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How Catholics Gave Us the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Aug 12, 2026 ยท 9m

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Jace Medical Ad: Emergency Medications Revisionist History Ad: The Staten Island Problem Bill and Juliana Ad: Answering Life Questions The Missing Sister Ad: Cult Investigation Introduction: The Filet-O-Fish Mystery Why McDonald's Keeps the Filet-O-Fish Lou Groen's Background and Franchise Struggles The Friday Sales Problem in Catholic Areas Pitching the Fish Sandwich to Ray Kroc The Hula Burger vs. Filet-O-Fish Challenge The Filet-O-Fish Wins and Menu Expansion Lou Groen's Legacy and Retirement Outro and Credits Revisionist History Ad: The Staten Island Problem Bill and Juliana Ad: Answering Life Questions Off the Cup Ad: Political Commentary The Missing Sister Ad: Cult Investigation
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