The McGriddle Philosophy of Life and Death
What can a McGriddle teach us about mortality? Inspired by The Bear, this essay explores merit, Michelin stars, the Alamo, and why consistency may be its own kind of immortality.
Tag: McDonald’s
McDonald’s Emerging Trend Towards Awe-Inspiring Fashion Collabs
At McDonald's, there is an emerging trend towards fashion collaborations. The fast-food giant better known for its iconic golden arches and delicious burgers, has unexpectedly entered the realm of style.
The McWhopper: Big Mac Meets The Whopper for Peace Day
McWhopper for Peace Day? Burger King sent an invite to their competition McDonald’s to both create an amalgamated McWhopper as a good will gesture that rivals can work together for the better of mankind. Unfortunately, McDonald’s thinks the only peace they care about is a piece of the action. This is a brilliant PR move […]
Pantone & Cmyk Eggs
Talking about eggs, McDonald’s plans to have breakfast all day long on their menus. Should be interesting. Now I can mix and match new burger creations. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email at sandboxworld@gmail.com. […]
Mac Sabbath: Hybrid of Black Sabbath and McDonald’s
Look what has spawned from greasy bad food and heavy metal. Ronald McDonald fronts a new band called Mac Sabbath. Laced with chords from Black Sabbath standards such as Paranoid become Pair-a-Buns and Iron Man morphs into Frying Pan and last but not least Sweet Leaf becomes Sweet Beef. I am lovin’ it. This is […]
Vietnam’s First McDonald’s
I do not wish to get political but Vietnam got a McDonald’s for the first time. It seems all they wanted was a Happy Meal from the get go. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an […]
How Chicken McNuggets are Made
There are those who believe that McNuggets are made from pink slimy goop! Who knew, they are really made from chicken breast. McDonald’s Canada puts those nasty rumors of pink guck to rest. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from […]
Unbranded
When as a company you can present your brand without a logo or image and are universally recognized by your products, then you reached the all-time zenith of minimalist advertising. McDonald’s in France started a campaign where their products are flashed across the landscape with little to no brand advertising. “Even without logos or text, […]
14 Year Old Hamburger
Here is one hamburger that got away from Bill Clinton. David Whipple found a 14 year old hamburger in the pocket of his coat. That is an odd place to keep a hamburger. What is more surprising is the condition of the hamburger, it almost looks the same as the day it was bought. I […]
The Scream From McDonald’s
I was having coffee at McDonald’s and a rushing thought appeared to me from my art school days. Right below me was the scream by Edvard Munch on my coffee lid. Talk about an archetype moment. Thanks Carl Jung. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something […]
McDonald’s Monopoly 25th Anniversary
For 25 years McDonald’s and Monopoly seem like the perfect marriage in making money for both franchises. I have had the fortune of having a few drinks and fries won. Nothing more than that. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the amalgamated union. The promotion is played each year in the United States, Canada, Germany, […]
George Washington McNugget
A Dakota City woman is selling a three year old McDonald’s Chicken McNugget on eBay. She claims the nugget resembles George Washington. What’s amazing about this McNugget is that it is still in good shape after three years. Rebekah Speights said she put the presidential McNugget on eBay Monday as a way to raise money […]