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Why do you want to shut down McDonalds?

likesfish said:
..... us McDonalds payslips did show a deduction to the IRA independent retirement account:facepalm::rolleyes:

who said the infantry weren't intellectual powerhouses:hmm:
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Hang on a sec.

Terrorist funding
In the late 1980s, rumours persisted in the United Kingdom that McDonald's was covertly funding the Provisional IRA via NORAID. The source of these rumours was eventually traced to a CNN talkshow in which the company was praised for its generosity in providing funding for employees via Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs.

McDonald's urban legends - Wikipedia
 
likesfish said:
Squaddies used to smash up Mcdonalds as they gave money to the IRA.:eek:
us McDonalds payslips did show a deduction to the IRA independent retirement account:facepalm::rolleyes:

who said the infantry weren't intellectual powerhouses:hmm:
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When I was seventeen I had one of those 'muck' Donald's murder burger t-shirts. I was vegetarian at the time. At Reading festival that year (1991). I was heckled for wearing it by two squaddie types who objected to my t-shirt saying that 'they' funded the IRA (I don't remember my reply but it was probably 'good'). I always thought that they were claiming that the IRA raised cash by selling amusing t-shirts to militant veggie types but is it actually possible that they thought I was wearing a genuine McDonalds t-shirt? Cause that's more offensive tbh.
 
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Bang to Rights said:
Take an international vote and we shall see that you are wrong.
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Most of the world lives in Asia. I can assure you that there is no widespread association between cannabis and the country of Jamaica in China. I seriously doubt there is in India either where cannabis has its own cultural associations and knowledge about small islands on the other side of the world is probably pretty low in the first place. So unless you know for a fact that the entire populations of Malaysia and Indonesia are running around in t-shirts featuring a pic of Bob Marley smoking a spliff I think you'd lose that one. Personally I doubt it's a particularly strong association outside of some of the backwoods of Northern Europe.

Anyway you should try jerk chicken. It's popular for a reason and recipes are widely available on the Internet.
 
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maomao said:
When I was seventeen I had one of those 'muck' Donald's murder burger t-shirts. I was vegetarian at the time. At Reading festival that year (1991). I was heckled for wearing it by two squaddie types who objected to my t-shirt saying that 'they' funded the IRA (I don't remember my reply but it was probably 'good). I always thought that they were claiming that the IRA raised cash by selling amusing t-shirts to militant veggie types but is it actually possible that they thought I was wearing a genuine McDonalds t-shirt?Cause that's more offensive tbh.
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:facepalm:
squaddies keeping brain cells in prime condition by not using them:facepalm:
though I did hear of a couple of paras accosting someone painting rude words on McDonalds windows late one night. " the not eating babys cause I'm a vegan "anarchist thought he was in for a kicking.
instead the paras chucked a litter bin through the window!
 
maomao said:
When I was seventeen I had one of those 'muck' Donald's murder burger t-shirts. I was vegetarian at the time. At Reading festival that year (1991). I was heckled for wearing it by two squaddie types who objected to my t-shirt saying that 'they' funded the IRA (I don't remember my reply but it was probably 'good'). I always thought that they were claiming that the IRA raised cash by selling amusing t-shirts to militant veggie types but is it actually possible that they thought I was wearing a genuine McDonalds t-shirt? Cause that's more offensive tbh.
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Everyone know it's rival burger chain O'Donnell's that funds the 'ra.
 
The Portuguese might have an excuse that the troubles arnt completely obvious but you'd think marketing might just Google the phrase
 
maomao said:
Most of the world lives in Asia. I can assure you that there is no widespread association between cannabis and the country of Jamaica in China. I seriously doubt there is in India either where cannabis has its own cultural associations and knowledge about small islands on the other side of the world is probably pretty low in the first place. So unless you know for a fact that the entire populations of Malaysia and Indonesia are running around in t-shirts featuring a pic of Bob Marley smoking a spliff I think you'd lose that one. Personally I doubt it's a particularly strong association outside of some of the backwoods of Northern Europe.
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It goes without saying that those who have no opinion do not count. The object of the exercise is to know whether ganja or chicken jerk is most recognized as typically Jamaican by international vote.

maomao said:
Anyway you should try jerk chicken. It's popular for a reason and recipes are widely available on the Internet.
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As I said in the beginning, I've never heard of it and I doubt very much that many of my countrymen have either. But I am willing to bet that the majority of people who have any idea of Jamaica will think of ganja and not some chicken recipe that we've never heard of.

