Yeah good stuff. My stomach is not living vicariously on this one... BK is not high on my list...but it works nostalgically. Who didn't dream of doing that skateboard scene in real life. Unrelatedly... Adam you surely have seen Ready Player One... right?
So, I’m watching this while drinking a cup of coffee and when you get to the Gamble House, I look at my mug and I’m drinking from my Gamble House mug. I purchased the mug on October 23rd 2015. Two days after the big day. Thanks for sharing ATW. Keep safe. M&L
Loving this current series, Adam. You could make a vlog about literally anything and make it interesting. I watch your vlogs everyday after work. Keep up the good work, man. 👏
Your knowledge of fast food establishments, attractions and movie trivia makes for a great combination and interesting videos. I hope you can keep this series going for as long as possible. The length of your videos is just right.
Hello Adam!! I have been enjoying your tour of Southern California's dinning establishments. The was has been a lot I didn't know. Thank you for what I know has been a lot of hard work and study on your part. You always always deliver Excellant content. Looking forward to the next adventure.
Blessed to have been an 1980s kid. Back to the Future is one of the greatest films of all-time. Part II was ok and I enjoyed Part III. The first one is the best.
Awesome job as always Adam :). I had the scene playing on my TV at least 10 times to match it up :) There was a Toys R Us in the background of Burger King! RIP TRU
Yes seeing things from years ago with a history attached. A nice gentle breeze hits me in the face of a happier world every time I see the old familiar historical things and hear those old songs.
Your dad is correct. Back in the day, the diameter of their burgers was much larger and their slogan was, "It takes two hands to handle a Whopper", and it did!
I loved Back to the Future! It's amazing how Hollywood can make it seem like things are there when they're not -- like how we thought Doc's garage was right there near the BK.
As this video continues, Adam keeps hiding deeper and deeper into the foliage. I cannot imagine being there seeing a man standing amongst the shrubs and talking to a tree while eating BK wearing a BTTF shirt hahahah!
For a while there I thought he was revisiting locations from the original Tarzan movie. BTW how did you like the zesty sauce? It you ask for onion rings sauce, they will automatically give you zesty sauce...great video as usual!
I am watching you “back to the future style”....if that makes sense..... this series drew me in I and after 34 years of residing and enjoying Southern Cal.... I am always looking for a new gem to enjoy. I know more and have experienced more than most natives have regarding our great city LA and it’s glorious environs but you are showing me more.....With your calm clear style YT recommended this series I do love my Everyman cuisine... I had never heard of you.... and this series raised my curiosity go back and learn your story.... ☺️ I am enjoying every moment.... The genuine philosophical approach you have documents more than what the camera presents .... you present complicated human wonderful you and I am learning from all of it. We each can relate if we choose to. You challenge me intellectually and that is a powerful thing.... it’s deep material if people really look... Thank you for being wonderful dinner company.
I really miss your abandoned videos, it's what made me want to become a creator, but I will always enjoy your content and be a supporter of your channel. Your videos got me through a tough time with cancer and just the thought of what I was going to see in your new video the next day gave me some hope. Thank you for what you do Adam.
Have really enjoyed these videos Adam. I like when they start in your home, reminds me of your older vlogs for a few years ago, plus big the foot and lots of you just talking to the camera. And you’ve brought back the zany a little. Stay safe, and thank you!
I've driven by that Burger King a million times and never knew it was so historical! You've inspired me to watch the films. Have not seen them since they first came out. Thanks for the videos. I've loved this series.
Its always great seeing the back to the future location and you talking about them you can see the love for the films that you have as do I I love them also look forward to them
Guess I’ll have the Back to the Future theme music stuck in my head all day again. ...and I’m ok with that! 🤩 Visiting more restaurants used in popular movies would make a great extension to this series. 🎥🎬
This BK is right near my old office. I used to grab breakfast in the morning there. I'd pull out of the parking lot with the song playing in my head, wondering if Marty was hitching a ride on my bumper. 😂
Your Dad's correct!! Back in the 70's, the Whopper was almost as large as a 45 Single (record)!! Aaaaannnnndddddd Whoppers were so, so, so, so, so much better than they are today!!!!! The food review series is great!! Love seeing the unique locations and their histories!!! You've found a niche!!!
