Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.McDonald's has karate-chopped the rumors and quashed pleas to bring McSushi to North America.
After a Twitpic surfaced Wednesday showing a tray of sushi rolls, miso soup, wasabi and soy dipping sauces in McDonald's packaging, the Twittersphere was abuzz with speculation that the burger chain was entering the final frontier of the fast-food market - raw fish.
Reaction was swift among Tweeps with #McSushi trending worldwide on Wednesday.
Lord_Voldemort7 was as skeptical as any dark lord would be, tweeting: "Are you people trying to kill yourselves before I do it?"
But McDonald's official Twitter feed quelled the rumors late in the day saying "there are no plans to bring McLobster or McSushi to our US menu."
That may well disappoint Brandi Wheeless, who tweeted "What the wha??? Party in my belly!"
McLobster sandwiches - which were also trending Wednesday and Thursday - have been available in the maritime provinces of eastern Canada and New England in the US as seasonal items but they're a novelty for McDonald's diners elsewhere.
Selling regional-specific items is a strategy long used among fast-food outlets. The McDonald's burger menu in India, for example, offers vegetarian or chicken and fish-based items.
Meanwhile, KFC also sells bowls of congee - a traditional Chinese rice porridge with pork, pickles, mushrooms and preserved egg - at their outlets in China.
Indian outlets of Pizza Hut are likewise predominantly vegetarian or use chicken as their protein.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments