McDonald’s Customer Gets Creative Instead of Paying for Bag

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada’s ban on single-use bags (even those made of paper) has sparked a video storm on TikTok. Online customers are sharing creative ways to ensure their drive-thru McDonald’s orders are all delivered reliably from the window to their car.

The baggage ban stems from regulations that went into effect on July 1 in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, causing at least one McDonald’s location to advertise a 15-cent fee per bag. As the Daily Dot previously reported, the bag ban is aimed at reducing the use of all single-use items, not just plastic.

People generally get frustrated when costs are passed on directly to the customer.

From using tray liners to suggesting bringing your own grocery store bag to put your items in, restaurant customers have come to use ironic items like fishing nets for fish sandwiches.

In a video posted on TikTok by local radio host @ryderfm, Lisa and Ryder show the latter losing the bet and that Lisa can choose what container she uses to pick up McDonald’s orders. are sharing.

“It’s going to be very embarrassing,” Lisa says before Ryder goes to retrieve the item from the back of the SUV.

Ryder uses a short-handled fishing net to receive orders for sandwiches, which are casually dropped into the net by employees.

The Daily Dot reached out to @ryderfm regarding this video via Instagram direct message.

Multiple commenters noted the response, or lack thereof, of McDonald’s employees.

One commenter wrote, “She acted like people were doing the same thing every day.”

“She threw it in there without hesitation,” another user said.

“It was normal for them to throw in the net,” said one viewer.