Fast Food - Ohhhh the Horrors!
Now, I’m not one that will argue that fast food, ie. McD’s, Burger King, and all of that ilk, are good for you. I’m simply not that dumb. However, I find crap like this to be annoying. Why? Because you have a choice.
You can choose not to order the Triple Yummy Heartstopping Burger of Death with Ginormous-size fries and the Big Bubba Pop (Yes, I said pop, because soda is what you put in your fridge to keep it smelling nice!). Or you can choose to order the Heartstoppers Super Duper Non-Value Meal and stick your foot one inch further into the grave.
Myself, I enjoy a yummy cheeseburger w/fries and a regular Coke. I can’t help myself. I always feel like crap after I eat them, but hey, I’d rather die because I enjoyed my food than to eat or drink chemicals (diet pop with whatever chemical of the day is en vogue). Everything should be within reason. That’s the problem, it’s not just the food choices that we make, it’s the sheer volume that we consume that is the problem. I must admit there are times where I WANT, no, NEEEEEEED that 42oz caffeine buzz in a cup just to make it through the day without just smacking someone.
But, is it really the responsiblity of the restaurant industry to limit people’s choices like some sort of food parent? I think not. If you can’t help yourself but to order the triple sized whatever you’re ordering, then isn’t that just a bit like natural selection taking you out of the gene pool a little bit earlier, thus strengthening it for the future?
What do you kind folks think? Is it the restaurant industry’s responsibility, or do you think you should be forced to wear the big girl/boy pants and police yourselves?
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August 1st, 2007 at 9:42 am
Honestly. I don’t think it’s mcdonald’s responsiblity to tell you what to eat. They’re trying to make money. They want you to come. They’re going to listen to the masses. I mean who cares if they make a something that’s bad for you. If you don’t like it, don’t eat there.
simple. DAmn people need to complain about something. As if Mcdonald’s is responsible for the hell that is what they call their lives. Riiiiiiiiiight.
August 1st, 2007 at 11:25 am
Totally agree… because it is on the menu does not mean you must buy it…the companies will test products all the time..those that sell, they keep…those that do not, they discontinue….
This is like the complaints by parents about their kids being so overweight and trying to blame the fast food joints…
hey mom and dad…TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FAMILY’S LIFE AND STOP ASKING THE GOVERNMENT TO DO IT FOR YOU!
August 1st, 2007 at 11:43 am
I applaud the industry for providing nutritional content, but then that means those of us who do the food ordering and purchasing have our own responsibility of reading the information and making the best choices for ourselves. If we choose to ignore the nutritional information, then it’s not for us to complain or even sue. Duh, asshole - that’s called full disclosure, not to mention FREE WILL and responsibility!
August 1st, 2007 at 11:03 pm
While I do agree it’s not really their responsibility, what do you think of the impact of fast food on the cost of health care?
Even if you do pay attention and eat healthy, you are paying indirectly for those who eat crap food every day.
That’s a good point, Xav! Darn you! So hell, everyone, just order up a Triple Bubba Burger with double cheese, we’re gonna pay for it in the long haul, might as well partake of the cheesy goodness!
August 2nd, 2007 at 12:48 am
If McD can’t offer super sizes, then stores shouldn’t be allowed to place candy right next to the cash register. I can say no to having my order supersized, but it’s a real pain in the butt explaining to the kids why they can’t have candy every day and rot their teeth out.
August 9th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
well, you may love or hate todays TT.
No, its not the restaurant industries job. Yes they should police themselves by making sure the special sauce will not actually poison you. But if you insist on 2 big macs and you get cholestrol higher then mount everest, no one shoved big mac #2 down your throat. Responsibility people