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McDonald's McRib retired over the years. But fast-food chain has brought it back. Often

Jennifer Sangalang
McDonald's McRib has come out of retirement, again! The iconic barbecue sandwich that made its debut in 1981 has become a pop culture phenomenon. It will be available at participating locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina for a limited time beginning Nov. 16, 2023.
McDonald's McRib has come out of retirement, again! The iconic barbecue sandwich that made its debut in 1981 has become a pop culture phenomenon. It will be available at participating locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina for a limited time beginning Nov. 16, 2023.
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In the 1990’s, McDonald's said its McRib grew in popularity as a nationwide menu offering.
In the 1990’s, McDonald's said its McRib grew in popularity as a nationwide menu offering.
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McRib searches are among the hottest topics on the Web, and the sandwich (shown in this November 2010 photo) even made a cameo appearance in the hands of Comedy Central's Jon Stewart.
McRib searches are among the hottest topics on the Web, and the sandwich (shown in this November 2010 photo) even made a cameo appearance in the hands of Comedy Central's Jon Stewart.
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McDonald's McRib barbecue sandwich made its debut in 1981.
McDonald's McRib barbecue sandwich made its debut in 1981.
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The McDonald's McRib sandwich made its debut in 1981.
The McDonald's McRib sandwich made its debut in 1981.
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The elusive McRib makes an appearance at a McDonald's restaurant in 2010 in San Francisco.
The elusive McRib makes an appearance at a McDonald's restaurant in 2010 in San Francisco.
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In this Nov. 2007 photo, Alan Klein, a meteorologist in the Minneapolis area, who created the McRib Locator website to help other McRib enthusiasts track where McDonald's is offering the elusive sandwich, enjoys a McRib.
In this Nov. 2007 photo, Alan Klein, a meteorologist in the Minneapolis area, who created the McRib Locator website to help other McRib enthusiasts track where McDonald's is offering the elusive sandwich, enjoys a McRib.
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In November 2014, the McRib was under fire due to allegations that it contains the same plastic found in yoga mats.
In November 2014, the McRib was under fire due to allegations that it contains the same plastic found in yoga mats.
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The contest for McDonald's first-ever NFTs or non-fungible tokens will be held on Twitter.
The contest for McDonald's first-ever NFTs or non-fungible tokens will be held on Twitter.
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McRibs are basically infamous. Though the McDonald's McRib has "retired" over the years, the fast-food giant has brought it back for a limited time in certain states.
McRibs are basically infamous. Though the McDonald's McRib has "retired" over the years, the fast-food giant has brought it back for a limited time in certain states.
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The McRib from McDonald's, comes in at 6.5 ounces including the bun.
The McRib from McDonald's, comes in at 6.5 ounces including the bun.
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McDonald's iconic barbecue sandwich, the McRib, is set to return for a limited time.
McDonald's iconic barbecue sandwich, the McRib, is set to return for a limited time.
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McDonald's McRib is coming back for a limited time.
McDonald's McRib is coming back for a limited time.
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McRib returns to McDonald's for a limited engagement.
McRib returns to McDonald's for a limited engagement.
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The McRib from McDonald's is available for a limited time only.
The McRib from McDonald's is available for a limited time only.
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The McRib is back at McDonald's for a farewell tour starting Oct. 31.
The McRib is back at McDonald's for a farewell tour starting Oct. 31.
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McDonald's McRib sandwich
McDonald's McRib sandwich
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Curiosity killed the cat, but this McRib (so chewy, so sugary) killed my 2021.
Curiosity killed the cat, but this McRib (so chewy, so sugary) killed my 2021.
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The McDonald's McRib returns to Arizona after five years of absence.
The McDonald's McRib returns to Arizona after five years of absence.
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The McRib first debuted in 1981.
The McRib first debuted in 1981.
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