Big Mac inventor dies, aged 98

 

 

Michael James Delligatti, the inventor of the Big Mac, has died at the age of 98.

 

He famously said it took him two years to convince McDonald’s that his creation was a good idea, but then it became one of the brand’s most well-known sandwiches.

 

The double beef pattie on a hamburger bun was first released onto the market in Pennsylvania, 49 years ago and is still going strong today.

 

 

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98 isn't bad for someone who indulged in what many would consider as poor dietary habits.  

 

The most disgusting thing ever evented.

22 minutes ago, Thechook said:

The most disgusting thing ever evented.

And one of things that you don't ever, ever have to eat if you don't want to.   

98 yrs old......he obviously didn't indulge in his invention!

How many people died of heart attacks due to his 'invention', before he keeled over at the ripe old age of 98 ?

There is nothing wrong with consuming a big mac every now and than,

but when one makes it his daily diet, this is when the problem start,

as anything on this earth, moderation, is the key word....

"Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions – on a sesame seed bun."

He invented the Egg McMuffin too. I like both every now and again.

20 minutes ago, Ulysses G. said:

He invented the Egg McMuffin too. I like both every now and again.

 

Oh my gosh! We agree on something! Stop the world. 

 

McDonald's in Thailand just introduce the "signature collection" burger which is similar to the 1/4 pounder in the US and is not too bad.

 

FYI - The Sausage McMuffin with egg is now on sale for 59 Baht (from 97) until Jan 26th.

 

• This guy probably killed more people than smoking, and while we are at it I would say that America, foisting it,s disgusting dietary habits on the rest of the world, has destroyed the health of entire countries ! Coca Cola should be banned, along with all the other c**p that they have been peddling to the public for financial gain, and the only decent thing they ever put out was the Egg McMuffin !

2 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

How many people died of heart attacks due to his 'invention', before he keeled over at the ripe old age of 98 ?

 

zero. 

See? Those Big Macs will kill you...eventually!

 

 

6 minutes ago, Thakkar said:

See? Those Big Macs will kill you...eventually!

 

 

 

If eating Big Macs can cause you to live to 98, I think McDonald's is onto something. 

 

Must be all those preservatives. 

The Big Mac is the world's most iconic burger.  However, Delligatti doesn't deserve all the credit.  The double decker burger was actually originally developed by Bob's Big Boy.  Delligatti only replaced hamburger relish (ketchup and relish) with McDonald's Special Sauce (a tangy thousand island, basically the hamburger relish with mayo and more vinegar).  

I like the odd big  mac but the bun here seems to fall apart before you finished eating it. I use to make great egg mcmuffins for my kids back home. I can't seem the buns for them here in Thailand . 

27 minutes ago, zaphod reborn said:

The Big Mac is the world's most iconic burger.  However, Delligatti doesn't deserve all the credit.  The double decker burger was actually originally developed by Bob's Big Boy.  Delligatti only replaced hamburger relish (ketchup and relish) with McDonald's Special Sauce (a tangy thousand island, basically the hamburger relish with mayo and more vinegar).  

 

Thank you. Not sure why people are even mentioning this guy. What did he do really? Reinvent something that already existed, and then claim credit for something new. Let's add an extra bun and patty. Wow. Amazing creativity.

5 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

What did he do really?

 

He created a good product. Business is more about marketing than invention,  e.g. Edison vs Tesla

32 minutes ago, Rob13 said:

 

He created a good product.

 

 

you're not for real aren't ya ?

 

 

5 hours ago, Thechook said:

The most disgusting thing ever evented.

 

Really?  It's a hamburger for chrissakes.

Thanks for that Shot....it's stuck in my mind. He was pretty well known for the Big Mac. I wonder whatever happened to the guy who invented the deep fried peanut butter jelly and tamale burger?

10 minutes ago, NickJ said:

 I wonder whatever happened to the guy who invented the deep fried peanut butter jelly and tamale burger?

 

Wasn't that Elvis?

14 minutes ago, Ulysses G. said:

 

Wasn't that Elvis?

 

I think he had bananas on his samiches

I'm just saying.....most people can eat alot worse.

It's not a greasy bubbling harbinger of death. I would bet the sauce is the worst member of the whole mix.

 

5 hours ago, ezzra said:

There is nothing wrong with consuming a big mac every now and than,

but when one makes it his daily diet, this is when the problem start,

as anything on this earth, moderation, is the key word....

too true. actually the sugar fulled soda and deep fried chips are worse for you than the burger.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

 

Thank you. Not sure why people are even mentioning this guy. What did he do really? Reinvent something that already existed, and then claim credit for something new. Let's add an extra bun and patty. Wow. Amazing creativity.

The guy invented the hamburger.  he put a pattie of ground up lips, noses and other intestines between 3 slices of bread, added fake yellow cheese, some old lettuce and tomato sauce.  The guy was a pure culinary genius.  This marvelous food in now being sold in what is claimed to be world famous "RESTAURANTS."  When I pick up a hot chick I always book a table at these restuarants.   A gentlemen must make an impression.  I tell her her to rap her lips around the best beef burger.  For some unknown reason they leave.

6 hours ago, Shot said:

"Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions – on a sesame seed bun."

 

All-beef patties but from which bit of the bovine, I wonder?

Eating a Big Mac as compared to a real hamburger.....kinda like a downhill skier gliding down an indoor ice Hill on fake snow. I call them hamburger sandwiches not hamburgers....

Wonderful invention. Happiness for the gluttons of the world.

11 minutes ago, doctormann said:

 

All-beef patties but from which bit of the bovine, I wonder?