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Brad Miller
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From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-17-2011 11:52 PM
America’s Saddest Man Eats 25,000th Big Mac Today
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Hamilton Nolan —America's Saddest Man Eats 25,000th Big Mac TodayCongratulations are in order for Don Gorske, 57, America's saddest man, who earned his very own story in his hometown Fond du Lac (Wis.) Reporter yesterday, on the eve of his consumption of his 25,000th Big Mac sandwich.
What did we learn about Don?
* Don Gorske ate his first Big Mac on May 17, 1972, at the McDonald's on Military Avenue in Fond du Lac. Today, he'll eat his 25,000th Big Mac right there at the same location. "A person like me, I just don't change too much," Don said.
* "It's pretty much two Big Macs a day. When I can travel to sporting events, I like to take my Big Mac along," he added.
* "Tuesday also will be Gorske's retirement party. He has spent 25 years as a scheduling officer at Waupun Correctional Institution."
* Don ate his 10,000th Big Mac in 1990. A tornado hit his house that year.
* He sure is looking forward to eating that 25,000th Big Mac today. Although he won't necessarily be able to taste it; "since birth his taste buds have fluctuated in sensitivity, possibly worsening when he worked inside tanks at a factory."
* "The need to keep track of his Big Mac consumption is part of the obsessive-compulsive disorder he has dealt with since childhood."
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Scott Jentsch
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From: New Berlin, WI, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-18-2011 02:59 PM
The best national chain hamburger I've ever had was at the McDonalds HQ in Oakbrook, Illinois. I worked down the street and the food there actually looked like it does in the photos, and from time to time, the executives were the ones behind the counter.
That exception aside, I have a general policy of avoiding McD's whenever possible. Their meat shouldn't be allowed to be called beef, and I'm pretty sure that its countries of origin are nowhere near here. If forced to choose between Burger King and McD's, I'll take BK any time.
Fortunately, we have decent alternatives in this area. If you ever get to the Milwaukee area, check out the Kopps Frozen Custard locations, and a little place up I-43 called Solly's Grille. Kopps has great burgers that will fill you up, but their fries are the scrawny style served by McD's (I prefer crinkle-cut from Culvers).
Solly's is a better bet, but good luck finding somewhere to sit. Except for one or two small tables, it's all counter seating, and only for about 20 people.
Speaking of Culvers, their fries are the best, but their burgers can tend to be dried out because they are on the thin side. The best choice is their Sourdough Melt.
The best meat by far is the stuff that's in my freezer. My dad raises grass-fed Angus beef cattle, and we fill the freezer every 10-12 months.
Cooked slowly on the Weber using real wood charcoal, served on a freshly baked bun (no preservatives, thanks), and not having to put up with fast food. Priceless!
Oh, and I can eat that burger while watching a movie. There's something McD's can't provide!
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