It was evident that $20.00 was a lot of money in 1976 because there is no way in hell

[TVFactFan]

Three people could eat out in 2013 with only $20.00.

In the episode JJ in Trouble it was stated that $20 was left for the kids to use for emergencies but JJ wanted to use it to eat out.


Today $20 would only be enough for barely one person to eat out on. lol

[Zoneboy]

3 people can easily eat out today on $20 although probably only at a fast-food or pizza place.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

3 people can easily eat out today on $20 although probably only at a fast-food or pizza place.

$20.00 will not allow 3 people to eat at a fast food restaurant. Maybe 2 but definitely not 3

[Zoneboy]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

$20.00 will not allow 3 people to eat at a fast food restaurant. Maybe 2 but definitely not 3

That depends on where you go...

Pizza Hut - 2 large pizzas with any toppings = $20 (when promotion is on)
McDonalds and not just the dollar menu
Taco Bell
Subway - 3 six-inch subs and drinks

These are only examples and I'm sure that if 3 people only had $20 between them and were hungry enough that they would find a way to stretch it.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

That depends on where you go...

Pizza Hut - 2 large pizzas with any toppings = $20 (when promotion is on)
McDonalds and not just the dollar menu
Taco Bell
Subway - 3 six-inch subs and drinks

These are only examples and I'm sure that if 3 people only had $20 between them and were hungry enough that they would find a way to stretch it.

At McDonald's, you are not spending less than $7.00 per person for dinner.


Now maybe for breakfast since it's a lot cheaper at $5.00 per person

[OH Nuts!]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

At McDonald's, you are not spending less than $7.00 per person for dinner.


Now maybe for breakfast since it's a lot cheaper at $5.00 per person

If you use the dollar* value items you could. I used to do that all the time. But I haven't been in a fast food joint for a while, so those "dollar" values are probably more like $1.50 now.
So...I think 3 people could eat for $20 (outside of Manhattan anyways) - they'd just have to be creative!

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

If you use the dollar* value items you could. I used to do that all the time. But I haven't been in a fast food joint for a while, so those "dollar" values are probably more like $1.50 now.
So...I think 3 people could eat for $20 (outside of Manhattan anyways) - they'd just have to be creative!

Three people with something to eat and drink not likely. Then you have to add in the tax lol

[Zoneboy]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Three people with something to eat and drink not likely. Then you have to add in the tax lol

It can be done...

Each person could get 2 sandwiches an order of fries, a drink and a sundae from the dollar menu for $15 plus tax

They could get 3 #1's which is the Big Mac meal deal for less than $20

3 20-piece mcnuggets and 3 small drinks is also less than $20. This is better if McDonalds is doing their all drink sizes for a dollar promotion

More can be saved if coupons are applied

[OH Nuts!]

Originally Posted by Zoneboy

It can be done...

Each person could get 2 sandwiches an order of fries, a drink and a sundae from the dollar menu for $15 plus tax

They could get 3 #1's which is the Big Mac meal deal for less than $20

3 20-piece mcnuggets and 3 small drinks is also less than $20. This is better if McDonalds is doing their all drink sizes for a dollar promotion

More can be saved if coupons are applied

Exactly! It really isn't that hard; especially outside of NYC.

[gilligan fanatic]

It's the drinks that make it expensive, even soft drinks. Took a date out last week with tip it was $22. And we ate at a diner.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

It's the drinks that make it expensive, even soft drinks. Took a date out last week with tip it was $22. And we ate at a diner.

And the Taxes


In the words of roger thomas................"I don't want the tax"

[Brieannas21]

You could go to McDonald's and get 2 #2's and that could feed 3 people add an med drink and you'll still have change left out of that $20.

[Zoneboy]

If you're really desperate there's always Little Caesars.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brieannas21

You could go to McDonald's and get 2 #2's and that could feed 3 people add an med drink and you'll still have change left out of that $20.

I don't think JJ was talking about one meal, he was referring to breakfast, lunch and dinner which is why I said $20 was a lot in 1976

[Brieannas21]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I don't think JJ was talking about one meal, he was referring to breakfast, lunch and dinner which is why I said $20 was a lot in 1976

Of course it was, that is why the other day I told you that James' $15 raise was a lot of money. The dollar went a long way back in the day.

I can remember going to the store when I was little and getting a carton of Jungle Juice for 50¢, now that same juice will cost you $2.50 and it don't even taste the same.