I’ve really enjoyed watching this series. I look forward to watching them as you upload them. Nice job, Adam as always. My order for the BTF trilogy would be 2,1,3
Adam, you can take any subject, and still make it affirmative and fun! Thank you for all the hard work you do! You got me interested you tube. I watch Jordan the Lion and now Stefan Adika. Supporting and giving you a big thumbs up, from Indiana!!!!
Thanks for having me along for the ride I haven't had Burger King in a few months cant wait to go back thanks for going for me adam your loved and appreciated
True and just like in the film where they are watching The Honeymooners on radio and TV there was so much of the1950s back in 1985. The old Nick at Nite was all 1950s and 1960s shows back then.
Haven’t had a Whopper in many years. They were bigger than they are now. The onion rings looked good. That’s one special Burger King. Not every Burger King gets featured in a classic movie. Thank you for keeping going with the food series. It’s an adventure everyday. God bless you.
I remember when I went to Burbank I was driving and I drove past it. I thought the area looked familiar and I looked back and was like, “Holy Crap, that’s the Back to the Future Burger King!”😂
Sooooo... just going to say it. I hope everyone can appreciate this "series" by Adam. I may be partial because of well.. food. But over a month of food AND information? Yes Please. Thank you Adam for all of this GREAT and informative content. #respect
I missed you finding a cute park to eat in. It just adds another dimension to your vlogs and it seems like SoCal has many of them. However your knowledge about the movie is amazing. Thanks for an interesting video.
Hey Adam, One of my all-time favorite movies is Back to the Future also! I was in my 20’s in the ‘80’s and thought that movie was the greatest! Michael J. Fox made that movie iconic. Thanks for sharing the history and locations. So interesting!
Another great vlog, Adam! You probably already know, but in case you don't, I just want to let you know that Back to the Future is coming back to the big screen the first week of July at Cinemark Theaters. Anyways, thanks for being you and sharing your life with us!
Woo you need to write a book man, wife and I are planning an epic road trip to tons of your spots for all our favorite movies. Would total buy a succinct book with pictures and tips on how to find specific spots. Probably giant copyright headaches, but it would be epic.
Chad Richards......I'd safely bet there already is such a book floating around out there somewhere. Given the number of books both in and out of print, it seems no topic, however esoteric, is off limits to a writer motivated to write about it.
Grew up right by there, there used to be a toy's r us right next door. The restaurant to the left of Burger King had good times there too. Tks for the video!
beautiful eucalyptus tree you stood under.....such a wonderful species....&, lol, thanks for the "historical" information; you transform everyday places to something special
i recently re watched some of your earlier videos and its so funny how much your voice has changed in the years that you been doing this even as a grown man haha keep up the great work love this series
Loved/loving the series! Something completely different and refreshing to watch. Live in England so unfortunately can’t try most of those things, but they make me feel soooo hungry!
Hello! I love your channel and look forward to your videos! Just went back and watched your "Nine States in Nine Days" series. Absolutely loved it! Thanks!!
Your dad was right about the whopper it use to be quite large. Burger Kings jingle used to be “ it takes two hands to handle a whopper the two fisted burger at Burger King.” They were huge. You always knew where the beef was
Man I’m Telling You Are The G.O.A.T. Of Reviews Keep Em Coming!!! I’m Sad They Close Down Burger 🍔 King 👑 Near Me 😓 I Luv B.K. And I Hope You Reach 1 Mill Subs Soon You Deserve That Bro 💯💯
Love searching out shooting locations... and Back to the Future in particular. My father taught at the Back to the Future high school in Whittier and I went back a couple months ago. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
It's so great knowing that this Burger King is still around, but I do really miss the old exterior (and interior) designs from the 80s and 90s. I also agree with you on BTTF part 1 being the best, though I really enjoy the whole trilogy. All three movies bring back so much nostalgia and great memories of seeing them with my step dad when I was little. I'm so glad there won't be any remakes, reboots, or sequels any time soon! Some movies and franchises are better left as they are, and the BTTF series is one of those.
