Raff's Brain #23: Walk & Talk - McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Attack!

Some rambling thoughts and reflections recorded during my walk to McDonald's for the debut of the Chicken Big Mac!

Walk & Talk is a part of Raff's Brain, a show about things that are interesting to me, Rob Raffety. See: www.RaffsBrain.com

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SUMMARY
Rob Raffety discusses his evening walk to McDonald's to try the new Chicken Big Mac. He shares his usual McDonald's order of two cheeseburgers, six nuggets, and a drink, and expresses skepticism about the new chicken patty in the Big Mac. Despite initial reservations, he orders the sandwich and fries using the McDonald's app. Raffety describes the visual and taste differences from the traditional Big Mac, noting the chicken patty's texture and flavor. He concludes that while the sandwich is good, it may not become a regular part of his diet. He also mentions a colleague's unexpected appearance at the restaurant with a puppy.

OUTLINE:

Intro:

• Rob introduces the episode as a walk-and-talk special, deviating from his usual drive-thru routine to walk to McDonald's.

Why McDonald's?

• Rob shares his favorite McDonald's order: two cheeseburgers, six nuggets, a water, and sometimes a black coffee.
• Talks about his love for McDonald's cheeseburgers and how they compare to Wendy's and Taco Bell.

The Mission:

• Rob explains the purpose of the walk: to try the new Chicken Big Mac.
• Shares the buzz around the Chicken Big Mac from McDonald's social media and marketing efforts.
• Reflects on his past experiences with the regular Big Mac and skepticism about the new chicken version.

Anticipation & First Impressions:

• Describes the Chicken Big Mac as a Big Mac with chicken patties instead of beef.
• Shares excitement and some doubts, referencing the positive testing of the sandwich in Miami and Chicago.
• Humorous speculation on future McDonald's creations like a McChicken Big Mac.

The Order:

• Rob details his experience ordering the Chicken Big Mac via the McDonald’s app, opting for an extra-large fry.
• Describes the promotional efforts in the restaurant and the visual differences between the Chicken Big Mac and the traditional Big Mac.

The Review:

• Shares his initial reaction to the Chicken Big Mac, mentioning the difference in texture and flavor due to the chicken patty.
• Gives his final thoughts: the sandwich is “okay” but not something he'd order regularly.
• Acknowledges the classic Big Mac sauce as a key factor in the sandwich’s flavor.

Closing Thoughts:

• Rob reflects on his long-standing relationship with McDonald's and how expectations shaped his experience with the new sandwich.
• Encourages listeners to try the Chicken Big Mac and share their thoughts.
• Ends with a lighthearted story about running into a colleague and their dog at McDonald’s.