Thursday, November 21, 2019

Sometimes, it just sucks to be you

NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp employees on Thursday sued the fast food giant and several of its franchisees in Chicago over a store redesign that staffers say has made it easier for angry customers to leap over the counter and attack them.


There's a reason for "Big Mack Attacks" ... it's because the "angry customers" know that the workers have no defense against gratuitous violence.

Either put a cage between the customer and the employees, or arm the employees.

Anybody here have a better solution?

Yeah ... I know.  Neither is an acceptable solution.

If I was a McDonald's employee, I would rather my employer find a solution.

I'm not suggesting that teenage employees be armed, but  I wouldn't want to work at a place where I was such an easy target.



NEW YORK, Nov 21 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp employees on Thursday sued the fast food giant and several of its franchisees in Chicago over a store redesign that staffers say has made it easier for angry customers to leap over the counter and attack them.
The suit, filed in Illinois' Circuit Court of Cook County by 17 Chicago-area McDonald's workers, claims McDonald's has failed to protect them from a pattern of violence.
Employees have been threatened with guns, beaten with a wet-floor sign, had kitchen equipment thrown at them by a naked customer, been pepper-sprayed, been flashed and propositioned, and even urinated on, according to the complaint.

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188 comments:

Anonymous said...

It seems that Popeye's Chicken is another place where it is dangerous to eat. Popeye employees attack customers, customers attack employee, and customers' attack each other over Popeye's famous chicken sandwich. It might just be safer to stay at home and fix your own food.
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Anonymous said...

This sounds like normal behavior for Chicago/Cook, Co. residents.

LGM said...

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Anonymous said...

Because of this, and in support of Chicago MacDonald's employees, I will boycott my areas MacDs.

Anonymous said...

Hope to get a post about a Geek Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Geek
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Mark O said...

Hey Jerry call me

Anonymous said...

Where is the Geek??

Anonymous said...

How about a post about the Geek New Year?

Mark O said...

Jerry's phone is no longer in service, anyone know what's up.

Anonymous said...

54 days without a post by the Geek

Anonymous said...

Has anyone been out to Jerry's house to check on him??
Antipoda

Anonymous said...

Over 60 days, two months, and not a word from the Geek.

Mark O said...

The geek is alive and well. I stopped by his house today. He has been offline for a while. Not to worry.

Anonymous said...

@ Mark, this is great news.
Antipoda

Anonymous said...

The Muse of USPSA/IPSC is silent.

Anonymous said...

It has been over three months now, and not one word from the Geek.

Anonymous said...

Has the Geek suspended his blog due to the corona virus outbreak?

Anonymous said...

It has been over four months and not a word from The Geek.

Anonymous said...

Easter Greetings to the Geek, where ever you are.
Antipoda,

Anonymous said...

Four months since the Geeks has spoken. Something is amiss.

Anonymous said...

How is the Geek weathering the virus??

Anonymous said...

May the Geek have a happy Memorial Day. I am sure there will be some he will be remembering on the Day.
Antipoda

Anonymous said...

Has it been over six months since we heard a word from or about the Geek?

Anonymous said...

Another month gone by and not a word from the Geek.

Anonymous said...

I wonder how the Geek will spend the 4th of July holiday?

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The Geek has not succumbed to the Covid virus has he?

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

The Geek has be silent for eight months now. Where is he?

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Anonymous said...

It has now been nine moths since The Geek has last posted anything. Is The Geek even alive? What has happened to him? After all these years he has gone totally silent.

Anonymous said...

Be safe Geek, wherever you are.
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Anonymous said...

Hoping The Geek has a happy and enjoyable labor Day weekend, wherever he is.

Anonymous said...

Hopeing the Geek is safe from the many fires in Oregon.

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Anonymous said...

It has been almost a year since Jerry has spoken. Pray for him, for it appears he has disappeared.

Anonymous said...

It was on this day 11 months ago, that The Geek posted his last article. Since that time his keyboard has been silent.

Anonymous said...

Remembering Jerry The Geek on this Veterans Day.

Anonymous said...

It has been over a year now since the Geek went silent. No one seems to know where he is, or why he suddenly quit blogging. It is very strange.

Anonymous said...

Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to Jerry.

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Anonymous said...

