McDonald's outlets getting comfy look

Lazybones · June 01, 2011, 10:48:49 AM

http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/256023

The two full size locations close to my house have switched to drive-through only while under renovation..

Tom · June 01, 2011, 10:54:35 AM

Hm, I seem to recall one place like that sorta near your old place was already updated a bit like that. Had a fireplace, some bar seating, etc.

Mr. Analog · June 01, 2011, 10:55:43 AM

The 90s saw the rise of the faux "hip" coffee shop (Starbucks et al) and now in the 10s we're seeing the rise of faux "hip" fast food burger joints? ?Ay, caramba!

Maybe Demolition Man was on to something (now 'scuse me, I have to make reservations for Taco Bell)

Tom · June 01, 2011, 11:00:05 AM

Quote from: Tom on June 01, 2011, 10:54:35 AM
Hm, I seem to recall one place like that sorta near your old place was already updated a bit like that. Had a fireplace, some bar seating, etc.

Or no, I think I'm mixing it up with the place we went to that Birthday party at?

Darren Dirt · June 01, 2011, 11:21:11 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 01, 2011, 10:55:43 AM
Maybe Demolition Man was on to something (now 'scuse me, I have to make reservations for Taco Bell)

"Franchise Wars" coming soon!

PS: omg remember in that movie how toilets have three seashells? Wonder how to use them?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865 (visual guide)

Mr. Analog · June 01, 2011, 11:28:18 AM

Quote from: Darren Dirt on June 01, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 01, 2011, 10:55:43 AM
Maybe Demolition Man was on to something (now 'scuse me, I have to make reservations for Taco Bell)

"Fast Food Wars" coming soon!

PS: omg remember in that movie how toilets have three seashells? Wonder how to use them?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865 (visual guide)

EWWWWWWWWWWWW

Mags · June 01, 2011, 01:39:03 PM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 01, 2011, 11:28:18 AM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on June 01, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 01, 2011, 10:55:43 AM
Maybe Demolition Man was on to something (now 'scuse me, I have to make reservations for Taco Bell)

"Fast Food Wars" coming soon!

PS: omg remember in that movie how toilets have three seashells? Wonder how to use them?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865 (visual guide)

Have to admit I was curious how they were used. Now i wish i could unlearn how.

EWWWWWWWWWWWW

Tom · June 01, 2011, 02:06:41 PM

Quote from: Mags on June 01, 2011, 01:39:03 PM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 01, 2011, 11:28:18 AM
Quote from: Darren Dirt on June 01, 2011, 11:21:11 AM
Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 01, 2011, 10:55:43 AM
Maybe Demolition Man was on to something (now 'scuse me, I have to make reservations for Taco Bell)

"Fast Food Wars" coming soon!

PS: omg remember in that movie how toilets have three seashells? Wonder how to use them?
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/30865 (visual guide)

Have to admit I was curious how they were used. Now i wish i could unlearn how.

EWWWWWWWWWWWW

What they said.

Thorin · June 01, 2011, 05:05:39 PM

Quote from: Lazybones on June 01, 2011, 10:48:49 AM
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/256023

Seeing the picture in that article, I gotta say, "Meh". How do I put four kids' worth of meals on that rinky dink table? Plus the kids'll have to share chairs or stand up to eat.

As for the shells, really, sometimes we should just not post those links.

Tom · June 01, 2011, 05:43:20 PM

Quote from: Thorin on June 01, 2011, 05:05:39 PM
Quote from: Lazybones on June 01, 2011, 10:48:49 AM
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/256023

Seeing the picture in that article, I gotta say, "Meh". How do I put four kids' worth of meals on that rinky dink table? Plus the kids'll have to share chairs or stand up to eat.

They'll have regular tables too. With comfy booths. And bar seating if the place in Vancouver that I went to is any indication.

Lazybones · June 01, 2011, 05:52:32 PM

Quote from: Tom on June 01, 2011, 05:43:20 PM
Quote from: Thorin on June 01, 2011, 05:05:39 PM
Quote from: Lazybones on June 01, 2011, 10:48:49 AM
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/256023

That one is being renovated again! It seems they have been trying variations on the change. Apparently all locations are to have a new look by 2012.
Seeing the picture in that article, I gotta say, "Meh". How do I put four kids' worth of meals on that rinky dink table? Plus the kids'll have to share chairs or stand up to eat.
They'll have regular tables too. With comfy booths. And bar seating if the place in Vancouver that I went to is any indication.

Mr. Analog · June 01, 2011, 09:46:00 PM

Just get a 60 gallon drum of beans, that's all kids need

Darren Dirt · June 02, 2011, 09:41:22 AM

imo this topic very much needs some funny mocking photos.

There we go.

http://jmansblog.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/mcdonalds-man-is-evil-mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha/

Even better.

Mr. Analog · June 02, 2011, 10:17:36 AM

I prefer the Colonel Sanders they have standing outside the KFC's in Japan, just so weird, especially when they dress him up...

Darren Dirt · June 02, 2011, 11:07:51 AM

Quote from: Mr. Analog on June 02, 2011, 10:17:36 AM
I prefer the Colonel Sanders they have standing outside the KFC's in Japan, just so weird, especially when they dress him up...

That sure made for an interesting/disturbing visit to Google Images!

some choice discoveries:

and ... wtf... http://djslimm.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/japan_kfc_colonal_sanders_watermelon.jpg (Japan is ... weird. But creative!)

also, this photog's blog is all about this KFCraziness!
http://www.designswan.com/archives/kfc-colonel-sanders-in-japan.html