We are living in a time of economic unrest and upheaval. People are losing their jobs, their homes and their sense of security. Difficult times like these force the average person to take a deep introspective look at what matters in life, and/or collosally overeact to minor irritations.

Consider the case of a Fort Pierce, Florida woman who called 911 three times after McDonald’s employee informed her they had run out of Chicken McNuggets. (Hat tip to TCPalm.com)

Latreasa L. Goodman paid for her ten-piece meal and was then told the restaurant had ran out. The cashier informed Goodman that she could not get a refund, but offered the patron a McDouble (an item of lesser value) instead. The hungry 27-year-old  declared the situation an emergency and called the police. Three times. The police [clearly forgetting the widespread fear and panic  caused by a recent spate of Hamburglar attacks, in which four McDonald's were left all-beef-pattiless*] had the nerve to charge Goodman for misuse of 911.

McDonald’s  however, believes  that this was a McNugget tragedy of the highest proportions and issued an apology, saying that this was an isolated incident and they seek to satisfy each and every customer. Goodman will not go nugget-less again, as they promised to send her a refund, and a gift card for more deep-fried, Chicken McNuggety goodness. Yes, tough times really make us aware of what the important issues are.

*The Hamburglar has not actually robbed any McDonald’s in Florida in recent times. However sources say his currently at large in the vicinity of Toledo, OH.