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KeithTalent

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Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: UberNeuman
McRib is made out of people!!!!

well that settles that

PEOPLE TASTE FUCKING AWESOME

I don't know if you can make a blanket statement like that, it would have to be assessed on a person-by-person basis. Some people taste gross.

KT
 

mxyzptlk

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Has anyone spotted the mcrib in SoCal, greater LA area?? I haven't had one since I was a kid, and I barely even remember what they taste like, but I want one now.
 
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This made me think of the Ribwich from the Simpsons. There used to be a Youtube video with the clip, but its gone :(
 

RadiclDreamer

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Originally posted by: dud
This is something to celebrate?

Have you ever worked at a McDonalds? Do you know how badly they treat their employees ... and how really good their food is?

Obviously not ...


This is like celebrating getting a huge pimple ... on the tip of your nose ... right before your prom.

I worked there for 2 years in high school, other than low pay and hard work they didn't treat me bad
 

MagnusTheBrewer

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Ever wonder why they keep bringing it out for "a limited time" when the majority dislike it? McD's spent BIG bucks on designing the equipment and the processing of the meat like substance. So, they periodically check to see if their marketing folks have succeeded in elevating the lowest common denominator to the top in the real world as opposed to their utopia where everyone eats anything with a corporate logo on it.

It's simple, BBQ is a regional food with strong local ties that resists any attempt at 'one size fits all.' But all you gastro cowards needn't give up hope. Food trends cycle roughly every thirty years. So, by my estimation, McD's and all the other hobgoblins of corporate food services have another generation to turn Americans into zombie eaters.

 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
Ever wonder why they keep bringing it out for "a limited time" when the majority dislike it? McD's spent BIG bucks on designing the equipment and the processing of the meat like substance. So, they periodically check to see if their marketing folks have succeeded in elevating the lowest common denominator to the top in the real world as opposed to their utopia where everyone eats anything with a corporate logo on it.

It's simple, BBQ is a regional food with strong local ties that resists any attempt at 'one size fits all.' But all you gastro cowards needn't give up hope. Food trends cycle roughly every thirty years. So, by my estimation, McD's and all the other hobgoblins of corporate food services have another generation to turn Americans into zombie eaters.

lol
I smoke my own ribs, but I also like the McRib.
 

darkxshade

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Originally posted by: aceO07
Originally posted by: amdhunter
Anyone in NYC can confirm a McRib sighting?

I'd be interested too. Somehow I doubt it though.

<--- From NYC and McRib are either not available or all sold out, I can attest to the latter. :)

Might be some hookers left though if you're quick about it.
 

destrekor

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Originally posted by: M0oG0oGaiPan
do not tease me.

this.

if this area does not have any... OP, you will be dead to me. ;)

Those things are pure crack wrapped in delicious processed foodstuffs. I gotsta have me some soon. Been ages since I've had a good fixin.
 

shocksyde

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Once or twice a month in middle school the cafeteria would serve "Ribeques". They were exactly the same as McRibs, and everyone went absolutely ape-shit over them. I never got one.
 

nakedfrog

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Originally posted by: shocksyde
Once or twice a month in middle school the cafeteria would serve "Ribeques". They were exactly the same as McRibs, and everyone went absolutely ape-shit over them. I never got one.

How do you know they were exactly the same, then? I've had similar rib patties with BBQ sauce, but they've never been exactly the same.
 

Newbian

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I think every time they bring these back another animal goes back on the endangered list. :D
 

Kelvrick

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It seems it always comes back in the fall/early winter time. Maybe some pig farms somewhere don't feel like paying the heating bills for their pigs in the winter time.