The ridiculous cost of fast food now

[sk8willy1]

I know it's not the healthiest choice, but I've been known to indulge in the occasional fast food binge every now and then.

Back in the day (late 90s), I could do so for a few bucks, because Burger King Whoppers were 99 cents.

I went by BK the other day for the first time in years, and - lo and behold, the Whopper is now more than $8… for just the sandwich

WOW.

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Best part is - the food isn't the same quality or size either. It's about 1/2 the size at best - no longer a "whopper" really.

When I was going to college I lived on those things!

 

[Ducati_Meister]

Stagflation at best, from ice cream tubs and other foods, we're paying more for less.

 

[Mikej]

Best part is - the food isn't the same quality or size either. It's about 1/2 the size at best - no longer a "whopper" really.

When I was going to college I lived on those things!

That whopper really used to be something. I still remember the first one I ever had. I was doing some work with a good buddy, away from home, in Logan Utah. Must have been about 1976? Burger King hadn't come to Salt Lake, where I lived, yet. I remember how fast they got food out to lunch time crowd. So fresh compared to Mc Dee's. Whataburger was pretty fricken' incredible too.

 

[Certaindeaf]

When I go to Costco I go early and the food court gal charges me less than what's on the menu. I figure it's either I look like a bum, it's an early-bird special type deal or she's pocketing the cash. This is one little detail in life that I'm not really worried about because nom.

 

[MikeInOr]

I have been hoarding happy meals for about a year now. In a few years they will be worth a fortune... I will be able to retire!

 

[kmk1012]

I have been hoarding happy meals for about a year now. In a few years they will be worth a fortune... I will be able to retire!

Does a happy meal make a person happy?

 

[MikeInOr]

Does a happy meal make a person happy?

It will when I buy my yacht!

 

[kmk1012]

It will when I buy my yacht!

I can back a trailer like a pro, let me know when we are going!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

If someone is unhappy....can they order a happy meal...?

Someone ought to make an Auspicious Meal...for those times when the ingredients are suspect....
Andy

 

[Tlock]

Cali just went to a 20$ minimum wage....that's gonna work out well! Oregon and Washington will be next

 

[CamoDeafie]

Cali just went to a 20$ minimum wage....that's gonna work out well! Oregon and Washington will be next

Brace yourself for $10 McDoubles

Edit and $1.25-$1.50 per Mcnugget

 

[Tlock]

Brace yourself for $10 McDoubles

Edit and $1.25-$1.50 per Mcnugget

They can mcshove it! I dont eat that crap anyways

 

[maerdlong]

Speaking of Whoppers, who remembers their BOGO offer on back of their receipt for doing their survey? This was several years back when Whopper was $2.99.

 

[Towhead]

Weird. BK sends me coupons in
the mail every other week. Currently
a whopper meal is $6.99.

Without an app, I can go to a McDonalds
and get 2 Mcdoubles for $4 bucks. Was
feeling saucy the other day and ordered
a small fry for a whopping $6 bucks!

 

[Tlock]

Weird. BK sends me coupons in
the mail every other week. Currently
a whopper meal is $6.99.

Without an app, I can go to a McDonalds
and get 2 Mcdoubles for $4 bucks. Was
feeling saucy the other day and ordered
a small fry for a whopping $6 bucks!

Are you taking the DeLorean back in time?Great scott! Is that you mcfly?

 

[maerdlong]

Wendy's is going to implement "dynamic pricing" where prices will change depending on the length of the line in real time.

They backed off on that idea when many ridiculed it, and denied that it ever was their intention.
Anyway, who thinks that Wendy's Dave's Single/Double/etc is better than McD or BK?

 

[Jay Walk]

They backed off on that idea when many ridiculed it, and denied that it ever was their intention.
Anyway, who thinks that Wendy's Dave's Single/Double/etc is better than McD or BK?

I miss them both equally.

 

[Towhead]

Are you taking the DeLorean back in time?Great scott! Is that you mcfly?

Nope, but I can't help myself in these threads.
Wondering, why the hell people are paying so
much for fast food?

 

[CamoDeafie]

Are you taking the DeLorean back in time?Great scott! Is that you mcfly?

Buy One McDouble, McChicken, Spicy McChicken, Bacon something, or one other thing at ""regular "" price ($2.50-$3.50 depends on location), Get One of the same items for another $1. But some items only limited choices, like if you get McChicken first, you can only get another McChicken

 

[Tlock]

Nope, but I can't help myself in these threads.
Wondering, why the hell people are paying so
much for fast food?

After my burgerville event I won't be.....that was a one time thing and I learned my lesson. I pack my lunch or go to the taco truck, I can get a burrito for 8$ that's enough food for 2 meals