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Rocket Science at McDonald's

Sunday, 7. September 2008, 04:17:31

I read a Post about McDonald’s in Japan on someone’s Blog the other day and I was reminded of an incident I had once at McDonald's. I wish I could remember all the details cuz I know it was more aggravating than what I’ll be able to recount here and thus funnier after the fact at THAT time when all the details were still fresh in my memory. But, I’ll recount the condensed version of the Rocket Science at McDonald’s incident.

Me: Let me have a Cherry Pie and a Pumpkin Pie.
McDonald’s Counter Person (MCP): We don’t have any Pumpkin Pies.
Me: Yes you do. I see them over there.
MCP: Oh no. Those are all Cherry Pies.
Me: :irked: I’ve come here before. The Orange boxes are Pumpkin Pies … the Red boxes are Cherry Pies.

MCP goes to consult with someone and then comes back.

MCP: I believe they’re all Cherry Pies.
Me: :::Sigh::: Just give me an Orange box and a Red box.

MCP gives me my bag.

Me: Whoa Whoa Whoa! What’s this? 4 Pies? I just wanted one of each.
MCP: Oh, I’m sorry about that. Don’t worry about it. You can keep them. I’ll give you 2 Fries for Free.
Me: Oh, Okay.

MCP rings up my stuff.

Me: Whoa Whoa Whoa! What’s this? You charged me for the 4 pies?
MCP: Yes, but I gave you the 2 Fries Free.
Me: :faint: But, I originally only wanted 2 Pies. I shouldn’t have to pay for 4 pies regardless of 2 Free Fries. Just take the Fries back … and delete 2 pies off my ticket.

MCP pecks away at the cash register … getting more confused and stressed out by the second. Then she returns.

MCP: I don’t know how to take it off.
Me: :bomb: :::Sigh::: Just get me the Manager.
Manager: Yes, how can I help you?
Me: I came here for a Pumpkin Pie & a Cherry Pie. I am told y’all don’t have any Pumpkin Pies yet I see them over there. Now through some confusion, I have a bag here with 4 Pies and 2 Fries and am being charged for 4 pies when I only wanted 2. Just give me my money back.

Whew! Like I said, by now I have forgotten some of the details. But, let's just say that after the Manager gave me my money back, he actually told me I could keep ALL the 4 Pies and 2 Fries for Free. However, I was so annoyed to infinity & beyond at how something so simple could have gotten so out of hand, that I actually turned down the FREE Food. Turned Down --- FREE Food! :yikes: WTF was I thinking? I could sure go for 4 Pies & 2 Fries right about now. :frown:

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Comments

Karen 7. September 2008, 09:01

Yeah! WTF were you thinking?! :eyes: Holy crap...that's a lot of free food you passed up.

I gotta get to McDonald's ASAP so I can attempt to confuse the hell out of someone. It'll clearly not be a hard task to achieve. :rolleyes:

Attila 7. September 2008, 14:19

I guess there is a reason that these people work at McDonalds. :rolleyes:

What idiot would offer free fries with the pies? Why not offer ice cream or something more logical?

*Shakes head*

Suntana 7. September 2008, 15:24

Well, Karen, you DO have the Knack for confusing people.
Exhibit A: Suntana :D
But, Hey! It made for a great Icebreaker and certainly makes for Banter Buffets. We'll always remember how we met ... Mass Confusion! I still remember how I met some of my other Cyber Buds. There was one who had posted on a Message Board about a TV Character, "I think Carly looks like the type of Chick who can take a swig of Beer and burp the entire alphabet." I think that Poster also added that this Carly could probably burp the entire Star-spangled Banner. :lol: So, I joined in and added that with Carly's awesome, fine, toned arms, she looked like she could probably play ZZ-Top's La Grange on her Armpit. :jester: And from that Offbeat exchange, we became great Cyber Buds ... until that falling out that I wrote about in my Blog.

And then another Cyber Bud, it was funny. I was the Newbie on the Message Board. I eventually got to the point whereby I was interacting with everyone ... except this ONE Chick, the Fun Chick. I couldn't figure out why she seemed to be standoffish with me. She replied to me here and there, but almost business-like, not all humorous like with everyone else. WTF? :frown: Yadi Yadi Yada, the Ice was finally broken one day and that Chick explained her behavior. She had initially been suspicious, convinced that I was NOT a REAL separate Poster. She thought I was an Alter of that other Bud of which I just wrote. That other Poster was famous / infamous for creating other Personalities / Characters and posting with them. So, this 2nd Chick was VERY leery of Flirting with this alleged Newbie Dude (ME) for fear that it would turn out to be her other Buddy. :lol: We became great Friends. She's the only Cyber Bud I ever talked with via Phone.

