Netizen Shares Frustration Over Lack of Lenten Food Options in Fast-Food Chains
A male netizen went viral after sharing his frustration about the lack of Lenten food options in several popular fast-food chains in the country.
Recently, Jayeearl, a user on Threads, expressed his concern online after noticing that some well-known restaurants did not seem prepared for the first Friday of Lent. The post quickly spread across social media and elicited reactions from the online community.
In his post, he pointed out that Jollibee did not appear to offer any special Lenten food choices. He also mentioned that a nearby branch of Chowking had run out of stock of its only fish-based dish.
For many Catholics, Fridays during Lent are observed by avoiding meat, which makes fish or vegetable dishes important options during this season.
Many people online agreed with his sentiments. They shared similar experiences of having a hard time finding non-meat meals, especially on the first Friday of Lent. Some said they had to visit several restaurants before finding something suitable to eat.
Others felt that in a country where a large part of the population is Catholic, food businesses could offer more choices during this religious period.
On the other hand, some netizens pointed out that not everyone observes Lent in the same way, and fast-food chains may focus on their regular menu items based on demand and supply.
Here is the full post:
“why are there no lenten food options in jollibee? nearby chowking also had no stocks available for the only fish dish on their menu. first friday of lent and it’s just sad how difficult it is to look for non-meat food options in a predominantly catholic country.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
