McDonald's and Gherkins

[DerekSprechenZeDick]

Nothing worse than biting into a burger to find a hidden gherkin!

Why do they use them? Do they hate us?!

[enolagayits0815]

They are the only good thing in a maccies burger

[Amethyst81]

AIBU to be craving a big Mac with extra gherkins right now after reading these? Insomnia BTW.

[QuestionableMouse]

Of course you can ask for extra stuff! You might be charged for it but it's usually 20p. (And often depends on the manager!)

[UntilTheCowsComeHome]

When DS1 was little and we were all eating a maccies, he pulled the gherkin from his burger and said "what's this?"
"That's gherkin" I said.
He chucks it down with a screwed up face and says "I don't like goik!"

So they're always called goik in our house now.

I love goik.

[ChunkyMcBitch]

Cant stand gherkins, evil little bastards. Tried Subway for the first time a month ago - can't believe I've been missing out on Tuna with Cheese toasted all this time!

[SarcasmMode]

Gherkins are

[Notso]

Now Subway is grim. It stinks too, my kids love it so I go in holding my breath.

[Ankleswingers]

I'm with you with the gherkin thing! They're fucking rank and there's no need for them. Have to fish them out my quarter pounder with cheese every time. Yuk.

I've never tried a subway. Just don't fancy it.

[Cellardoor23]

Ha ha! It's not something I proudly admit in RL!

[DerekSprechenZeDick]

I don't personally like subway. I'm trying to let you earn back some pride after the whole McD thing

[Cellardoor23]

I like subway. Is that a bad thing to admit on mumsnet? Not really something I have a lot though.

[crazymissdaisy]

I love the fact that it used to be the case that on the McD website FAQ section, the question "Can I have extra gherkins?" was followed by "What is a gherkin?" as if many people asked those questions in that order to perplexed staff!

[glueandstick]

Bloody love gherkins. Ive eaten two jars of the lidl sliced ones in one go once. Did feel awful afterwards

[DerekSprechenZeDick]

choli who's asked for a menu change? You are taking Gherkins too seriously

[DerekSprechenZeDick]

cell I will allow that as I'm not a BK fan either.

You don't like subway do you?!

[choli]

Is it SO HARD to order your burger without pickles if you don't like them, rather than expect the menu to be changed for you?

[HerFaceIsaMapOfTheWorld]

gerkin is what makes it nice

[Cellardoor23]

I don't like Burger King either I can't remember the last time I was in one. I like KFC though! It's just beef burgers I don't like.

[AccioWine]

Wow, divisive topic! I'm afraid I love gherkins. Didn't know you could order extra - every day is a school day on MN!

[Niggit]

Gherkins are awesome! But I don't like the ones out of jars - they're usually too wishy washy and sweet. Now and again I find a jar that's been made with proper vinegar. Then there is much rejoicing in Niggit Towers.

[TiffanyAtBreakfast]

I hate gherkins! Always pass them to DH before even taking a bite of burger.

[DerekSprechenZeDick]

Do you like Burger King?!

[Cellardoor23]

Derek I know, I'm weirdo. I have been told this many times!

[Capricorn76]

You're nuts, the gherkin is the best bit!

[AndNowItsSeven]

Gherkins are vile.