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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGot Kinda ticked off today
Took my young grandson to lunch today at McDonalds live in mostly a conservative area so used to Fox News being on its irritating but I never thought much more beyond we will eat and leave.
Today for some reason it irritated me. I think I thought really you cater to kids and you put that Anyhow after looking around seeing a fairly good mix of ages in the restraunt I asked if it was possible to change it. The young girl came back and said they said NO! theyve been through this before and its a legal thing.
That ticked me off! to her because it wasnt her fault I said Seriously maybe they should put on something like animal planet that shouldnt offend anyone she said yea.
Then I went and sent McDonalds an email complaint and said much of the above but also added basically this seriously a legal thing unless Fox News is sponsoring the tv time in McDonald and if they are then that should be clearly posted.
I would suggest either animal planet or you tube videos if puppies and kittens. a local restraunt has something like that playing and its relaxing and people of all ages can enjoy unless they are cruel and heartless.
I await there reply.
Knowing the area I live in I probably would of been ok if they had said something like most of the patrons prefer it ( elderly conservatives drinking their coffee) but to say its a legal thing I cant think of any reason mcdonalds would legally have to put on Fox News over some other channel unless they are paid to do so so the answer pissed me off.
bcool
(219 posts)I know what you mean...it seems like the McDonald's around me are the few remaining businesses who consistently have Fox News on, and it bugs me, too.
They're independently owned, so I suspect it's the owners making the choice of what to show.
One time I took my homemade TV zapper in and used it, but it shut off all their menu boards, too - oops So, I won't use that anymore
thinkingagain
(906 posts)Only go back and do that again when your reallllly pissed off😂
prudence54
(22 posts)Just for when we went to visit my parents. My mom was really into Court TV in the 90s and that morphed into HLN and then she got into FOX and she would watch it 24/7 because she never worked outside the home and became a depressed, fearful shut-in after we all left home.
In the evenings my Dad would come home from work and get his daily FAUXtrage over FOX's version of current events. There was still a lot of obsession with Clinton's blowjob & impeachment, and a lot of defending Dubya and labeling people who didn't agree with Dubya, ANTI-AMERICAN.
When we'd drive 4 hours to go visit them, it was literally us having to yell over FOX NEWS. What a friggin nightmare..
The zapper worked, but of course my Dad wouldnt let it alone until he figured out what was wrong.. he'd start ripping shit apart...so it was only temporary relief. We'd just zap it when they were pre-occupied, but 5 minutes later one of them would notice, bitch about the stupid old TV, and turn it back on. It was the background of their lives. I fear, I know.. it's the brainwashing background to many many Americans lives...
It's nothing short of a CULT
I avoid a local pizzeria because they show Fox News in the dining room. It's insulting to my intelligence so I just choose not to go there. It's never full, but it is popular for kids parties because there is a lot of chairs and tables that you can shove together in any formation or size. So, in other words, FOX news for the little birthday kiddos! And a claw vending machine, and few arcade machines. What kid could ask for more.?
pangaia
(24,324 posts)blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)As a matter of fact I've never seen a t.v. in any McDonald's I've ever been in.
dchill
(38,532 posts)And usually they're tuned to Foxnews.
Doreen
(11,686 posts)I do not usually go to McDonalds but when I have been there there is no t.v.
UniteFightBack
(8,231 posts)quickesst
(6,283 posts)I'm in my sixties and I have never seen a television set inside of a McDonald's, and I've eaten a lot of McDonald's burgers.
wcmagumba
(2,892 posts)the McDumbos always has Faux News playing...I asked them to turn it down
once and the worker kid said I'll ask but nothing ever changed...I don't go there
anymore except maybe the drive through...trying to give up fast food altogether.
The owner drives one of those super giant pickups (these annoy me, sorry to you
dem pickup owners) and probably has a Drumph shrine in his home...
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,494 posts)they said it's a legal thing. Hard to believe McD's has become enamored with Faux.
One thing's for certain: a customer in any restaurant should be able to eat their meal in peace and quiet, but especially without a sound that is annoying to any patron.
I would rather listen to ten side grinders and a dentist's drill at once while eating than a moment of Faux News.
KY......
thinkingagain
(906 posts)Their mouths are moving but nothing coming out.
So you have to focus and read the words in some ways thats worse. Because some little movement will catch your eye and you turn to see what and then you start reading the hearing impaired caption.
As for speaking to the management I think Ive never heard nice of either of the local McDonalds management but I did send the email probably wont amount to much but honestly thats a big step for me I am usually a dont make waves kinda person. But dont like LIES.
marble falls
(57,204 posts)got in fights over it. They play mainly old series and it is much more pleasant there.
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)Smart.
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)"legal thing" is bullshit. The again this is a blue state.
I'm shocked McDonalds permits any news station at all.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Ive not been inside one in a long time, but I dont remember TVs.
