On a rare stop at McDonald’s a while back, I ordered a Big Mac on a whim, instead of a Quarter Pounder.
It was disappointing. The two patties were thin and small, it was practically all bun and the bun was limp, as was the lettuce. The only real flavor came from the “special sauce” which was fairly obviously Thousand Island salad dressing.
They’re not missing much. Not at all like I recalled them tasting.
What is really scary...the Big Mac has not changed at all. You have!
The patties are now and have always been 1/10 a pound each. Back when I worked there in the 70’s the meat was 30% fat. I believe it is that or less (fat) today.
The special sauce recipe has not changed.
The lettuce came in large bags, already shredded, 40 years ago.
The cheese came in boxes marked “includes dairy and non-dairy products” 40 years ago.
The buns haven’t changed at all.
Sometimes the haze of nostalgia gets blown away by reality.