Sharing on Reddit, one Macca's diner said the fast food giant had insulted Victorians and Tasmanians with the name of the limited edition snack. WATCH ABOVE: ...
Also, I asked for potato cakes and they had NFI what I was talking about.” Flake and scallop sounds like s***.” A third said: “Melbourne born, US raised and when I hear ‘potato scallop’ I always think of scalloped potatoes instead. Had better from the fish shop. The disgruntled Reddit user claims “Potato Scallops” are in fact called “Potato Cakes” in the two Australian states. [McDonald’s Australia](https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/mcdonalds) has been accused of “snubbing its nose” at millions of Australians over the release of its new [Potato Scallops with Chicken Salt](https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/food/mcdonalds-australia-to-sell-potato-scallops-with-chicken-salt-heres-when-theyre-on-sale-c-9401872).
McDonald or Macca, as known in Australian slang, has stoked controversy over its new Potato Scallops with Chicken Salt. Recently, Macca announced the ...
However, in Queensland, this mouth-watering dish is known by the name potato scallops only. McDonald's or as known by the local slang name in Australia, Macca, has made an unintentional nosedive in a controversy over potato scallops. Not all Macca diners are standing with open arms over the new addition of potato scallops to the summer menu.
The announcement ignited debate over the item's name, with some calling it a potato cake or potato fritter. Many items have different names in different parts ...
Therefore a slice of potato dipped in batter & deep fried is a....potato fritter." and there are a whole range of words that were borrowed from the Indigenous languages," he said. "In Australia, there has been a lot of state rivalry ... Wendy Michelle insisted: "Banana dipped in batter & deep fried is a banana fritter. Credit: Linguistics Roadshow Linguistics Roadshow mapped out the common names for a battered, deep-fried potato snack in different parts of the country.
Maccas customers have been left divided after the restaurant's very controversial summer menu launch, which included potato scallops.
'I won't touch potato scallops but I would have smashed some potato cakes. It is a potato cake,' one man said. 'If you were to eat a scallop you would be eating a creature from the sea - if you were to order a scallop you would get the creature from the sea.
McDonald's Australia has been accused of "snubbing" millions of Australians over the release of its new potato scallops with chicken salt.
A third said: “Born in Melbourne, raised in the US and when I hear ‘potato scallops’ I always think of scalloped potatoes instead. Flake and scallop sound like shit.” https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/food/millions-of-australians-snubbed-by-maccas-new-potato-scallops-but-are-you-offended-c-9426624 McDonald’s Australia Potato Scallops: New menu item Macca’s sparks heated debate on Reddit The angry Reddit user claims “potato scallops” are actually called “potato cakes” in the two Australian states. McDonald’s Australia has been accused of “snubbing” millions of Australians over the release of its new potato scallops with chicken salt. McDonald’s Australia Potato Scallops: New menu item Macca’s sparks heated debate on Reddit
A new item launched by McDonald's have led some fans to be outraged, and reignited an age-old debate.…
Many Australians have pointed out that what McDonald’s called potato scallops is actually called a potato cake. It is even called potato fritter in some parts. In fact, turns out, the same item is called differently in different parts of Australia. [McDonald’s](https://www.ohmymag.co.uk/lifestyle/food-drinks/shocking-video-of-mcdonalds-restaurant-by-diner-horrifies-the-internet_art16014.html) menu has adapted to local taste and food preferences. I say @maccas should just call it a McPotato A big reason for its success can be attributed to the ways in which
Victorian fish and chip shop owners say they're “really frustrated” by McDonald's decision to enter the potato cake market. The fast food giant, ...
Chris Dimopoulous, owner of Blue Sea Fish Shop at Castlemaine, told 3AW there was “not enough to go around” with potato shortages. Victorian fish and chip shop owners say they’re “really frustrated” by McDonald’s decision to enter the potato cake market. Fish and chip shop owner vents frustration over new McDonald’s product
A frustrated fish and chip shop owner has blasted McDonald's for its potato scallop promo accusing the fast food giant of pushing local shops to the brink ...
'Our potato scallops are made here in Australia, from Australian ingredients. Mr Dimopoulous said his shop makes their own potato scallops (above) but is struggling to keep in line with 'rations' amid the shortages Castlemaine fish and chip shop owner Chris Dimopoulous (above) said McDonald's is 'stealing' potatoes from small shops with its new potato scallop promo A frustrated fish and chip shop owner has blasted McDonald's for its new potato scallop promo accusing the fast food giant of pushing local shops to the brink of collapse amid a nationwide spud shortage. Mr Dimopoulous said his shop (above) and other small stores have been struggling to get hold of potatoes during a national shortage Fish and chip shop owner SLAMS McDonald's for selling potato scallops accusing the fast food giant of stealing the nation's spuds: 'Bloody hell'