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[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 5 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (2 children)

Question is why your parents asked.

…It’s habit, I guess? Like, I am legitimately curious what their motivation was in that instance. Why do people specifically seek out McDonalds?

[–] subignition@fedia.io 9 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Regardless of whether you like the food, the draw is usually that it's consistent and familiar.

[–] frazorth@feddit.uk 3 points 5 days ago

The paste is consistent.

The paste is familiar.

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Makes sense. Kinda like how Usain Bolt (IIRC) ate McNuggets before a big race because they’re known and safe.

[–] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

no idea. i offered to bring real food but they insisted 🤷‍♂️

[–] Today@lemmy.world 9 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Maybe, they didn't want to put you out? "just grab us something easy. Theres a McDs on the corner."

[–] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 days ago

i shouldn't have listened. they're getting real food anyway next time lol