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"The horse was here before cars," says a man trying to get service at a McDonald's Drive-In restaurant in Bury, Greater Manchester, England while in a horse-driven carriage.
It's hard to argue with a statement like that, but you have to wonder how relevant is it in the context? Yes, humans first thought about exploiting the power of other animals for transportation, and only much later did they invent mechanical engines that could provide thrust on their own. But did they have McDonald's Drive-Ins back then? No need to browse Wikipedia for that, the answer is "no."
If you watch the whole video, however, aided by a few background information, you will understand what's going on. Apparently, the man wasn't traveling alone, he had other companions with him. They got off the cart and went into the restaurant where they were served just like any other customers. But the man wanted to feel like a driver, so he went in the drive-thru lane. It also helps to know that he's part of the gypsy minority.
The fast food joint's staff was clearly a little baffled by the situation, but they denied their patron's business invoking a "health and safety" issue that was presumably stipulated somewhere in the rules. It's hard to imagine the people writing those books thought of a situation like this, but it would appear there is a note on what constitutes a vehicle that can be served in a drive-thru, and one of the conditions is for it to have an engine or a motor.
And you kind of have to agree with their assertion. Even though the horse seemed very obedient and calm, it is still more likely to kick somebody in the teeth than any other vehicle out there, I'm sure you'll agree. And McDonald's doesn't want its customers kicked in the teeth, as that is the easiest way of making sure your customers will only buy milkshakes and other stuff that doesn't require chewing. You can probably ride your horse and carriage to a dental practician no questions asked, on the other hand.
Second, the horse is also more likely to take a dump in the middle of the lane than even the most obnoxious car you can think of. Would you eat in a restaurant that smells like the place where Jesus was born? Regardless of how religious you are, I'd bet you don't want to munch on your burger in the smell of digested grass.
After one woman can be heard taking the man's side (who, at this point, had already started accusing the clerk of being "a racist," because that's what an honest member of a minorities does when he doesn't get things the way he wants them), a manager can be heard attempting to clear the air, but with little success. There's talk of calling the police, and the McDonald's employee can be seen having a phone conversation, but the clip ends without a clear outcome. But there is a clear conclusion: the man wanted to make a fuss, and he succeeded, so hooray to him for unnecessarily holding up the line.
If you watch the whole video, however, aided by a few background information, you will understand what's going on. Apparently, the man wasn't traveling alone, he had other companions with him. They got off the cart and went into the restaurant where they were served just like any other customers. But the man wanted to feel like a driver, so he went in the drive-thru lane. It also helps to know that he's part of the gypsy minority.
The fast food joint's staff was clearly a little baffled by the situation, but they denied their patron's business invoking a "health and safety" issue that was presumably stipulated somewhere in the rules. It's hard to imagine the people writing those books thought of a situation like this, but it would appear there is a note on what constitutes a vehicle that can be served in a drive-thru, and one of the conditions is for it to have an engine or a motor.
And you kind of have to agree with their assertion. Even though the horse seemed very obedient and calm, it is still more likely to kick somebody in the teeth than any other vehicle out there, I'm sure you'll agree. And McDonald's doesn't want its customers kicked in the teeth, as that is the easiest way of making sure your customers will only buy milkshakes and other stuff that doesn't require chewing. You can probably ride your horse and carriage to a dental practician no questions asked, on the other hand.
Second, the horse is also more likely to take a dump in the middle of the lane than even the most obnoxious car you can think of. Would you eat in a restaurant that smells like the place where Jesus was born? Regardless of how religious you are, I'd bet you don't want to munch on your burger in the smell of digested grass.
After one woman can be heard taking the man's side (who, at this point, had already started accusing the clerk of being "a racist," because that's what an honest member of a minorities does when he doesn't get things the way he wants them), a manager can be heard attempting to clear the air, but with little success. There's talk of calling the police, and the McDonald's employee can be seen having a phone conversation, but the clip ends without a clear outcome. But there is a clear conclusion: the man wanted to make a fuss, and he succeeded, so hooray to him for unnecessarily holding up the line.
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