# You Can't Win At The Arby's Drive-Thru **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 16, 2003, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824 "2003-10-16T18:27:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2003, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/21 "2003-10-16T21:34:38Z")
So, are you ready to try White Castles yet? :Evil ---
**Author:** ![Mauvaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mauvaise/32/11084_2.png) [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2003, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/22 "2003-10-16T22:08:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Hyperelastic \* > \*This particular McDonald’s had no “Filet-O-Fish” on the menu (the fuck?), which was specifically what I came to McDonald’s to get. A lot of mainstream fast food places that have an in-mall location don’t carry a full menu. Of course they should adverstise this fact on their website with at least a little asterisk and footnote. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2003, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/23 "2003-10-16T23:05:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Johnny Pebs \* > \*\*You wanna know why?? > > Because they FUCK YOU at the drive-thru, okay? They FUCK YOU at the drive-thru! They know you’re gonna be miles away before you find out you got fucked! They know you’re not gonna turn around and go back, they don’t care! > [/Joe Pesci]😃 > > Pebs \*\* Aw, I wanted to do that! ---
**Author:** ![cheddarsnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cheddarsnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cheddarsnax)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/24 "2003-10-17T00:11:43Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by quietman1920 \* > \*\*So, are you ready to try White Castles yet? :Evil \*\* White Castles are delicious to the point of orgasm. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/25 "2003-10-17T00:22:44Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lynn Bodoni \* > \*\*And a couple of times I’ve dropped a nice notecard to our local Long John Silver’s, saying that it was really nice to be able to get what we ordered the first time, as they have consistently managed to get our order correct every time. \*\* You mean you didn’t “… ring the bell if we did well!” for them? At least, that’s what it says in a Long John Silver’s/A&W around these here parts. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/26 "2003-10-17T00:41:28Z")
> [@](#): > > ## \*Originally posted by cheddarsnax \* quote: > > ## \*The McDonald’s turned out to be inside a mall, so I couldn’t drive through (no mention of this on the map) > > You could have, if you were more adventurous. “Lots of space in this mall.” [/Blues Brothers] ---
**Author:** ![Ms2001](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ms2001/32/18463_2.png) [@Ms2001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ms2001)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/27 "2003-10-17T00:53:37Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cheddarsnax \* > **I received two bacon and cheddars, and I also received no horsey sauce. I asked for horsey sauce.** If you’re looking for horsey, try Taco Bell. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/28 "2003-10-17T00:53:40Z")
[obligatory Simpsons quote] “I’m almost hungry enough to eat at Arby’s” --Sheri or Teri [/oSq] ---
**Author:** ![DoperChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a9a28c/32.png) [@DoperChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoperChic)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/29 "2003-10-17T01:02:39Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by Lynn Bodoni_ > Yep. You gotta change YOUR behavior to change their behavior. I always check my bag while I’m at the drive through window at a couple of the worst offenders. Yeah, it’s slightly annoying, but if I’ve paid for drinks and fries, for instance, I want them. I’ve also been known to schedule an appointment with the manager and ask WHY I can’t manage to get my hamburgers without onions the FIRST time, or even the second time. I mentioned allergic reactions and lawsuits, and kids on the grill who seem to think it’s funny to pile ingredients on a burger when that ingredient has been asked to be left off. I noticed a change in personnel a couple of times after I’ve done this. So it does work. Oohhh Lynn. I’d be really scared to do this. Keep in mind that people you are complaining about are the same people who are handling your food. It’s not to say that everyone would sink so low as to tamper with your food, but you never know. I waitressed for long enough to know what could happen to the food of those who complained. [Disclaimer: I am in no way condoning this practice. In fact, it’s a huge part of why I no longer work at that restaurant.] DoperChic ---
**Author:** ![tdn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/30 "2003-10-17T01:22:46Z")
It’s always the most irate servers who don’t double check your order that are the ones that screw it up the most. I once ordered the ham dinner at Boston Market, and questioned if it was, in fact, ham. The server rudely insisted that it was, and no, she would not check. Silly me, I got all the way home (20 minute walk in a blinding snow storm) only to find out I had been given a chicken. (Obligitory pause for jokes about when pigs fly.) I trudged back there, made the exchange, and trudged back home. While eating my meal in front of the TV, we saw a commercial for Boston Market. “Order the family size ham dinner”, the commercial said, “and get a free apple pie.” Hrmph. I double checked the bag. It remained relatively uncontaminated by that particular symbol of Americana. When come back, bring fuck you BM. ---
