No one likes McDonald's? Really?!?

Almost anytime I talk with anyone about McDonald’s (which is frequently because it is a critically important subject which is worthy of serious discussion) they tell me they do not like McDonald’s.

“It is terrible food. It is filled with all types of disgusting ingredients. And eating McDonald’s will ruin your health,” they tell me with great assurance and conviction, usually from their cell phone while waiting in the Drive Thru line at Burger King.

Since I have received this type of feedback about McDonald’s many times—even once or twice while lightly anesthetized during surgical procedures—I always assume McDonald’s will certainly not be busy when I go there.

“It can’t possibly be busy,” I think. “How could it be?!? Everyone hates McDonald’s and believes it is incredibly unhealthy!”

But of course, almost anytime I go to McDonald’s, day or night, virtually anywhere in the country…  [ get ready ]

…Yep, you guessed it: It’s busy!!!!!!!!

McDonald’s is almost always busy! Every time I go!

I was at McDonald’s this afternoon. Primarily for research purposes. It was at a time that was too late for the lunchtime crowd and it was too early for the suppertime crowd.

It was busy.

So now, when people tell me how much they hate McDonald’s—and how bad it is—I wait until they are finished talking then I say, “Thank you. That’s helpful information. You want to go get a Big Mac?”

They say, “Yes.”

And we have a wonderful time enjoying the fine cuisine of the Golden Arches.