r/interestingasfuck • u/Charming_History7423 • 12d ago

/r/all McDonald's in the 80s compared to today

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u/Kimberlylynn2003 12d ago

Did they change to stop marketing toward kids or just wanted modern?

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u/dacca_lux 12d ago

They found out that they earn more money if people leave earlier and make room for new clients.

I remember hearing this somewhere.

Modern fast food chains are designed to be comfortable enough so that you consider eating there but uncomfortable enough for you to not linger after you've eaten your meal.

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u/DOG_DICK__ 11d ago

I feel uncomfortable that McDonald's may refer to me as a "client" lol. I'm securing financing for the purchase of several McDoubles. With an option for a McGangbang based on McChicken prices.

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u/dacca_lux 11d ago

English isn't my first language. What would be a more fitting word?

guest?

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u/DOG_DICK__ 11d ago

Yes, or customer. Even guest is a little much, that reminds me of a hotel. "Client" implies a much more serious business relationship, more than the purchase of a hamburger.

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u/LotusVibes1494 11d ago

I don’t need a receipt for a doughnut. I’ll just give you the money, and you give me the doughnut. End of transaction! We don’t need to bring ink and paper into this! I can’t imagine a scenario where I’d have to prove that I bought a doughnut. Some skeptical friend...’Don’t even act like I didn’t buy that doughnut! I’ve got the documentation right here! Oh, wait, it’s back home, in the file. Under d...for doughnut.’

-Mitch Hedberg