But thank you for the recommendation. If I come across it I will certainly give it a try! :weed: Whoops! I mean! :thumbs:
 
Bang to Rights said:
It goes without saying that those who have no opinion do not count. The object of the exercise is to know whether ganja or chicken jerk is most recognized as typically Jamaican by international vote.


As I said in the beginning, I've never heard of it and I doubt very much that many of my countrymen have either. But I am willing to bet that the majority of people who have any idea of Jamaica will think of ganja and not some chicken recipe that we've never heard of.

But thank you for the recommendation. If I come across it I will certainly give it a try! :weed: Whoops! I mean! :thumbs:
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This isn't an exercise. Your ignorant stereotyping isn't welcome here on urban, regardless of however much you think your countrymen might agree with you.
 
Mation said:
This isn't an exercise. Your ignorant stereotyping isn't welcome here on urban, regardless of however much you think your countrymen might agree with you.
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Are you an idiot or simply having difficulties with English comprehension? How is playfully suggesting democratic vote and pointing out a lack of a culinary, Jamaican population in my country "STEREOTYPING"? To call chicken jerk a well-known, highly admired dish might apply in the UK whose former colonization and Jamaican population is relevant. But that does not apply to me or my countrymen who've never heard of it. Ask me my opinion on burgers & chips from the American fast-food chain Macdonald's and I can respond because there are a number of them in every city. But Jamaican food? I have NEVER seen a single Jamaican restaurant in this country, ever. You say my response is "ignorant stereotyping". "Ignorant"? Yes, as I've already told you several times I know nothing about this chicken jerk of yours. But "stereotyping"? Check the definition of the term and let me know how you came to such an absurd conclusion. So you can keep your fragile sensitivities and walk passed me if my opinion on popularity distresses you so terribly, there's a good lad. :oldthumbsup:
 
maomao said:
IKEA remove jerk chicken and “rice and peas” dish from menu after image goes viral - Voice Online

:facepalm:
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As far as I can tell this happened at an IKEA in Ireland(?) but it would be interesting to know if IKEA serves(ed) it here in Sweden as well. We export right-hand drive Volvos to the UK, Ireland, Auzzie, NZ, and Japan but we don't sell them here.

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"IKEA, the Swedish furniture company famous for their affordable, assembly-required home goods as well as their delicious meatballs, came under fire recently after adding “Jerk Chicken” to their cafe menu in some U.K. locations."
IKEA Issues Apology And Pulls ‘Jerk Chicken’ From Menu After Backlash
 
Bang to Rights said:
Are you an idiot or simply having difficulties with English comprehension? How is playfully suggesting democratic vote and pointing out a lack of a culinary, Jamaican population in my country "STEREOTYPING"? To call chicken jerk a well-known, highly admired dish might apply in the UK whose former colonization and Jamaican population is relevant. But that does not apply to me or my countrymen who've never heard of it. Ask me my opinion on burgers & chips from the American fast-food chain Macdonald's and I can respond because there are a number of them in every city. But Jamaican food? I have NEVER seen a single Jamaican restaurant in this country, ever. You say my response is "ignorant stereotyping". "Ignorant"? Yes, as I've already told you several times I know nothing about this chicken jerk of yours. But "stereotyping"? Check the definition of the term and let me know how you came to such an absurd conclusion. So you can keep your fragile sensitivities and walk passed me if my opinion on popularity distresses you so terribly, there's a good lad. :oldthumbsup:
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I see you've omitted ganja from this post and that you've resorted to insulting me.

I'm not going to bother to engage with your gaslighting. Your attitude isn't welcome on these boards.
 
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