Biggie-Size Me

Comment by Timothy Ross (Guest)

Timothy Ross (Guest) — Sun, 17 Jul 2005 20:53:10 +0000

PB&J for lunch? I should try that.

Comment by The Darkness (Guest)

The Darkness (Guest) — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:45:19 +0000

Background: I worked at Wendy's for a couple of years in high school and a summer my first year in college.

The person working in drive through has a "catch phrase" that they're supposed to use to try and sell whatever the latest money sink-pit Wendy's is pushing. And they're supposed to try and "suggestive sell" things. That explains why they're always pestering you about the Frescata Sandwiches(tm,r,omg). If they don't ask then they'll probably be reminded shortly by the manager. Also, "would you like to biggie size it" is something they're required to ask if you order a combo.

I've thought about answering "does that mean I get an extra large potatoe or are you going to charge me $0.49 for that biggie sugar-water of doom?" I try not to order fries anymore from Wendy's. They are either burnt or soggy and I'm getting enough grease from the Double Royale with Cheese.

I'm a little mad that they have traded the "$0.99 menu" for the "value menu" and have raised the price of some of the small sandwiches.

Crouching Hamster: that PB&J lunch sounds great. I'll have to try it next week. But the New York Times.. isn't that a little pulpy?

Comment by Crouching Hamster (Guest)

Crouching Hamster (Guest) — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 14:06:21 +0000

I'm with Phil.

When I was desperate and hungry (working 60 hour weeks and taking a graduate course), I went to that Wendy's. Twice. I ordered the jr. hamburger with nothing on it, and then supplemented it with some yogurt and an orange at home.

The best fast food? Whole wheat pasta with a touch of olive oil and a sprinkling of locatelli - add peas or broccoli as you wish. The smaller the pasta (i.e. angel hair) the faster it cooks.

The best lunch - which I literally lived on all of last summer when I had an enforced 45 minute lunch break: peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat, an orange or other fruit, yogurt, carrots, and the New York Times. Fast, cheap, and it won't make you sleepy or reduce your life expectancy. SUV not included.

Comment by Phil (Guest)

Phil (Guest) — Sat, 16 Jul 2005 01:12:52 +0000

99-cent Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe, hold the cheese/mayo/mustard/ketchup; extra tomato/onions. And a Caesar salad. With a bottle of Diet Coke from a nearby store.

Biggie-Size Me

Ken — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:28:29 +0000

A lunchtime observation.