ARE WE SERIOUS? You Can Now FINANCE McDonald’s Via DoorDash! This Is INSANE!
Folks, I don’t know what kind of dystopian hellscape we’ve stumbled into, but you’re not going to believe this. You can now take out a LOAN to buy McDonald’s! Yes, you heard that right. Some company is actually happy to charge you an absorbent interest rate to finance your fast food cravings, and it’s built right into the DoorDash app.
Honestly, who on Earth is going to consider this? But if you are, PLEASE, for the love of everything, do not do it. There is literally nothing on DoorDash that you need to finance. This is predatory in the extreme. It’s clearly targeting low-income individuals, those with limited financial knowledge, and people already struggling with credit. We are BIGLY against this, and we are BIGLY against DoorDash implementing it. Absolutely disgusting.
We know, we know, people can do whatever they want. But have we really reached a point where fast food is so outrageously expensive that you need to take out a loan to afford it? We could maybe understand financing a new computer that powers your entire business, like our Meta PCs (use promo code Rumble or thequartering to save!), but a Quarter Pounder? Come on!
The news is out: DoorDash is teaming up with Klarna to let users pay for meals in installments. They’re calling it “essential to meeting our customers’ needs”. But let’s be real, not everyone sees it that way. The announcement has sparked a flurry of criticism, with many questioning the need for a “buy now, pay later” service for fast food in an already debt-ridden society.
This feels like a credit apocalypse incoming. People on the financial fringe are going to make mistakes, bad decisions that will absolutely destroy their credit. And these massive corporations? They’ll likely just write it off as bad debt. But it’s going to devastate entire communities of people who make those bad financial choices, especially young people who might order late-night Taco Bell and forget about the payments. Imagine trying to buy a house with thousands of dollars in DoorDash debt tanking your credit score.
This partnership is an example of a gambling economy. We’re already bombarded with sports gambling ads, and now this? It’s all about hooking people, making them addicted, and then monetizing it in small increments. You can now finance a private taxi for your burrito because Klarna, a BNPL company, is banking on people missing payments and racking up fees. Their revenue actually increased last year while many Americans were facing credit problems.
Think about it: if people feel they have to put their food on credit, that’s a seriously bad sign for society. There is NOTHING on DoorDash that you need to buy now and pay for later. It’s madness. While some might argue that BNPL helps manage money, are we really managing our money by taking out loans for fast food?
Look at how inflation has already jacked up McDonald’s prices. A medium order of fries is almost triple the price it was just a few years ago. Quarter Pounder meals and McNuggets have seen massive price hikes. The Happy Meal is no longer a budget-friendly option. And we remember seeing those crazy prices last summer – nearly $18 for a Quarter Pounder with cheese and bacon combo!
Honestly, we’ve almost completely stopped DoorDashing ourselves because the costs have become insane. Between delivery fees, tips, and inflated food prices, it’s just not worth it anymore.
So, what do you think about taking out loans to buy DoorDash? Let us know in the comments below. But our advice is clear: strongly consider avoiding DoorDash and Uber Eats altogether for a month or two to see just how much money you can save. This whole “finance your fast food” thing can only end badly.
