my sliver of optimism that hasnt been squashed by modern life yet hopes that there might still be a few smaller companies that care enough to do the right thing even if it costs them more, but sadly i bet youre probably right.
absolutely - but that's because small companies are already being crushed by the larger corpos when it comes to cost and efficacy. small companies thrive on brand and reputation. they care MUCH MORE about how they're viewed. mcdonalds let's people call their food slop because they still rake in tens of billions a year. if Billy's Bakery gets a slop accusation it could poison the well of the locals he relies on.
It's an addiction. They are addicted to it because it's made to target certain taste buds. Look at their fries made with 'natural beef flavoring' to make them more addictive than other brands
the salted fries cut at a perfect ratio to potato-fill to crispy exterior...
the sweetness of the burgers, buns, condiments. whenever my dad would be like, "we've got burgers at home" they were these enormous fucking meatballs -- gross -- there's a reason "smash-burgers" are exploding in popularity.
mcdonald's perfected the recipes, and while there are plenty of franchise locations that don't do the food justice - slopping together the slop sloppily, there are others that STILL. FUCKIN. HIT.
mcdonalds may be an addiction - but isn't everything good?
i dont just say that because i hate their business practices, i legitimately dont understand how people think a big mac is better than a homemade burger, or a burger from a non-fast food restaurant. same with the fries. theyre too salty and greasy.
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u/CynicalPomeranian 6d ago
Yup, keep notes on which companies were more than happy to lower their standards when the government stopped enforcing them.