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To wonder why everyone likes mcdonalds?

276 replies

dottypotter · 26/10/2022 20:34

Walked past today. Very long queues. Maybe half term, but then they always seem to be busy.

What is the big attraction?

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ladyofshertonabbas · 26/10/2022 20:37

Gherkins. Mmm.

Halstead · 26/10/2022 20:37

It’s easy, cheap and tastes good 🤷🏼‍♀️

Or do you mean… you don’t like it and don’t understand why anyone does?

Beees · 26/10/2022 20:38

It's not too hard to work out is it? What part of why cheap, quick and consistent food is popular is it you're finding tricky?

MaryDerry · 26/10/2022 20:38

That doesn't mean everyone loves them.

I think they are popular because:
You know what you are getting.
Pretty fast service.
They add an addictive ingredient that makes you return every 3 months even if you hate them.

AuntieDickhead · 26/10/2022 20:38

Tastes good and is just about affordable for an occasional treat.

SlipperyLizard · 26/10/2022 20:38

I can quite enjoy a quarter pounder with cheese if it is hot, but so often these days it is lukewarm that I dread taking the DDs as I know it will be disappointing.

GoodVibesHere · 26/10/2022 20:39

What, you can't work out why some people might like a type of food? Don't be daft!!

I don't really like McDonalds food and have't eaten there for as long as I can remember but people like it because it's fast food, easy quick salty, tasty etc.

AnonyMouseToday · 26/10/2022 20:39

Cheap, delicious and addictive!! (I can tolerate the queues and other craziness to satisfy my craving!!)

UnTrussworthy · 26/10/2022 20:39

Salt.

UnTrussworthy · 26/10/2022 20:39

MGS

FrenchOnionShoeBox · 26/10/2022 20:39

Fast and convenient; you know what you’re getting. The food isn’t unpleasant. Cheap.

ghostyslovesheets · 26/10/2022 20:39

because some people like it?

PickAChew · 26/10/2022 20:40

It’s definitely not everyone.

UnTrussworthy · 26/10/2022 20:40

MSG**😂

fanjosaysi · 26/10/2022 20:40

Yep.

You know what you're getting

Certain items you return for. For me, milkshakes, fries, McFlurry.

You can get cheap stuff like cheeseburgers, so varied price range

Monopoly promotion for free food/prizes

Brainwashing. See McDonald's. Want eat.

sorrynotathome · 26/10/2022 20:40

I neither like, nor eat, McDonalds.

MaryDerry · 26/10/2022 20:41

Cos' it's a slightly better option than KFC?

Berrylina · 26/10/2022 20:41

I don't, It's awful

Trees6 · 26/10/2022 20:41

I like the coffee and the chips are ok. I’m not a burger person so have never tried those. I am not a regular there, I prefer Pret and Greggs, but I see the appeal.

AlongCameBetsy · 26/10/2022 20:42

I'd rather eat nothing. 😬

JamSandle · 26/10/2022 20:42

I know it's crap food but to me it tastes damn good!

BaronessBomburst · 26/10/2022 20:42

I have no idea. I hate the food in Macdonald's and just sit there and watch whilst DS eats his burger. I've even given up on the coffee.

georgarina · 26/10/2022 20:42

Because it's easy, quick, cheap, and tastes good?

I completely went off it after I moved next to one a few years ago, so even the smell makes me sick now. But I used to like it.

Familydilemmas · 26/10/2022 20:42

Drive thru mozzarella sticks

JustAWeirdoWithNoName · 26/10/2022 20:43

What? You don't like Maccy D's? Wow you're so not like other girls!

Per PP, it's cheap, consistent and tastes good (particularly the fries - so much better than any other fast food fry)

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