The Menu, McDonald's, and What I'd Feed Sri Lankan Schools

October 26, 2024 Lehan Edirisinghe

I bounce between food as taste, food as scale, and food as loyalty. I am talking about Taco Tuesday for Sri Lankan schools, remembering how much I loved The Menu, and then confessing that if you gave me every cuisine in the world, I would still keep choosing McDonald's. It reads like a food-values day where appetite, familiarity, and mass appeal all matter more to me than refinement.

Ralph Fiennes is featured in this scene from the film "The Menu." He appears to be in a professional kitchen setting, wearing a white chef's uniform, which emphasizes his role as a chef in the movie. The atmosphere has a warm, dimly lit ambiance, suggesting an evening or night time. In the background, other chefs are visible, possibly preparing food, adding to the busy and focused environment typical of a high-end kitchen. The architecture of the kitchen includes high ceilings and elegant lighting fixtures. Ralph Fiennes has a slight smile on his face, and his posture is relaxed yet authoritative, suggesting confidence and control in his environment. The composition of the shot centers on him, highlighting his importance in the scene. The subtitle “Taco Tuesday!” is displayed, hinting at a thematic or humorous element within this part of the film.
- Captions / subtitles: "Taco Tuesday!"

Taco Tuesday for SL Schools

Taco Tuesday

I do that for SL Schools

The image is a frame from the film "The Menu." It depicts a tense scene set indoors, possibly in a high-end restaurant. A chef, wearing a white chef's jacket, is prominently featured on the left side of the frame. He appears to be speaking emphatically, gesturing with his hand, which suggests a moment of intensity or confrontation. The lighting is dim, with a warm glow from fires in the background, creating a dramatic and moody atmosphere. A reflection of the chef can be seen on a glass surface, adding depth to the composition. The setting is sophisticated, indicated by the clean lines and the presence of fire, likely from a fireplace or decorative element. The text on the screen reads, "there are no substitutions at Hawthorn!" indicating a strict policy at the restaurant. This scene highlights themes of control and exclusivity typical in high-stakes dining environments as depicted in "The Menu."
- Captions / subtitles: "there are no substitutions at Hawthorn!"

Giving The Menu a Very High Rating

I love this movie, The Menu

I think when I saw it, when it came out, I gave it a good rating

8, 9 or 10

I think 8

Which is very high

Saying This Guy Gets It and Is Worried

This guy gets it

He's worried

Choosing McDonald’s Over Every Other Cuisine

I have gone to McDonald's 100s of times

When given the choice, over Italian or French, or German, or Chinese, or even Japanese, much to the dismay of my family

I'd always pick the Golden Arches

I f***ing love McDonald's foods

It's my favorite restaurant in the world.

Blossom, Commander and Leader

Blossom, commander and the leader

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