マクドナルド理り論ろん

noun

McDonald's Theory

A humorous or semi-serious idea that suggesting a poor option (like McDonald's) can stimulate a group to come up with better alternatives. Often used in business or creative contexts.

• 会かい議ぎで誰だれも意い見けんを出ださないときは、マクドナルド理り論ろんを使つかってみよう。

  When no one speaks up in a meeting, try using the McDonald's Theory.

• マクドナルド理り論ろんは、あえてダメな案あんを出だすことで議ぎ論ろんを活かっ性せい化かさせる手しゅ法ほうだ。

  The McDonald's Theory is a technique to stimulate discussion by deliberately proposing a bad idea.