Nick (@nickfromohio) has carved out a unique space on social media with his rants. Whether it’s about a Target shopper “forcing” him to check out after grabbing toothpaste or venting about someone cutting in line at a Chick-fil-A drive-thru, Nick has a knack for sharing his frustrations.
His latest video? A tale of being outsmarted by a McDonald’s drive-thru worker just before closing time.
The Late-Night McDonald’s Dilemma!
In his latest TikTok, Nick shares a story that’ll make you think twice about hitting up a fast-food joint right before it closes. According to him, if you’re thinking about grabbing some late-night grub, it might be better to walk inside.
So what happened? Nick says he pulled up to a McDonald’s drive-thru late at night, close to midnight. The employee was quick to hop on the speaker and reassure him that they were still open. This was a relief for Nick, who was worried about cutting it too close to closing time.
The employee even told him to take his time deciding what he wanted. So Nick did just that, weighing his options between a burger, fries, a McFlurry, or maybe some nuggets.
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No Response, Then the Shutdown!
But when Nick finally made up his mind and tried to place his order, there was silence. He asked again, “Can I place my order real quick?” Still nothing. Then, just as Nick started to wonder what was going on, he heard the dreaded words: “Sorry, we’re closed.” It was exactly midnight.
Nick was left in disbelief, staring at the clock. He recalls, “I kinda wish I said more, but I just literally went—” He then mimics a blank stare, mouth open in shock.
Feeling frustrated, Nick decided to drive up to the window to let the employees know he wasn’t happy.
He even tried to glare at the workers inside, but they quickly put up a “Sorry, we’re closed” sign, leaving Nick with nothing but his hunger and a funny story.
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The Debate on Closing Times
Nick’s experience taps into a larger debate about restaurant closing hours. It’s not the first time someone has felt slighted by a fast-food joint locking up before the posted closing time.
Some people believe that showing up half an hour before closing is fair game. Others argue that as long as a business is still open, they should serve customers.
But not everyone sympathizes with Nick. While he thought he made it in time to order, many TikTokers disagreed. Some commented that expecting service just minutes before closing is inconsiderate. One person pointed out:
“Keep in mind, they’re not just serving orders at that time. They’re cleaning and prepping for the next shift. There’s a lot of work going on during the overnight shift.”
Another user added, “I never go to any place minutes before closing. At least half an hour, or I’ll look for a 24-hour spot or just make my own food.”
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One commenter even confirmed Nick’s suspicion:
“That was the plan. You must have arrived very close to closing. Instead of arguing with you, they made you wait those last few minutes until they were officially closed.”
So, next time you’re craving late-night fast food, you might want to plan ahead—or at least be ready for some drive-thru drama!