You don't really need another way to get a Quarter Pounder or a box of McNugs, but you're going to get one anyway:
It's the point at which megabytes become real bites!
Trademarks have been filed by the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain to set up a location in the metaverse.
McDonald's, which has more than 39,000 locations in about 100 countries, claim they will be able to deliver food in person and online.
That sounds pretty depressing. But envisioning the specifics is...way worse:
'You are hanging out in the metaverse and get hungry. You don't have to put down your headset. You walk into a McDonald's and place an order. It arrives at your door a little while later,' trademark lawyer Josh Gerben, tweeted together with descriptions of the trademarks.
Oof.
I mean, look, we can admit it: We all get McDonald's once in a while. Everyone does. There's no real shame in it, not really anyway.
But, traditionally at least, going to get McDonald's involved...going to get McDonald's. You had to get up off your couch and at least walk to the car. Get a little fresh air. Stretch your muscles. Maybe interact with a human face-to-face.
Now you'll be able to order delivery without ever leaving the escapist pseudo-dystopia of the metaverse. Great.
