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Column by Not Gretchen Bulova:
The McRib is back at the McDonald's here in Williamsburg. One of my favorite meals growing up. I can't wait to eat a McRib on the 7th to celebrate a change in America.
Consider this an open thread (McRib discussion is encouraged)
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Are they making the switch from transfat for it? Like Wendy's and KFC?
Posted by: Doug | October 31, 2006 at 10:38 AM
NGB you have it all wrong. Not only is the McRib disgusting but so is Webb. Attacking Allen's past and family. Despicable and Virginia will see through it.
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 10:39 AM
No idea Doug. Honestly, I'm just glad it's back after a 10 year hiatus.
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | October 31, 2006 at 10:40 AM
Actually, Allens family attacks Allens family.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Quarter:_The_Scrimmage_of_a_Football_Coach's_Daughter
And Allens past attacks Allens past.
http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2006/09/24/allen_football/
Have a blessed day.
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 10:44 AM
Ew, NGB, McDonald's will kill you. My friend used to tell me that even though he was a vegetarian, he could eat there, because it wasn't really meat (joke, they use real meat. Real grade E and F meat).
Please, we don't wish to see you in the hospital.
Posted by: Melissa | October 31, 2006 at 10:44 AM
McRib discussion-
Nasty.
Posted by: phriendlyjaime | October 31, 2006 at 10:50 AM
You realize that most of the McRib comes from crippled circus animals, right?
Posted by: Not Ben | October 31, 2006 at 10:50 AM
One of the few things I like less than James Webb, is the McRib.
Speaking of McDonalds and politics, the first letter writing campaign I ever worked on was to get McDonalds to change the price of the Dbl. Cheese Burger back to $1. The campaign worked and my faith in grass roots politics was restored.
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 10:55 AM
See, I would argue the McRib is better than any American politician.
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | October 31, 2006 at 10:56 AM
I call for McDonald's to bring back "Mighty Wings".
Posted by: pitin | October 31, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Man, love me some McRibs. Best sandwich they ever made...
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 11:03 AM
Anyone remember the Simpsons episode where the Krusy Burger has the McRib equivalent?
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 11:03 AM
As long as they don't bring back that "McBreakfast Taco" or whatever it was. That'd be as scary as re-electing Allen.
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 11:06 AM
I'm not allowed to bring up my dog eating cat poo here, am I?
Posted by: Doug | October 31, 2006 at 11:07 AM
Finally, some McRib love!
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | October 31, 2006 at 11:08 AM
Like the McRib. Sonic is the best however!
Posted by: chris saxman | October 31, 2006 at 11:13 AM
I prefer the Big Kahuna Burger.
Posted by: Rowhey | October 31, 2006 at 11:15 AM
I hear they're taking omega-3 fatty acid synthesis genes from algae and putting them into hogzillas to make the new mc-rib.
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 11:18 AM
The McRib is definitely the best thing McDonalds has ever sold.
I dont know why those idiots dont make it part of the permanent menu.
Maybe Dick Wadhams runs McDonalds when hes not ruining campaigns.
Posted by: GOPHokie | October 31, 2006 at 11:21 AM
NGB - Have you tried the re-emerged McRib yet?
I used to have fond memories of Big Macs and other tasty McD's. Past few times I've eaten there, their food sucked.
Quality is down or I'm suffering from pleasant childhood memories. Either way, I don't visit McD's anymore.
Hope it goes better for you.
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 11:23 AM
I actually really enjoy Mickey D's all white meat chicken nuggets. But, their food is disgusting, and leaves a giant ball of grease and McDonald's poo inside of you.
Doug-probably not, but I appreciate the question.
The best "junk food" is a big fat burrito from qdoba or baja fresh or chipotle.
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM...
Posted by: phriendlyjaime | October 31, 2006 at 11:25 AM
Rowhey, Big Kahuna Burger? That's that Hawaiian burger joint. I heard they got some tasty burgers. I ain't never had one myself, how are they?
Posted by: Not Ben | October 31, 2006 at 11:26 AM
Someone kick typepad in the cluster again, a little birdy has screwed up their clocks.
Posted by: Doug | October 31, 2006 at 11:28 AM
Kudos to GOPHokie for the honesty.
