Check out the book if you can. Among other things, it gave me a new perspective on McDonald’s as one of the greatest social institutions in postmodern America. I think a lot of HN readers would find that part interesting.
Like others, I was struck by the discussion of (not) moving away from home. Arnade describes the bewildered reaction that he usually got from people if he asked them why they never left the area where they grew up. i.e., how is that even a question?
Like others, I was struck by the discussion of (not) moving away from home. Arnade describes the bewildered reaction that he usually got from people if he asked them why they never left the area where they grew up. i.e., how is that even a question?