I know times are tough. Businesses are looking for more ways to cut corners without raising prices too much, but I'm starting to think it's possible we've reached a tipping point. Things are beginning to get out of hand.

The Good Ole Days

I miss the days of the .99-cent Whopper. Remember the $6 burger? It was named "Six Dollar Burger" because it was competing with those yummy sit-down restaurant burgers. Back in the day, kids, you could get a nice, juicy burger for about six dollars and change. Carl's Jr. decided to get in on the action and copied the concept. It worked for a while, too. Those burgers were tasty!

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As prices rose, though, the burger was quietly renamed. I picked up one of the most recent versions last week for just shy of 9 bucks, and that was JUST the burger, no side or drink!

What We Expected vs. What We Got

There's no denying fast food is getting ridiculous. Not only are these places charging more, but they're ALSO giving you less at the same time.

I've looked at some of the social media Chit Chat and Around Town sites over the last few months and customers are seething. Every week there's new evidence of how bad things are getting. A teeny little burger being eclipsed by a giant bun and a splotch of ketchup. An order of fries with a half-full container. And so much more.

Check out this list of what we expected, versus what we got curated from around the 'verse.

The Burger We Expected

It should take two hands to handle this burger!

Canva
It should take two hands to handle this burger. Canva
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The Burger We Got

This burger should have been much bigger. These average size hands vs. this "slider-sized" burger.

This burger should have been much bigger. These average size hands vs. this "slider-sized" burger. Via Reddit User OhSighRiss
This burger should have been much bigger. These average size hands vs. this "slider-sized" burger. Via Reddit User OhSighRiss
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The Taco We Expected

Anyone: You can't mess up tacos!

Anyone: You can't mess up tacos! Taco Place: Hold my Salsa. Credit // Canva
Anyone: You can't mess up tacos! Taco Place: Hold my Salsa. Credit // Canva
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The Taco We Got

Taco Place: Hold my Salsa.

The taco place subbed a taco that wasn't even CLOSE to what was ordered! Photo via Reddit UserSorryMoney8334
The taco place subbed a taco that wasn't even CLOSE to what was ordered! Photo via Reddit UserSorryMoney8334
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The Beverage We Expected

There's nothing simpler than a fast food beverage. All you need is a cup, a lid, some ice, a beverage, and a straw!

Fast food drinks are simple. Ice, cup, liquid, lid, straw! -Photo credit Canva
Fast food drinks are simple. Ice, cup, liquid, lid, straw! -Photo credit Canva
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The Beverage We Got

Did the person packaging this EVER use a straw before?

That's not how this works! Did the person putting this sticker on the drink EVER use a straw before?? Photo via Reddit User seanc1986
That's not how this works! Did the person putting this sticker on the drink EVER use a straw before?? Photo via Reddit User seanc1986
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The Chicken Sandwich We Expected

The recipe is simple: deep fry. Assemble. Nothing to this simple sandwich!

Chicken sandwich, you simple, tasty treat. This should be just fine. Right? Photo credit: Canva
Chicken sandwich, your simple, tasty treat. This should be just fine. Right? Photo credit: Canva
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The Chicken Sandwich We Got

Is this a chicken nugget joke? On a bun?

Chickens lay larger eggs than this sad little piece of failed chicken nugget sandwich! Via Reddit User DrBarnacleMD
Chickens lay larger eggs than this sad little piece of failed chicken nugget sandwich! Via Reddit User DrBarnacleMD
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The Roast Beef Sandwich We Expected

This sandwich might be a bit of an exaggeration. But you expect at least SOME beef on your roast beef sandwich.

Maybe this sandwich is a little unrealistic. When your order a roast beef sandwich, you expect ROAST BEEF?? Right? Photo credit: Canva
Maybe this sandwich is a little unrealistic. When your order a roast beef sandwich, you expect ROAST BEEF?? Right? Photo credit: Canva
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The Roast Beef Sandwich We Got

This is just proof the person who packaged this absolutely hates their life.

The term "where's the beef" suddenly springs to mind. How did anyone think this was okay? Photo via Reddit Useradisa61
The term "where's the beef" suddenly springs to mind. How did anyone think this was okay? Photo via Reddit Useradisa61
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The Bacon Cheeseburger We Expected

Who doesn't love a juicy, bacon cheeseburger?

Nothing like a juicy, bacon cheese burger! Photo credit: Canva
Nothing like a juicy, bacon cheeseburger! Photo credit: Canva
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The Bacon Cheeseburger We Got

Gives "Where's the beef" (and the bacon...and the lettuce) a whole new context.

Is this even real?? That lettuce "suggestion" is a joke! Photo via Reddit User LeinadAlaborp
Is this even real?? That lettuce "suggestion" is a joke! Photo via Reddit User LeinadAlaborp
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