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« Reply #39630 on: Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 20:26:23 » |
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That stupid fucking whistle at the end of McDonald's ads
The fact that it sticks in your mind, winds a few people up, and you can recognise it even if you don't see the ad, indicates that from a advertising standpoint, it's anything but stupid.. it's done exactly what it was supposed to do. |
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« Reply #39631 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 08:42:19 » |
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The fact that it sticks in your mind, winds a few people up, and you can recognise it even if you don't see the ad, indicates that from a advertising standpoint, it's anything but stupid.. it's done exactly what it was supposed to do.
Is it the whistle before the 'I'm lovin it' thing? Yeah brilliant job by the McDonalds marketing/ad guys there. Actually whilst on the subject of fast food, I'm got a social thing tonight and want to try a Louisiana chicken place called 'Popeyes'. Has anyone eaten there before? I like spicy fried chicken and so hopefully it's properly spicy and tender. |
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« Reply #39632 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 08:47:05 » |
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Is it the whistle before the 'I'm lovin it' thing? Yeah brilliant job by the McDonalds marketing/ad guys there.
Actually whilst on the subject of fast food, I'm got a social thing tonight and want to try a Louisiana chicken place called 'Popeyes'. Has anyone eaten there before? I like spicy fried chicken and so hopefully it's properly spicy and tender.
They have one in Oxford, its really nice |
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« Reply #39633 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 08:47:31 » |
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They have one in Oxford, its really nice
Thanks Tans, looking forward to giving it a go. |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #39634 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 09:49:28 » |
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Is it the whistle before the 'I'm lovin it' thing? Yeah brilliant job by the McDonalds marketing/ad guys there.
Actually whilst on the subject of fast food, I'm got a social thing tonight and want to try a Louisiana chicken place called 'Popeyes'. Has anyone eaten there before? I like spicy fried chicken and so hopefully it's properly spicy and tender.
Popeyes are one of my customers through work, actually owned by RBI who own Burger King and Pizza Hut, amongst others. I have only tried them in the US and wasn't impressed, however I caveat that by saying that everytime i have tried a brand in the US, it has always been much better elsewhere around the world. Always more greasy/suger filled in the US i find. |
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« Reply #39635 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12:32:05 » |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #39636 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12:38:47 » |
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« Reply #39637 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12:39:37 » |
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Had Popeyes in the US and was very underwhelmed. Had strips though the burgers or "chicken sandwiches" as the yanks would say are meant to be better.
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« Reply #39638 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 14:01:01 » |
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Popeyes are one of my customers through work, actually owned by RBI who own Burger King and Pizza Hut, amongst others. I have only tried them in the US and wasn't impressed, however I caveat that by saying that everytime i have tried a brand in the US, it has always been much better elsewhere around the world. Always more greasy/suger filled in the US i find.
Popeye's are essentially like KFC - you really shouldn't go expecting a decent meal, not without a few beers inside you. They all have their place though, well, Hardee's and Checkers do not fil me with confidence, nor Wendy's for that matter. |
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« Reply #39639 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 14:10:02 » |
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Popeyes are one of my customers through work, actually owned by RBI who own Burger King and Pizza Hut, amongst others. I have only tried them in the US and wasn't impressed, however I caveat that by saying that everytime i have tried a brand in the US, it has always been much better elsewhere around the world. Always more greasy/suger filled in the US i find.
I mean fast food is never going to be 'healthy' but the yanks really take adding shit to their food to the next level. Had Popeyes in the US and was very underwhelmed. Had strips though the burgers or "chicken sandwiches" as the yanks would say are meant to be better.
Thanks Chalky. I was going to go for the spicy chicken burger I think. Recent google reviews have been fairly positive so fingers crossed! Popeye's are essentially like KFC - you really shouldn't go expecting a decent meal, not without a few beers inside you. They all have their place though, well, Hardee's and Checkers do not fil me with confidence, nor Wendy's for that matter.
haha, I am 100% not expecting a decent meal. We very very rarely venture into fast food territory and the alternative is a burger in a bowling alley, which is almost certainly a small step up from a microwave 'rustler' burger. There is the usual places at Sixfields and I know Popeyes is fairly new so thought it as good as anywhere else. |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
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« Reply #39640 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 14:32:07 » |
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Popeye's are essentially like KFC - you really shouldn't go expecting a decent meal, not without a few beers inside you. They all have their place though, well, Hardee's and Checkers do not fil me with confidence, nor Wendy's for that matter.
I used to love Checkers burgers when we used to go on holiday to the states! |
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« Reply #39641 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 14:32:51 » |
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Popeye's are essentially like KFC - you really shouldn't go expecting a decent meal, not without a few beers inside you. They all have their place though, well, Hardee's and Checkers do not fil me with confidence, nor Wendy's for that matter.
Wendy's (another of my customers) in the US was absolutely rank IMO, in the UK it was pretty nice, for fast food. Five Guys (another of my customers) the same, US pretty terrible, UK much better although stupidly expensive for what it is. KFC exactly the same, and what the hell is the it will not selling fries with their chicken in the US, i know mash is the Southern thing to do, but at least have the choice. I know this makes it sounds like I am the fountain of knowledge on take away's and that is all i eat, but my days and brain is taken up talking about these customers on a daily basis, so it's bound to rub off. |
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« Reply #39642 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 14:52:27 » |
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KFC relented and added fries in the past couple of years.
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« Reply #39643 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 14:56:49 » |
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KFC relented and added fries in the past couple of years.
Ah, i haven't had it since i lived out there. Still doesn't make the chicken any better though  |
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« Reply #39644 on: Thursday, January 25, 2024, 16:03:35 » |
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The fact that it sticks in your mind, winds a few people up, and you can recognise it even if you don't see the ad, indicates that from a advertising standpoint, it's anything but stupid.. it's done exactly what it was supposed to do.
Isn't it supposed also to get people to buy it? Hasn't worked for me but I get asininity works for many people when it comes to advertising So I guess you're right |
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