McDonalds Boycott!

[Ayko]

Until they bring back Ronald McDonald, the Hamburglar, and the rest of the gang we are boycotting McDonalds unless it is for breakfast, and that is all I have to say for today..Later....
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[Sundrop]

Not me....Ronald and the gang always gave me the creeps. Besides, I don't like the breakfast menu at McDonalds.

[GNTLGNT]

..."we"?...you got a mouse in yer pocket?....

http://www.funny22.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/funny_mcdonalds_Funny_McDonald_pics-s350x509-57274.jpg

[fljoe0]

Ronald is creepy enough to use in horror flicks

Nightmare on McDonalds Street
Bride of Ronald
Seed of Ronald

[Sepia and Dust]

My favorite was always Mayor McCheese.

[fushingfeef]

unless it is for breakfast,

A man has to draw a line somewhere, doesn't he?

[AnnaMarie]

Who has that Ronald picture that looks like Pennywise? It belongs in this thread.
I've been boycotting McD's for over twenty years.

[not_nadine]

http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/creepy-creepy-6.jpg?w=1000&h=672

[blunthead]

...unless it is for breakfast...
16728I really like Sausage Egg McMuffins. I can safely say that because my doctor is not a member here. I can't safely eat that, of course, regardless where my doctor is lurking and she is.

[Mary19]

I love McDonald's, breakfast lunch or supper! The McChicken is my favourite..only in Canada though, it tastes different in the states. Our fat is a little healthier I think!:laugh:

[Tim D.]

I got no problem with it. I've been hoping since childhood they'd get rid of them creepy mothers.

[champ1966]

Geoffery Boycott

[not_nadine]

You can always switch to Burger King. This guy loved it.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/funeral-procession-swings-burger-king-honor-deceased-223116411.html

[GNTLGNT]

Seed of Ronald

...sesame, o'coss....

[not_nadine]

http://chzjustcapshunz.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/funny-captions-ronald-mcdonald-statue-caption-contes.jpg#beheading%20ronald%20mcdonald

[Shasta]

Or you could boycott McDonald's because it's really gross, fattening, and they are horrible to animals.

[Dana Jean]

Wasn't Burger King just linked to horse meat somehow? Burger King always smells good, but the burgers are awful.



You can always switch to Burger King. This guy loved it.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/funeral-procession-swings-burger-king-honor-deceased-223116411.html

[not_nadine]

Yes, I read that somewhere. I am pretty sure it was in the UK.

[blunthead]

Wanna talk freak? The Burger King mascot-monster, the stuff nightmares are made on.

[kingricefan]

Wanna talk freak? The Burger King mascot-monster, the stuff nightmares are made on.

Oh, no sh*t!!! He is one freaky mother!!!!!! Hated him from the very first time that BK used him in a commercial- you remember that? When he was in bed with that guy??????? What a nightmare-inducing thing to put on tv!!

[not_nadine]

The King? Way creepy

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4788296682899095&pid=15.1

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4681566769316037&pid=15.1

[Sigmund]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/61616518_288b634f6e_o.jpg


Hi!

I don't remember the pirate guy (on the left, kneeling in from of the mayor), who is that behind the mayor? And who or what are the blue and red walking dust bunnies? :dunno:

Okay, Where's Waldo?




http://s3.amazonaws.com/picable/2011/04/04/2982603_Whered-Waldo-Go_620.jpg

Peace.

[Dana Jean]

You know why he's looking like that? All creepy? It's because he's looking at Shelley Duvall shiverin' in the corner all bug eyed and talentless.



The King? Way creepy

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4788296682899095&pid=15.1

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4681566769316037&pid=15.1

[Patricia A]

No. I can't go for that. No, no can do. I love their French fried taters far too much to quit them. I did find it a bit disgusting that they made their employees work on Christmas though, no holiday pay either. Rotten stuff that. I certainly boycotted McD's on Christmas, but that's all I got for this one. I say sorry to Ronald and his Special Sauce Slinging ka-tet. It's about the taters dude, think of the taters.

