Comments on: Malaysia: McDonald’s vs McCurry

By: USA / Roy G

USA / Roy G — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:37:53 +0000

Welcome aboard Canadian in America. That would make a good Balk topic if you want to submit it.

In a sense franchises prove the universality of human preferences – certain foods or clothes or cars, that just appeal to people regardless of borders. But they also add sameness to very disparate places. Similar critiques have been made of American cities for several decades now. More alike than different…

By: Canadian in America

Canadian in America — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:22:16 +0000

Funny stuff, Sammy. My issue with these franchises is that the world is beginning to become too much alike. I was in Munich last month and except for scarves worn by women, everyone was dressed so similar to North Americans that I forgot I was in a foreign country a few times. That’s sure takes the charm out of travel. The stores, and even the cars are starting to look alike. The world getting smaller and flatter is not necessarily a good thing.

By: Sammy from Sicily

Sammy from Sicily — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:31:32 +0000

Roy G
I guess you are correct is saying that most Americans do not know where Kuala Lumbar is,
and some do not know even where Malaysia is.

But do not be surprised, that even people in other countries do not know these things, because
the other day I went to my local library here in Sicily, and we were in a friendly discussion where
the word Beijing came up, and the librarian said where is that, and I replied it is the capital of
China, she shrugged her head and said that the capital of China is Peking, but finally I clarified
it to her through the encyclopedia, and the funny thing is this person holds a doctorate degree.
So this clearly indicates that we always have something to learn each day.

I believe some people are closed in their chosen field of studies, in which they are probably
expert in it, and are too busy to look into other studies, or take time to be curious of what
is going on in the world around them.

And I believe this is the main problem today, we have
lost the general curiousity to learn other things outside of our localized field of studies.

I have taken the habit to read on different subjects, and to study various people, their habits
their culture, where they come from, and their way of living, and frequently I consult various
encyclopedia to verify.

Of course it takes a lot of my time, but at least it satisfies my curiosity,
and I wish that I could pass this couriosity upon others, to learn what is going on in
this planet, and to be active in promoting at least to get to know one another, and to learn
to accept our differences for creating a more peaceful place to live in, and to expand our tolerance,
in accepting the expansion of more world immigration, rather than resorting to isolationism, and
becoming closed societies, which is the breeding ground towards racial racism.

Sammy from Sicily

By: Canada / Pat Morin

Canada / Pat Morin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:26:17 +0000

Since the court in Malaysia didn’t stop McCurry’s from hijacking the name and signage, now there’s nothing stopping others from cutting in on the action.
How about CFC? Curry Fried Chicken!

By: Roy G

Roy G — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:42:32 +0000

Welcome aboard Bill. Notice how the letters on the sign look almost exactly like the font used on McDonald’s signs. All they need now, is a Ronald McCurry mascot… ;^)

By: Bill usa

Bill usa — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:24:09 +0000

that curry chicken sounds pretty good! they should make a deal with McD’s now and open some McCurrys up in America :)

this is such an awful day for us 9/11. please remember those lost today

By: Roy G

Roy G — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:04:09 +0000

LOL. I tend to think McDonald's would have won that lawsuit in the U.S... ;^) Americans generally, are so badly informed on the rest of the modern world. Many wouldn't even be able to place the city of Kuala Lumpur in the nation of Malaysia (nor place either on the turning globe at B/P Main... ;^) It's in fact a world-class city with all kinds of Eastern & Western influences. See this Wikipedia page.