Fappy Meals (A Comment on “Fast Hands” in “Fast Food”)

AuburnScribbler

This is the way, to run your drive thru,

keep in touch, with your crew,

so before the fries, brush past thighs,

let sordid orders, be supersized,

 

ardent management, leads the pack,

this is the way, to make a Big Mac,

wink at the cook, before beef is down,

at the dressing table, act like a clown,

 

then please don’t dawdle, time is ticking,

see those girls, on the chicken,

say to them, “you’re finger licking good”,

to make sure strain is understood,

 

make them bow to you, the King,

who compliments whoppers, of the skin,

as the saying goes, “have it your way”,

for service with a smile, gets them paid,

 

those at windows, with Bluetooth mics,

you’ve got to tell them, more than twice,

that they are also on the menu,

no time to argue, this is fast food,  

 

as you’ve got to keep Ronald, lovin’ it,

this is big business, you have to permit,

as money talks, it’s the world’s appeal,

thus, keep on serving, “fappy meals!”

  • Author: AuburnScribbler (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 22nd, 2023 12:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: In recent news in the UK, there have been bulletins, about the way young workers have been mistreated, in the fast food industry, in particular, McDonalds. People have the right to employment, they also have the right to be safe in such employment too. They should not be subjected to such slimy hierarchal poppycock, made by the personal vendettas of lecherous managers. So, with this in mind, I thought I would write this poem, written in the guise of a shady, power hungry, money grabbing showbiz agent, to a newly appointed branch manager, telling them how to run their burger joint. Although a quaint image, the banner picture that I've chosen of the macarons, acts as a symbol, telling us, that when it comes to fast food, it may seem sweet on the outside, on the inside, it may well prove to be quite rotten indeed. I hope that you enjoy the poem, and as always, please do stay safe everyone.
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments2

  • Thomas W Case

    Powerful and poignant.

    • AuburnScribbler

      Thanks for the read Thomas, and for your kind short summary, it's very much appreciated.

      I hope that all is well.

    • Goldfinch60

      Business and money overtakes everything nowadays Ben.

      Many many years ago in the last century, 1980's, my wife and I had a weekend at Folkestone on the Saturday lunch time we went to a Macdonalds and I swore I would never go to one ever again, I haven't!

      Andy

      • AuburnScribbler

        Thanks for the read Andy, and it's so sad but true, with what you've mentioned above.

        In terms of my "on the go" lifestyle, especially with being a gigging musician, I sometimes have to visit the "golden arches" to have at least something in me, but in recent times, I try to keep away from such places, if I can help it.

        With the way you tell your story, of that trip to Folkestone, it must have been a real lowlight, so, for your sake, I'm glad that you haven't paid Ronald any more visits.

        Thanks again, and I hope that all is well.



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