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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by ogre_codes on Monday November 09, 2020 @01:39PM (#25038032)
> Many people have an aversion to something if it's called plant, healthy or natural.

I don't think this is the issue.

Nobody would eat something called "McMeat", it begs the question "What kind of meat?" and usually the assumption is the worst. When I hear "McPlant", what comes up in my head is eating a tree or grass. If you leave it to people's imagination, often what comes to mind is the worst not the best.

This is the genius of "Impossible Burger". They manage to suggest it's great and sidestep the inevitable question of what is in it. They are literally suggesting the opposite, that they found the holy grail of food, great tasting and healthy.

Though I have the same feelings when I read "McRib" as well and it's making another comeback so maybe I'm off base here.

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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by ChrisArchitect on Monday November 09, 2020 @04:19PM (#25040050)
The McRib is coming back again?

(insert guy looking at girl meme, with McPlant being overlooked for McRib is Back)

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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by deelowe on Monday November 09, 2020 @07:17PM (#25041548)
It always comes back.
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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by jraby3 on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @02:45AM (#25043647)
Yes. I read on Reddit that pork prices are at a low and McDonald’s takes advantage by bringing out the McRib.
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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by I-M-S on Monday November 09, 2020 @06:34PM (#25041283)
It is in the US in December
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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by coryfklein on Monday November 09, 2020 @05:53PM (#25040957)
> I have the same feelings when I read "McRib"

Me too! That name invariably forces a cringe as I imagine biting down on a rib bone secreted away between two buns.

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Re:McDonald's is adding plant-based burgers to the menu by RandallBrown on Monday November 09, 2020 @08:18PM (#25041916)
One of the best parts about the McRib is that even the bones are made out of meat!
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