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The McDonald's Menu Item Anthony Bourdain Hated With A Passion

“Daily Meal looks back at a McDonald's menu item Anthony Bourdain despised. Not disliked. Despised, with a passion, on the record.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDaily Meal looks back at a McDonald's menu item Anthony Bourdain despised. Not disliked. Despised, with a passion, on the record.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, what if we saw this as a chance to appreciate a man with standards? A little positivity?

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNo. Thank you. Moving on.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorStandards. Brilliant. Meanwhile millions of us are still queuing at the drive-through, handing over our dignity with a side of salt.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe had opinions, Dale. That's allowed.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe man spent his life eating everything. Street stalls, fermented shark. And this one item crossed the line.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFermented shark. Fine. Not that.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGentle reminder, a classic grudge is just love with better posture.

  9. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorVera, no.

  10. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSomewhere a nugget is feeling very small.

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