**Author:** ![cheddarsnax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cheddarsnax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cheddarsnax)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/31 "2003-10-17T01:38:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mr2001 \* > \*\*If you’re looking for horsey, try Taco Bell. \*\* Spending the night on the toilet dealing with distressed bowels is not my idea of a good time, and I’m definitely not going to pay Taco Bell for the privelege. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/32 "2003-10-17T03:03:45Z")
[You can’t win at the Arby’s Drive-Thru.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=3538491#post3538491)😃 ---
**Author:** ![Odinoneeye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/97f17d/32.png) [@Odinoneeye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odinoneeye)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 9:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/33 "2003-10-17T09:34:51Z")
My personal victory of the last few weeks was finally convincing my wife to try Arby’s again. She had eaten there once and didn’t like and refused to go back (no matter how many GD Taco Bell meals I ate) I told her they had a club now so she tried it. Now she’ll go back! Hooray! Nothing to do with the OP, just happy about being able to enjoy Arby’s again. Mmmmmm… Super roast beef… ---
**Author:** ![jjimm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 9:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/34 "2003-10-17T09:55:12Z")
A few observations: [ol][li]Arby’s is the king of fast food. The beef sandwiches and horsey sauce are amazing. [/li][li]We don’t have them in Ireland, and I don’t think they’re in the UK, and it’s a crying damn shame. Imagine my delight when I found one in Hong Kong. I used to make a two-stop detour on the MTR just to go there as a treat.[/li][li]Therefore you are privileged to have them. They deserve some leeway. Don’t look a gift-horse (no pun intended) in the mouth.[/li][li]Check the damn bag, silly.[/li]Better still, park the car and go in, lazy.[/ol] ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/35 "2003-10-17T10:11:32Z")
OK, Arby’s has tasty food. The stuffed jalpenos are wonderful. The ‘market fresh’ are pretty good too. But I always check my order and I always taste my drink at the drive thru to ensure it’s correct. I can’t tell you how many times a said “that’s a DIET coke, right” and they say “yes” only to find it’s a regular coke after I get away from the store. So now, I always check. It’s usually right now(McDonalds drive thrus in my area are automated where the drinks are concerned) but every time I _haven’t_ checked, it’s wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Janie\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/13edae/32.png) [@Janie\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Janie_Jones)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/36 "2003-10-17T13:19:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cheddarsnax \* > **I’ve been to this Arby’s at least 30 times this year alone. Exactly 0 of my orders have been correct** As the old saying goes: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me 30 times … ---
**Author:** ![Janie\_Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/13edae/32.png) [@Janie\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Janie_Jones)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/37 "2003-10-17T13:24:25Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by jjimm \* > **We don’t have them in Ireland, and I don’t think they’re in the UK.** Memo to Corporate America Global Domination Inc., Fast Food Division: The British Isles have not yet been assimilated. Rectify situation immediately. ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/38 "2003-10-17T13:44:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tdn \* > \*\*When come back, bring fuck you BM. \*\* A fuck you BM, huh? I thought I was the only one who was into that sort of stuff… ---
**Author:** ![DoubleJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@DoubleJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoubleJ)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/39 "2003-10-17T13:54:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cheddarsnax \* > White Castles are delicious to the point of orgasm. If by “delicious” you mean “gross and disgusting” and by “orgasm” you mean “the point of dry-heaving” then I’ll agree wholeheartedly. One trip to that particular hellhole was enough for me, thanks. ---
**Author:** ![SirRay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cc9497/32.png) [@SirRay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SirRay)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2003, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824/40 "2003-10-17T14:04:28Z")
We have a Arby’s outpost a reasonably close distance from home (an output in the vast scrublands of McDonald’s, Burger Thing, Wendy’s and Checkers - the White Castle resistance is near collapse). It is almost within reasonable driving distance for lunch - almost. Well, not really, but at least it’s not the bland 4. I fear it will go the way of the Legendary ‘Mr. Philly’, who once offered glorious Cheesesteaks across our fair Island (well, they had 4 stores, and the cheesesteaks were pretty decent)… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-at-the-arbys-drive-thru/207824.md?page=3)