Shamrock Shakes rule!

[Tweed]

Just got my first Shamrock shake of the season. When I ordered it, the guy next to me had already gotten his food and exclaimed "DAMNIT! I knew I forgot something!". It was great. Mmmmm mmmmm mmmm Shamrock!

[Skink]

1. O.K. I'll bite what's in a Shamrock shake?

[Tweed]

2. Great taste

I have no idea. They sell them at McDonald's around St. Patrick's Day

[MrSlayer]

4. It's a standard McDonald's Vanilla shake with Green food coloring.

I remember they made them Mint flavored one year and they sucked.

[Tweed]

7. It has to be more than just Vanilla

I can taste a difference. As a matter of fact, I went to a McDonald's that didn't have the shamrock shakes first and went to another one just to get the different flavor. There's at least a little bit of mint in there.

[MrSlayer]

13. Perhaps it varies regionally?

Or maybe I just haven't had one in a long time. I remember it was simply a green vanilla shake when I was a kid, then they went to mint and it didn't sell as well and the next year it was back to vanilla. I might just have to go get one now and update my report. Heh.

[Tweed]

31. That's possible

It's also possible that it has changed in 10-15 years and now they have found a better tasting mint combo.

[Longgrain]

3. Yahr!

Thanks for the memories...those green shakes were a big part of my childhood...

Now what was the name of Grimace's Irish relative?

[Skink]

6. I'm getting thirsty.

There's a McD's right down the street. Be right back.

[MrSlayer]

16. This guy?

Right off the link you provided. :)

[Longgrain]

17. Yep that's who I was thinking off

I did own several of those plastic hand puppets at one point...

[xmas74]

5. It's time for my yearly visit to McDonalds.

I only go for the Shamrock Shake!

[maveric]

8. They have a shot of "Jameson's" in them.

My favorite!

[Tweed]

11. Woah, I didn't even think about that

and I have some Bailey's Irish Cream!

[Tweed]

12. Dupe: Error

[flamingyouth]

9. ROFL - they still make those?

I remember those from when I was a kid. :D

[LoZoccolo]

10. My memories of shamrock shakes are tarred.

I think the last time I had one, I was hanging out with a friend and his new girlfriend. We went to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Two things that struck me were that she seemed to know who had money and influence in the Chicago area (man I don't know these people who get buildings named after them) and that she was a little bit manipulative. This is the first time I'd met her, but she'd do things like walk real fast to hurry us up, until she was way ahead of us.

Then I hung out with them a week or two later when we went to go see what we could get out of this KMart that was closing down and selling everything for half price (I got like three bottles of gin for CHEAP!). On the way home, me and the friend were goofing around talking while she was on the cell phone, and she decided to turn it into the first time she went batshit on him, telling him to take her home now, saying she didn't want to go out to eat and then later saying she was hypoglycemic and had to eat, complaining about his "inner man-child", all the while with me in the backseat (this is the second time I'd ever seen her!)

So yeah, I think about her now when I think about shamrock shakes!

[Longgrain]

14. Here you go Tweed

More than you ever wanted to know about Shamrock Shakes... (and a lot of other St. Patties Day stuff)

http://www.x-entertainment.com/articles/0881/

[Tweed]

18. That website is awesome! I want to see O'Grimacey!

[Longgrain]

20. I still remember the commericials...

Basically just a green Grimace with an Irish accent...But they do exist!

[Reverend_Smitty]

15. Well I know where I'm going tomorrow!!!

mmmmm...green shakes

[Tweed]

21. So glad I can bring such huge happiness to a select few

[Left Is Write]

19. I hope my ONE Shamrock shake this year is better than last year's.

Their shake machine was apparently broken, because what I got was more like Shamrock soup. The counter person AND the manager both looked at me as if I'd grown another head when I inquired as to why my "triple thick" shake was as runny as water. They did not appear to comprehend the idea that the shake machine was in need of adjustment.

[Dukkha]

22. Check out these regional McDonald's foods

McDonald's Canada

Cheese, vegetable, pepperoni and deluxe pizza

Poutine (available only in Quebec)


McDonald's Thailand

Samurai Pork Burger - A sandwich marinated with teriyaki sauce.

Sweet Corn Pie


McDonald's New Zealand

Kiwiburger - A hamburger with a fried egg and slice of beet


McDonald's India

Maharaja Mac
"two all lamb patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun."

Veggie nuggets (with masala and chili dipping sauces)


McDonald's Netherlands

McKroket
100% beef ragout with a crispy layer around it. It's topped with a fresh mustard/mayonnaise sauce.


McDonald's Philippines

McSpaghetti - Pasta in a sauce with frankfurter bits


McDonald's Uruguay

McHuevo - A hamburger with a poached egg on top


McDonald's Paraguay

McMacos

McFilet

McFiesta


McDonald's Italy

Vegetariana Salad
with lettuce, corn, olives, carrots, cherry tomatoes and more.