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/123uyuu/french_fries.jpg

[champ1966]

Wasn't Burger King just linked to horse meat somehow? Burger King always smells good, but the burgers are awful.

That was Tesco's here in the UK

"I've just found some Tesco burgers in the fridge.....and they're off" :wink2:

[blunthead]

Oh, no sh*t!!! He is one freaky mother!!!!!! Hated him from the very first time that BK used him in a commercial- you remember that? When he was in bed with that guy??????? What a nightmare-inducing thing to put on tv!!Scared crap outta me and it was broad daylight and I was on this side of the TV, yes I remember. I think the BK advertising people must have been up real late brain(for lack of a better word)storming under a deadline, hallucinating on rancid coffee, and one of them finally said, "I've got it! We compete with peoples' phobia of clowns--a fear which apparently results in fantastic success--with a demon-possessed version of the Burger King guy!".

[Ayko]

The boycott does not apply to McDonalds locations in Japan as the McDonalds Lady rep still lives while America mourns Rottin Ronnie forgetting her and being taken over by Chinese Orientals looking like Japanese Orientals with McRib and McDLT still on the Menu!
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[~Ally~]

That was Tesco's here in the UK

"I've just found some Tesco burgers in the fridge.....and they're off" :wink2:

:rofl: Burger King bought their meat from the same Irish suppliers so they disposed of all their burgers also. Which is why McDonalds have started running full page ads stating their meat is 100% Beef...in your face, BK! Yawn. Knowing there's a possibility I may have somehow consumed horse-meat doesn't bother me.

Anyhoo, back to McDonalds, I worked there for a couple of months in my younger years. They give you free food when on duty and the managers were highly offended that I never ate any of my meals there! These people would eat McDonalds meals every single shift. :barf: It was bad enough serving it without consuming it also. Every now and then I occasionally fancy a Big Mac, but it's very rare. Ooh, and I like their sweet and sour dip.

[Ebdim9th]

A rather disturbing ode to McDonald's:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCEVfIhBOIU

[Ayko]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/27/61616518_288b634f6e_o.jpg


Hi!

I don't remember the pirate guy (on the left, kneeling in from of the mayor), who is that behind the mayor? And who or what are the blue and red walking dust bunnies? :dunno:

Okay, Where's Waldo?




http://s3.amazonaws.com/picable/2011/04/04/2982603_Whered-Waldo-Go_620.jpg

Peace.

The pirate is Captain Crook, an original sponsor character that held from the 70s. Behind Mayor McCheese is a professor who always works on new happy meal surprises and new sauces etc, just dont remember his name. The McDonald munchkins were a favorite and dance but not very well...

[hipmamajen]

And who or what are the blue and red walking dust bunnies? :dunno:



Aren't those the "Fry Guys?" If not, I don't know either...

[Ayko]

Anyhoo, back to McDonalds, I worked there for a couple of months in my younger years. They give you free food when on duty and the managers were highly offended that I never ate any of my meals there! These people would eat McDonalds meals every single shift. :barf: It was bad enough serving it without consuming it also. Every now and then I occasionally fancy a Big Mac, but it's very rare. Ooh, and I like their sweet and sour dip.

Ate none of the food from the 'hand that was feeding you' but you accepted money to give it to others? Okay, each must choose their morals and standards for themselves. But why not a salad? Why not a sundae or apple pie? How about an employee do it yourself veggie burger? Not surprising that the managers were offended having an employee boycott their food for everybody to see. I personally would have had you clean the toilets with a toothbrush if I would have been your manager back then. No offense.

[GNTLGNT]

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs40/f/2009/030/6/6/Burger_King_vs_Ronald_McDonald_by_TPollockJR.jpg

[not_nadine]

Somebody's going to be in trouble. :oops:

[Mary19]

Hey Gnt, I love the art but old Ronny should be winning that fight, he's way cooler than the king!!

