Alright, let's get this straight. McDonald's is "adding more options" to their Extra Value Meal? Give me a freakin' break. It's like they think we're all idiots who can't do basic math.
So, the geniuses at Mickey D's are throwing in a Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles meal and a 10-piece McNuggets meal into the "Extra Value" lineup. The McGriddles combo will run you $5, and the McNuggets will be $8. Okay, and? Last time I checked, those prices weren't exactly breaking the bank before they slapped the "value" label on 'em. According to McDonalds adds more Extra Value Meals to its menu for limited time, these additions are for a limited time only.
And National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day? A $2 McCrispy? Sounds like a deal, right? Except you gotta download their app. Oh, how convenient. Another way for them to track your every move and bombard you with targeted ads. Yeah, no thanks. It's like offering a "free" puppy, but you gotta sign over your firstborn child.
They brought back the Extra Value Meal on Sept. 8th, boasting an $8 Big Mac meal and a $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal. Again, not exactly earth-shattering savings. Are people really falling for this? Are we that desperate for a "deal" that we'll ignore the fact that fast food is still overpriced garbage?
I mean, let's be real: this is all about perception. Slap a "value" label on something, and suddenly people think they're getting a bargain, even if they're still paying way too much for processed garbage.
And don't even get me started on the Buffalo Ranch lineup. Buffalo Ranch Sauce? Buffalo Ranch Snack Wrap? Bacon Buffalo Ranch McCrispy Sandwich? It's like they threw a bunch of buzzwords into a blender and hoped something edible came out. Newsflash: it didn't. It's the same tired formula: take something vaguely palatable, drench it in artificial flavors, and sell it as "new" and "exciting." I’d rather eat dirt.
Oh, the article mentions Julia is a "Trending reporter." How fitting. She covers the trends, which is, offcourse, what McDonald's is trying to do. Stay relevant. Stay "trending." But here's the thing: trends fade. Quality endures. And McDonald's ain't exactly known for quality, is it?
I'm suddenly reminded of this time I bought a "value meal" years ago, and the fries were cold, the burger was soggy, and the drink was flat. Maybe I should just make a sandwich at home.
Prices "may be higher in Alaska, California, and Hawaii." Of course they are. Because screwing over people in those states is apparently part of the McDonald's business model. I mean, why not, right? They're already raking in billions. What's a few extra bucks from those poor saps?
But wait... am I the crazy one here? Maybe people genuinely enjoy this stuff. Maybe they don't care about the nutritional value or the corporate greed. Maybe they just want a cheap, convenient meal. And hey, who am I to judge?
I'm still not buying it. This "value" menu is just another way for McDonald's to line their pockets while pretending to care about their customers.