It was on this day a year ago that Jerry's keyboard went silent. Here is wishing Jerry a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Anonymous said...

I can remember when the Geek was a frequent writer, and he had many posts dissecting range lawyers. Those were the good ole days. Now he has become one of the disappeared.

Anonymous said...

To the Geek: Wishing you a Happy New Year, wherever you are.

Anonymous said...

We all miss you Jerry.

Anonymous said...

Another month has passed as Jerry Da Geek remains silent. No one knows where he is, or why his keyboard suddenly stopped.

Anonymous said...

Another long month goes by with no word whatsoever from, or regarding the Geek. Where is he? Is he OK?

Anonymous said...

We are approaching another month with no word from Jerry Da Geek. It has been well over a year since he last spoke. He seems to have disappeared.

Anonymous said...

I miss Jerry's stories about range lawyers.

Anonymous said...

Another month has passed with no news or sightings of Jerry the Geek. It is like he dropped off the face of the earth, went underground.

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Anonymous said...

Jerry used to have in depth discussions of IPSC and USPSC, new rules etc. What happened?

Anonymous said...

Approaching another month of silence from Jerry. I fear something has happened to him.

Anonymous said...

Geek, where are you? Talk to us.

Anonymous said...

Remembering Jerry The Geek.

Anonymous said...

Remembering The Geek on Memorial Day.

Anonymous said...

Happy Juneteenty, Jerrt

Anonymous said...

Happy Father's Day, Jerry.

Anonymous said...

Another month has gone by, with no words from Da Geek. I fear the worst.

Anonymous said...

A day without words from Jerry, is like a day without books.

Anonymous said...

Another day goes by without the wisdom of The Geek

Anonymous said...

Hoping that The Geek is able to enjoy and Red, White and Blue 4th of July tomorrow.

Anonymous said...

I miss Jerry's bogs and pithy comments.

Anonymous said...

Based on news reports, I am starting to wonder if Chicago is a place I want to take my family on vacation.
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Anonymous said...

Chicago is no longer as safe place to visit

Anonymous said...

I wonder what Jerry thinks about the mass shootings that occur every weekend in Chicago?

Anonymous said...

Curious as to what Da Geek thinks about the mask mandates?

Anonymous said...

Another month has gone by with only silence from Jerry The Geek. It's sad.

Anonymous said...

Are Chicago's strict gun control laws reducing gun violence?

Anonymous said...

Chicago had over a 100 homicides in July,2021.

Anonymous said...

I agree Chicago is not on my bucket list of cities to visit, or vacation in.

Anonymous said...

The moral here is, when in Chicago stay out of MacDonald's.

Anonymous said...

What words of inspiration does Jerry have for veterans in these difficult time?

Anonymous said...


GGB
Is it MacDonalds, or is it Chicago that is the problem?

Anonymous said...

Sometimes it seems the country is going crazy. What is Jerry's take on this from the great NW?

Anonymous said...

The question everyone is asking, has the Covid taken Jerry away from us?

Anonymous said...

Has Covid silenced The Geek?

Anonymous said...

Poor service at a MacDonalds has it's consequences.
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Anonymous said...

Today Mayor Lightfoot blamed out-of-state guns for the many gun deaths in Chicago, including the death of a young female police officer.

Anonymous said...

Many think the violence in Chicago is caused by the communities anger over White Supremacy.

Anonymous said...

A new day and a new crisis, without the Geek to explain and clarify things.
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Anonymous said...

According to the news, covid is so rampant in Oregon the the governor has called out the national guard to assist in hospitals statewide. I hope Jerry is safe.
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Anonymous said...

I am sure that Jerry's local MacDonald's is much safer, and friendlier than many in Chicago.
BLT

Anonymous said...

The Muse of USPSA/IPSC is still silent.

Anonymous said...

The Geek is getting a lot of comments to his web site.

Anonymous said...

Over a year and a half ago Mark O. said Jerry was OK and he was off line for awhile. That was a long time ago. Do we know that the Geek is still OK???

Anonymous said...

Almost two years ago the Geek went silent. Something is wrong here.

Anonymous said...

I miss Jerry and his wit/wisdom.
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Anonymous said...

A day without the Geek's wit and wisdom is like a day without sunshine.