Marinara Salad
with shrimps and salmon in fresh lettuce.

Mediterranea Salad
with cheese and olives

Fiordiriso Salad
with rice, tuna, ham and mushrooms.


McDonald's Hong Kong

Curry Potato Pie

Red Bean Sundae

Shake Shake Fries


McDonald's Ireland

Shamrock Shake
(although these have been available in the past in Canada around St. Paddy's Day, I include them because they are served in Ireland year round, and no one's seen them here for a few years.)


McDonald's Chile

McPalta
tomatoes, avocado,mayonnaise, onions and mustard


McDonald's Bahrain

Veggie Burger


McDonald's Sabah & Malaysia

McEgg

(not a mcmuffin, a BURGER)
Fried Chicken

Pineapple Pie


McDonalds Mexico

McBurrito a la Mexicana

McNifica


McDonald's Japan

Teriyaki McBurger

Green Tea Shake

French Fries With Seaweed Flavouring (nori)
(also in curry, mexican, and barbecue)

Chicken Tatsuta Burger
(this I actually ate - It is a grilled breast of chicken with a sort of ginger-soy-mayo sauce. Very good!)

Macaroni and Cheese Burger
(I dont know what this is called but I saw it in a limited time promotion in Tokyo. By the time I got around to eating at a McDonalds, the promotion was over!)


McDonald's Portugal

Bica
(a type of espresso)

Pasteis de Nata
(Portuguese style cakes)


McDonald's Siwitzerland

Vegi Mac
(vegetarian burger)


McDonald's Singapore

The Love Burger
prime cut chicken grilled to tender perfection. Smothered with the tangy taste of honey mustard sauce and topped with a delicious combination of juicy tomatoes and fresh lettuce

Kampung Burger
farm fresh lettuce, cheese, a patty of chicken sausage and a tangy slice of chicken, topped by a slice of pineapple - all packed between two old-fashioned toasted muffins,

McPepper Burger
Two beef patties smothered in a thick, spicy black pepper sauce and topped with diced onions

McTowkay Burger
an egg and a beef patty marinated in a special "towkay" sauce, crispy lettuce and mayonnaise, all sandwiched between a sesame bun.

Kiasu Burger
extra large lean chicken patty seasoned with extra spices, marinated with extra sauce, topped with fresh lettuce, all sandwiched on an extra large sesame seed bun.


McDonald's Sweden

"The world's first "McSki" opened in Sweden with Ski-Thru service. Skiers can ski up to the counter and order their favorite McDonald's sandwich without missing a beat on the slopes."

Fisk, Kyckling och Vegetariskt
Dryck
DipsŒs och Dressing
Plusmeny
Presentcheckar
McFeast & Co
Stora Menyn
McFish & Co
ViktVŠktarmenyn med McChicken
ViktVŠktarmenyn med McGarden
McGarden & Co
McAroni inkl. mellanstor lŠsk


McDonald's Argentina

The McNifica
a hamburger sandwich with cheese, tomato, onion and lettuce.

[SmileyBoy]

25. In Canada they also have the Double Big Mac and Bacon Double Cheeseburger

The Double Big Mac is FOUR all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, etc. etc. etc...

[Radical Activist]

28. They had that at the McD's at my college

Before I stopped eating at McD's I would love having a double big mac once every two weeks. When I finished one I felt like I had really accomplished something. I was a skinny guy so anyone who watched me scarf one down was impressed.

[Tweed]

26. That list will make you VERY hungry!

At least it made me want some food.

[MrScorpio]

27. I know for a fact that McDeath's is much better overseas than in America

I've know this for a about 20 years

I love that list

[CubsFan1982]

23. I love Shamrock Shakes!

I'll have to make a stop before class tomorrow! :D

[SmileyBoy]

24. Oh God, I gotta get one of those!!!

I LOOOOOOVE Shamrock Shakes!!!

[terrya]

29. I watched "Super Size Me" last weekend. No, nothing from...

McDonalds "rules" anymore. Poisonous food ladled out to unsuspecting people from a hideous, evil corporation.

[Tweed]

30. Shhhh....

You are ruining it for everyone. LOL, I went to McDonald's and ordered a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Super Size Meal right after seeing Super Size Me.

[gollygee]

32. Is it Shamrock Shake time?

is it odd that I've never taken my daughter to a McD's play area? I thought maybe we'd go to one today. If it's Shamrock Shake time we are going for SURE!

[Tweed]

33. It's Shamrock Shake time here in Chi-town

I hope it's Shamrock Shake time for everyone!

[Sannum]

34. Thanks for letting me know..

I was so excited I grabbed my sick ass out of bed and ran a fre blocks to the nearest Mickey D's. Damn if it isn't the tastiest shake I have had in ages! I ordered a small and finished it just now. I think they put crack in it to be that good. Tommorow before work I am going to get another one!

[Beaverhausen]

35. Ever notice it's not called "milkshake?"

there is no milk in those babies.

yuck.