You are on a road trip. You stop at McDonald’s to refuel. You have to work late. You drive through McDonald’s on the way home. Your dog refuses his kibble. Two plain hamburgers and a cup of ice water, please. You are the President of the United States. You eat at McDonald’s. McDonald’s is synonymous with America. It is a port in the storm, a familiar friend. What makes the golden arches radiate such a friendly glow and be a symbol as recognizable as the American flag? It neve