[~Ally~]

Ate none of the food from the 'hand that was feeding you' but you accepted money to give it to others? Okay, each must choose their morals and standards for themselves. But why not a salad? Why not a sundae or apple pie? How about an employee do it yourself veggie burger? Not surprising that the managers were offended having an employee boycott their food for everybody to see. I personally would have had you clean the toilets with a toothbrush if I would have been your manager back then. No offense.

Choosing not to eat the food where you work is not the same as a boycott, it's a personal choice. And employees eat their food in a staff area away from the public so that would never be an issue. But even if it were, tough titty, I still wouldn't be coerced into eating it. I've always prepared my own lunches for work, no matter where I work, so why should the food being free encourage different behaviour? I always try to avoid packaged salads and sandwiches where possible, they are often laden with unnecessary calories and fat, so I prefer to make my own. And also, people are aware of the consequences should they eat too much fast food, it's their choice to purchase it so no I am not ashamed of being in a job that provided that service. I was raised to earn my own money and always work, there's no shame in that.

[Cowboy]

Those Sausage Egg McMuffins with Cheese sure are good. Speaking of the Ronald McDonald gang...did anyone have the playset when they were kids? My little brother had the playset and all of the characters (action figures, not dolls).:biggrin2:

[not_nadine]

No, But I remember when they had to stop giving away their little "spoons"... :cool2:

[champ1966]

In my best Samuel L Jackson voice :- "What do they call a Tesco Quarter Pounder in Paris?"

"A Royale Ascot"

[fredthe3rd]

I've been boycotting MacDonalds for about seven years - and even that time was because I was on a coach trip that stopped at one. Their chicken burgers are not so bad, but their beef patties are thin and flavourless.

[Autumn Gust]

Well, friends and family think I've been boycotting McDonald's ever since I read Fast Food Nation about seven years ago. However, I have a dirty little secret to confess: I go through the drive-thru about once a month for the Filet-O-Fish sandwich. And, sadly, that's the extent of my double life...

[not_nadine]

Your in trouble then, I heard they are making fish mcnuggets. Truth.

[Autumn Gust]

Your in trouble then, I heard they are making fish mcnuggets. Truth.


Uh-oh!

[nygene40]

I haven't eaten in a McDonalds since about 1987. The food just grosses me out. Same goes for Burger King, KFC and all the rest. I just cook my own food.

[Dana Jean]

I knew there was something with Burger King and horse meat!

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-31/burger-king-will-start-dna-testing-for-horse-meat

[kingricefan]

No, But I remember when they had to stop giving away their little "spoons"... :cool2:

I have no idea what you are talking about! *sniff*snort*sniff*snort*

[Ayko]

Choosing not to eat the food where you work is not the same as a boycott, it's a personal choice. And employees eat their food in a staff area away from the public so that would never be an issue. But even if it were, tough titty, I still wouldn't be coerced into eating it. I've always prepared my own lunches for work, no matter where I work, so why should the food being free encourage different behaviour? I always try to avoid packaged salads and sandwiches where possible, they are often laden with unnecessary calories and fat, so I prefer to make my own. And also, people are aware of the consequences should they eat too much fast food, it's their choice to purchase it so no I am not ashamed of being in a job that provided that service. I was raised to earn my own money and always work, there's no shame in that.

True.

[Neesy]

You can always switch to Burger King. This guy loved it.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/funeral-procession-swings-burger-king-honor-deceased-223116411.html (http://www.stephenking.com/forums/redirector.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.yahoo.com%2Fb logs%2Fsideshow%2Ffuneral-procession-swings-burger-king-honor-deceased-223116411.html)

I used to like Burger King but I got "the trots" after eating one of their veggie burgers. Should have gone for that flame broiled taste of real meat I guess



16746 I just love Siamese cats :smile2:

[Sigmund]

Hi!

Burger King - flame broiled! Uhhhhh....NO!

I tried them twice. (Just to make sure.) I can actually taste the *gas* *kerosene* ...whatever they use , in my burger! Nope!

