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McDonalds

December 13th, 2011

Deal SpiceMcDonalds plays an important role in the life of any cost conscious individual. They provide ketchup, salt, pepper, sugar, mayonnaise, and a coffee creamer like substance at no cost. I would suggest to anyone seeking to save money to spend at least one night a week at a McDonalds.

McDonalds is great because the condiments (which are where you want to be) are by the trash. When someone gets up throw away the last two chicken nuggets in an order of 36 you can relieve them of their tray and the spoils are yours. McDonalds’ food is too sterile to spread germs so even if the person who just threw out those fries has a mouth full of soars, you are in the clear.

Before you leave the restaurant put as much of the aforementioned condiments in your bag. Load up like a mule about to walk the silk-road.

When it comes to using McDonald’s condiments you have to get creative. Ketchup is basically just sugar so you can use that to sweeten your coffee. Mayonnaise is rich in fat so it makes great food for pets and livestock. Instead of milk, drink the little shots of coffee creaming solution, you will be surprised how quickly you will forget the taste of milk. Don’t forget to load up on salt and pepper packs!

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I Haven’t Paid for a Movie Since 1998

December 6th, 2011

Deal SpiceI haven’t paid for a movie since 1998. That does not, however, mean I do no stay current on film culture. I go to the movies all the time. How you ask? By registering a complaint after every movie I see.

It’s very simple really. I just ask to speak to a manager after the movie and I register any number of vague complaints. The screen was out of focus, young people were talking during the movie, there was nudity. Any of these excuses will work.

Now the manager won’t refund your tickets but what he will do is give you vouchers to see a movie for free. When you use your voucher register another complaint. And so the cycle begins again. A lot of people choose to see movies by pirating them but I am just not ready to give up the theater experience.

As an added bonus if you want a drink or popcorn all you have to do I ask. Grab an empty drink or popcorn container from the floor or garbage and demand a refill. Or you claim you bought a soda or hotdog and dropped it. This sob story usually works. If it doesn’t ,get loud and unruly, eventually they will give you what you want just to settle you down.

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