67,311 McPoints and Not a Clue What To Do With Them (Until Now…)
Alright, c’mon butt — who’s hungry?
Because we’ve just realised that The Riff Report Crew is sitting on a glorious stash of 67,311 McDonald’s points. That’s not just a cheeky cheeseburger or two — that’s a full-blown fast food festival lineup! 😳🍔🍟🍦
And here’s the kicker — 2,747 of those points are expiring soon.
USE ‘EM OR LOSE ‘EM, as they say. We can’t let that happen. That’d be worse than missing the encore at a Maiden gig because you went to the loo. 😭
🍟 So, What Can You Actually Get for 67,000+ Points?
We did some deep-fried research (with a large Coke Zero on the side) and here’s what that kind of McCurrency can buy you:
- Big Mac (6,000 pts) – 11 of them. That’s a stack taller than Lars Ulrich’s drum kit.
- McFlurry (3,000 pts) – 22 sugary swirl bombs. Good luck choosing the flavour.
- Chicken Nuggets 6-piece (3,000 pts) – You could feed a mosh pit.
- Double Sausage & Egg McMuffin (6,000 pts) – Breakfast for a band on tour.
- Regular Fries (1,500 pts) – 44 portions. That’s enough to start a small chip empire.
- Apple Pie (1,500 pts) – 44 molten mouth-burning treats. Proceed with caution. 😅
You could practically cater your own green room or throw a “Pre-Gig McFeast” for your mates. (Someone grab the ketchup packets and paper napkins — we’re going in!)
😈 The Riff Report’s Golden Arches Master Plan
We were gonna save up the points for when Ozzy goes on tour again, but since 2,747 of them are about to vanish into the deep fryer of time, we’ve got a better idea:
🎉 Let’s give back to YOU, the rock-lovin’, riff-huggin’, burger-munchin’ legends who read The Riff Report! 🎉
Yup. We’re launching the “Riff Report McRaffle” — because if you’re gonna go out in a blaze of glory, it might as well be with fries in hand and sauce on your face.
Stay tuned on our socials @theriffreportuk for details — we might be dropping rewards, codes, or even organising a Maccies meet-up before the next big gig in Cardiff, Manchester, or wherever the amps are loud and the car park smells of chips.
📲 The Real MVP? The App That Did It All
Shout out to the McDonald’s app for quietly turning us into Fast Food Royalty. One cheeky cheeseburger at a time, we’ve been building an empire of edible riches.
And look, if McDonald’s ever adds festival wristband collection points, you KNOW The Riff Report would be camped outside by 6am with a hash brown in one hand and a tent pole in the other. 🎪
🎤 Final Thoughts (and a Double Cheeseburger)
This is rock ‘n’ roll meets Ronald McDonald, and we’re lovin’ it.
Whether you’ve got 150 points or 67,000 like us, just know this: food tastes better after a gig, in a band tee, with your ears still ringing from the encore.
And if you see us at a show holding a tray full of fries, you’ll know what’s occurring. 😉
C’mon then… who’s hungry?
🍟🍔🍦
– The Riff Report Crew
🧾 P.S. Got McDonald’s points burning a hole in your app too?
Share a screenshot and tag us @theriffreportuk. Best pic wins a shoutout, and maybe some saucy surprises. 👀
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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