Adam - Chris & Pitts BBQ Downey CA. Started 1940 only 3 exist in So. Cal. Just down the street from Oldest Operating McDonalds you did a video before on that place. Just throwing out a recommendation. Keep up the great work!
Now I know what movie I'll be watching tonight 😄 Thanks for the tour and for taking us down memory lane. 👍🏻🤗 And yes......the Whopper WAS bigger 😁. Really enjoying these videos 😊. OH!! And I liked the third movie also 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🌸
Adam, you're probably not quite old enough to remember this, but Burger King single-handedly sparked a change in all of our fast food expectations in 1974. Prior to 1974, most people really didn't consider that they had a right to ask for additions, deletions, or substitutions on their fast food burgers. We all just pretty much ordered the burger, and it was made a particular way. That was the idea behind the franchise--you could expect to get the same product from any establishment with the same name. McDonalds, for instance, created a jingle to let everyone know just what they could expect to get when they ordered the Big Mac; "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun." When you got home with your food, mom might take off the onions or wipe the ketchup off the bun--if you were lucky--but you otherwise ate it and were likely told you liked it like that. In 1974, Burger King told customers they could make changes; "Hold the pickles; hold the lettuce. Special orders don't upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way..." That changed peoples' expectations for ever. It also changed their behavior, and people asked other establishments to make changes. I remember that not going very well early on. Some places would rudely remind you that "this isn't Burger King!" Others would flat out tell you to go to Burger King--and that's just what people began to do! To compete, these other establishments had to change their operations to smoothly accept special orders. Today, most people have no idea that true burger freedom came from "The King" like some modern day Burger Magna Carta. My first special order came from a Burger King establishment that no longer exists (I don't think). Science now tells us that memories change with each recall. Therefore, I may not be correctly recalling where the establishment was, but it was near the railroad tracks separating Long Beach and Lakewood, CA on Candlewood Street. It may be where Mama Mia's Pizza is (to the east of the tracks) or where El Pollo Chicken is (to the west)--but I just can't be certain. I remember that the employees wore these funny, tall, felt, multicolored hats and they spoke into large microphones attached to the counter to communicate your order to the folks in the kitchen. It was very liberating to ask for something special back then. We all see it as an entitlement today though--and we have Burger King to thank for it. Thanks, Adam. This series of videos has been providing me with many fond memories!
absolutely love your joy at all the tie ins to back to the future in this video, funny enough I was eating a whopper while I watched it but I went with the poutine because Canadian eh
I went there when they were starting to remodel it about 5 years ago. It still had the classic movie look at the time it was closed for remodel and a Sunday so nobody was around. I lived out all my BTTF nerdiest in peace.
Adam you are an absolute Legend.. I was getting take out food at a cute bakery today, and I found myself when I was opening the bag of baked goodness. Saying "This is what we're dealing with!"
36 days of this is what we are dealing with! Loving these food vlogs ATW.
Thank you
@@NedTheBison Strongly disagree. Love this series.
Love your food videos
I feel like this could go on for the next 10 years and I would still be a faithful daily Watcher! I love these!
@@NedTheBison Nope. Sorry. Don't agree. With life being so busy and chaotic, these videos are a breath of fresh air!
“Takes you away from the real world, not a bad thing” Thankful for you Adam. Be safe!
Love this series. Started off as food reviews now feels like we are hanging out with you. Cheers Adam.
That’s what I’m going for . It’s a fun series for me
AGREED.
Yeah good stuff. My stomach is not living vicariously on this one... BK is not high on my list...but it works nostalgically. Who didn't dream of doing that skateboard scene in real life. Unrelatedly... Adam you surely have seen Ready Player One... right?
You sir are a fountain of knowledge and please keep on talking. Very interesting in hearing about the history of So Cal. Stay safe and much love.
