Awesome.

[Rockindeano]

Be honest, who here is NOT fired up about this news?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/ ... ib-returns


The McRib Returns

It's like running through a field of four-leaf clovers. It's like finding a unicorn chillin' at the fountain of youth. It's like a hundred Christmases slathered in barbecue sauce. It's the return of the McDonald's McRib sandwich. And, to many people, it's an event to get excited about.

The McRib phenomenon is something special in fast food. It's an incredibly popular pork sandwich (cut to look like a short stack of ribs) that only appears once every so often. Despite fans clamoring for it to become a full-time member of the McDonald's menu, the folks at the Golden Arches unleash its pork-flavored fury only once in a while. That time is now.

In times past, the McRib has appeared just once a year at select restaurants. This caused devoted (or maybe cheerfully addicted) disciples of the sandwich to drive hundreds of miles out of their way to acquire this beast of a meal. It was as much about the pursuit as it was the taste.

This year is different. The McRib (which contains 26 grams of fat, FYI), will appear at every Mickey D's for six weeks. Why is it so popular? An excellent article from Sharon Bernstein quotes one Brian Goodman, 27, of Grand Forks, N.D., talking about his devotion to the sandwich: "I am a huge fan of the McRib, and I am glad to have it back," he said. "I just happen to find this really gross, deformed pork patty to be delicious." That pretty much says it all.

[Photos: Denny's fried cheese melt and more odd food favorites]

The sandwich was lampooned during an episode of "The Simpsons" in which Homer drove all over the country to different Krusty Burger restaurants in search of a McRib-type sandwich. Once the Simpsons makes fun of you, you know you've become part of pop culture.

McDonald's spokeswoman Tara Hayes told AFP that the McRib's limited availability "helps to keep fans passionate about the product." Only a sandwich "so delicious, so special, so elusive, and so legendary could create such a widespread affection among its fans," Hayes said, pointing out the last time it had been offered in all restaurants nationwide was in 1994.

[Photos: 180-day Happy Meal art project resists decay]

Indeed, the McRib's cult following is something that many acknowledge, but few can explain. There may be basic psychology at play -- people want it all the time because they can only get it every so often. It's like a sandwich that plays hard to get.

Plenty of people are pulling out all the stops to nab one (or 12) for themselves. Web searches on "mcrib mcdonald's" are up over 1,000% and related lookups on "mcrib locator" are also through the roof. Just remember to chew before you swallow.

[Ehwmatt]

You got Red Robin out there? I just had their new Riblet Basket the other night and it was great... unbelievable Sweet Spicy BBQ sauce and all

[Rockindeano]

You got Red Robin out there? I just had their new Riblet Basket the other night and it was great... unbelievable Sweet Spicy BBQ sauce and all

How many tall beers did you wash that shit down with?

[steveo777]

You got Red Robin out there? I just had their new Riblet Basket the other night and it was great... unbelievable Sweet Spicy BBQ sauce and all

Nice job on the quick derail and plug for RR without typing very much!

[Saint John]

I've probably tried the McRib twice in my life and found it disgusting.

[Don]

You got Red Robin out there? I just had their new Riblet Basket the other night and it was great... unbelievable Sweet Spicy BBQ sauce and all

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If there's a Red Robin in So Cal it's probably named Petirrojo Rojo, you know how we roll out here.

[WalkInMyShoes]

The only good thing at McD's is their fries. Well, maybe the hot apple pies. And those green shakes that they have around St. Patrick's Day...but none of their burgers. Those stamped rib-shaped meatlike substance with sauce are disgusting, at least the one that I had 20 years ago (McRib). Then again, I don't like anything with barbeque sauce.

[Deb]

I remember a few years back Canada's McD's having that McRib thing, but haven't heard of it since. Don't like McD's, I'm with you WalkInMyShoes, only good thing is maybe their fries, which I usually end up stealing a few from my daughter LOL. I'm not usually one for fastfood burgers, except for maybe the odd Wendy's burger, but DO have to say......that would probably change if they had In & Out Burgers here in Canada......a friend said I had to try one a few years back, and damn those are good burgers. Now every time I come down to Cali, my friends will make sure we hit one of those before I fly back. That means only maybe only 1 or 2 a year. LOL which is probably a good thing!

[Rhiannon]

I had one on my way home at about 1:30am Saturday night. I don't even know why. The novelty of it I guess. Plus, barbeque sauce is my ketchup. I don't think I've ever had one (I can count having 3 total in my life) that didn't have some weird, gross, "wtf was that a piece of bone" surprise lurking inside. Guilty pleasure that also repulses me. Welcome back, McRib.

[conversationpc]

I'm not a huge fan of McD's anymore but I agree with Deano...This is epic.

