In the real world news today Thurs, November 29 2018

[Latestarter]

When I eat there, the big mac is my go to. It has declined over the years and seems like it's more of everything else except burger. Now it seems the 2 burgers are like burger chips as opposed to actual burgers. Haven't had one in a while, maybe I'll go there for lunch on the 2nd.

 

[greybeard]

BigMac changed over the years to make it more 'healthy'. It doesn't help that they squash 'em down flatter than a single burger either. Same with Burger King. Of course, neither bother to show that in any of their advertisements.

6 yr old Big Mac, as fresh as the day it was made. ("Ja", he answered when asked "
Þú vilt fries með það ?". )
(You want fries with that?)

https://www.today.com/food/mcdonalds-burger-fries-shows-no-sign-rot-after-6-years-t60026

 

[mystang89]

I guess that could would simply be a collectors thing. I'm more of a pragmatic person. If I can't use it for something I need them I have no use it want for it. Now if I get a free burger if I turn it in them I'm game.

 

[greybeard]

Now if I get a free burger if I turn it in them I'm game.

You do get a free Big Mac when you turn it in.

 

[mystang89]

Ah, I didn't see the rest of that statement. I'm in! Who turns down free food!?

 

[Latestarter]

Those pics of the ad vs reality are pretty much accurate... I haven't received a big mac that looked like the ad in many years.

 

[Bruce]

One would think there should be some "truth in advertising" requirement. Same with packaged foods, picture on the front looks nothing like (and of course WAY better) than what you get. Glutino pancake mix comes to mind. Light and fluffy, like the artists rendering? Um how about paper flat.

So @greybeard, why was I specifically singled out? I go to McDonald's maybe twice a year and only when it is lunch time and I'm out doing stuff so I have to eat. I've never said, gee I'm hungry, guess I'll go drive to McD's. Same with Burger King. Personally I prefer BK burgers and McD's fries.

 

[greybeard]

So @greybeard, why was I specifically singled out?

The National Ice Cream Day thread..

Sure, post the link for the $3 off AFTER you snagged them all!

Wanted to make sure you got an early heads up...

 

[greybeard]

In the real world news today, It's SHARK WEEK! (and I'm tired of hearing about it)
but, some people take it way too seriously.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/07/3...by-stroller-suspect-reportedly-confesses.html


Two men have admitted to stealing a shark from a Texas aquarium over the weekend and using a baby stroller to smuggle the animal out of the building, officials revealed in an update on the bizarre case.

Leon Valley Police Chief Joe Salvaggio told reporters Monday night that the men confessed to taking the 1.5-foot-long horn shark from the San Antonio Aquarium after officers showed up at one of their homes with a search warrant.

The female shark, known as Helen, was brought back to the aquarium Monday evening and received a hero's welcome from employees. Salvaggio said the animal was in "very good condition."

More at the link..

 

[Mike CHS]

Our Nashville TV station seemed to be fascinated by that shark story so I didn't watch as much as normal.

I thought the piece about no smoking being allowed in public housing starting Tuesday was interesting. I never thought about it but I always assumed public housing was owned by the city/state it was located in. Evidently much of it is Federally owned. I'm not sure how enforceable it will be.