McDonald's so popular?

Because they put crack cocaine in their burgers to make them SO addictive. 😂 Also, because they are shit hot on their hygiene. I don't think I've ever seen a McDonald's that's not rated a '5' for their 'Score on the door'. At the age of 60,I've had my share of takeaways over the years,and whereas I can say I have occasionally had an upset stomach (and on one awful occasion, salmonella poisoning) from takeaway food,I can honestly say I have never ever been ill after eating a McDonald's.

Am I the only one who think Mcdonalds is not cheap? I like their breakfast but this very rare treat. McDonald's is okay - it is not something I would order on regular basis.

God, I'd hate to think that just because I have the odd McDonald's, some people might be making assumptions about my lifestyle and background (class?) I'm trying to remember if I've ever been in there wearing leggings or tracksuit bottoms. Possibly. Next time I'll wear a ball gown or a twin set and pearls and try to give their reputation a wee boost. If I can find any to fit.

In YOUR opnion clearly many people do find it delicious as its hugely popular
I do love a good mumsnet moan about the " horrors" of McDonald's.

Tastes great. Allergy safe for DD. Ds will eat it.

I'd rather they eat home cooked food more but disabilities have kicked in and reduced those.

It's because children like it isn't it?
As a childless adult I only go once or twice a year if I'm hungry when there is nothing else around, but I can see why it's easy and quick for families.

Oh the McD's on the Champs Elysees is very fancy if I remember !!

When DC was young we'd quite often have a McDonalds while on holiday in France.
I remember even then, over 20 years ago, how good the salads and the fruit selection was. The meat patties tasted more like French steak haché.
And DH (not a McD fan at all) didn't mind going there because you could get a beer!

The standard is the same and you never get food poisoning

Well that's me sold! 😂

Tbf I don’t eat McDonald’s but I’m nosey so would be peering in the windows to have a look at the process of building a new shop

It's popular because it's consistent.

You can go to McDonald's in London, Paris, Singapore or anywhere and it'll be pretty much the same. People value that certainty. It's not for me, but that's for sure, but let's not begrudge others their pleasure.

@NOTthisOldchestnut GMO, beef farming conditions. McDonald's chips here are potato, oil and salt. They have a whole host more ingredients in America. Same with most items on the menu.

There isn't one near me so it's been years since I had one - and why is it called a Big Mac and not a Big Mc? Someone on here was getting arsey at people spelling it MacDonalds the other day. I appreciate this adds nothing to the thread

Let me get my leggings on and I'll be with you! 🤣🤣🤣

@TroysMammy Nah just Maccys 😂

That’s not “called a roll because it can’t be called a bun” though, is it?

That’s the Republic of Ireland VAT ruling it has too much sugar to be exempt from VAT as a bread. A much less tabloid headline.

I agree with your point that both McDonald’s and Subway use too much sugar in their dough. I’m not a fan. However, my teenage daughter would be over the bloody moon if one opened locally.

Think about how fast food keeps itself fashionable.
It's interesting to note that many now even associate their cultural identity with Greggs.
It is genius marketing.

*occasional not occupant… 😬

I recall seeing a documentary about a doughnut (donut) chain where researchers asked passers-by to have a free donut, selecting one from a box of three.
The choice was between a thickly iced pink donut, a cream filled/chocolate topped one, and a plain sugar glazed one.
The sugar glazed one was selected by about two thirds of the people and the researchers determined that this donut had the perfect amount and combination of sugar and fat to appeal to human beings. Clever, eh?

It’s tasty slightly salty slightly sweet, easy to eat and satisfying in the moment and cheap

I love a Big Mac and fries and the occupant apple pies

No I don't actually. If you get excited about a MacDonalds, Taco Bell or Tim Horton's opening crack on.

i’m a uk size 8-10 and I could polish off 20 if I had eaten nothing all day, and wasn’t having anything else. They sell the same things frozen in the shops, and they taste identical. This is why it is empty calories, not filling beige cardboard. I’d rather go to five guys for a giant burger tbh. I don’t know how people can eat this food often.

Generally I eat very healthily. Lots of plants, high welfare meat, good quality dairy, minimal sugar, minimal UPFs. The whole shebang. Honestly, I annoy myself sometimes.

But you’d prise the occasional McDonalds out of my cold dead hands.

It's absolutely not that I can’t cook or won’t cook, or that I eat McDonalds a lot. I just really like them as an occasional treat, even if their foods ARE so ultra processed I might just as well eat the carton as well for the good it will do me.

Also, compared to a lot of places, their animal welfare standards are higher - free range eggs, organic milk, RSPCA assured meat. I’d rather eat McDonalds than a random takeaway where fuck knows what their ethical standards are.

Bizarre? You must live in a bubble.

Easy to grab when I've finished netball, it's 9pm and I need to eat something before I shower and get to bed
And yes I'll be wearing leggings (because exercise) and I'm overweight