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In the bustling world of East Brunswick, where the quest for a good deal is almost as fervent as the quest for a good burger, there emerges a hero from the shadows of the Burger King drive-thru. Meet Gary Hoffman, a “top contributor” on local social media, whose thrifty tips have not only saved the day but also a couple of bucks off your next fast food escapade.
The Art of Ordering: Unsalted Secrets and Digital Deals
“Here’s another fast food tip,” begins Gary, our frugal gourmet, whose devotion to discount dining is nothing short of legendary. He’s the kind of guy who knows the ins and outs of every fast food app before they even hit the digital store. “I know most people love McDonald’s fries, but they’ve become quite expensive. On the app, you can get a free Medium fries if you buy anything over $1. A Medium fries usually costs $3.59, so you do the savings. Skip the value meal because they no longer give any value.” Ba Da Ba Ba Bah, indeed.
Fresh Fries and the No-Salt Hack
While others lament the loss of the golden days when fries were good and cheap, Gary enlightens the masses with his ‘no salt’ strategy. “Ask them for no salt and they make them fresh,” he advises, unveiling a secret so profound that it might just disrupt the fast food industry—or at least mildly inconvenience a few underpaid teenagers.
David, another “top contributor” and apparent fast food critic, chimes in, “McDonald’s fries suck they used to be good.” But Gary, our stalwart saver, is undeterred, for his mission is not merely about taste—it’s about value.
Mobile App Mastery
Anthony calls the McDonald’s app the “Best app of all time,” sparking a mini-thread of confusion and awe about whether he’s indeed talking about the same app. This only cements Gary’s status as a digital deal digger, a pioneer in the app frontier of fast food.
The Economics of Eating Out: Gary’s Masterclass
Gary doesn’t stop at fries. No, his knowledge spans the full menu of money-saving maneuvers. When Karen A.F., another devotee of the digital deal, shares her ordeal of spending $20 on fish sandwiches and ice cream, Gary is quick to audit her receipt. “First mistake, getting fish sandwiches at McDonald’s,” he points out, then meticulously breaks down her order to highlight the absurdity of paying for a drink when they could have been a dollar.
Karen, somewhat chagrined but still loyal to her fishy favorites, admits to her liking for McDonald’s maritime mistake. Yet, Gary, ever the economist, offers another nugget of wisdom, “If you’re eating with other people, no matter who those other people are, you should have access to more than one app. On the app, they have 20% off any order of $15 or more.”
It’s clear that in Gary’s world, the only thing better than a good burger is a good burger bought with a better deal. So next time you’re navigating the treacherous waters of fast food menus, ask yourself, “What Would Gary Do?”
