Donald Trumpâs appearance in criminal court on Monday has raised many questions, constitutional and otherwise, but on the evidence of the first day I find myself most curious about the former presidentâs McDonaldâs order. During jury selection last week, the Daily Mail reported on a $700 (ÂŁ560) McDonaldâs order put in by Trump staffers that included 27 orders of fries, 27 quarter pounders, a bunch of nuggets and no drinks. A McDonaldâs employee complained anonymously that they didnât leave a tip â in line with everyone who eats at McDonaldâs â but still.
Anyway, this week, the Trump order was down to $500, although the Mail couldnât confirm the itemised details due to management having cracked down on staff leaking. And while these orders were presented as âhugeâ, the fact is â a much commented on reality in New York â McDonaldâs prices have gone through the roof in the last year and $500 doesnât go far. (Youâre lucky to get in and out for under $50 if you go in with two kids.) Which is shame because a quarter pounder with cheese with a cheeky cheeseburger on the side isnât banal, itâs sublime.
Not Mackey Dâs, but I placed an order for $100 of taco bell recently. They were still making it when I got there. It was the manager and 2 employees busting their asses to crank out the order as fast as they could while a line was forming at the counter and drive through.
The manager brought me the food and apologized for the wait. I handed him 3 x $5 bills as thanks. I genuinely appreciated the service and wanted to say thanks.