Is Western Europe declining?

[DGuller]

Why would you go to a Macdonald's in Paris?  Or anywhere for that matter?

They don't even have Triple Stackers.

[Eddie Teach]

Why would you go to a Macdonald's in Paris?  Or anywhere for that matter?

McGriddles.   Also, their burgers are edible if it's late night/early morning and nobody else is open.

[crazy canuck]

I'm not in Georgia the state.

I gathered that, which is why I worded the question they way I did.  Otherwise I simply would have called an idiot for going to Macdonald's to get free internet access.

Also, I recognize the irony that by asking you these questions I am increasing the likelihood you will have to buy a big mac in order to respond.

[garbon]

Also, I recognize the irony that by asking you these questions I am increasing the likelihood you will have to buy a big mac in order to respond.

McDonald's has a lot of items on their menu. Probably possible to use their wireless without purchasing a food item.

[crazy canuck]

Also, I recognize the irony that by asking you these questions I am increasing the likelihood you will have to buy a big mac in order to respond.

McDonald's has a lot of items on their menu. Probably possible to use their wireless without purchasing a food item.

I will take your word for it.

[Valmy]

Why would you go to a Macdonald's in Paris?  Or anywhere for that matter?

Maybe you need a quick meal and they are close by?  I am not a big fan of Fast Food Hamburger joints, and the one I do go to I never get a burger, but McDonalds is hardly the worst thing in history.

[alfred russel]

Why would you go to a Macdonald's in Paris?  Or anywhere for that matter?

If I'm overseas I try to locate the nearest subway and then eat there almost every day. It is healthyish, quick, and cheap.

I'll mix in a trip to McDonalds too. McDonalds is great if you are driving and need internet access. Sure you can theoretically find a coffee shop somewhere, but if you are in the middle of some country you don't speak the language, it can be much harder to find than a McDonalds (and McDonalds is usually locatable through GPS--random coffee shops not so much). It also has edible American food.

[Barrister]

I'm something of a fan of McD's for breakfast - an egg mcmuffin or breakfast burrito is pretty healthy compared to anywhere else comparable.

Once 10:30 rolls around, forget it though.

[garbon]

Also, I recognize the irony that by asking you these questions I am increasing the likelihood you will have to buy a big mac in order to respond.

McDonald's has a lot of items on their menu. Probably possible to use their wireless without purchasing a food item.

I will take your word for it.

You're going to stop talking disdainfully about things that you know nothing about? How refreshing!

[derspiess]

I'm something of a fan of McD's for breakfast - an egg mcmuffin or breakfast burrito is pretty healthy compared to anywhere else comparable.

Once 10:30 rolls around, forget it though.

I had an egg mcmuffin this morning.  One of two McDonalds menu items I really like.

[Warspite]

Not sure I recognise the UK described in the opening post. The gentrification of London, for example, has been absolutely relentless. You can't throw a stone without hitting some sort of hybrid artisanal push-chair/organic wall paint store.

[crazy canuck]

Why would you go to a Macdonald's in Paris?  Or anywhere for that matter?

Maybe you need a quick meal and they are close by?  I am not a big fan of Fast Food Hamburger joints, and the one I do go to I never get a burger, but McDonalds is hardly the worst thing in history.

lots of ways to get quick meals in Paris.   Cafes line the streets.

[crazy canuck]

Why would you go to a Macdonald's in Paris?  Or anywhere for that matter?

If I'm overseas I try to locate the nearest subway and then eat there almost every day. It is healthyish, quick, and cheap.

I'll mix in a trip to McDonalds too. McDonalds is great if you are driving and need internet access. Sure you can theoretically find a coffee shop somewhere, but if you are in the middle of some country you don't speak the language, it can be much harder to find than a McDonalds (and McDonalds is usually locatable through GPS--random coffee shops not so much). It also has edible American food.

You suck

If you rank Mcdonalds as edible American food I would hate to see what you yanks consider less than McDonalds.

[crazy canuck]

No wonder I have trouble relating to most of you.  Just look at what you consider appropriate food to eat.

[Valmy]

lots of ways to get quick meals in Paris.   Cafes line the streets.

Ok but what if they were close by and you did not have an irrational need to eat at someplace other than McDonalds like you do?