Back to the Future one of my all time favorite movies of all time ! I enjoy all of your videos Adam!
So, I’m watching this while drinking a cup of coffee and when you get to the Gamble House, I look at my mug and I’m drinking from my Gamble House mug.
I purchased the mug on October 23rd 2015. Two days after the big day.
Thanks for sharing ATW.
Keep safe.
M&L
That’s a great coincidence
I can hear the music in my head as your showing these locations. POWER OF LOVE! :D
Ha yep
Thank you for providing some pleasantness during a very depressing week. Your work is appreciated more than you know.
Loving this current series, Adam. You could make a vlog about literally anything and make it interesting. I watch your vlogs everyday after work. Keep up the good work, man. 👏
Your knowledge of fast food establishments, attractions and movie trivia makes for a great combination and interesting videos. I hope you can keep this series going for as long as possible. The length of your videos is just right.
Hello Adam!! I have been enjoying your tour of Southern California's dinning establishments. The was has been a lot I didn't know. Thank you for what I know has been a lot of hard work and study on your part. You always always deliver Excellant content. Looking forward to the next adventure.
The Zesty sauce was created for the rings, and boy is it my favorite 😋
Thank you Adam. I 100%support you. I’ve enjoyed this series.
Blessed to have been an 1980s kid. Back to the Future is one of the greatest films of all-time. Part II was ok and I enjoyed Part III. The first one is the best.
Adam, you're such a good guy. As always thank for your videos of life.
Awesome job as always Adam :). I had the scene playing on my TV at least 10 times to match it up :) There was a Toys R Us in the background of Burger King! RIP TRU
Yes seeing things from years ago with a history attached. A nice gentle breeze hits me in the face of a happier world every time I see the old familiar historical things and hear those old songs.
That's what iHeart radio & jango are for...
Hi Adam, thank you for showing us a little history from Back To The Future. One of my favorite movies. Thank you for sharing
I enjoy your videos and I'm a huge Bttf fan as well. After seeing your Bigfoot air freshener I had search for one to order. Keep the videos coming!
I just finished watching Back to the future just now. Now watching part two.
Your dad is correct. Back in the day, the diameter of their burgers was much larger and their slogan was, "It takes two hands to handle a Whopper", and it did!
I loved Back to the Future! It's amazing how Hollywood can make it seem like things are there when they're not -- like how we thought Doc's garage was right there near the BK.
Pay no attention to the man in the bushes eating! Great video Adam. It was a whopper of information.
That was extremely nostalgic! That era was such an easier time! Thank you for doing this👍❤️
As this video continues, Adam keeps hiding deeper and deeper into the foliage. I cannot imagine being there seeing a man standing amongst the shrubs and talking to a tree while eating BK wearing a BTTF shirt hahahah!
Hahaha
@@TheDailyWoo keep up good work adam
For a while there I thought he was revisiting locations from the original Tarzan movie. BTW how did you like the zesty sauce? It you ask for onion rings sauce, they will automatically give you zesty sauce...great video as usual!
I am watching you “back to the future style”....if that makes sense.....
this series drew me in I and after 34 years of residing and enjoying Southern Cal.... I am always looking for a new gem to enjoy.
I know more and have experienced more than most natives have regarding our great city LA and it’s glorious environs but you are showing me more.....With your calm clear style
YT recommended this series
I do love my Everyman cuisine...
I had never heard of you....
and this series raised my curiosity go back and learn your story.... ☺️
I am enjoying every moment....
The genuine philosophical approach you have documents more than what the camera presents .... you present complicated human wonderful you and I am learning from all of it.
We each can relate if we choose to.
You challenge me intellectually and that is a powerful thing.... it’s deep material if people really look...
Thank you for being wonderful dinner company.
I really miss your abandoned videos, it's what made me want to become a creator, but I will always enjoy your content and be a supporter of your channel. Your videos got me through a tough time with cancer and just the thought of what I was going to see in your new video the next day gave me some hope. Thank you for what you do Adam.