Karen 7. September 2008, 21:54

:yes:

At least I have a knack for something! :cheers:

[Sarah] 8. September 2008, 00:23

Ok, this is funny. But anyway, I worked at McDonald's when I was 16, half my life ago. :yikes: Ok, so we would give food away constantly because McDonald's makes so much money that they wouldn't notice few fries gone, pies, ice cream, big mac..whatever. Everything is sort of dummy proof there...except for giving money BACK! I recall this NOT being one of the things they taught us to do...give food away...but not money.

Another thing I can remember about working there was random old dudes flirting with me from the drive through, asking for my number, etc. Also I went on dates with about 4 guys that worked there and actually got serious with 1, Jon. Jon something....can't remember his name now. Homer: Doh! Pimple face teenager that drove a 80 something red Mustang. He was a senior and was going into the army.

Great memories for like $4.75 an hour. :D

Suntana 8. September 2008, 01:37

So you mean y'all would give away all that Free Food to your FRIENDS, right?

You mean those random old dudes flirted with you and asked for your number once they were up AT the window, face to face with you, right? Cuz I was thinking it would have been funny if they had done their Flirting Moves while still at the Ordering Box. Then once they pulled up to the Drive-Thru Window, their vehicle would be blocked and they'd be met with --- "Good morning, sir. I'm Chris Hansen from NBC. You've seen the program, haven't you? To Catch a Predator? And just what were your plans? What would you want a with a Teen Girl's phone number?" :lol:

MarriedYoung 10. September 2008, 01:22

This is halarious. >.<

steven 10. September 2008, 01:56

oh, well on new markets, mac can be much better
to me, they are for 15y, and bc. they win much, they also offer good
opportunities to youngs
but....i don't like the burger, no way
then...eating potatoes..??? those of mac i can make at home (most of
us learn this basic cooking (hahaha cooking !!) from childhood)in only 10 minutes, and they are not sane, you get fat over night.
so you better eat the oriental kebap and shaorma
but you americans are probably interested in american issues only ?

Suntana 10. September 2008, 01:58

Yeah, these things are funny ... after the fact, once one has simmered down. Thanks for popping in at my Hang Out, M-Y.

MarriedYoung 10. September 2008, 02:12

I used to work for Starbucks, so I remember being on the other end of that type of conversation. Of course, Starbucks likes to hire smart asses with fake smiles, so it was a lot of fun being on the other end. The customers either loved you, or despised you, so I was lucky enough to have very few customers who hated me. I liked to go out of my way to make peoplee happy.

I remember the one time that a customer freaked out.
I was the manager and had 2 other barista's with me that night..
This young girl comes in and slams down a drink on the counter, passing the line of eight people waiting to be helped. She goes, "My friend burned all 5 fingers in her hand because this drink is too hot! You guys are all ignorant!"
Ignorant, I thought... Hmm.. why would she slam down a drink that is so hot, it could splash and burn her. I said nothing though.
"She burned all five of her fingers?? Did she put her hand inside the drink?" I asked, seriously of course, I was a bit worried for her friend.
"You are ignorant" she repeated. "I want my money back."
"Of course..but I thought it was your friends drink."
"It is, she wants her money back. You are ignorant."
The people in line were giggling at this point, trying not to laugh at this girl who was huffing and puffing and stomping her feet. All of them were regulars, thank god, so noone was mad that we let her go through to the front of the line to get her money back.
So, as I am getting her money back and making her a new drink for her "friend", she stomps her foot, and mummbles, "Ignorant."
I coulnd't help myself........"Do you know what ignorant means?"
The line went nuts, and the girl grabbed her drink and money, and almost ran out of the store.
The regulars that were there that night would still talk about it with me, months later.

Suntana 10. September 2008, 02:32

Steven ... Even here in the USA, NOT everyone likes McDonald's. A lot of people hate it. I myself don't like the Big Mac too much and have very rarely had it. But, I do like the Quarter Pounder with Cheese. And I love the Fries. Throughout my years, most people I have met, declare McDonald's Fries the BEST! :yes: As for getting fat? Nnnnggg, well, if one were to eat Hamburgers & Supersized Fries EVERYDAY, without exercising, yeah, one CAN and very likely WILL get Fat. :D A lot of people here in the USA love Oriental / Asian Food. Most in my family like it. But, me personally, I am NOT a Fan of Oriental / Asian food. Just a preference. As a Mexican-American myself, I don't even like all Mexican foods.

