Did you know that 1/3 pounder burgers failed in America because they thought quarter pounders were bigger?

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nolabels · Accepted Answer

That's strange. I was a frequent fast-food consumer in the U. S. in the 80s. I've never heard of this until today. According to my sources, A&W is now selling 3/9lb. burgers. Ain't that a hoot!

Kaneki05 · Accepted Answer

Yup I did, talking about A&W was cheaper and bigger vs McDonalds and how people still went to Mcdonalds because they thought it was bigger lmao.

Msputiton · Accepted Answer

I just looked this up and it said people surveyed, as to why they didn't buy it said: they weren't going to buy a smaller burger for the same price as a quarterpounder🤣 Oml I'm ☠️

douride2 · Accepted Answer

Says a lot for the school system doesn't it.

CrazyGirl2 · Answer

NO WAY! That has GOT to be a joke. I know that public schools suck in the U. S. but please tell me that adults know that ⅓ is bigger than ¼ !

SnowedIn · Answer

I wish that this surprised me but it's really just sad.  On the bright side, we grilled burgers tonight for dinner.

Havthrills · Answer

Yeah. Kind of smart people out here. I'm going to start selling 1/8 pounders cause it's bigger. Right? According to their math. Oh, 1/5 pounder. That sounds better for twice the price.

SassyAussieAddy · Answer

Oh you crazy yanks, I love you. Always good for a laugh

nawtee_me · Answer

sounds about right with America's math understanding these days...  originally the quarter pounder was one quarter pound after cooking, now it is before cooking all of the grease out of it.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Sometimes I question if I am actually a polymath or just being arrogant. Then I'm reminded of what the low end of human intelligence looks like...

Anonymous · Answer

If you run a business you have to consider what the average IQ of your target audience is. Most businesses have learned that.

loveslongnails · Answer

Considering the average IQ of most Americans, that doesn't surprise me at all. LOL

Fireguy17 · Answer

Mental giants they weren't. Just the dumbing down of America, that may have been the start.

exitseven · Answer

I can believe that. And half pounders were even smaller.

ericclayton · Answer

I've heard of this. Unfortunately, some people can't do math. Which, incidentally, is fast food's key target market.

TroyDT2 · Answer

Yes, and I find that both hilarious and disturbing.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Hahahahahaha.. no but that's hilariously embarrassing

Kryzo · Answer

We got like 1/2 pounders in the UK, they sell pretty well... I would love a 1 pound burger though.

Anonymous · Answer

But wait, there's more! Some of them aren't just dumb but ugly too!

Sparkie460 · Answer

Sad but true. Job well done by our wonderful education team.

CubaPirate · Answer

Nope but I'm not surprised. There are lots of Americans that aren't really blessed with intelligence aren't there

msc545 · Answer

Not surprised. Poorly educated Americans are stupid that way.

Anonymous · Answer

Sounds like something foreigners or self-righteous Americans made up to discredit us.

dustybiker · Answer

This was already asked.. last week I think?

Anonymous · Answer

How did you get so sexy?

Still-alive · Answer

Math durrrrrrr 😂

AngryCarl · Answer

I didn't, but I believe you.

BLP11520 · Answer

Yes, people are stupid

Aimée__LJ · Answer

Stoopid Americans

WhitneySnow · Answer

No lol

FunnyGiy · Answer

no i did not

TallAnon · Answer

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