McDonald's — Review by Daym Drops
Hartford, United States — Fast Food
Daym Drops reviews McDonald's FIFA World Cup meal collaboration and expresses frustration with the pricing and quality. He paid $18 for a meal that included a medium fries (charged as large), a Big Mac, and the branded FIFA cup, finding the experience overpriced with minimal effort on the food quality despite major branding. The only positive highlight was the Orange Dream beverage, which he rated highly.
What was great: McDonald's Orange Dream beverage, the branding and cup design for the FIFA World Cup collaboration
What could improve: Overpriced meal at $18, received medium fries instead of large fries as ordered, weak food quality despite major branding collaboration, plastic cups instead of glass, poor value for money
The Dishes
The FIFA World Cup meal at McDonald's came with a Big Mac, which Daym Drops noted required no review as it is a standard menu item. The main complaint centered on the french fries, which he received as a medium size despite ordering and being charged for a large. He emphasized that his extensive McDonald's experience made it clear he did not receive the proper portion size. The meal also included an Orange Dream beverage, which Daym praised as exceptional, comparing it to other fast food chains and noting that McDonald's orange drink hits differently and harder than competitors like Burger King, rating it a five out of five.
The Experience
The overall experience was marked by disappointment with the transaction. Daym Drops paid $17.99 (rounded to $18) for what he felt was an inadequate meal. He highlighted the issue of receiving an incorrectly sized portion while being charged full price. The branding and presentation of the FIFA World Cup collaboration were visually appealing, with custom packaging and a collectible cup featuring a surprise player design. However, the reviewer felt the collaboration was more about marketing than substantive food quality improvements.
Value and Pricing
At $18, the meal represented poor value in Daym Drops' assessment. He expressed particular anger about the pricing structure, noting that McDonald's uses major collaborations to justify inflated prices without improving the actual food quality. The medium fries charged as large exemplified this issue. He reminisced about an earlier era of McDonald's when meals were cheaper and came with actual glass cups rather than plastic. The reviewer felt that customers were being overcharged solely for branded packaging and collectible items rather than quality food.
Notable Moments
I got charged $18. My man, this is not a large fry, my man. I'm fat enough to know, and I've been going to McDonald's long enough to know what a large fry looks like.
Every few months, y'all do a collaboration and you get over on the people because a collaboration got nothing to do with the food. You just keep up with whatever you already have on the menu just cuz you want to move a few more.
I came from an era of McDonald's where it was cheaper and you actually got glass. This plastic stuff right here.
The Verdict
Daym Drops' verdict is negative. He criticizes McDonald's for prioritizing branding and marketing over actual meal quality and value. While the Orange Dream beverage was genuinely praised, the overall experience of spending $18 for an undersized fries portion, a standard Big Mac, and a plastic cup with branded packaging falls short. This review is best for viewers interested in understanding how major fast food collaborations can sometimes prioritize hype over substance, and those who appreciate honest commentary about pricing and value in the quick service restaurant industry.