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Wendy's Square Hamburgers
Retro Ramblings

Wendy’s Square Burgers Confused Me

April 8, 2026 Mickey Lee 1

As a kid, nothing baffled me more than Wendy’s square hamburgers. Every other place used circles, but Wendy’s served geometry. Those corners stuck out past the bun like the burger was trying to escape. …

Taco Bell
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Nostalgia From a Five Dollar Chalupa

March 26, 2026 Mickey Lee 1

Paying over five dollars for a single Chalupa made me realize how far Taco Bell has drifted from the cheap, late‑night hangout it was in the nineties, when a few crumpled dollars could fuel an entire night. …

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When Taco Bell Was Weird and Wonderful

November 6, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

There was a time when Taco Bell didn’t just serve tacos. It served hope. Hope that maybe, just maybe, you could walk in, order something with bacon, cheese, and mystery …

Article

Jurassic Park and the Rise of the American Appetite

November 4, 2025 Mickey Lee 2

Back in 1993, before the internet ruined our attention spans and McDonald’s started serving kale, there was a movie called Jurassic Park. It had dinosaurs, screaming scientists, and enough thunder …

Hardees Ghostbusters 2
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The Ghostbusters II Promotion at Hardees

October 15, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

Let’s rewind the tape to 1989. I was knee-deep in Ghostbusters fever, and fast food promotions were hitting their golden age. Looking back now, I realize they were a much …

BK International Chicken Sandwich
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When Burger King’s Chicken Sandwich Flirted With International Diplomacy

October 10, 2025 Mickey Lee 3

I’ve always had a soft spot for Burger King’s Original Chicken Sandwich. That long sesame seed bun, the crispy breaded patty, a swipe of mayo—it was simple, satisfying, and somehow …

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My First Date

July 22, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

When I think back on my first date, I usually tend to skip those ones when I was younger and had to have a parent drive us around. While those …

Burger King Pizza Burger
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The Pizza Burger From Burger King in the ’80s

June 10, 2025 Mickey Lee 0

Remembering one of the lost Burger King menu items of the late ’80s. …

Burger King Chicken Tenders
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Burger King’s Chicken Tenders of the 80s and 90s

January 14, 2025 Mickey Lee 1

I was reading last week that Burger King is once again looking to change up the recipe for their chicken nuggets. This will make what I count as at least …

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It Was A Good Day

October 22, 2024 Mickey Lee 1

This past Saturday, my two daughters and I spent part of the day together and had a great time. As they’ve gotten older, it’s rare that I get to spend …

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