Besides, I make the most delicious, wonderful, burgers at home! :laugh:

Peace.

[Sigmund]

Oh! BTW...the McDonald's sausage, pancake thingie? I love 'em! Ha!

[Tim D.]

Just don't eat the McRib.

http://theweek.com/article/index/220866/whats-the-mcrib-made-of-anyway

[GNTLGNT]

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/002650823/mcdonalds-76777922766_xlarge.jpeg

[Dana Jean]

Mother Mary and all things holy! That is horrifying!

No wonder there is so much cancer, heart disease, diabetes and muffin topitis.


Just don't eat the McRib.

http://theweek.com/article/index/220866/whats-the-mcrib-made-of-anyway

[Spideyman]

Just don't eat the McRib.

http://theweek.com/article/index/220866/whats-the-mcrib-made-of-anyway



And if you do, just wash it down with that flame retardant in Gatorade!

[GNTLGNT]

foamed plastics like gym mats and the soles of shoes.


...with just a hint of armpit and a** thrown in....

[mustangclaire]

I'm grateful we don't live near a McDonalds. My son, who is 9, has probably had it about 3 times. When the adverts come on he says "yuck, it makes you fat and gives you spots". :laugh:

[champ1966]

16761

This is mechanically seperated chicken.Google it if you don't believe me.Mmmmmm chicken nuggets

[Ayko]

They seem to enjoy it and survive....you all not together or what?
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[GNTLGNT]

They seem to enjoy it and survive....you all not together or what?
16771

....given the amount of progeny they've accumulated....the Fillet O'Fish must act as an aphrodisiac...

[Neesy]

I'm grateful we don't live near a McDonalds. My son, who is 9, has probably had it about 3 times. When the adverts come on he says "yuck, it makes you fat and gives you spots". :laugh:

When the adverts come on, eh? I love the way British people talk! That sounds way cooler than 'commercials'! :grinning:

[Neesy]

16761

This is mechanically seperated chicken.Google it if you don't believe me.Mmmmmm chicken nuggets
Oh barf! McDonald's chicken nuggets with hot mustard sauce was the one thing I would order if I went there - yikes! Who knew how disgusting that ****e is?

[Ayko]

....given the amount of progeny they've accumulated....the Fillet O'Fish must act as an aphrodisiac...

..not to mention the sugars levels in the so called soft drinks....

[~Ally~]

Oh barf! McDonald's chicken nuggets with hot mustard sauce was the one thing I would order if I went there - yikes! Who knew how disgusting that ****e is?

Not defending McDonalds, really, but they apparently haven't used pinkslime in their products for a year now in the USA. I'm not sure about Canada, though, so you may want to look that up. They claim to never have used it in the UK or Ireland so that wasn't an issue over here. Thank God, we've had enough to deal with from mad cow disease and now imported horse/donkey meat. (Which again, McDonalds claim not to have been affected by the recent meat scandal.)

[GNTLGNT]

..not to mention the sugars levels in the so called soft drinks....

...gotta get the stamina from somewhere...

[mustangclaire]

I went to America for my first trip last year. One thing that stunned me was how much salt you guys have in your food. We bought hot-dogs, ham, bacon etc from the supermarket for snacks at home. None of us could eat the ham because it really was so salty, everything tasted like it was coated in it. Which made me appreciate why you guys drink the most ENORMOUS buckets of fizzy drinks etc... Not dissing your food or anything, I just found it interesting.

[GNTLGNT]

why you guys drink the most ENORMOUS buckets of fizzy drinks

http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/funny-large-fountain-drinks-big-gulp-diet-soda.jpg

[hipmamajen]

Which made me appreciate why you guys drink the most ENORMOUS buckets of fizzy drinks etc... Not dissing your food or anything, I just found it interesting.

Oh man! That reminded me!

A few years ago, I went to a fast food chain I wasn't familiar with. We'd been at the zoo all day, and we were all thirsty. I ordered a mega drink for me and the kids to share. When then went to give it to me, I said, "No, I just ordered a drink, I didn't order any food." I thought for sure they were trying to give me a bucket of chicken! I had the kids take a picture of it. It was so huge it had a handle on top! It was a half gallon of soda!

