In Which I Consume a McRib

The elusive McRib. It's back at McDonalds.

I've never had one, but I feel as if it's some kind of societal rite I must partake in if I claim to be from the United States (which I do). So, today I decided I must make that great leap of faith and order a McRib. And I made this face:

It's a mix of anticipation, wariness, and confusion. In case you don't get it.

I went to McDonald's. I avoided eye contact as I drove up, because people knew I was ordering the McRib, guys. I don't know how, but I just know they knew. And they were judging me.

At the pickup window, the young worker confirmed my order; "you have the McRib and small fry?" I averted my eyes and said yes, despite the nearly unbearable urge to smirk a pretentious "pfft, no!"

Look, it only cost me $2.49 (and the price of my dignity...):

I made sure to put it next to my book in order to ensure you that I'm still a classy, intelligent gal, despite this most recent of occurrences.

Once home, I opened the box:
How did barbecue sauce get all over the lid? It must be from the assembler's fingers. I did my best to ignore it.

I put on my brave face and got barbecue sauce all over my fingers as I lifted the floppy sandwich out of its soiled container. And here I go!


The following is a series of pictures depicting my reactions as I chewed:


End face=Well, I'm not dead yet. This must be okay.

I continued to eat and pay more attention to the flavors.

The pork patty: Um, maybe pork should never be consumed in patty form? Despite my concerns over the unfamiliar texture of a pork patty, the meat was decently flavored. It tasted different than chicken or beef, so yeah, it has a pork flavor.

The barbecue sauce: Not the best. If I had to change anything on this sandwich, my first change would be a better barbecue sauce. But this is McDonald's and only $2.49 worth of materials, so sure, it's acceptable.

The pickles and onions: Good pairings with the patty and sauce. I guess people build these things with lettuce and tomatoes and cheese and what not? But I think McD's original recipe of pickles and onions sounds most appetizing.

I won't be purchasing one of these in the forseeable future. But it wasn't exactly a waste of my money. So take that for what it's worth.

Now excuse me as I wash down my sandwich with some good old fashioned celery.

P. to the S.
This is my 100th post! In celebration, not only have I given you my first ever animated gif, but I'll also have my first ever giveaway in the form of buying anyone who comments their very own McRib! (You know you wanna try...)


This post has not been sponsored by McDonald's. I wish it had been, because that means my sandwich would have been free. But whatever.