I got an idea to do a fun "odd menu items!" thread from every chain restaurant, just like I did with my old international McDonald's thread, but as I went through it made me realize that every American chain restaurant... Basically has the exact same menu. And I got depressed
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On one level I get it. These are restaurants designed to fit the mood of individuals within a family, regardless of what everyone wants. It's a product of brutal utilitarianism.
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But seeing the sameish pictures of mozzarella sticks, wings, quesadillas, salads, burgers, chicken sandwiches, steaks, chops, pastas, salmon, and chocolate cake just... Again, it honestly just made me depressed.
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The only distinctions among them are slight differences in quality and kooky naming conventions. There are barely even specialties anymore. But this is what exists everywhere. This is the menu of modern Americana.
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Some would argue this is a classist argument, I assure you it's the opposite. You can get cheaper, more delicious food all over if you know where to look for it (especially if you're adventurous). What we're seeing this byproduct of corporate domination.
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How do you mean. Cause if you have the internet and no allergies / restrictions...
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I get it, but theres retrospect. Each of my parents would bring me places I was afraid of and sometimes hated, but I look back at it with incredible thankfulness. Youd be shocked at what kids can grow to appreciate.
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Im not overlooking it. I literally talked about that utility. And then I talked abour the cost.
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