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The good old days... (feddit.org)

submitted 1 month ago by NichEherVielleicht@feddit.org to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[–] Rothe@piefed.social 33 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I don't think I'm American enough to understand what this means.

[–] Akasazh@lemmy.world 51 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I believe op is German. I don't see how that clarifies the joke in any manner.

I think they mean that they got treated to happy meals after a doctor's visit and teased their fellow schoolchildren with that fact?

[–] NichEherVielleicht@feddit.org 12 points 1 month ago

Check and check

[–] Babalugats@feddit.uk 15 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It's a very expensive day out for the parents

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 8 points 1 month ago

Less expensive back in the 80s .

[–] GoodStuffEh@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Growing up in Canada, McDonald's was provided to kids in hospital through the Ronald McDonald House Charities! I have fond memories of getting bloodwork done and being treated to McDonald's because my parents never took us there...

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What does being American have to do with getting special treats while out of school for rare events?