Have really enjoyed these videos Adam. I like when they start in your home, reminds me of your older vlogs for a few years ago, plus big the foot and lots of you just talking to the camera. And you’ve brought back the zany a little. Stay safe, and thank you!
Thanks for watching and the nice comment
Adam you should go to a Shakey's Pizza there are not that many left
Yeah Shakey’s!
There are still several in SoCal. The first one was in Sacramento and is no longer around. Gotta love those Mojo Potatoes...
There's one in Hollywood and one in La Brea
I haven’t been to Shakey’s in 30 years. That would be awesome to see one again.
I went on vacation in the Philippines a couple years ago. Shakeys is very popular there.
The world changed, it bothers me. Enjoyed the film Adam. Happy for the Saturday upload!
I've driven by that Burger King a million times and never knew it was so historical! You've inspired me to watch the films. Have not seen them since they first came out. Thanks for the videos. I've loved this series.
Loved every second of this video definitely makes me miss the 80's alot. Thanks adam
Good memories, I used to work at the Toys R Us in that same parking lot back in the days. Good video!
OUTSTANDING :) - LOVE Burbank and the whole San Fernando Valley area. Can't wait to return. Have an awesome weekend :) !!!
I just watched BTTF part 1 and 2 on showtime a few hours ago!!!! Love it... BK onion rings are the only ones I'll eat💜 Yummy 😋 Thanks Adam
Its always great seeing the back to the future location and you talking about them you can see the love for the films that you have as do I I love them also look forward to them
Adam the Woo makes eating at B.K. entertaining! Another great food vlog! Thanks Adam.
Guess I’ll have the Back to the Future theme music stuck in my head all day again. ...and I’m ok with that! 🤩
Visiting more restaurants used in popular movies would make a great extension to this series. 🎥🎬
BrewCityGillz Power of Love is in my head now
This BK is right near my old office. I used to grab breakfast in the morning there. I'd pull out of the parking lot with the song playing in my head, wondering if Marty was hitching a ride on my bumper. 😂
Very cool !
@James Harold Duh!! 😁
really cool!
Your Dad's correct!! Back in the 70's, the Whopper was almost as large as a 45 Single (record)!! Aaaaannnnndddddd Whoppers were so, so, so, so, so much better than they are today!!!!!
The food review series is great!! Love seeing the unique locations and their histories!!! You've found a niche!!!
Thanks for spending some time with us today at BK
Great video Adam..
I’ve really enjoyed watching this series. I look forward to watching them as you upload them. Nice job, Adam as always.
My order for the BTF trilogy would be 2,1,3
Love your videos. So much fun watching your videos
You were on a roll today. You made me laugh several times.
love this series... haven't missed one yet !
Adam, you can take any subject, and still make it affirmative and fun! Thank you for all the hard work you do! You got me interested you tube. I watch Jordan the Lion and now Stefan Adika. Supporting and giving you a big thumbs up, from Indiana!!!!
Thank you for watching
Thanks for having me along for the ride I haven't had Burger King in a few months cant wait to go back thanks for going for me adam your loved and appreciated
Marty was closer to 1955 than we are to 1985. Time flies.
True and just like in the film where they are watching The Honeymooners on radio and TV there was so much of the1950s back in 1985. The old Nick at Nite was all 1950s and 1960s shows back then.
Adam, thanks for your videos, I know some of my comments are stupid humorous, but you've helped us thru a trying time
Haven’t had a Whopper in many years. They were bigger than they are now. The onion rings looked good. That’s one special Burger King. Not every Burger King gets featured in a classic movie. Thank you for keeping going with the food series. It’s an adventure everyday. God bless you.
I love all of you're videos! Keep up the great work!
Hey I love these videos of back to the future filming locations
I remember when I went to Burbank I was driving and I drove past it. I thought the area looked familiar and I looked back and was like, “Holy Crap, that’s the Back to the Future Burger King!”😂
Glad it’s still there after all these years
The people working there probably don't know it's significance either.
Sooooo... just going to say it. I hope everyone can appreciate this "series" by Adam. I may be partial because of well.. food. But over a month of food AND information? Yes Please. Thank you Adam for all of this GREAT and informative content. #respect
Thanks for the kind words buddy
@@TheDailyWoo no worries Adam. Thank you!
