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expiredDuke417 posted Mar 4, 2026 6:03 AM
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Just saw a McDonalds ad on TV. It's for 99¢ chicken nuggets on Mondays and 67¢ hamburger / cheeseburger on Sundays or Wednesdays. YMMV. It might be regional so check the app. I snapped a pic of the TV but it came out blurry. It says Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays in March and April
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Http://www.mcdonalds.c
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Just saw a McDonalds ad on TV. It's for 99¢ chicken nuggets on Mondays and 67¢ hamburger / cheeseburger on Sundays or Wednesdays. YMMV. It might be regional so check the app. I snapped a pic of the TV but it came out blurry. It says Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays in March and April
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Http://www.mcdonalds.c
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Inflation Breakdown: 1971 vs. 2026
To see if the $5 price is "fair," we have to translate 1971 dollars into today's purchasing power using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
* The 1971 Dollar: If you took that same $1.00 from the 1971 commercial and adjusted it for inflation to March 2026, it would be worth approximately **$7.75**.
* The 2026 $5 Meal Deal: Since you are only paying $5.00 for the current bundle, you are actually paying **$2.75 less** in "real value" than the customer in 1971 was paying for their $1.00 meal.
Value Comparison: More Food for Less "Real" Money
The 2026 deal isn't just cheaper when adjusted for inflation; it actually includes significantly more food.
| Feature | 1971 "Change from a Dollar" | 2026 "$5 Meal Deal" |
|---|---|---|
| Main Item(s) | 2 Basic Hamburgers | 1 McDouble (Double Burger w/ Cheese) |
| Side 1 | Small Fries | Small Fries |
| Side 2 | None | 4-Piece Chicken McNuggets |
| Drink | Small Coke | Large Soda (often included in 2026 promos) |
| Nominal Price | ~$0.75 to $0.90 | $5.00 |
| Inflation-Adjusted Price | ~$5.80 to $7.00 | **$5.00** |
Why does it feel more expensive?
Even though the $5 meal is technically a "better deal" than the 1971 dollar meal by about 15–20%, there are two reasons it might feel like you're losing out:
* Menu Creep: The "standard" items have changed. In 1971, a basic hamburger was the star. Today, we compare prices to Big Macs or Quarter Pounders, which have seen price increases that actually outpace inflation. A Big Mac in 1971 was about $0.65 (roughly $5.05 today), but in many 2026 markets, a Big Mac alone costs $6.00 or more.
* Wage Stagnation: While the food has tracked with inflation fairly well, many people feel the pinch because their wages haven't always kept the same pace as the rising cost of living in other areas like housing or tech.
Inflation Breakdown: 1971 vs. 2026
To see if the $5 price is "fair," we have to translate 1971 dollars into today's purchasing power using the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
* The 1971 Dollar: If you took that same $1.00 from the 1971 commercial and adjusted it for inflation to March 2026, it would be worth approximately **$7.75**.
* The 2026 $5 Meal Deal: Since you are only paying $5.00 for the current bundle, you are actually paying **$2.75 less** in "real value" than the customer in 1971 was paying for their $1.00 meal.
Value Comparison: More Food for Less "Real" Money
The 2026 deal isn't just cheaper when adjusted for inflation; it actually includes significantly more food.
| Feature | 1971 "Change from a Dollar" | 2026 "$5 Meal Deal" |
|---|---|---|
| Main Item(s) | 2 Basic Hamburgers | 1 McDouble (Double Burger w/ Cheese) |
| Side 1 | Small Fries | Small Fries |
| Side 2 | None | 4-Piece Chicken McNuggets |
| Drink | Small Coke | Large Soda (often included in 2026 promos) |
| Nominal Price | ~$0.75 to $0.90 | $5.00 |
| Inflation-Adjusted Price | ~$5.80 to $7.00 | **$5.00** |
Why does it feel more expensive?
Even though the $5 meal is technically a "better deal" than the 1971 dollar meal by about 15–20%, there are two reasons it might feel like you're losing out:
* Menu Creep: The "standard" items have changed. In 1971, a basic hamburger was the star. Today, we compare prices to Big Macs or Quarter Pounders, which have seen price increases that actually outpace inflation. A Big Mac in 1971 was about $0.65 (roughly $5.05 today), but in many 2026 markets, a Big Mac alone costs $6.00 or more.
* Wage Stagnation: While the food has tracked with inflation fairly well, many people feel the pinch because their wages haven't always kept the same pace as the rising cost of living in other areas like housing or tech.
As Spock would say, "Your logic is sound."
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...vs the dollar in 1971 being worth 775% of what it is now.
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