[Everett]

I've probably tried the McRib twice in my life and found it disgusting.

+1

[conversationpc]

Guilty pleasure that also repulses me.

Kinda like SPAM. Everyone makes fun of how gross it is but they eat it every once in a while anyway.

[Rhiannon]

Guilty pleasure that also repulses me.

Kinda like SPAM. Everyone makes fun of how gross it is but they eat it every once in a while anyway.

Never ever had SPAM. Nor TREET. Ick. (Yet, I'll eat a McRib. Which, like Spam & Treet, is made from the intestinal casings, toenails, eyelashes, and buttholes.)

[conversationpc]

Which, like Spam & Treet, is made from the intestinal casings, toenails, eyelashes, and buttholes.

Thanks a pantload for that.

[parfait]

That's not food.

[Michigan Girl]

No canned, potted or fake meat ...I even pick the fake little bits of chicken
out of my chicken pot pies ...I loooooooooove chicken pot pies!!
I had a bite of one of these lovely little cut~outs once, why?!?! I
don't know because I can't stand bbq sauce ...so yes, I have tried it and
not a fan of the fake flim~flam ...

[StevePerryHair]

That's not food.

While you may be right...neither is the crap you eat

[Michigan Girl]

That's not food.

While you may be right...neither is the crap you eat

Hey, Lynny ...where have you and Parfait been?!?
I've missed you both!! We need to chat about food groups more
often!!

[parfait]

That's not food.

While you may be right...neither is the crap you eat

There's a lot of good fast food - processed shit made by a unhygenic acne-stache, isn't.

Good for you, if you think deep frying a couple of snickers bars is a tasty dinner for the kids. I don't, Mr. Krabs.

[Rocker Chic]

When I'm in the mood for that guilty 'McRib' pleasure, I go for this low calorie, low fat version from MorningStar Farms:

http://www.morningstarfarms.com/product_detail.aspx?family=3742&id=16331

I only get them about 2 or 3 times a year and these satisfy that smokey, sweet barbecue-y craving pretty well. Who knows what the hell is in the McD's version!

[Deb]

When I'm in the mood for that guilty 'McRib' pleasure, I go for this low calorie, low fat version from MorningStar Farms:

http://www.morningstarfarms.com/product_detail.aspx?family=3742&id=16331

I only get them about 2 or 3 times a year and these satisfy that smokey, sweat barbecue-y craving pretty well. Who knows what the hell is in the McD's version!

Sauna, Deb?

[Rockindeano]

Hey, for a dollar...

No way. I had that fucker last night. The only thing in my fridge is about 6 of those Banquet dinners, about 18 natural Ice beers, Coke, and some chocolate milk. Pathetic, I know.

[Ehwmatt]

You got Red Robin out there? I just had their new Riblet Basket the other night and it was great... unbelievable Sweet Spicy BBQ sauce and all

How many tall beers did you wash that shit down with?

I'm not gonna lie, I've really cut back on my drinking habit. I've been saving a ton of money and am in better shape than ever.

But, with that said, I'm going to crush beers Sunday morning before heading into Browns stadium, that's for damn sure.

[Don]

Scrapple pwns all.

[StevePerryHair]

That's not food.

While you may be right...neither is the crap you eat

There's a lot of good fast food - processed shit made by a unhygenic acne-stache, isn't.

Good for you, if you think deep frying a couple of snickers bars is a tasty dinner for the kids. I don't, Mr. Krabs.

I was agreeing with you....while also pointing out what you eat doesnt qualify as food either....do you get it now?

[StevePerryHair]

That's not food.

While you may be right...neither is the crap you eat

Hey, Lynny ...where have you and Parfait been?!?
I've missed you both!! We need to chat about food groups more
often!!

Hey MG:) miss you too!

[hoagiepete]

Hey, for a dollar...

No way. I had that fucker last night. The only thing in my fridge is about 6 of those Banquet dinners, about 18 natural Ice beers, Coke, and some chocolate milk. Pathetic, I know.

Don't burn your tongue on those damn mashed potatos.

[Everett]

Hey, for a dollar...

No way. I had that fucker last night. The only thing in my fridge is about 6 of those Banquet dinners, about 18 natural Ice beers, Coke, and some chocolate milk. Pathetic, I know.

Don't feel bad dean. I've lived off those things for a couple months before.

[Peartree12249]

McRib...Nasty!!! Blech

[RossValoryRocks]

Scrapple pwns all.

That is a Pennsylvania delicacy!!!

YUM!

Scrapple and Eggs, toast and coffee...the world greatest breakfast...SURE you won't live to be 70 if you eat it every day...but hey...for taste that good...you have to give up SOMETHING!?