As Lockdown Approaches, Burger King Takes To Twitter To Encourage People To Buy From McDonald’s And Other Fast Food Chains, But People Are Divided On It
Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, Burger King starts encouraging people to order from McDonald’s. No, seriously—the fast-food chain has posted a now-viral message on their Twitter account, urging its users to support not only them, but their fast-food rivals as well. The message was shared on the Burger King UK account, following the news of a second lockdown coming into action in the country.
While the marketing stunt has certainly received much attention on various social media platforms, many people aren’t buying the “kind corporation” narrative. However, you know what they say—there’s no such thing as bad publicity…
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Burger King’s tweet, urging people to order from McDonald’s, is going viral
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“We never thought we’d be asking you to do this”
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“Order from McDonald’s,” the shared message read. “We never thought we’d be asking you to do this. Just like we never thought we’d be encouraging you to order from KFC, Subway, Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, Five Guys, Greggs, Taco Bell, Papa John’s, Leon… or any of the other independent food outlets, too numerous to mention here. In short, from any of our sister food chains (fast or not so fast).”
“We never thought we’d be asking you to do this, but restaurants employing thousands of staff really need your support at the moment.”
“So, if you want to help, keep treating yourself to tasty meals through home delivery, takeaway or drive thru. Getting a Whopper is always best, but ordering a Big Mac is also not such a bad thing.”
During the first lockdown in the UK, fast food chains (Burger King and McDonald’s included) closed. However, new restrictions that’ll come into action on November 5 read that “hospitality venues like restaurants, bars and pubs must close, but can still provide takeaway and delivery services.”
Some Twitter users joked about the coming together of the two old rivals
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Pizza Hut seemed to have loved the tweet, too
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But the majority of people weren’t buying the publicity stunt
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Share on FacebookConsidering the price of their meals they should be able to pay their employees a more fair wage. Stop putting money into the already rich stockholders
Burger King has the IMPOSSIBLE Whopper (burger), their competitors do not. Please do something good for your health, health of our planet, and save suffering animals in the process. Thanks so much for your kindness. - "I expect to pass through this world but once; any good things therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." - Ethanie De Grellet .....if humanity would only follow this recipe for a peaceful world.....
I know we all need to support each other and keep jobs, but fast food is pure garbage, offering saturated fats, high sodium, sugary beverages and modified food starches. This isn't exactly on the top of everyone's list of foods to buy!
You are right Brian, however, the artery-clogging food, destruction of the environment, and unconscionable suffering of farm animals must be on the top of list of many, many people who patronize these establishments.
Load More Replies...Most fast food is pure junk and will take a toll on your body and health. Loaded with saturated fats, salt and modified food starches. I got food poisoning from McDonalds about a month ago, so rest assured, I will not be eating there again for a VERY long time! I know we need to support each other and help keep jobs, but junk food (and food poisoning) isn't exactly on the top of everyone's list!
IF anybody takes this seriously and orders more .,than they r clearly an idiot. All of this r extremely unhealthy food group. They aren't from my country so I really wish they didn't get invited in my country and my country people should get a brain or something. But seriously only morons will believe in this or eat out more than when absolutely needed
Okay KAREN. Then don’t eat there. No need to be a jerk about it. While your at it why don’t you go yell at homeless people for being too lazy.
Load More Replies...I thought the tweets were funny but small business for the win lol
This is bullshit. I mean, who should you be supporting? The big chains or the small businesses?
And here's the translation: We see our profits dwindling so it would be nice if you came over here and ordered some food, as a special reward we always serve Covid-19 as a free side dish. McDonald's gross profit for the quarter ending June 30, 2020 was $1.725 000 000 000. Burgerking isn't doing too bad either in this pandemic.
..... thanks to whom, Wilvander???? The consumers!!!!
Load More Replies...[naming a list of big chains] "or any of the other independent food outlets"!!! These megacorps really live on another planet. "Oh us poor mom and pop stores!"
Marcellus, their costumers, who eat one million animals every single hour, live on another planet....... and pretty soon we all will (?) because the Planet Earth will be inhabitable.
Load More Replies...Billions upon billions in profits, and this is what they come up with? How about paying staff instead of laying them off? Sell one of CEO's extra houses. This is gross.
So we are all being forced and pressured to social distance, wear masks, and lock down. But eating junk food is encouraged. It should be the other way around. Eat healthy, boost your immune system- and let people have their freedom. This world is mad.
I don't understand why did you down-voted Anonymous Web User's comment. If people followed healthy, compassionate (Plant-based - vegan) diet we would not have any pandemic. All those deadly bacteria and viruses are MAN - ENABLED. This world is selfish, greedy, and cruel.
Load More Replies...Considering the price of their meals they should be able to pay their employees a more fair wage. Stop putting money into the already rich stockholders
Burger King has the IMPOSSIBLE Whopper (burger), their competitors do not. Please do something good for your health, health of our planet, and save suffering animals in the process. Thanks so much for your kindness. - "I expect to pass through this world but once; any good things therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." - Ethanie De Grellet .....if humanity would only follow this recipe for a peaceful world.....
I know we all need to support each other and keep jobs, but fast food is pure garbage, offering saturated fats, high sodium, sugary beverages and modified food starches. This isn't exactly on the top of everyone's list of foods to buy!
You are right Brian, however, the artery-clogging food, destruction of the environment, and unconscionable suffering of farm animals must be on the top of list of many, many people who patronize these establishments.
Load More Replies...Most fast food is pure junk and will take a toll on your body and health. Loaded with saturated fats, salt and modified food starches. I got food poisoning from McDonalds about a month ago, so rest assured, I will not be eating there again for a VERY long time! I know we need to support each other and help keep jobs, but junk food (and food poisoning) isn't exactly on the top of everyone's list!
IF anybody takes this seriously and orders more .,than they r clearly an idiot. All of this r extremely unhealthy food group. They aren't from my country so I really wish they didn't get invited in my country and my country people should get a brain or something. But seriously only morons will believe in this or eat out more than when absolutely needed
Okay KAREN. Then don’t eat there. No need to be a jerk about it. While your at it why don’t you go yell at homeless people for being too lazy.
Load More Replies...I thought the tweets were funny but small business for the win lol
This is bullshit. I mean, who should you be supporting? The big chains or the small businesses?
And here's the translation: We see our profits dwindling so it would be nice if you came over here and ordered some food, as a special reward we always serve Covid-19 as a free side dish. McDonald's gross profit for the quarter ending June 30, 2020 was $1.725 000 000 000. Burgerking isn't doing too bad either in this pandemic.
..... thanks to whom, Wilvander???? The consumers!!!!
Load More Replies...[naming a list of big chains] "or any of the other independent food outlets"!!! These megacorps really live on another planet. "Oh us poor mom and pop stores!"
Marcellus, their costumers, who eat one million animals every single hour, live on another planet....... and pretty soon we all will (?) because the Planet Earth will be inhabitable.
Load More Replies...Billions upon billions in profits, and this is what they come up with? How about paying staff instead of laying them off? Sell one of CEO's extra houses. This is gross.
So we are all being forced and pressured to social distance, wear masks, and lock down. But eating junk food is encouraged. It should be the other way around. Eat healthy, boost your immune system- and let people have their freedom. This world is mad.
I don't understand why did you down-voted Anonymous Web User's comment. If people followed healthy, compassionate (Plant-based - vegan) diet we would not have any pandemic. All those deadly bacteria and viruses are MAN - ENABLED. This world is selfish, greedy, and cruel.
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