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normhead · 02-27-2016, 07:02 AM

Sad facts of life...
Why No One Wanted A&W's Third-Pound Burger | Mental Floss

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More than half of the participants in the Yankelovich focus groups questioned the price of our burger. "Why," they asked, "should we pay the same amount for a third of a pound of meat as we do for a quarter-pound of meat at McDonald's? You're overcharging us." Honestly. People thought a third of a pound was less than a quarter of a pound. After all, three is less than four!

**boriscleto** · 02-27-2016, 07:14 AM - **2 Likes**

Because 'Merica

There will be a wall built on the northern border, but it will be you guys building it...

**dadipentak** · 02-27-2016, 07:21 AM - **1 Like**

Dump petroleum stocks, buy snake-oil futures.

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-27-2016, 07:31 AM

Mathematically challenged consumers should be flocking to White Castle for their 1/16 pounders...

Chris

normhead · 02-27-2016, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Mathematically challenged consumers should be flocking to White Castle for their 1/16 pounders...

Chris

Once as a short of cash teenager, I did just that. They used to sell a burger for a dime. You could buy a burger with change you found on the street. I don't remember ever repeating the experience though.

**boriscleto** · 02-27-2016, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Once as a short of cash teenager, I did just that. They used to sell a burger for a dime. You could buy a burger with change you found on the street. I don't remember ever repeating the experience though.

There's a reason they're called 'Sliders'. Same reason a Genesee Cream Ale is called a 'Genny Screamer'.

Rupert · 02-27-2016, 08:56 AM - **1 Like**

I have a Realtor friend that has this on his desk front and center. No reason to guess why.

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For squirrels, quarter pounders are about as much as they can safely carry.

Regards!

**paulh** · 02-27-2016, 09:29 AM - **5 Likes**

The metric system clears up the complexity of the problem. Which is more, a 113 gram burger or a 150 gram burger? "But why would I want a graham burger??"

**luftfluss** · 02-27-2016, 09:37 AM - **1 Like**

Yay burgers!

normhead · 02-27-2016, 10:00 AM

Originally posted by paulh

The metric system clears up the complexity of the problem. Which is more, a 113 gram burger or a 150 gram burger? "But why would I want a graham burger??"

Well, you like Graham Crackers don't you? Clearly more Grahams is better.

Tom S. · 02-27-2016, 10:20 AM

If this dissolves into political discussion it too will be closed.

**dadipentak** · 02-27-2016, 10:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tom S.

If this dissolves into political discussion it too will be closed.

Heh, how could it not?

Rupert · 02-27-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by Tom S.

If this dissolves into political discussion it too will be closed.

I've also informed the squirrels not to do any hijacking here...hope you appreciate it!

Saves you from having to send me a nasty PM and saves me from making some jerk-ass reply.......we all win....except the damn squirrels!

Regards!

antipattern · 02-27-2016, 10:51 AM

The customers in a Seattle hockey area had issues with a Piagetian liquid conservation test: Suit Filed Over Arena’s ‘Large’ Beer Holding Same Amount As ‘Small’ « CBS Seattle

forensicscientist · 02-27-2016, 11:26 AM

It's the 'new math'.....

02-27-2016, 07:02 AM	#1
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Why the quarter pounder is still king. Sad facts of life... Why No One Wanted A&W's Third-Pound Burger \| Mental Floss Quote: More than half of the participants in the Yankelovich focus groups questioned the price of our burger. "Why," they asked, "should we pay the same amount for a third of a pound of meat as we do for a quarter-pound of meat at McDonald's? You're overcharging us." Honestly. People thought a third of a pound was less than a quarter of a pound. After all, three is less than four!

02-27-2016, 08:56 AM - 1 Like	#7
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I have a Realtor friend that has this on his desk front and center. No reason to guess why. For squirrels, quarter pounders are about as much as they can safely carry. Regards!

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luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Yay burgers! Last edited by luftfluss; 02-27-2016 at 10:27 AM.

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Because 'Merica There will be a wall built on the northern border, but it will be you guys building it...

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Dump petroleum stocks, buy snake-oil futures.

02-27-2016, 07:31 AM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Mathematically challenged consumers should be flocking to White Castle for their 1/16 pounders... Chris

02-27-2016, 07:33 AM	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Mathematically challenged consumers should be flocking to White Castle for their 1/16 pounders... Chris Once as a short of cash teenager, I did just that. They used to sell a burger for a dime. You could buy a burger with change you found on the street. I don't remember ever repeating the experience though.

02-27-2016, 08:07 AM	#6
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by normhead Once as a short of cash teenager, I did just that. They used to sell a burger for a dime. You could buy a burger with change you found on the street. I don't remember ever repeating the experience though. There's a reason they're called 'Sliders'. Same reason a Genesee Cream Ale is called a 'Genny Screamer'.

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	The metric system clears up the complexity of the problem. Which is more, a 113 gram burger or a 150 gram burger? "But why would I want a graham burger??"

02-27-2016, 10:00 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh The metric system clears up the complexity of the problem. Which is more, a 113 gram burger or a 150 gram burger? "But why would I want a graham burger??" Well, you like Graham Crackers don't you? Clearly more Grahams is better.

02-27-2016, 10:20 AM	#11
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	If this dissolves into political discussion it too will be closed.

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Tom S. If this dissolves into political discussion it too will be closed. Heh, how could it not?

02-27-2016, 10:45 AM	#13
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Tom S. If this dissolves into political discussion it too will be closed. I've also informed the squirrels not to do any hijacking here...hope you appreciate it! Saves you from having to send me a nasty PM and saves me from making some jerk-ass reply.......we all win....except the damn squirrels! Regards!

02-27-2016, 10:51 AM	#14
antipattern Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 232	The customers in a Seattle hockey area had issues with a Piagetian liquid conservation test: Suit Filed Over Arena’s ‘Large’ Beer Holding Same Amount As ‘Small’ « CBS Seattle

02-27-2016, 11:26 AM	#15
forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	It's the 'new math'.....

Why the quarter pounder is still king.

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