Never had a McRib. McDonald's is EVIL! Look at for that child blood-sucking fiend, Ronald, tonight. He's SCARY!!
Posted by: Doug in Mount Vernon | October 31, 2006 at 11:28 AM
look at = look out
Posted by: Doug in Mount Vernon | October 31, 2006 at 11:29 AM
Ben typepad is all fucked up again.
Posted by: phriendlyjaime | October 31, 2006 at 11:30 AM
I didn't know there was a "new mcrib". Mine tastes the same as it did 10 years ago. Delicious!
Del. Saxman -
Sonic is good, except I hate the drive up style.
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | October 31, 2006 at 11:30 AM
Has anyone every noticed that if you leave the empty McDonald's bag in your car after you are finished eating, you car smells like a fart for several days?
I have two hypothesese on this:
A) McDonald's makes you pass gas; it is your own gas you are smelling,
2) That McDonald's is disgusting and made of ass.
Please let me know what you think.
Posted by: Ted Nugent | October 31, 2006 at 11:32 AM
I think that "Ted Nugent" is hilarious. I also think that it is bc everything McDonalds does is made of ass.
The guy who created McDonalds was a FREAK, btw. If you read Fast Food Nation, it will take you a while to ever frequent a MickeyD's again.
Posted by: phriendlyjaime | October 31, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Oh I hope she still visits!
Posted by: Breaux | October 31, 2006 at 11:37 AM
McRib's are pretty money...a sure path to a dirt nap, but they taste good.
I'm in the 'Jane disappears' column.
Posted by: JMU Duke | October 31, 2006 at 11:38 AM
McDLT, wasn't that the one they used Chupacabra meat for (or was that the Arch Deluxe, I forget)?
The best thing McDonalds serves isn't even on the menu-- Ask for the Chicken McGriddle (add the egg, hold the cheese). They'll charge you the same as the Sausage Mcgriddle (or may add a buck for the substitution).
Either way, its like they sprinkle crack on it, its quite addictive.
Posted by: beowulf | October 31, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Gotta agree with Saxman. Sonic has great burgers. Too bad they haven't ventured further north or I'd have no reason to travel to other parts of the state.
Checkers is supposedly owned by the same company but they're just not quite as good.
Love those trans-fats....
NJH
Posted by: Not Jack Herrity | October 31, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Weird..i posted 2 minutes ago, and my comment is up the thread...does this have something to do with the time chance?
Posted by: JMU Duke | October 31, 2006 at 11:44 AM
The reason fast food hamburgers don't seem to taste as good as you remember is they are all overcooked now, to avoid food poisoning.
My fav used to be the flame broiled Whopper from Burger King. Now I think Wendy's is the best.
But I rarely ever buy fast food anymore. It's too fatty, too greasy, and (thanks to the overcooking) is not tasty enough to compensate.
Posted by: ifthethunderdontgetya | October 31, 2006 at 11:50 AM
Ahh, the McRib. I remember when they released it at the MCD's at Penn State back in the early 80's. Soemthing kinda weird about that invention, but did miss it when it left.
We ate a lot at Roy Rogers while in college..they had a "fixins salad bar" and we would buy the cheapest plain hamburger and then add grated cheese and stuff to it to make those spare dollars go further...used to roll coins on Friday nights to pay for booze too. Ahh, the good ole days!
Posted by: TLM | October 31, 2006 at 11:50 AM
There is no good reason for any Virginian to ever eat a McRib sandwich. None.
With all the true pulled pork bar-b-que establishments in the Commonwealth, why would anyone eat pressed "pork parts" from Phoenix, Arizona?
The McRib was designed to simulate the port experience for unfortunates from places like Pittsburgh, Cinncinati, and Rochester. We are more blessed. We have access to true smoked bar-b-que fresh from the pit and it is a wonderful, and nasty heathen treat.
If you had ever spent time on a hog farm, like me, you would be reluctant to eat anything porcine. What a pig will eat would disgust you. They are scavengers. They eat their young. In fact pig-eating is proof that George Allen has de-volved from his family tree to become the punk-ass redneck that he is today. It was the pork that took him down. Schmutz! Oy Vey!
Posted by: Bubby | October 31, 2006 at 11:56 AM
"Man, love me some McRibs. Best sandwich they ever made..."
