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[–] [email protected] 36 points 7 months ago (5 children)

I think the headline misrepresents it a bit, but:

  • Tim's has a long history of playing to a sense of nostalgia and "shared Canadian values".

  • Politicians have been using this association to try to seem like Regular Joes for years.

  • The franchise is owned by one of the largest corporations in the world.

  • Their menu increasingly contradicts the "traditional" vibe they promote, with newer items like Sweet Chili Chicken Loaded Wraps and Loaded Bowls, Tiramisu Cold Brew, and Blackberry Yuzu Sparkling Quenchers.

  • They're also increasingly expanding options that discourage people from eating in-store, eroding their "de facto town square" image.

  • Maybe the confused identity of the brand reflects the confused identity of Canada as a whole.

To be honest, it's a pretty muddled piece, but there are a couple of interesting points in there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago
  • Their menu increasingly contradicts the "traditional" vibe they promote, with newer items like Sweet Chili Chicken Loaded Wraps and Loaded Bowls, Tiramisu Cold Brew, and Blackberry Yuzu Sparkling Quenchers.

Sounds racist.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You know you're truly lazy when the tl;dr itself is too long

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

tim hortons kind of hypocrites; may mirror society

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I was referring to myself being too lazy to read it if that was unclear

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Haha it was clear, just having some fun.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Ok, I thought I just had a comprehension problem, because I couldn't figure out the plot either from the title. Maybe an AI written article?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Their menu increasing contradicts the core principles of taste.