I have been dreaming about a McRib sandwich on and off for years. Several McRib fantasy scenarios were due to pregnancy. Most were due to just loving and longing for the McRib. I still recall the last time that I tasted this delicious BBQ sauce monstrosity (some refer to it as "meat" but the jury clearly is still out). The McRib arrived in 1981 and remained a hot item for millions of pseudo-pork loving fans, for several years. The person that I remember loving the McRib the most was my Dad. He ate them as often as he could. The dude loved them. As a youngster (probably 8 or 9) the McRib went on "special". I was allowed to order one too! I sat next to my Dad, with my super-gigantic, Dad-sized-mammoth, mouth-watering, fake-meat delight. It. Was. A.W.E.S.O.M.E. I had only one fake meat, bbq swamped, pickle and onion topped sandwich. That was it. For years, I have been waiting. I suppose the McRib may have come back to McDonald's at some point in between then and now. And I would also suppose that I was a little busy doing things such as, growing up? I probably missed the last few opportunities. Regardless. The McRib is BACK!
When my darling Reagan (who really hasn't been that "darling" or delightful, not even pleasant the last few weeks) asked to go to McDonald's after school, what do you suppose I said? Heck ya - we were first in line at the drive-thru for the opening of the lunch hour! The lady at the window thought I was Caaaaraaaazy when I grab my McRib from her hand and shouted, "The McRib is BAAAAAAAAACK!" We raced home, threw our luggage from the morning onto the ground and dived right in to our "meals".
Guess what? The McRib is absolutely revolting. I suppose if I share the experience with my Dad, it would taste just as I remembered it - unforgettable deliciousness. They are coming to visit for Christmas. If the cards fall in our favor, the McRib will still be available. We will be first in line for lunch, by way of drive-thru, naturally!
Here is a picture of the real "McRib" Man!
**Memory by Barry Manilow was one of his favorite songs, back then. He also loved Neil Diamond. For your listening pleasure, Dad!!!**