I missed you finding a cute park to eat in. It just adds another dimension to your vlogs and it seems like SoCal has many of them. However your knowledge about the movie is amazing. Thanks for an interesting video.
Cool vlogvto watch. Nice to see the filming locations again! Love that movie!
Hey Adam, One of my all-time favorite movies is Back to the Future also! I was in my 20’s in the ‘80’s and thought that movie was the greatest! Michael J. Fox made that movie iconic. Thanks for sharing the history and locations. So interesting!
Keep up the great work adam god bless stay safe 🙏
Another great vlog, Adam! You probably already know, but in case you don't, I just want to let you know that Back to the Future is coming back to the big screen the first week of July at Cinemark Theaters. Anyways, thanks for being you and sharing your life with us!
I knew where you were when I first saw the thumbnail, brother!! YES!!❤🥳
Grew up in Burbank. My sister used to work at that Burger King. Burbank has been used in many of films and t.v. Shows. Great series Adam.
Woo you need to write a book man, wife and I are planning an epic road trip to tons of your spots for all our favorite movies. Would total buy a succinct book with pictures and tips on how to find specific spots. Probably giant copyright headaches, but it would be epic.
I’ve thought about it
That's a great idea! I'd totally buy one. I'd love Woo merch too.
Chad Richards......I'd safely bet there already is such a book floating around out there somewhere. Given the number of books both in and out of print, it seems no topic, however esoteric, is off limits to a writer motivated to write about it.
"This is what were dealing with" an Adam The Woo biography
I really enjoy how you add the history into these food vlogs
Adam I love watching your vlogs. You are awesome!
Good video Adam. Lke your musings on the past! ❤️
Thank you
Now I'm *really hungry!!*
Your Dad was right.
The *Whoppers* were way bigger back in the day! 🖒😎
Grew up right by there, there used to be a toy's r us right next door. The restaurant to the left of Burger King had good times there too. Tks for the video!
beautiful eucalyptus tree you stood under.....such a wonderful species....&, lol, thanks for the "historical" information; you transform everyday places to something special
BTTF and BK, a great combination cemented in film history!! Love those Whoppers!!
The power of love.. Loving this series!!!!
i recently re watched some of your earlier videos and its so funny how much your voice has changed in the years that you been doing this even as a grown man haha keep up the great work love this series
Yep matured a little , not much but a little ha
@@TheDailyWoo haha hopefully we all have lol
Really love all your vlogs Adam, thankyou
Adam love the series man very cool and fun feels like I'm hanging out with you. Every time I watch makes me wish I had what you were eating LOL 👍🏼
Loved/loving the series! Something completely different and refreshing to watch. Live in England so unfortunately can’t try most of those things, but they make me feel soooo hungry!
Hello! I love your channel and look forward to your videos! Just went back and watched your "Nine States in Nine Days" series. Absolutely loved it! Thanks!!
That was a lot of fun
Your dad was right about the whopper it use to be quite large. Burger Kings jingle used to be “ it takes two hands to handle a whopper the two fisted burger at Burger King.” They were huge. You always knew where the beef was
Man I’m Telling You Are The G.O.A.T. Of Reviews Keep Em Coming!!! I’m Sad They Close Down Burger 🍔 King 👑 Near Me 😓 I Luv B.K. And I Hope You Reach 1 Mill Subs Soon You Deserve That Bro 💯💯
Appreciate that . Thanks so much
TheDailyWoo NP
Great Video! I Also Love The Back To The Future Movies! Thanks For Sharing! Take Care!
Thanks Adam! Have a nice day!!
I’ve been watching you for a long while now and I think your very under rated. You should have a million subs by now
Love searching out shooting locations... and Back to the Future in particular. My father taught at the Back to the Future high school in Whittier and I went back a couple months ago. Can’t wait to see what’s next.
