Satirical News

"Mcdonalds Now Offering Bereavement Prices"
 Source: The Onion
 http://www.theonion.com/articles/mcdonalds-now-offering-bereavement-prices,35494/?ref=auto

          The Onion epitomizes wacky, sarcastic, entertaining, satirical news. It plays an enormous role focusing on the infinitesimal problems that are recorded on the news, while the more important articles are completely disregarded. Recently, they have written an article humorizing the business of fast food industries. McDonalds has stooped low enough to offer “bereavement prices” and coupons to those grieving the loss of a loved one. As if the first idea on one’s mind, after the death of family member, is to rush to McDonalds and eat reduced priced, unhealthy fast food. Since the “offer is valid only within the first seven days of death”consumers must sprint and dash off to the nearest McDonalds restaurant, along with an extensive amount of information concerning the recently deceased. The cashier must be supplied with all information including the hospice and funeral home numbers in order to contact, in order to authorize the inferior discount. An event as ridiculous as this derides the despicable actions of McDonald’s fast food restaurants in Oak Brook, Illinois, since they will use anything as an excuse to bring in customers and newfound revenue. While reading through this article, it is impossible not to utter a chuckle, due to its hilarious ignorance that brings insight for others viewing the severity of nonsense in similar situations.