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[–] AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world 31 points 11 months ago (2 children)

As far as we know, there are only taco bells on the planet earth. As far as we know, taco bell is only a taco chain not a secret society masquerading as fast food taco restaurant. As far as we know, taco bell did not organize the JFK assassination. As far as we know, taco bell was not used to feed POWs during WW2. As far as we know, taco bell is not the public face of the order of the taco, a global shadow government that has ruled the realm of man since the dawn of time, deciding who wins wars, who develops technology, and who wins elections.

[–] Wogi@lemmy.world 13 points 11 months ago (1 children)

But they are the favorite to win the fast food wars

[–] Deceptichum@kbin.social 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Didn’t Pizza Hut win that outside of the US?

[–] iAmTheTot@kbin.social 5 points 11 months ago

Eh, same company.

[–] robolemmy@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Given the incomprehensible vastness of the universe, it’s the height of arrogance to assume that Taco Bell has not arisen in other star systems. The only thing doubtful is that extraterrestrial Taco Bells have visited Earth.

[–] Carighan@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

Ah, the Fertaco Paradox!

[–] SJSmith@lemmy.world 19 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Also population 100% robots

[–] Chozo@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago

That we know of, at least.

[–] Alter_Id@kbin.social 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Just tried using Google Earth to check for any Taco Bell locations to confirm this. How convenient that it wouldn't let me look anywhere close to Mars. They're keeping something from us!

[–] metaStatic@kbin.social 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] Alter_Id@kbin.social 11 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Kinda neat, but pretty janky. Can't get it to open up in street view.

[–] funnystuff97@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Sucks for you, the geoguessr scene there is crazy!

[–] SaakoPaahtaa@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I recognize that rock

[–] geekworking@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What do you think will be the first fast food franchise on Mars?

My guess is Subway. Don't need to cook anything and all of the ingredients already have enough preservatives to make the journey.

[–] chaogomu@kbin.social 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Subway will also sell franchises to anyone and everyone, regardless of how close another franchise is.

It makes a lot of money for corporate at the expense of fucking over the franchise owners.

[–] Infynis@midwest.social 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So you're saying Subway will be both the first and second fast food restaurants on Mars?

[–] metaStatic@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

only if you don't count the 25 Starbucks already setting up shop at the landing site

[–] Teon@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

There will be 3, full size starbucks on the ship to Mars. A ship that has only 30 humans.

[–] Teon@kbin.social 10 points 11 months ago

The Mars franchises are called Bell de la Taco, they have different branding laws on Mars. Lots of red tape.

[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

Are you suggesting that Martians hate fake Mexican food???

I think that may be racist, but I'm not sure towards whom...

[–] DeepThought42@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There are also no toilets yet on Mars either, so it's probably just as well.

[–] Eczpurt@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

It'd be legendary to be the first person to poo Taco Bell in a hole in the ground on Mars though

[–] Drusas@kbin.social 7 points 11 months ago
[–] snausagesinablanket@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

As far as we know, this is a shit post.

[–] Azurewrath@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

At some point there will be a race for what fast food chain is the first to go interplanetary

[–] elrondsmith@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

there are not that much more tacobells outside of US

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 11 months ago

There's at least 1 Planet Hollywood, though. Arnold set it up while filming Total Recall on location.

[–] mykneedoesnthurt@kbin.social 2 points 11 months ago

As far as YOU know, mister.

[–] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Russell's Taco Bell

[–] Pratai@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

~~As far as we know~~, there are 0 Taco Bells on Mars.

FTFY.

[–] sebinspace@lemmy.world 0 points 11 months ago

I think it’s a reference to Russell’s Teapot

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 11 months ago
[–] NegativeLookBehind@kbin.social -2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Fair enough, but Taco Bell will give you squirts that resemble Jupiter.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I don't know why people keep saying this lol

Are there people out there who think taco bell has anything spicy on the menu?

[–] slackassassin@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

Probably because the lettuce in the tacos is the only fiber they've had in in a while.

[–] NegativeLookBehind@kbin.social -1 points 11 months ago

Spicy? No, it’s just a bunch of garbage “food”