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Anonymous said...

Where is Jerry??

Anonymous said...

Another day and almost another month gone by with no word from or about Jerry The Geek.
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Waiting anxiously for word from, or about, Jerry The Geek.
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Geek please e mail us!

Anonymous said...

I heard there were only five killed in Chicago over the past weekend by guns.

Anonymous said...

I wish to once again hear Jerry's comments and opinions on USPSA/IPSC shooting, new rules, range lawyers, and stage design etc.

Anonymous said...

A new month has arrived and Jerry is still silent.

Anonymous said...

Labor Day is only a couple of days away. Be safe Jerry and enjoy the holiday.

Anonymous said...

On the other hand, in our area as least, MacDonalds employees are well paid and have good benefits. I never read about incidents like this at a MacDonalds.

Anonymous said...

Happy Labor Day

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Anonymous said...

Almost every weekend in Chicago/Cook Co. is bloodier and more violent than the preceding weekend. Leadership is doing nothing to stop the violence.
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Anonymous said...

Another month has gone by with no word from Da Geek. Very soon it will be two years since Jerry has spoken to us through his blog. :-(

Anonymous said...

Please speak to us Jerry.

Anonymous said...

Maybe MacDonald's should make their food free for those who live in the community. Sort of a reparation for slavery.

Anonymous said...

Where I live MacDonald's food is juicy and tasty. Good eating.

Anonymous said...

That is what happens when you do not provide really good service for the folks in the community.

Anonymous said...

Another month has gone by without a word from Jerry The Geek. Next month it will be two years since he went silent.

Anonymous said...

Went to a Mac Ds today for lunch. It made me think of Jerry, and wonder whatever happened to him.

Anonymous said...

Arm the employees with a can of hornet spray.

Anonymous said...

To Jerry: welcome home veteran.

Anonymous said...

It has been two years since Jerry last communicated with us!! What happened? Why did he stop?

Anonymous said...

Happy Thanksgiving Jerry. I hope you spent this day with friends and family
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Anonymous said...

Food riots happen.

Anonymous said...

Jerry, did you have a good shopping day on Black Friday?

Anonymous said...

Does anyone know if Jerry is still attending USPSA/IPSC matches/

Anonymous said...

What are Jerry's insider comments on what has been happening with the USPSA the past several months?

Anonymous said...

So far this year, Chicago/Cook Co. has had over 1000 homicides. A very violent place.
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Anonymous said...

Never forget 07/12/45, Pearl Harbor Day.

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A date that will live in infamy.

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Where is Frank Zappa?

Anonymous said...

Geek, you are not forgotten during this holiday season.
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Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family, Jerry.

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year Geek, I hope you are enjoying it with family and friends.

Anonymous said...

Has Jerry The Geek been canceled and disappeared???

Anonymous said...

Jerry, I hope you had some good lutefiske over the holidays. I think you once remarked it was one of your favorite ethnic foods.

Anonymous said...

Jerry, hoping you have a very warm and happy Valentines Day.

Anonymous said...

Today is Mexican Food Day, I hope Jerry enjoyed so of the fine Mexican food that Oregon is famous for.

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What is Jerry's take on the war in Ukrain?

Anonymous said...

Something about Mac Ds. You never hear about these problems at Burger King or Whataburger.

Anonymous said...

Soon there will be no more hamburger joints do to lack of, or high price of beef. All part to the plan to destroy the beef industry and the Green New Deal.

Anonymous said...

It's been about 2 and a half years since Jerry's blog went silent. What happened to him? Why did he quit? Where is he?

Anonymous said...

Chicago does not need gun control. It needs criminal control.

Anonymous said...

I hope the Geek had a Happy Easter, with family and friends.

Anonymous said...

The Cook,Co.State's Attorney should quit giving out Get Out of Jail Free cards to all the thugs.

Anonymous said...

It has been slightly over two and a half years since Jerry went silent. What happened?

Anonymous said...

Please reach out to your many fans.

Anonymous said...

In Oregon, Antifa rules. Law enforcement is helpless.

Anonymous said...

Now that DaGeek is silent, we have no insight into what is going on with USPSA.

Anonymous said...

I have read that many MacDonald's in Chicago now have armed security guards (off duty cops). That alone is a sad state of affairs when a hamburger eatery needs an armed security guard. There is something wrong with the community.