I Love back to the Future, and your Channel is awesome. Nice greetings From germany 🇩🇪
It's so great knowing that this Burger King is still around, but I do really miss the old exterior (and interior) designs from the 80s and 90s. I also agree with you on BTTF part 1 being the best, though I really enjoy the whole trilogy. All three movies bring back so much nostalgia and great memories of seeing them with my step dad when I was little. I'm so glad there won't be any remakes, reboots, or sequels any time soon! Some movies and franchises are better left as they are, and the BTTF series is one of those.
Adam - Chris & Pitts BBQ Downey CA. Started 1940 only 3 exist in So. Cal. Just down the street from Oldest Operating McDonalds you did a video before on that place. Just throwing out a recommendation. Keep up the great work!
I loves this mans, hes so funya' ! ha ha LOL keep 'em coming Adam! your very entertaining dude.
Good tie in with my favorite movies of all time. Back to the future good info love in it Jerry lol 👍
These have been very entertaining , enjoying these.
Great video Adam, hi from the UK.
I'm always so sad to hear those words...."the vlog is over". Keep them coming.
Now I know what movie I'll be watching tonight 😄 Thanks for the tour and for taking us down memory lane. 👍🏻🤗 And yes......the Whopper WAS bigger 😁. Really enjoying these videos 😊. OH!! And I liked the third movie also 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🌸
I love the Back to the Future movies! I like Burger King too!thanks for sharing this with us!
Back to the future, the holy trinity of films
Adam, you're probably not quite old enough to remember this, but Burger King single-handedly sparked a change in all of our fast food expectations in 1974. Prior to 1974, most people really didn't consider that they had a right to ask for additions, deletions, or substitutions on their fast food burgers. We all just pretty much ordered the burger, and it was made a particular way. That was the idea behind the franchise--you could expect to get the same product from any establishment with the same name. McDonalds, for instance, created a jingle to let everyone know just what they could expect to get when they ordered the Big Mac; "Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun." When you got home with your food, mom might take off the onions or wipe the ketchup off the bun--if you were lucky--but you otherwise ate it and were likely told you liked it like that. In 1974, Burger King told customers they could make changes; "Hold the pickles; hold the lettuce. Special orders don't upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way..." That changed peoples' expectations for ever. It also changed their behavior, and people asked other establishments to make changes. I remember that not going very well early on. Some places would rudely remind you that "this isn't Burger King!" Others would flat out tell you to go to Burger King--and that's just what people began to do! To compete, these other establishments had to change their operations to smoothly accept special orders. Today, most people have no idea that true burger freedom came from "The King" like some modern day Burger Magna Carta.
My first special order came from a Burger King establishment that no longer exists (I don't think). Science now tells us that memories change with each recall. Therefore, I may not be correctly recalling where the establishment was, but it was near the railroad tracks separating Long Beach and Lakewood, CA on Candlewood Street. It may be where Mama Mia's Pizza is (to the east of the tracks) or where El Pollo Chicken is (to the west)--but I just can't be certain. I remember that the employees wore these funny, tall, felt, multicolored hats and they spoke into large microphones attached to the counter to communicate your order to the folks in the kitchen. It was very liberating to ask for something special back then. We all see it as an entitlement today though--and we have Burger King to thank for it.
Thanks, Adam. This series of videos has been providing me with many fond memories!
working on losing weight these days, eating vicariously through your videos, many thanks!!
absolutely love your joy at all the tie ins to back to the future in this video, funny enough I was eating a whopper while I watched it but I went with the poutine because Canadian eh
You are totally someone I would really like in real life. Love the videos.
It does shine thru. You are doing a great job.
Thanks for all you do. I watched the shawshank redemption video you did for your other channel again this morning. Still a great video
Thank you
I went there when they were starting to remodel it about 5 years ago. It still had the classic movie look at the time it was closed for remodel and a Sunday so nobody was around. I lived out all my BTTF nerdiest in peace.
#NerdybyNature
Adam you are an absolute Legend.. I was getting take out food at a cute bakery today, and I found myself when I was opening the bag of baked goodness. Saying "This is what we're dealing with!"