Jesus would...or would not.

[pen_grunt]

WWJD? Jesus would not steal my McDonalds, I'll tell you that.

On the way to the wedding Saturday, we had to stop and get snacks. We had to leave our house at 11:30 to be at the 2:00 wedding, and dinner wouldn't be served until 5:30. We planned in enough time to stop at a fast food joint and grab a bite so we wouldn't be famished--and also, so we wouldn't be forced to greedily consume communion wafers at the Catholic wedding like they were supposed to be real sustenance.

We pulled into the McDonalds drive through (yeah, it's supposed to be "thru", but I refuse...flat out refuse) behind a van. I will mention this now as a point of interest: there were people coming from the McDonalds and getting into the van...like they had just eaten there and were being picked up. Also worth mentioning, the unusually high amount of bumper stickers reading: WWJD?, Jesus Saves, Jesus [fish], and [man symbol] + [woman symbol] = marriage.

They pull in front of us and enter the drive through lane. We think they might be confused because they've just come from the store, and obviously they don't WANT to be in the drive through lane. Our confusion made us pay more attention to them than we normally might have. They pass by the order screen and pull up--not ordering anything. We order. They pass by the pay window, not paying for anything. We pay for our order. They pull up to the pick up window and.....

...wait for it...

TAKE OUR ORDER.

By the time we get to the pick up window, management is sort of confused--they've figured that something isn't right in the system and ask us if we (two people dressed for a wedding) actually ordered three happy meals (or some such kid-friendly thing). We replied that, no, we had the chicken nuggets and a snack wrap.

The window manager looks stunned...saying that he just gave the van in front of us our order. We confess that the van didn't actually order or pay for anything. Of course, McDonalds gives us the right order--they're not going to short us on food because someone else stole our order, but they're confused and mildly upset about it.

Just a hint for the people in the van: if you're aiming to live your life based on the principles of said person named Jesus and all, I'm pretty sure said person wouldn't steal our McDonalds. Just saying.

Comments

[sarcasma.livejournal.com]

WOW.

It's quite the scam. I mean, by the time they've figured it out, it'll be too late to get the plate number; are they going to ban all vans of that colour forever? No. So they go in, eat, and on the way out, get a little something extra. Ugh.

[pen-grunt.livejournal.com]

Every single co-worker I've talked to about it (because it is one of those weekend occurrences that is just too weird to keep to one's self) has said something along the lines of, "Oh my...do you think that would work? Why didn't I ever think of that? I'll have to try that sometime..."

Further confirming that, 1. My co-workers have no morals and 2. That it might actually be a bankable, workable, repeatable scam.

[tabby-of-doom.livejournal.com]

I live in the Bible Belt which is full of WWJD stickers and t-shirts, fish plaques, and people who praise the Good Lord loudly before meals in restaurants. And yet, funnily enough, the place is wall-to-wall assholes.

It's not what people say (or advertise); it's what they do. Your little thiefy hypocrites will find out that WWJD stickers are not the Gateway to Heaven, and when St. Peter reads out that particular edible sin, that is when things will come full circle.

I always wonder what Jesus has to say about us and the things we "do in his name." Do you think he's saving up a big lecture for us on Judgment Day? Part 3: The Crusades: Shame on you! Part 4: The Spanish Inquisition: Don't Go Doing Me Any Favors!

[pen-grunt.livejournal.com]

I completely agree with that. I'm not-at-all religious, yet I admire some of the principles of Christianity (as well as others, but for the sake of WWJD here, I'll stick with that one)--as in, love your neighbor, show tolerance, etc.

But I've noticed that the most vocal bumper-sticker Christians can be downright judgmental, selfish, intolerant pricks. Isn't Christianity supposed to be about living one's life in a Christ-like way? It doesn't say, "Making sure others live their lives in a way you see fit," or, "Being a good person when you feel like it and it coincides with what you want."

Then again, maybe I shouldn't be so harsh--they could have been trying to get a McFishwitch...you know, loaves and fishes to feed the masses.

[llythefaerye.livejournal.com]

*gggls uncontrollably* I wanna SEE that speech!

[lisa-e-is-me.livejournal.com]

"I live in the Bible Belt which is full of WWJD stickers and t-shirts, fish plaques, and people who praise the Good Lord loudly before meals in restaurants. And yet, funnily enough, the place is wall-to-wall assholes."

It's exactly the same where I am, too, which is also in the Bible Belt. I've learned to be the most wary of people who proclaim themselves to be the most devout.

I can't believe they stole your order! That really took some serious gall. I did once have a guy force his car in front of me in the drive-thru line at Taco Bell, but we hadn't reached the order box yet, so I expect he intended to pay, he just didn't want to have to wait behind all of us fools who were following instructions. Normally I am not the bold type, but when my horn honks didn't make him budge it did make me mad enough to hop out of my car and go tell him to get in the back of the line, which he did, sheepishly. The rules of the drive-thru are simple, and yet, so many people think they don't have to follow them. Jerks!

[llythefaerye.livejournal.com]

You have to admit, though . . . the sheer audacity of it is somewhat impressive . . . *shakes head* Some people's kids . . .

[pen-grunt.livejournal.com]

Yeah....most of my co-workers were awed and kind of impressed. I bet at least one of them will try this before the week is out.

[gwangi.livejournal.com]

Of course, the bad part of this scam is that they now have to eat twice as much really terrible food as they did before. It's somewhat akin to stealing a manure truck, or making out with Paris Hilton - sure, you could do these things, but why in the world would you ever want to?

[pen-grunt.livejournal.com]

Who the heck knows? The sad part about it is that they had a bunch (maybe 3 or 4) of kids in the car. Maybe a few kids got to eat while the rest were promised the "surprise" drive-through meal.

Hope they liked the BBQ grilled chicken wrap and my chicken nuggets.

[irishinmn.livejournal.com]

Apparently - this isnt all that unusual: