An Australian OnlyFans and TikTok star was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis after attempting a “water fast from Reddit.” Mikaela Testa — who recently came under fire for complaining she was “dying to go home” because her European vacation was too hard — announced her diagnosis to her 935,000 Instagram followers and warned them … Read more
Bird is the word. Tongues are clucking over a tasty new survey determining the favorite fast food chicken sandwiches in the country — with one reigning supreme above all others. Plucky researchers at Coupon Bird consulted 2,000 bird gobbling Americans to learn more about their quick service poultry preferences, breaking the results down by state. … Read more
Judge Reinhold was set to become a massive movie star in the 1980s, but everything changed in the blink of an eye. After starring in the “Beverly Hills Cop” movies alongside Eddie Murphy and making a memorable appearance in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” Reinhold got a chance at becoming a leading man in “Vice Versa,” but … Read more
If you’ve ever thought that fast food fries are the biggest rip-off due to stingy portion sizes, this might just confirm your suspicions. A sneaky photo snapped by a customer at a Queensland KFC shows a sign that tells workers exactly how to stiff us on the fries. Prepare to feel supremely scammed… The sneaky maneuvers to give you … Read more
Apps before entrees. When McDonald’s executives start complaining publicly about fast-food prices, you know things are getting messy. But for every sensational, inflation-era shocker — stop us if you’ve heard the one about the $18 Big Mac meal or the vintage Taco Bell receipt that ruined the internet’s day — there’s a good deal waiting to … Read more
With rancor over rising fast food prices at an all time high, it’s easy to forget that not all states are California or New York. Yes, it’s true, for example, that McDonald’s prices have nearly tripled in a decade in at least some cases, but in some parts of the country, you might hardly notice. … Read more
Ray Kroc cut the ribbon on the first McDonald’s franchise, opened in Des Plaines, Ill., back in 1955 — and the rest is fast food history. But the McDonald’s story begins years before that — and halfway across the continent in Southern California, to boot. And did you know that the Big Mac wasn’t invented until 1967, … Read more
A toddler from Ghana has become the world’s youngest artist, according to Guinness World Records. Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who was 1 year and 152 days old when he received the title, began painting when he was 6 months old. His mother, Chantelle Kuukua Eghan, who is also an artist, needed to entertain her son … Read more
We say they’re for the kids, but fast food chicken nuggets not so secretly remain a favorite well into adulthood for many Americans. And why not? These bite-sized bundles of fun are not only well suited to our grab-and-go, hit-the-drive-thru lifestyle, they also pack a protein punch that fills you up like a lot of … Read more
Tik Tok on the shop. Gen Zers are addicted to fast fashion — despite claiming to care about the environment, according to a recent report from online thrift store ThredUp. Despite a majority saying they want to shop more sustainably (65%), one-third of those surveyed by ThredUp said they are addicted to fast fashion. Lottie … Read more
It’s a soar point. Fast food lovers have been watching helplessly as the price of a burger and fries climbs ever higher — combo quaffers in NYC are now paying as much as $13.89 plus tax for a Big Mac pack, not to mention a whopping $13.99 for a Whopper meal at some local Burger … Read more
Matt Ryan used his unofficial retirement year to set up his broadcasting career. And now that he’s officially retired, Ryan is being thrust into the media spotlight. Ryan will join the “The NFL Today” show this upcoming season after the network shockingly moved on from former New York quarterbacks Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms. J.J. … Read more
You’ll flip for these burgers — and more. A trusted travel guide brand has named the best fast food restaurants in America — and the list contains some delicious surprises. Fodor’s writer Geena Truman compiled the list, reportedly based on a year of extensive travel. The Chick-Fil-A brand may enjoy a great deal of popularity lately, but … Read more
John Cena has shared his insight into the nearly decade-long feud between “Fast & Furious” co-stars Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. During an appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, the WWE superstar turned Hollywood actor, 46, spoke about the rumors concerning Johnson and Diesel’s on-set tension. “There’s certainly rumors about that. I can’t deny that,” … Read more
Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many brands are taking advantage of the event by offering out-of-this-world deals for customers. Whether you’re in the path of totality and want some food for your eclipse viewing party or if you just want to celebrate, there’s a deal for everyone. Burger King Burger King is … Read more
Fast food chains are getting you to order more food — and you probably don’t even realize it. Major chains in the US are adding more digital order kiosks to their restaurants, and ultimately bringing in more money. While kiosks might provide ease for the customer, they also tend to get customers to spend more … Read more
Fast food just got even faster. It seems that an increasing number of fast food outlets are imposing limits on how long patrons have to gobble their burgers and fries. Recently, a Reddit post detailed a half-hour “eat and run” policy as readers shared similar stories of fast food outlets restricting their chow time. “I … Read more
McDonald’s is getting a McRibbin’. Customers are feeling salty about the lack of dollar food offerings on the chain’s popular $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu. “McDonald’s has a dollar menu right now without a single item that costs $1,” TikToker Anna Arroyo grimaced after showing the limited Dollar Menu items at a Niles, Ohio, location. The least … Read more
Nice work, if you can get it. Employees at one of Manhattan’s hottest new takeout spots have it pretty good — they’re pulling down $25 an hour to start, plus they get sick leave, paid vacations and soon, stock options. But if you stop by Kernel, a vegan restaurant now open on Park Ave. So. and … Read more
For millions of airline passengers, the search for a quick, affordable meal during a layover starts straight out of the gate. At Los Angeles’ busy LAX airport, more than 30 thousand flyers per day pause at their fast food chains. Most major airport terminals in the United States offer passenger corridors populated with a combination … Read more