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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
US Cuba has only one McDonald's - and it's different from every other Maccies
There is only one McDonald's in the whole of Cuba and it is placed in Guantanamo Bay - though none of the local people can take a trip to it for a Big Mac McDonald's golden arches are a global phenomenon, but one of the most bizarre locations for this fast-food giant is in Cuba – and it's not frequented by Cubans craving a Big Mac. Nestled in Guantanamo Bay, where the US still exerts territorial control, this particular McDonald's opened its doors in 1986. Strikingly different from other outlets, this McDonald's sits adjacent to the notorious detention camp, serving only the base's personnel. With some of the world's most dangerous alleged terrorists just a stone's throw away, it's probably the last place you'd expect to see a Maccies. Despite the welcoming presence of a sizeable Ronald McDonald and the tropical backdrop of palm trees, the restaurant is also encircled by barbed wire. McDonald's has stated that they have no intentions of expanding their presence in Cuba, suggesting this might be the only branch for many years to come. Philip Johnson of New York University has referred to it as a "site of comfort and nostalgia" for those stationed at the base. A 2002 newsletter remarked: "McDonald's: the name alone is synonymous with the fast food industry, and the legendary tastes of the various delights served here are all seasoned with years of tradition." The internet's been abuzz over a TikTok influencer's claim that Guantanamo Bay harbours the best McDonald's branch, with Coast Guard member Sarah dishing the details to her followers: "Rumor has it that the McDonald's in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is the best, so I am in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba — and we are going to try the McDonald's." Sarah raved about the wings being "fire" and a "ten out of ten," while asserting the crispy chicken sandwich was "so much better than in the United States." Dating back to 1889, when the US helped dismiss the Spanish, Guantanamo Bay Naval Base remains a slice of America in Cuba, intriguingly existing beyond both Cuban and certain American laws, as noted by elEconomista. Despite Cuba's socialist stance, which typically shuns capitalist icons like McDonald's, Guantanamo Bay also plays host to other American fast-food giants such as Subway, KFC, Taco Bell, and even houses a Starbucks coffee shop, complete with a Pizza Hut Express. Seemingly paradoxical, profits from these capitalist enterprises are ploughed into welfare activities, boosting morale among US service personnel and their relatives stationed there. A significant chapter in the history of Guantanamo Bay dates back to 1903, when a treaty saw Cuba leasing it to America, with the US acknowledging Cuba's national sovereignty in return. However, in the present day, the stunning Caribbean nation disputes the legitimacy of this treaty, viewing it as an occupied territory. Despite this disagreement, American personnel continue to be stationed there, and notably, numerous suspected terrorists were detained there post-9/11 due to the absence of laws permitting their imprisonment without trial.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Aussies stunned to learn what Macca's is called in the UK
When it comes to Australian slang, nothing's more iconic than calling McDonald's 'Macca's'. However, people are just realising that our friends in the UK have a very different name for the beloved burger chain. While you might cringe upon hearing it and hope it never reaches our shores, it turns out it might already be infiltrating its way into our language. It all began when someone asked the r/Australia Reddit forum this week whether we have subtly changed the way we refer to the fast-food giant Down Under. 'So I have this friend – Australian born, who recently started calling Macca's 'Maccies' and it's driving me insane. I thought Macca's was the universally agreed-upon name we have down here,' they wrote. 