Posted
7/20/2004 05:39:00 PM
by Douglas
20,000 Big Macs and
counting, and Don Gorske isn't even overweight.
It was love at first bite back in 1972 when Don Gorske of Fond du Lac ate his first Big Mac.
On Monday, he ate his 20,000th McDonald’s Big Mac and still relishes every mouthful.
Gorske, who has gained nationwide fame through his daily habit of stopping for a couple of Big Macs and keeping count, was surrounded by about 200 fans and curiosity seekers, and had microphones and camera lenses stuck in his face as he reached a McMilestone in his unusual avocation.
“It usually takes 16 bites to finish a Big Mac,” he said, “and no, you cannot have the carton (containing the celebrated sandwich) because it’s not for sale. You can’t buy it from me.”
This kind of spits in the eye of current
conventional wisdom that says McDonald's is inherently evil and the source of America's obesity. I personally don't know how he can eat it every single day, but Don, here's to you!
“How’d it taste, Don,” asked someone else. “Great. They’re always great,” Gorske responded.
Bon Appétit!