WHEN IS THE McRIB RETURNING TO MCDONALD’s? _ You can be relatively sure that when McDonald’s first introduced the McRib sandwich in 1981, they had no clue what was to come. Because over the years the sandwich has gone from marketing flop to an almost cult-like status among the McDonald’s faithful. The McRib is a seasoned boneless pork patty shaped like a rack of ribs that has been covered in BBQ sauce and topped with onions and dill pickles. All of that goodness is then put on a homestyle bun. What makes the McRib so special is that it is only available for a limited time at the fast food chain. According to Mashed.com, normally the McRib arrives in the fall sometime around late October. However, the last few years have been anything but normal. Last year McDonald’s waited until November 1 to bring the McRib back to celebrate its birthday. In 2020 the sandwich didn’t return until well into December due to pandemic related issues. The two years prior to that however, the fan-favorite returned right on schedule in October.
FROM TODAY’S SHOW: CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND YOUR KIDS WANT MAC & CHEESE CANDY CANES _ Christmas comes loaded with so many flavors and smells — one of the most popular being the timeless candy cane. It’s a nearly-perfect holiday treat: You can hang it on a tree, give it with a card, keep one in your backpack for a quick breath freshener, or chomp one for some quick energy. The smell alone is iconic and mood-boosting. Is there any way to make it more perfect? Apparently yes, and it’s three words: mac and cheese. For around nine bucks you can buy a half-dozen mac and cheese candy canes. Sounds like the perfect stocking stuffer for a six-year-old, or a six-year-old at heart. • LINK
THE 2025 MARRIAGE REPORT _ Some 2025 marriage info.
• 40% of engagements occur between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day.
• 55% of individuals are surprised by the ring, but 35% show their partners photos of the ring and/or style they like.
• The average ring cost is $5,500.
• On average, 14 vendors/services are hired for a typical wedding. The photographer remains the most popular choice, with 88% of couples hiring one.
• The average wedding now has 130 guests.
• The total wedding cost has risen to $39,000, which includes the engagement ring ($5,500), ceremony and reception ($29,000), and honeymoon ($4,500).
• Couples now pay for about 42% of their weddings, with the remaining 58% covered by parents and other family members.