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/45/149017706_73cac9106f_n.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79812389@N00/149017706/)
What a huge drink! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79812389@N00/149017706/) by hipmama1970 (http://www.flickr.com/people/79812389@N00/), on Flickr

We couldn't even fit it in any of the cup holders in the car! Luckily, no one used the "car potty" any more, and it was clean, so we set it there. For the hour long drive home, all five of us drank out of the toilet, har! We still couldn't even put a dent in it.

That was pretty shocking, even in America!

http://farm1.staticflickr.com/47/149017707_bc46c73f37_n.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79812389@N00/149017707/)
Drinking out of the toilet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79812389@N00/149017707/) by hipmama1970 (http://www.flickr.com/people/79812389@N00/), on Flickr

[Ayko]

...gotta get the stamina from somewhere...

lol...but why do you think they dont use the old fashioned ways, like libido thrusting adrenalin?

[GNTLGNT]

lol...but why do you think they dont use the old fashioned ways, like libido thrusting adrenalin?

...caffeine, the other adrenaline...

[Neesy]

I went to America for my first trip last year. One thing that stunned me was how much salt you guys have in your food. We bought hot-dogs, ham, bacon etc from the supermarket for snacks at home. None of us could eat the ham because it really was so salty, everything tasted like it was coated in it. Which made me appreciate why you guys drink the most ENORMOUS buckets of fizzy drinks etc... Not dissing your food or anything, I just found it interesting.
Perhaps this is why my blood pressure has gone up - too much salt! I don't want to go on medication so I will have to make some "lifestyle modifications" I guess. oh p.s. I am Canadian but we are just north of our big brother to the south so kinda similar in many ways

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/photos/2009/02/19/shake-cp-w6279781.jpg

Check it out! I have never seen a black Mountie before! (hope that does not sound racist :blush:) There are lots of female Mounties now too - oh, oh - starting to sound like my Granny here!

[Shasta]

Not defending McDonalds, really, but they apparently haven't used pinkslime in their products for a year now in the USA. I'm not sure about Canada, though, so you may want to look that up. They claim to never have used it in the UK or Ireland so that wasn't an issue over here. Thank God, we've had enough to deal with from mad cow disease and now imported horse/donkey meat. (Which again, McDonalds claim not to have been affected by the recent meat scandal.)

But shouldn't be an issue that it was there in the first place and no one stopped it?

[Shasta]

We couldn't even fit it in any of the cup holders in the car! Luckily, no one used the "car potty" any more, and it was clean, so we set it there. For the hour long drive home, all five of us drank out of the toilet, har! We still couldn't even put a dent in it.



It really bothers me that there is something called a "car potty!!!"

[~Ally~]

But shouldn't be an issue that it was there in the first place and no one stopped it?

I've never implied that wasn't an issue. In fact a couple of years back on here I highlighted the issue of pink slime being used in food products, especially in schools in the USA. It's disgusting that so many people, especially those in authority, think it's acceptable to feed that awful product to kids. Have you seen the video of Jamie Oliver showing kids all the rubbish and pink slime that goes into their chicken nuggets? That was sickening, but even worse was once the nuggets were cooked many of the kids still wanted to eat them. That really saddened me.

[kingricefan]

It really bothers me that there is something called a "car potty!!!"

When ya got kids ya gotta be prepared! :laugh:

[GNTLGNT]

It really bothers me that there is something called a "car potty!!!"

http://static2.businessinsider.com/image/4cb71eec7f8b9a282abf0500-400-300/never-be-without-a-toilet-again-the-toilet-car-is-essential-for-every-tailgate.jpg

[Shasta]

That was sickening, but even worse was once the nuggets were cooked many of the kids still wanted to eat them. That really saddened me.

I totally understand. The things people are willing to put in their bodies..... Sad.