So here’s my challenge to you, dear reader: the next time you see a McDonald’s, don’t think “fast food.” Think “November 15, 1974.” Think of the chaos, the curiosity, and the courage it took to say, “Let’s try this crazy American idea here.”
History isn’t always about wars and treaties. Sometimes it’s about a greasy burger that made a rainy Tuesday in Woolwich a little bit brighter. Embrace the small moments. They’re the ones that actually change the world.
Now go—look up your local McDonald’s opening date. Or better yet, buy a cheeseburger and take a bite out of the 1970s. You’ll never look at a Happy Meal the same way again. And isn’t that a delicious thought?
