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[–] DontTreadOnBigfoot@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

If we're talking about a focus group specifically comprised of regular fast food consumers, you're already kinda pre-selecting for the lowest common denominator.

No surprise that this segment would have lower education overall

[–] Justdaveisfine@midwest.social 3 points 2 months ago (9 children)

I thought this was kind of a myth? I recall it being something like the quarter pounder was just well marketed so beat out even bigger burgers.

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Carl's Jr. did the same thing. The 1/3 pound was perfect. Two 1/4 patties are too much, one 1/4 patty is too little.

I miss the Carl's Jr. 1/3 pound burger.

[–] GaMEChld@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The funny thing is McDonald's also tried 1/3 lb burgers later on, and also failed.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It's probably also why they don't advertise a Big Mac is 1/5 pound of beef, because it would make the Quarter pounder lose interest I assume.

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[–] doingthestuff@lemy.lol 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

We can't afford bigger burgers now anyway, the price of beef is insane. And when bigger burgers are desired, they'll sell "double quarter pounders". Not that Americans generally need bigger burgers anyway, but that's a different topic.

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[–] match@pawb.social 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)
[–] Jesus_666@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Yes, I've literally seen baked goods advertised like that. One bakery in my town is proud of its bigger-than-average pretzels and puts the weight right there on the ad posters.

[–] gex@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

The famous 113 grammer with cheese

[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

There are three countries using the ass backwards Imperial measurement system. USA, Liberia and Myanmar...WTF!?!?

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