Solomon
(12,319 posts)are installing TVs with the upgrades. I go once in a while for a breakfast sandwich. Went in after the upgrade and theres the tv blasting fox news. Pissed me off so I made a note to tell the manager that if he continued show fox news, I wouldn't spend my money there. Didnt get to speak to him that day but the next time I went back, they were playing CNN. So I thought good, somebody else told him. The next time I went in they were playing a nonstop insurance commercial so I figured a trumpster must have complained about CNN so he decided not to do any of the cable news shows.
pangaia
(24,324 posts)Why don't they upgrade their human-killing food.. !
barbtries
(28,811 posts)Fox was on in the lobby. I complained and requested a change and the clerk told me he wasn't allowed to change it. So I went on FB, checked in (which names the hotel and location), told my story and mentioned that would be the last time I would ever stay there.
went on upstairs and got ready for work...when i went back to the lobby about 15 minutes later, CNN was on. Shaming can work.
"It's a legal thing" has got to be bullshit in my opinion. someone told her to say that.
thinkingagain
(906 posts)Best I can do is email complaint
unless I can convince a family member to put it on FB
Hong is the young girl said they told her they have been asked before that means others have complained unless it used to be on CNN then they moved to Fox but I doubt it. I think I remember seeing it on Fox before. I dont go there much just when testing the grandkids because they like McDonalds. Anyhow if others have complained that means they dont give a shit and have come up with this its a legal thing
Dont know what it is about McDonalds its always busy compared to the other fast food places around.
FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)The TV should remain OFF if they can't decide on a channel that will please their customers.
Here's an oldie - The customer is always right!
kairos12
(12,872 posts)JDC
(10,133 posts)I used the restroom and left. I won't go back as a result.
And that answer they gave you is pure BS.
treestar
(82,383 posts)even in a red area. Why broadcast the controversy? Someone won't like it. A McDs should be in the business of trying to attract as many customers as possible. Why turn even some off over something that has nothing to do with your brand?
Ferrets are Cool
(21,110 posts)PERIOD END OF STORY.
maxsolomon
(33,400 posts)But the franchisees can probably set their own policy regarding Fox.
You can tell them you won't patronize their store as a result. They won't care much.
Also:
https://www.tvbgone.com/shop/
mtngirl47
(991 posts)have it on the weather channel and everybody is happy!
Kaiserguy
(740 posts)and they have on Fox I leave and tell them why I am leaving.
3Hotdogs
(12,407 posts)Fuckin' Jesus show was on the tube.
I emailed corporate and was sent a couple for a coupl'a burgers or whatever.
When I went back a few weeks later, Jesus wasn't there. Now since he is everywhere -- or at least his father is, maybe its o.k.
wasupaloopa
(4,516 posts)TVs by writing to Sears public relations
I know it was me because I knew the store manager and she got a letter saying someone in her area complained.
SCVDem
(5,103 posts)There's a lot of TV Remote apps.
If you can't see the satellite box you can't change the channel of course, but you can still program for the brand of tv and turn it off,
Everyone has a phone so they will have no clue.
srobertss
(261 posts)had the room TVs set to Fox whenever it was turned on, regardless of what channel you were watching when you turned it off.
I heard this from a friend who stayed there a few weeks ago, thats why I said I think about which chain it was. She was going to send in a complaint.
Ligyron
(7,639 posts)I heard a story awhile back that claimed Fox provides the TV to businesses but they have to agree to have Fox News on it at all times. I can't remember where I heard this and have no idea if it is actually true.
thinkingagain
(906 posts)Should have to post a sign saying that. At least in my opinion.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,634 posts)No one would fight over cute animals. If customers want to watch Fox that much they can do it on their phone.
thinkingagain
(906 posts)And said in my email. Put something like animal planet or you tube videos of cute animals only heartless people would complain about that and the interest spans all generations. Its a win win for the customers and establishment. Everyones happy.
Niagara
(7,659 posts)https://www.newsweek.com/viral-tweet-shows-list-fast-food-chains-that-are-reportedly-supporting-trumps-re-election-1453541
Personally, I'd rather eat at home instead of eating toxic sludge. Fast food isn't healthy and it's expensive in calories and price.
Pacifist Patriot
(24,654 posts)Usually it gets changed, but occasionally I'll get push back like you did.
Bit of a weird one at a BJs Brewhouse in Orlando a few weeks ago. I asked the server to change to a news station and she said, "oh, we're only allowed to have sports on in here." I said, "Great! I have no problem with you changing from Fox News to ESPN. Sounds like a plan."
Despite reminding her twice during my meal, it never did get changed.
The manager was at the door as I left and asked how my meal was. I told him it was the last one I'd ever eat there because of the Fox News situation. Doubt it will make a difference, but at least he knows how one patron felt.