Retro Ramblings
Santa Claus the Movie and McDonald’s Magic
I can still remember the feeling of sitting in that darkened theater, the smell of popcorn in the air, waiting for the lights to dim and the magic to begin. …
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Jurassic Park and the Rise of the American Appetite
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 …
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The Halloween Treats I Always Hoped To Find
Halloween always had a rhythm to it. The rustle of leaves in the trees, the smell of distant bonfires, and the sound of plastic masks clacking against candy buckets. But …
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It Was A Good Day
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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Breakfast at McDonald’s Has Always Been Special
I took my family on vacation this past week, and on the drive out of town the first morning, my mind started wandering while I was driving. The sun was …
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McDonald’s Patty McMelt of 1995
I have a deep nostalgic connection to the McDonald’s Taste of the Month promotion from 1995. Maybe it’s because I was driving and able to go get things for myself, …
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Five More Classic Christmas Commercials
A couple of years back, I wrote about Five Classic Christmas Commercials. That post featured some commercials that I’m most nostalgic for, as they still stand out in my memory …
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TRN Time Machine Podcast: Foods We Miss
The TRN Time Machine podcast is hosted by myself and Jason Gross as part of The Retro Network. I’ve not had time to be very involved over the last couple …
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McDonald’s McPasta
McDonald’s has tried a lot of off-the-wall menu items in their time. Some are fondly remembered like the McD.L.T., and others are still scorned to this day (I’m looking at you …
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The McDonald’s Superhero Burger of 1995
The McDonald’s Superhero Burger of 1995 wasn’t just a sandwich, it was a towering monument to adolescent appetite, pop culture, and the sacred ritual of late-night cruising. …