I agree that McRibs rock but I would have to say that the McDLT was the best McDonalds sandwich ever. It was served in a styrofoam container with the "hot" side in one compartment with the burger and the "cool" side with the lettuce and tomato so they wouldn't make each other lukewarm. Damn environmentalists and their disdain for styrofoam!!!!!!
Posted by: Kevin | October 31, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Big Kahuna Burgers? Me, I can'tusually eat 'em 'cause my girlfriend's a vegetarian, which pretty much makes me a vegetarian, but I do love the taste of a good burger.
Posted by: Not Ben | October 31, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Oh my GOD. Since this is an open thread, please go here if you would like to see Dane Cook's impression of Tom Cruise. While Dane is overrated and annoying, this is very funny.
http://www.funnyhub.com/videos/pages/dane-cook-spoofs-cruise.html
Posted by: phriendlyjaime | October 31, 2006 at 12:09 PM
Speaking of Williamsburg, Jim Webb will be at the Three Olives restaurant here in Williamsburg at 6 PM tomorrow. Drop by, and after we're all done rallying...maybe a trip to the golden arches for a McRib? Mmmm....
Posted by: Liberal_Pi | October 31, 2006 at 12:15 PM
New topic of discussion:
Poll:
Who thinks Jane Oldham will be seen around these parts after November 7?
Mark me down for "Not I".
Posted by: Southern Democrat | October 31, 2006 at 12:18 PM
Is the McRib made with genuine Macaca meat????
Posted by: | October 31, 2006 at 12:19 PM
Sounds good Liberal Pi.
Email me notgretchenbulova at hotmail dot com.
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | October 31, 2006 at 12:22 PM
Mmm...delicious crippled circus animals
Posted by: Matt | October 31, 2006 at 12:26 PM
OK, If you need to eat pig in Williamsburg:
Pierce's Pitt Bar B Que!
None better. A Virginia tradition. (and don't say something stupid like "This reminds me of the McRib" - they'll throw you out)
Posted by: Bubby | October 31, 2006 at 12:30 PM
the McRib??? I must say that I am not a fan. However, I must say that I am enjoying the return of the Cheesy Gordita Crunch to Taco Bell.
Posted by: UVA08 | October 31, 2006 at 12:34 PM
"I prefer the Big Kahuna Burger."
That's that Hawaiian joint right? I hear they have some tasty burgers.
Posted by: Kevin | October 31, 2006 at 12:38 PM
Bubby - I eat at Pierces regularly, in fact I saw Tom Rust there a couple of weeks ago. But McRib's are faster, cheaper, and closer.
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | October 31, 2006 at 12:39 PM
Save boneless pig farming by supporting the men and women of the Boneless Pig Farmers Association of America. Because when McDonald's gives up the McRib for good, America's family boneless pig farmers are the ones who will pay the price.
http://www.bonelesspigs.org/
Posted by: Larry Sabato's Hairpiece | October 31, 2006 at 12:49 PM
"Faster, Cheaper, and Closer?" So are the Tri-Deltas. That don't make it right.
Posted by: Bubby | October 31, 2006 at 12:50 PM
I take the BBQ package for the chicken nuggets and dump that on the McRib to drown it in BBQ!
Posted by: Newport News Dem | October 31, 2006 at 01:32 PM
Love the Sonic Super Breakfast Burrito with the tater tots and the big ol' diet coke. My whole family loves them. We call each other when one of us is dining at one. They rock! Fast, good and reasonably priced...cannot wait to have one here in the Valley!
Posted by: chris saxman | October 31, 2006 at 04:32 PM
""Faster, Cheaper, and Closer?" So are the Tri-Deltas. That don't make it right."
That is really funny. I laughed out loud at my desk. Dixie Bones BBQ in Woodbridge is the best in the state, and I'll stand by that.
Posted by: JMU Duke | October 31, 2006 at 05:55 PM
Oh NLS,
When I see you eating the pressed, formed, and nuked squirrel meat McRib sandwich it makes me hot.
Posted by: Not Brad Davis | October 31, 2006 at 06:21 PM
Guess you'll be joining the McRib Farewell Tour after the election:
Mcrib.com
Posted by: | November 01, 2006 at 01:03 PM
God I love the McRib.
Posted by: not gretchen bulova | March 24, 2007 at 08:55 PM