'Now every time I hear 'Maccies' I throw up a little in my mouth. They're a teacher, so is this something the kids are calling McDonald's these days?' 'Genuinely curious – am I out of the loop here or is this just an isolated case of someone who f**king lost it?' The community outrage was immediate, with some taking the attack on our language extremely personally. 'Ex-friend hopefully,' said one. 'This is unacceptable behaviour.' 'F**k that guy,' another foul-mouthed comment read. 'Tell them I hate them,' said another user. Then others revealed the source of the confusion, explaining that it's actually British slang. 'I've only heard Poms call it that,' revealed one. 'Maccies is the British abbreviation,' someone else confirmed. 'We also call it Maccie D's, so I guess it gets shortened to Maccies.' I, being a journalist with integrity, had to get to the bottom of this so I spoke to one of the few Brits on our team who confirmed to me over Google Chat: 'Yes, we call it Maccies.' Commenters weren't happy about this revelation. 'This is un-Australian,' declared one. 'Send them to jail,' argued a second, while another called the move 'abhorrent'. 'If this is a new trend, it's definitely not going to be used by me,' admitted a third. The hatred was visceral. Perhaps it's the 'ie' at the end. It feels … unnecessary … and out of context? Macca's, on the other hand, feels like a natural extension of how we abbreviate everything else in our country. It rolls off the tongue, like servo or bottle-o. It feels casual, cool, effortless, just how a Macca's run should be. In contrast, Maccies feels … childish? Embarrassing almost. Oh, you're going to Maccies? What are you, 12? Grow up. But hey, this isn't just my opinion. The Reddit jury has spoken.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I never have to pay full price for my McDonald's thanks to this one easy trick'
Maccies fans have discovered a secret trick to bagging yourself a discounted meal so you can tuck into your Big Mac meal while saving the pennies - and it couldn't be easier Whether you're getting peckish on a road trip or you need a hangover cure, McDonald's will always satisfy your cravings and now you can enjoy your meal even more knowing you're also saving money. A Maccies superfan shared their simple trick online and anyone can do it too. TikTok creator @thefinancegurlvideo's post has racked up over 8,000 likes, with fans surprised at how easy it is to save money on your order. Whether it's nuggets, a Big Mac or a wrap, the trick is to keep hold of your receipt after your order. The TikToker explained: "When you get a receipt, you'll notice that there's a website address at the top where you can fill in a satisfaction survey. All you need to do is head to that website and fill in the 12-digit code that's on your receipt. "You'll then be taken to a customer satisfaction survey, which is super quick. It takes about two minutes to complete." Then once you have completed it, you are rewarded with a voucher to spend on your next meal. The savvy TikToker further noted: "This voucher lets you order a Big Mac plus a medium fries or a side salad for only £2.99. "If you don't want a Big Mac, there's also alternatives you can choose from, like the McNugget meal, a McChicken sandwich or a Filet-O-Fish. All you need to do is show your QR code at the till and state what your preference is." She then shared her bargain discounted meal where she showed what she had ordered and snapped a clip of a McChicken sandwich with medium fries, and also got tap water, which is completely free and gushed: "So my entire meal came to only £2.99." Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! It comes after McDonald's recently announced a brand new menu dropping on June 18, in all UK and Irish restaurants, so whether you're a toffee lover, burger fanatic, spice seeker, or cheese connoisseur – this summer, McDonald's has something just for you. They are releasing their brand new Big Arch burger burger built for serious hunger and even bigger flavour with a brand new sauce. The fast food chain also announced the return of the beloved Cheesy McCrispy, and after lots of excitement from fans, this crispy, flavour packed favourite is finally making its return.
Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I ate at McDonald's in the Philippines and it's a game-changer'
A tourist from the US tried out fast food giant McDonald's while visiting the Philippines, and said one item could be a 'game-changer' if they introduced it back home It's always exciting for McDonald's fans to visit chains of the fast food giant different places in the world. While you'd expect most branches to serve fries, cheeseburgers and Chicken McNuggets, you might be surprised at how different the menu offerings can be around the world. One fast food fan from the UK was recently impressed after visiting McDonald's in Spain and was excited by the "extra stuff they have" there - including potato wedges. And another Maccies fan who ate at a branch in the Philippines couldn't believe the extra items they had on offer. Self proclaimed "travelling foodie" Kriselle, from Sacramento, California in the US, shared a video from McDonald's in the Philippines on her TikTok account. According to the food reviewer, the "best part" is that they serve rice. She added: "It's all compact and perfect." They also serve BFF fries, also known as Buddy Fries, which are extra-large fries meant for sharing with friends. They are sold in various locations around the world, including the Philippines. Kriselle also tried McSpaghetti, which in the Philippines is a Filipino-style spaghetti sauce topped with cheddar cheese. Explaining the taste, she said: "Filippino spaghetti is very sweet and has cut up hot dogs in it, and it's not like normal spaghetti." She tried it alongside a piece of McChicken, which she had gravy with. "Imagine if the US McDonald's served fried chicken, it'd be a game-changer" she commented. She said she also had to try their "classic" McDonald's burger - but it's not like the normal cheeseburger you might get in the UK or US. According to the McDonald's Philippines website, it's called the McDo, and is their "all-time classic burger made even better with a beefier patty and a sweeter, tastier sauce". After trying it, Kriselle said: "Honestly, I don't have anything to compare it to because I haven't had a McDonald's burger in years, but I feel like this doesn't taste like a normal McDonald's burger from the States." In the comments section people were shocked at how different McDonald's is around the world. "Why is McDonald's everywhere better than where I live?" asked one person. "I would not share those fries," added another. A third commented: "I'm so jealous they have gravy." "Wait, what?!? Cut up hotdogs in the spaghetti?!?!?" asked another. Another added: "STOP. BFF fries are cute af but also I could finish the whole thing without the BFF."
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
My mum saved all my McDonald's Happy Meal toys – they're better than today's, people say I've ‘unlocked their childhood'
Plus, what toy is currently available from Maccies in the deal TOY STORY My mum saved all my McDonald's Happy Meal toys – they're better than today's, people say I've 'unlocked their childhood' A WOMAN has amazed people by revealing the staggering amount of McDonald's Happy Meal toys she collected as a child. Gemma Leigh said her mum kept each and every one of the 'free' items that came with the fast food boxes. 3 Gemma shared how her mum has kept every one of her McDonald's Happy Meal toys from childhood Credit: TikkTok/gemmacauson 3 Many people felt nostalgic when they saw the Furby toys Credit: TikTok/gemmacauson On her @gemmacauson account, she showed her floor completely covered with the tiny toys. From mini Furbies and Disney figurines, to the iconic Beany Baby animals, her collection was very nostalgic for many viewers who remembered them from their childhood. Gemma wrote: "My mum saved all my old McDonald's toys from my childhood - so now my kids get to play with decent McDonald's toys not cardboard tat.' Many people were flabbergasted at the sheer volume of toys, and queried how often she had been taken to McDonald's as a child. One social media user commented: 'damm was every day a McDonald's dinner day?' She shared: 'I could make approximately 792 of these videos, I have THOUSANDS. 'Just once a week, but my mum always brought me the full collection, and if they had one out of stock, they would save it for me for the next week.' Many people asked how old she was, as they recognised many of the collectible toys. One person said: 'Are you 30? This was my EXACT collection.' She replied that she is 31, to which another viewer added: 'You are the luckiest girl in the world!!! I remember sooo many of them, I'm 30. The best memories.' McDonald's launches brand-new burger featuring never-before-seen sauce A third person wrote: 'Oh... My childhood... *cries*.' And one commented: 'This ladies and Gentlemans, this is a millenial treasure!!!' Lots of people pointed out that she could make a lot of money if she was to sell her limited-edition toys. One said: 'Possibly worth a fortune now for some collectors.' 3 Currently the Happy Meal toys are Pokemon Credit: Getty McDonald's Happy Meals - which cost around £3.89 - include toys or books that are typically themed around movies, TV shows, or other popular franchises. Typically a Happy Meal includes a main item (like a cheeseburger, hamburger, or four Chicken McNuggets), fries or carrot sticks, a drink, and the toy. Currently Dragon-type Pokémon are included in the boxes.
