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[-] daniyeg@lemmy.ml 62 points 2 weeks ago

please refer to him by his full title:

Al-Sultan al-'Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram, Khushru-i-Giti Panah Abu'l-Fath Nur ud-din Muhammad Jahangir Padshah

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 69 points 2 weeks ago

A subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company.

[-] Moghul@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

That might be the funniest quip I've seen all week

[-] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago
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[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 39 points 2 weeks ago
[-] whostosay@lemmy.world 37 points 2 weeks ago

Absolutely not. Do you want a cursed dishwasher because that's exactly how you get a cursed dishwasher.

[-] Infynis@midwest.social 17 points 2 weeks ago

He has a name. It's Rotom-Wash

[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 10 points 2 weeks ago

That explains some dishwashers then.

[-] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 37 points 2 weeks ago

Ironically enough, that emperor would probably have thought it's mana from heaven, if he ever got to try Sprite.

[-] noxy@yiffit.net 22 points 2 weeks ago

What the hell is "mcdonalds sprite"? Is that any different from regular sprite?

[-] toynbee@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

McDonald's has some incredibly rigorous requirements and processes to ensure consistent qualities in their Sprite. I have no interest in propping up a giant harmful corporation, but their Sprite really is different.

Random video discussing this: https://youtu.be/ATEMvaOcWWc

The Food Theorist and many others have made videos discussing it as well. A few months ago I saw a particular one explaining the McDonald's process at length, but unfortunately I cannot remember enough details to find the same one again.

Side note: in typing this comment and trying to find relevant videos, I had to type "Sprite" an unreasonable number of times, and not once did my phone's keyboard get it right.

[-] Ashelyn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago

One night, I went to a McDonald's expecting the fabled Sprite I've had before, and I guess their dispenser ran out the syrup. What I got was basically just soda water, and it low-key ruined my night because we got it via drive thru and I didn't take a sip until we got home 🥲

[-] toynbee@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

That's a very relatable experience. You have my condolences.

[-] TheBluePillock@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

This is the quintessential McDonald's experience. Every time I give in to that random pang of nostalgia, I know I'm in for some kind of disappointment. It might be a broken ice cream machine, an item that's just out that day or been removed from the menu permanently, or something as mundane as having my order screwed up. In that, ironically, it rarely disappoints.

That'll be $28.73 at the second window.

[-] noxy@yiffit.net 5 points 2 weeks ago

Huh! I had no idea. Thanks for the info and video link!

[-] toynbee@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Happy to spread knowledge!

[-] klemptor@startrek.website 7 points 2 weeks ago

I don't know if this is true but I've read that, in their fountain sodas, McDonald's uses like 15% more flavoring syrup than what's recommended, so the sodas taste extra good

[-] Resol@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

I thought it was due to bigger than usual straws, but I'm actually willing to bet it's both.

[-] M137@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago

I don't know why but the feeling that pops up in my head is basically "what it feels like to be 7 years old and you have no idea about what this weird glass is but the sprite is the only thing that matters".

[-] GraniteM@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

"I WANTED ORANGE FANTA!" [Throws 17th century emerald cup across the room]

[-] Deebster@lemmy.ml 18 points 2 weeks ago

I honestly don't know if he meant that as a joke or an advert.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 19 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Only if it's an advert to loot museums or trade in illegal antiquities to Obey Your Thirst™ at McDonald's™.

[-] Kernal64@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 weeks ago

Drink verification can to continue.

[-] Sarmyth@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

Hmmm I wasn't thinking about it before, but I am now.

Advertising successful!

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

Good. You drink all the Sprite. 'Cause IMO, yuck.

[-] Infynis@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

I see Ronald is taking a page out of Hobby Lobby's playbook

[-] hopefull_cottonball@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah kinda weird he specifically mentioned a McDonald's ™Sprite™.Maybe its just because a big fast food chain most people know sounds more relateble.

[-] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

McDonalds Sprite is its own meme.

[-] GildorInglorion@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

McDonald's(and others) used to sell promo glasses that might have looked like this. My LOTR goblets I think were from Burger King.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

We have the wonderfully hideous Taco Bell Star Trek III glasses. When they get broken, they get replaced. I will never not have hideous Taco Bell Star Trek III glasses.

(Not a picture of mine.)

[-] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Rough.

Sure this is made for drinking purposes? Looks more like a candle glass.

[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

If by 'dishwasher,' you mean 'the slave who washes the emperor's dishes,' then it better be or else.

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

It's made of emerald so probably.

[-] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 10 points 2 weeks ago

Unknown Armies is a tabletop RPG that has a school of magic predicated on a. Being drunk all the time and b. Drinking out of really cool cups.

Post reminded me of that. Good game (though I only know 2nd edition)

[-] VelvetStorm@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago
[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Big enough to obey your thirst. Did you not read the post title?

[-] Zeek@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

No thanks. I’ve been trying to purge all of my emerald tableware. Need to lower the emerald levels in my blood.

[-] kibiz0r@midwest.social 5 points 2 weeks ago

Not as good, tbh. The straw is a necessary component to maximize the bubbles.

[-] rickyrigatoni@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago

How much would it cost to get one made for myself

[-] _stranger_@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Don't give money to Big Cup. Get some stone mason and jewelers tools, an emerald the size of a human heart, and DIY that cup. Save yourself at least a few bucks.

[-] roguetrick@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

They sold that one for over $2 million.

[-] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Dribblefest

[-] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago

Fuuuuck McDonalds, bunch of god damn sociopaths pushing their addictive and unhealthy food on children.

Seriously fuck McDonalds.

[-] SeventySeven@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Agreed. At least fast food is so overpriced now that it's really easy to avoid going out at all nowadays!

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Honestly, that's true of all fast food places. They employ food scientists and psychologists to addict as many people as possible to their products. And once you're hooked, it's hard as fuck to get away. "I don't go to Burger King anymore, but man I miss Whoppers" is the sort of thing I've heard more than once.

[-] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

McDonalds specifically spends billions targeting children on places like YouTube and Instagram. They target poor children in developing countries, and it's why they have playgrounds and happy meals.

It's sociopathic calculations intended to increase revenue at the cost of lifelong health consequences for children.

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