I'm not sure I understood what you meant by "americans are probably interested in american issues only," Steven. Were you talking about the FOOD? Did you mean Americans were only interested in American food, or what issues? :confused:

Suntana 10. September 2008, 03:00

You know, M-Y, not being a Coffee drinker myself, I have never been to a Star Bucks. But, cracked up at the Star Bucks hiring criteria, Smart Asses with Fake Smiles." :lol: I knew this was gonna be Good. Yikes! That was quite a Too Big for her Britches young girl there. That was hilarious how she changed from, "I want my money back" to "she wants her money back." :lol: Maybe it was one of those coffees with Foamy, Creamy stuff on top and the girl decided to stick her, Ummm FIVE fingers in there as if it was freakin' Cookie Dough in a bowl. And she was surprised with OUCH! Oh SHOOT! That's Right! This is Coffee ... HOT Coffee ... logically HOT Coffee. :jester: How much of the coffee was gone? Is it a Star Bucks policy that when someone isn't satisfied and they want their money back, they also get a replacement drink?

Yeah, that girl was out of line. With certain foods, it's understood that they're gonna be HOT and one has to proceed with caution. I mean, we've all at one time or another burned the roof of our mouth with Pizza. And I've done it with Enchiladas, Beans or what have you. But, I don't go to the Server and / or the Manager ... call them ignorant and complain that I burned myself.

Entertaining Flashback, M-Y. :up:

Cois 11. September 2008, 01:26

I could do with 4 pies and 2 fries now too.. :chef: damnit.. Only leftover chicken and some ham.. :irked: I'll just turn it down.. Homer: Doh! :rolleyes:

Suntana 11. September 2008, 02:14

:lol: Hmmm? I don't know if that would top my Tuna, Baloney & Cheese Sandwich. It wasn't too bad. I then made me another Baloney, Salad & Cheese Sandwich. AND then had some Corn Chips (Tostadas) a while ago. And now ... I swear, I think some Cookies are calling me. Being the Nice Guy I am, I would NOT dare diss Cookies. So, off I go ... Chomp Chomp. :happy:

steven 11. September 2008, 02:36

well, if i want, really want something good...
i make it myself
...i know how to since the childhood
my mother "forced" me to learn basic cooking
so....i hardly understand you
:smile:
i smiled as you ....equally seem not
understanding me
a smile helps, always no matter you are
sincere or not :smile: :smile: :smile:

Suntana 11. September 2008, 03:00

You sound like you're a pretty good Cook, Steven. That's always good. :yes: Some people have a knack for cooking, they're good at it and enjoy it. I don't happen to be "Good" at Cooking. I'm NOT horrible. :lol: I'm just NOT good. Let's say I'm "OK" at making Stuff to eat. In my family, my mother did NOT force my brothers, sisters and I to learn cooking at a young age.

But, I understand what you're saying, Steven. You obviously like your cooking better than Fast Food places or restaurants. Nothing wrong with that. It's everyone's choice as to what food they like better. It's like my mom. Like you, she too likes HER cooking better than most any restaurant.

And don't worry about that we didn't totally understand each other these 2 times. Don't let it get you down. We will no doubt understand each other better the more we cross paths, Steven. It's a fact. I've worked with a lot of Vietnamese & Laotians before and at first I didn't understand some of them at all. After a while, I adapted and they adapted and we started understanding each other better.

Cois 11. September 2008, 08:46

I needed to learn to cook due to two working parents and a sister who's idea of food was 2 minute noodles.. :rolleyes: my cooking just covers most basic stuff with a few nice dishes I'm able to prepare.
Fastfood is the easy way out and as a guy who wouldn't slave over a stove for hours to make for himself I'm all for it. Cooking skills only show themselves when someone else is involved.. p:

Suntana 11. September 2008, 15:44

Yee Haw! High Five! Another Member of the Fast Food Club! :yes: Just like that 1985 movie - The Breakfast Club. We need an Eating Smiley. No, make that a Pigging Out Smiley ... a Hamburger in one hand and Supersized Fries in the other. :D

MarriedYoung 11. September 2008, 20:13

will the Smiley be obese?

Suntana 11. September 2008, 22:09

Why of course not. The Smiley will be Buff. :lol: Like Olympian Michael Phelps, the Smiley will be able to eat and eat and eat, but works it all off.

This reminded me of this chain over here --- Pancho's Mexican Buffet. Many years ago, the logo used to be this big-bellied Mexican with a sombrero, Mariachi-looking, the works. Then political correctness came into vogue and the concern for healthy eating became very prominent. Suddenly big-bellied Pancho morphed into a scrawny-ized Pancho resembling the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. :jester: Belly was gone.

Cois 12. September 2008, 08:36

:chef:

[Sarah] 12. September 2008, 16:41

Suntana, You said,

As a Mexican-American myself, I don't even like all Mexican foods.



