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McRib Fever

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Have you caught McRib fever yet? If you have, the only known cure is to find and consume a McRib.





It is that time of year when we start thinking about the number of days until the return of the McRib. Will it be Mid October in many locations such as last year, early November, at all? Earlier this year we had reports from the field that various McDonalds locations had hinted at the return of the McRib in November, and other that there would be no return this year. Fortunately, you have the McRib Locator to aid you in your quest to cure the McRib fever that has started to spread across the country.


If you find the McRib, make sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog. Also make sure to enter yours at http://mcriblocator.com

Minnesota State Fair McRib clones

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My wife (Kim) and I have been making an annual trip to the Minnesota State Fair for several years now. At the tip of one of our friends (thanks Al Spacealien), we heard that there was a McRib clone at Sonny’s Spiral Spuds within the Food Building. Having a strong urge for a McRib, we thought it would be worth paying the State Fair inflated prices to see if it tasted good.

Fighting through a typical crowd within the Food Building we arrived at Sonnys Spiral Spuds. The line was not terribly long, and none of the patrons ahead of me ordered the “Mighty MacRib”.


After making my order, the cashier shouted to the cooks “Rib Sandwich”. I tried to watch them prepare the sandwich, however I was unable to see where the rib patty came from (ie crock pot, freshly grilled, etc). After what seemed to be a rather long wait considering the seemingly slow traffic at this booth, I was presented with my Mighty MacRib. First I noted that the hoagie bun was shaped a little more narrow than a traditional hoagie bun, and had sesame seeds on top.

No worries, the bun really isn’t the main attraction so I dived in. I took a few bites and passed it to Kim so she could try it.

We agreed that something with the sandwich failed to hit the expectations we had. After a few more bites, I decided it was something to do with the way the patty was prepared. It tasted as if it had been sitting around for a long time. Also the BBQ was bland. This might possibly have been the worst McRib clone I have had. While none I have tried have duplicated the McRib, at least they generally ease the craving for a little while.

I would rather have spent the $1 more to have the Donna’s Barbecue Sandwich version of the McRib. Their version at the fair may be served with excessive amounts of BBQ, however it is taken off of the grill when you order and has flavor. In fact, I nearly purchased one again this year when we walked by as I was so disappointed by the earlier version. This is saying a lot as we try not to buy the same items each year, rather attempt to try something new.

Do you have a review of a McRib clone that you would like to share? Feel free to leave a comment with your story.

McRib Moves out of Campbell River, BC

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I recently received an email from Dax Corrigall (the super fan that reported the McRib being available in Campbell River, BC), that had some rather unfortunate news. Apparently an hour prior to his latest McDonalds visit at the time, the last McRib was sold. As this is the last confirmed McRib sighting in Canada, I have images in my head of a stagecoach leaving town for the last time as it heads west off into the sunset.

On the flip side, it also reminds me us that the McRib’s return to the US is only a few weeks away.

Have you also had the McRib? Make sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog.

McRib Still Available In Savannah,GA and Campbell River, BC

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While it was but just a month ago that the McRib had again made it’s comeback in Canada and in a small part of Georgia, it has again went into hiding in many places. Two places that the McRib is still holding out in are
Savannah, GA
and
Campbell River, BC via Dax CorrigallCampbell River, BC.
Thanks to Jim and Dax respectively for sending in their receipts so that we may confirm the McRib’s availability.

Have you also had the McRib? Make sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog.

McRib as child’s name?

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Last week, we caught through the Twitterverse that someone had included McRib when they had named their newborn child. Link to Birth Certificate Photo. boring_as_heck was then on a crusade for recognition that he had named his daughter after the saucy sandwich. McDonalds followed up by tweeting out some recognition his way.

Turns out that this fan really is not as die hard as we thought, now recanting and indicating that this was purely an exercise to dupe as many people as possible.

Despite the ruse, this likely has opened the door for fans to tell their significant other’s that this idea is not as crazy as it first sounds.

As for boring_as_heck, I suspect he will be forever watching his back as the Hamburglar will be on the watch for him.

Update:
Turns out boring_as_heck’s purpose in life really is to attempt to test companies/people to see if they will trust what is offered as “dope tweets”. http://corporatetwits.tumblr.com/#footer
Proving that they lack any humanity, I offer the following tweet they recently posted:
One wonders if at some point the jokes might end and legal action will be taken when a tweet is considered to be a threat rather than a “dope tweet”.

McRib brings fireworks to Georgia

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Kevin Digou shares with us his receipt showing his late night July 2nd purchase of two McRibs in Savanna, Ga.



Have you also had the McRib? Make sure to send us a photo (photos@mcriblocator.com) of your receipt so that your sighting may be promoted to confirmed! Bonus for those that also send a photo of themselves enjoying the McRib. We will share these on the blog.