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gna647
07/09/20 7:53:44 PM
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With fries? Like why isnt it automatic? Why do I have to ask for it?

sorry for being a karen but I expect some god damn ketchup with my order


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Tryhaptaward
07/09/20 7:55:28 PM
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They think their fries are so good that you don't need it
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WilliamPorygon
07/09/20 8:04:27 PM
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Cause dem ketchup packets ain't free, and Mr. Kempczinski needs the tens of dollars they're saving every day

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Irony
07/09/20 8:05:06 PM
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Tryhaptaward posted...
They think their fries are so good that you don't need it
You dont, also ketchup makes anything it goes on worse

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Airhammy
07/09/20 8:19:17 PM
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Tryhaptaward posted...
They think their fries are so good that you don't need it

Pretty much this.

As I've learned from some specials on TV over the last 20 years, many American restaurants (and this varies by region) consider ketchup to be an abomination. They'll serve it, but it's not seen as a staple. For example if you were to go to a place that serves hotdogs in Chicago you'll see bottles of ketchup on the tables and counters, but never on the dogs themselves.

Mustard, relish and mayo are seen as superior condiments. Then you have some places that mix mayo and ketchup together to make fry-sauce.

Now where I am in Canada if you go to McDonald's like any other McD's around the world if eating inside you'll likely see a ketchup dispenser. If I go through the drive-thru I'm generally asked when receiving my order if I'd like ketchup, but only if I ordered fries or a hashbrown.

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nemu
07/09/20 8:24:09 PM
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I wouldn't expect ketchup, but fuck the places that don't give fucking napkins unless you ask.
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voldothegr8
07/09/20 8:26:42 PM
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Wendy's around my area have been like that for a long time, don't ask and you won't get any. Arby's and CFA have the best method, they always ask.
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Lukey_Bug
07/09/20 8:27:59 PM
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I work at a Panera. We do have ketchup packets but when people ask for them we look at them weird. Also 1 box of them lasts half a year.

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So_Hajile
07/09/20 8:29:19 PM
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Irony posted...
You dont, also ketchup makes anything it goes on worse
@JimCarrysToe

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Squall28
07/09/20 8:30:02 PM
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Great now I want fries.

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JimCarrysToe
07/09/20 8:32:06 PM
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So_Hajile posted...
@JimCarrysToe
To the block list with you, irony! Filthy heathen!

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R1masher
07/09/20 8:32:15 PM
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Theyt took their cue from the Chinese takeout soy sauce embargo of 87

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Sictis
07/09/20 8:32:40 PM
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To save $$$ obv

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Weezy_Tha_Don
07/09/20 8:32:51 PM
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they only hand them out to street racers

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Irony
07/09/20 8:41:42 PM
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JimCarrysToe posted...
To the block list with you, irony! Filthy heathen!
Ok boomer

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Tenlaar
07/09/20 8:47:12 PM
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Why would you expect them to give you free stuff without even having to say "could you please give me the free stuff that you will give me if I just ask?" The fuck kind of entitled shit is that?
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Houston
07/09/20 8:49:52 PM
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They've gotten cheap. 15 years ago they used to dump 20-30 ketchups per bag without even asking.

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Houston
07/09/20 8:51:50 PM
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Tenlaar posted...
Why would you expect them to give you free stuff without even having to say "could you please give me the free stuff that you will give me if I just ask?

Ketchup is something basic though. I'd say most people eat fries with ketchup. Or, at least a whole lot. It should be a given that they want ketchup, or the employee should ask if they do.

It's like saying people should ask for napkins, too. It's like... duh... people use napkins.


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Ludwig Von 2
07/09/20 8:52:51 PM
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Just buy a big bottle of ketchup and leave it in your fridge. If you get it in the bag added bonus but I wouldnt go out of my way to ask for it. If they give it they give it if not just use your own.

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Blue_Inigo
07/09/20 8:53:20 PM
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Ketchup on fries? That's weak shit

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DK9292
07/09/20 8:55:56 PM
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Sometimes I ask and they just pretend not to hear me.

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smoke_break
07/09/20 8:59:24 PM
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Yeah, they always look at me like "Ketchup?!"
https://youtu.be/SFmT-bBy9Es

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Squall28
07/09/20 9:16:28 PM
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smoke_break posted...
Yeah, they always look at me like "Ketchup?!"
https://youtu.be/SFmT-bBy9Es

This guy is a treasure.

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smoke_break
07/09/20 9:20:17 PM
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Squall28 posted...
This guy is a treasure.
Yep, and I'm glad he's getting more recognition now. Every time he posts a new video it trends.

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