Anonymous said...

They must have some really great burgers and fry's if people are fighting to get one.

Anonymous said...

Mac Ds' is a great American institution. It serves healthy, nutritious and tasty food.

Anonymous said...

Last night (Friday) 8 people were shot and two killed in an altercation outside of a Chicago McDonalds. Them Chicago folks sure get worked up about their Big Macs and fries.

Anonymous said...

This is an anniversary of Jerry going silent after this day in 2019.

Anonymous said...

I hope Jerry is celebrating Memorial Day surrounded by family and friends.

Anonymous said...

How many will be shot and/or killed during memorial day celebrations in Chicago this year?

Anonymous said...

Thinking about the Geek.

Anonymous said...

Does Chicago have a behavior problem with it's black community?

Anonymous said...

Based on the news, Chicago is a dangerous place. Especially on the weekends.

Anonymous said...

Chicago (Highland Park) shows us how to celebrate 7/4.

Anonymous said...

Chicago's gun related death rate continues to climb. Mass shootings are frequent occurrence. The Windy City is beginning to look like a dangerous place to be.

Anonymous said...

Will the DNC hold their 2024 national convention in Chicago?

Anonymous said...

The number of shootings and body count in Chicago just keep going up and up. Not a safe place to vacation.

Anonymous said...

Thirty Five shot, 8 killed this past weekend in Chicago. How safe is Chicago as a vacation destination, or for conventions?

Anonymous said...

Further woes for Chicago Mac Ds', crime has gotten so bad that they cannot find people brave enough to flip burgers in their establishments. More and more Mac Donalds are closing because of lack of employees. Despite it's strict gun laws, Chicago resembles a war zone.

Anonymous said...

The Mayor is unhappy with Mac D's CEO and his remarks about Chicago's alleged high crime rate. She advised him to STF up and school himself on the situation.

Anonymous said...

Has Chicago imploded yet?

Anonymous said...

Sometime in the near future, Chicago may become a McDonald free city. No more big Macs for Chicago.

Anonymous said...

Soon you may have to go outside of Chicago/Cook Co. in order to buy a Big Mac or a Sausage-Egg McMuffin.

Anonymous said...

A recent study has shown that Chicago has the highest number of rats per capita of any large city in the U.S. It is even rattier than NYC. I have taken Chicago off my list of potential vacation destinations.

Anonymous said...

Chicago's mayor has called for a ban on "weapons of war". That should solve Chicago's/Cook Co.'s crime problem.

Anonymous said...

Will election day be settled by gunfire?

Anonymous said...

Chicago just keeps getting more unsafe every day.

Anonymous said...

Chicago continually resembles a war zone. It can be a dangerous place to visit.

Anonymous said...

It got so bad in Chicago that their mayor was defeated for reelection. Now the mayoral race goes to a run off election.

Anonymous said...

Can Chicago be saved, or is it a hopeless case?

Anonymous said...

based upon news reports, Chicago continues it's downward spiral.

Anonymous said...

Jerry Da Geek, please respond. Let your fans know that you are well and doing well.

Anonymous said...

Within a few hours of the summer opening of North Beach in Chicago, they had a major brawl involving almost a hundred youths, with shots being fired. Don't forget Chicago has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.

Anonymous said...

It has been three years and many months since the Muse of USPSA-IPSC has posted on his site. Why? What has happened to the Geek?
Antipoda,

Anonymous said...

Stick a fork in it, Chicago is done.

Anonymous said...

Can the Windy City afford all the illegal aliens it has attracted? Get out the popcorn.

Anonymous said...

life in Chicago just keeps getting more and more dangerous.

Anonymous said...

In addition to it's usual murder and mayhem, you can add huge antisemitic protests to the things that make you want to avoid a visit to the Windy City.

Anonymous said...

Things are going from bad to worse in the Windy City.

Anonymous said...

It was recently reported that Chicago has become a graveyard of dead electric vehicles. These vehicles were killed by unusual cold, which occurred during a period of purported global warming.
Antipoda

Anonymous said...

Chicago is being overrun by migrants from south of the border. A Big Mac combo meal costs almost $18.00 (US $) and the community is not happy with the situation.