I saved this post on my feed reader until I had the time and internet speed to watch it... and it was worth it! Not what I expected but definitely interesting. Loved the cameraman's toes wiggling at the end!
listening to a bunch of Mark Knopfler's stuff tonight- including 'Boom, Like That'- a pretty concise and accurate song about Ray Kroc.
A few things I like about McDonald's- they really do work to improve the place where they're at. I mean- they have high standards for upkeep and cleanliness.. which shines through when you're traveling in countries where this is not the norm (I live in Eastern Europe and McD's is sometimes a sane spot in a crazy world). A Big Mac tastes the same no matter where you are. So, when I'm on the road and need food, if it's all strange and I'm tired and hungry, chances are I'll hit McD's simply because I know their stuff. They pay a decent wage in places where it can be hard to get paid a decent wage. They invest in local economies; they don't just import import import.
I'm with you all (most of you, anyway) on this one. They're bad for you. Period. I avoid them. And as far as the dishwashing sponges, scrubbies- bleach them, microwave them... or, here's a thought- replace them.
I love (and agree with) the part of Burroughs letter about a lot of the stuff on reading lists killing the joy of learning (or reading)... of course, his sons' list may have looked different than mine did but there was some stuff on my reading lists that was like chewing shoe leather...
there must be applications for this. Why do it? I'm asking an honest question here. Really cool experiment but what would be the point (besides just that it's cool)? thanks! ;)
A few things I like about McDonald's-
they really do work to improve the place where they're at. I mean- they have high standards for upkeep and cleanliness.. which shines through when you're traveling in countries where this is not the norm (I live in Eastern Europe and McD's is sometimes a sane spot in a crazy world).
A Big Mac tastes the same no matter where you are. So, when I'm on the road and need food, if it's all strange and I'm tired and hungry, chances are I'll hit McD's simply because I know their stuff.
They pay a decent wage in places where it can be hard to get paid a decent wage.
They invest in local economies; they don't just import import import.
And as far as the dishwashing sponges, scrubbies- bleach them, microwave them... or, here's a thought- replace them.
thanks! ;)