Ok Mr...What the heck? The Mexican in me wants to kick your butt for saying that. :D :lol: But seriously, you don't even like Taco Bell? Yo quiro Taco Bell. :love:

Suntana 12. September 2008, 17:22

Hey, Taco Bell pwns! :yes: You had to keep my text's context intact. I said I don't like "ALL" Mexican foods. I mentioned in my About Page some of my Mexican Favs. I do LOVE Enchiladas ... Tacos, Flautas, Gorditas, Chiles Rellenos, Sopa de Arroz, Sopa de Fideo, Caldillo, Beans and other Mexican food staples. And when prepared properly, Menudo. :yes: Of course, I love Chile con Queso and Salsa. Some of the Mexican foods that I DON'T like are stuff like: Tripitas, Discada, Ummm ... Lengua de Rez! :yikes: And I can't stand Cilantro. :yuck:

At restaurants, they'll have this supposed Mexican Dessert - Flan. Well, in our family, we didn't grow up with that. I've tried it and it's Nasty! Otherwise, I AM a Mexican Food Lover. So, you can now put those Flower-decorated Butt-kicking Steel-toed Boots :insane: back in the closet, Sarah. No Butt-kicking required here. :lol:

[Sarah] 12. September 2008, 20:43

My boots are black....:whistle:

....with heels.....:rolleyes:

Suntana 12. September 2008, 21:13

Diii Dah Dah did you say Black Ba Bah Bah Boo BOOTS?
With Hhhh Hee Hee HEE HEELS? :yes:
As that dude on the Wizard of Oz said, "Well ..... why didn't you SAY so?!! That's a horse of a different color!" :lol:
Black Boots with Heels are Welcome at Suntana's Musings.
They have VIA (Very Important Attire) Status and don't have to stand in line. :D

[Sarah] 13. September 2008, 16:35

:drunk:

MarriedYoung 15. September 2008, 22:29

wine

Mugs 19. September 2008, 02:00

Here's where I get lost ...all you people consider Mcfood actual food?

What is the world coming to?

Suntana 19. September 2008, 02:18

Mmmmmm CHEESE!
Quarter Pounder with Cheese ... Large Fries ... Dr. Pepper and an Apple Pie - Pwns! :yes: I am sooo there!

I'd certainly eat it rather than some things that pass for Expensive Elite Cuisine.

Mugs 19. September 2008, 02:22

Never expensive cuisine for me, just real food made with real ingredients; like actual meat.

Hold the grease

Suntana 19. September 2008, 02:46

Yeah, REAL food is definitely great. But, sometimes I'll go to be it McDonald's, Burger King, Arby's, Wendy's or Jack In the Box, Etc. and it's like the Stars in the Cosmos must have been aligned jusssst perfectly because that meal will have Hit the Spot like no other food could have ... for that particular day at that particular time. It's like that particular Fast Food was so in tune with what your stomach wanted and NEEDED :D that NOT top notch Pizza, Real Mexican Food, Real Italian Food or Real ANY Food would have satisfied so 100% thoroughly as that Fast Food fullfilled and delivered ... at THAT particular meal. I'm serious. I'm not saying it happens everyday, but it happens. Well, it does for me anyway.

Mugs 19. September 2008, 02:57

Getting older, I simply can't digest any fast food. Some of the medications I take wreak havoc on my stomach if I so much as look at a cheeseburger in a paper wrapper.

I will readily admit to stuffing my face with pizza from a particular family owned restaurant every opportunity I get.

I haven't had real Mexican food in years. There just isn't the market here for it and I'm a terrible cook, Italien food is a different story all together. Our Little Italy is only a few blocks away. It isn't so much the food as it is the desserts that get me every time.

Suntana 19. September 2008, 03:18

WHAT? No Mexican Food in years? You ARE in an emergency situation there. Hmmm? I don't know if it would be mean of me to mention that I had like 4 REAL Homemade Chiles Rellenos for lunch, among other things. OUCH! Sorry about that. :lol:

Wow, that's a bummer that your medications cause you that reaction to Fast Food.

BTW, Mugs, Welcome to my Blog. You caught me off guard. I didn't have much healthy food here at Suntana's Musings this time around. But, hopefully I will on your next visit. :smile:

Melissa Renneberg 3. October 2008, 17:26

you should known by people who work at McDonald's are the brigest people around awww Damn no free cheeseburger. Yeah I know how the people who work at McDonald's are not the smartest people around and if they offer give me free food I still wont eat it. I herd some nasty storyies about there reused meat patie rule and dont worry next time go in and ask them what in big mac and just wait for them to go :rolleyes: Ummm Let me ask the manger

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