I was shocked and appalled to hear there’s a new class action lawsuit against McDonald’s claiming the deservedly beloved McRib sandwich is – and if you’re a McRib enthusiast like myself, you might want to sit down – not made with actual rib meat.

That’s BBQ-lasphemy. It’s also a gross overestimation of how much Americans care what’s in the delicious food we consume in gargantuan quantities.

The lawsuit, filed late December in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, states of the McRib that “fans eagerly await each return, trusting that the sandwich they’re biting into is exactly what the name implies: a sandwich crafted using pork ‘rib’ meat, which is prized by consumers for its high fat content and rich flavor.”

OK, that seems pretty accurate. The McRib comes and goes from the McDonald’s menu like an occasional dream of pickles and magic and wonder, something enthusiasts of rib-like comestibles wish would stick around forever.

The lawsuit continues: “The reality, however, is far from what McDonald’s advertising and branding suggest. Despite its name and distinctive shape – its meat........

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