Haven't been to McDonald's since December 2023

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Anonymous wrote:Do people actually like McDonald’s/fast food, or is it just that it’s convenient?

There used to be one about a block and a half from my apartment, and even with that, I basically went to get fries like once a year. It matters to me what I put into my body. I can make sweet potato fries at home that have way less additives.

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since around 5:30 pm this afternoon. stopped by to get a large unsweet tea lemonade. you should try it OP.

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Road trip to Ohio recently. It was the only thing the whole family would eat so not much debate there.

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1976. My parents were getting a divorce and my father took me and my little sister for a kids happy meal. Then he moved out the next day. I’ve never been inside a McDonald’s since then. Wow, never really thought about this before.

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A few weeks ago. Breakfast sandwiches are the best at McD's!

Burger King has a 2 for $5 Whopper Jr sale right now.

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I love going to mcdonalds in europe. Nothing quite so delightful as sitting there nursing a beer watching the world go by in a restaurant that used to be an old palace. If only they would bring the Big Breakfast with hot cakes platter to EU mcdonalds, it would be perfect.

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It's been a few hours - drover through for lumch on the road today, used my app to pay, ths kids were happy for the shakes and nuggies.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never gone frequently but I have no idea how people travel, move, or have kids and haven’t been to one on 20 years. Sometimes it’s all that’s open or all that’s available. Granted, I moved more than most but still.

We don't go on long car rides. We fly, and bring a bunch of snacks onto the plane. Dh and I are both foodies, so we're more likely to make a milkshake or fries at home. I don't understand your point about "how people ... move ..." Why would moving houses necessitate going to McDonalds?

DP but there are certain situations where your family needs to eat immediately, you don't have access to a kitchen, and there's very little open or nearby. Like if you spent the day moving and it's 7:30 and you can't cook because there's no food in the house and you need to eat now, not in 40 minutes when a pizza shows up. The thing about McDonald's is that it's incredibly fast-- you can be eating within a few minutes of placing your order.

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I had a sausage McMuffin last week and it was yum.

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Anonymous wrote:Haven't been to McDonald's since December 2023 and I don't miss it one bit.

What is the longest you been with out ?

Thanks for bringing out this sickening display of sanctamommies, OP.

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I work at an elementary school. I used to grab a fountain drink for a $1 and a hamburger for $1.59 or if I was really hungry a Mc Double for around $2.00 before Covid once a week when I didn't have time to pack my lunch and needed to stay really late after school.

Last year I went every other month, and I have only gone once in 2024. I live in California now and it was ridiculously expensive for a basic meal. I haven't even gotten paid 10% more since pre-covid while fast food prices are literally 100% more. Instead I go to the supermarket and quickly pick up something there.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never gone frequently but I have no idea how people travel, move, or have kids and haven’t been to one on 20 years. Sometimes it’s all that’s open or all that’s available. Granted, I moved more than most but still.

We don't go on long car rides. We fly, and bring a bunch of snacks onto the plane. Dh and I are both foodies, so we're more likely to make a milkshake or fries at home. I don't understand your point about "how people ... move ..." Why would moving houses necessitate going to McDonalds?

DP but there are certain situations where your family needs to eat immediately, you don't have access to a kitchen, and there's very little open or nearby. Like if you spent the day moving and it's 7:30 and you can't cook because there's no food in the house and you need to eat now, not in 40 minutes when a pizza shows up. The thing about McDonald's is that it's incredibly fast-- you can be eating within a few minutes of placing your order.

Okay, that would never happen to us. Firstly, we are city people. There's no such thing as "very little open or nearby" in places we live or go. Secondly, if we were moving we would place an Instacart order to be delivered within an hour of us arriving at the new house. Thirdly, since we have kids, DH or I always have some snacks with us. Even though our kids are in upper elementary it's just habit at this point. Today while I was out there was dried mango and mixed nuts in my bag. If you operate as if fast food is not an option you'll find other solutions.

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Anonymous wrote:A long time as I’m vegetarian. Maybe 10 years? Only really went a few times for egg McMuffins in the ten years before that. My kids have never been (teens)

Child abuse. It's probably the first place they'll go when they break free, if they aren't already sneaking there with their friends.

Actually they are grossed out by it and have no interest. But yeah total child aBuSe

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Anonymous wrote:It's been a few hours - drover through for lumch on the road today, used my app to pay, ths kids were happy for the shakes and nuggies.

This is the second use of the term “nuggies” in this thread. Are you the same poster, or is this actually a term in common parlance?

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Anonymous wrote:Y’all are missing out! The burgers are amazing and my littles love the nuggies

This is the other "nuggies" poster and she also refers to her children as "littles" so it's like just how some people talk.