What Was the Best 'Extra Item' You Got in Your Fast Food Order?

Have you ever gotten more than you bargained for in a fast food order? It turns out, there are some truly quirky extras that customers have received, which are worth sharing!

1. An Unwanted 'Exit'

Some of us have received more than just our orders at fast food restaurants. Take me, for instance, who had my 'extra item' labeled as the 'exit.' While dining out with my family, we found ourselves leaving the fast food joint with something unexpected—our final exit tickets from the place! This event teaches us to be aware of every detail when ordering. Given my 21-year-old daughter and 17-year-old son's aversion to fast food, I occasionally have to persuade them to step out of their culinary comfort zones. Sometimes, a visit to the restaurant is the perfect opportunity to sample items that they might otherwise avoid.

2. The Managing 'Extra'

A few weeks ago, I took my dad to Burger King for a treat. To my surprise, we both ended up with free drinks, despite only ordering small sizes. Adding to the surprise, our burgers were missing the requested cheese. Faced with a freebie, we decided to use those large cups for my next meal at work. Yet, the real twist came when my dad took a bite of his burger and realized he had a cheeseless meal. Eventually, the delicious extra ended up as a snack for my dad the following day. Little did I know, this encounter would turn into a memorable story.

3. The Sugar Shock

One memorable experience involves my sister-in-law who decided to treat herself at McDonald's in the early 1980s. She ordered a coffee with cream and sugar, but to her horror, she found dead maggots floating in her drink. The experience was so shocking that she never returned to McDonald's and switched to using coffee creamer instead. This story underscores just how rare, but real, such incidents can be in the fast food industry.

4. The Turkey 'Extra'

Another time, when ordering a turkey club sandwich at Tim Horton's, the sandwich arrived without the crucial ingredient—turkey. Instead of accepting a newly made sandwich, I opted for flexibility and asked for the turkey to be added myself. Unfortunately, this decision led to bringing home a bacon and cheese sandwich. The experience was both frustrating and enlightening, highlighting the unpredictable nature of fast food orders.

5. A Whopper with 'Extras'

One night, just before closing time, I visited Burger King and was given the opportunity to choose any item for free. Sensing a free meal, I filled my bag with various items, resulting in a truly feasting experience.

Conclusion

While fast food restaurants aim to provide consistent experiences, these stories illustrate that sometimes, unexpected 'extras' can arise. Whether they are unwanted items like my 'exit' or unwanted items like maggots in coffee, they offer us stories and memories that we will never forget. When it comes to fast food, we should be both appreciative of the convenience and mindful of the surprises that come along with it.