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Super-Size Me
On OutQ in the morning, they referenced a story that says McDonald's, under lawsuit pressure from idiots looking for a buck, will phase out "Super-Size" fries and drinks.
Of course, this is another instance were a lawsuit has created an air that the average American can't make decisions for themselves. We are so swayed by these companies and their larger fry portions that we can't control ourselves! "Oh, government, please come in and help us, because we are to stupid to choose food for our selves, and I need some cash."
So now we have McDonald's self-regulating, denying our access to Super-Size fries. I remember they tested "Gigantic" size fries here in Houston, where they would fill a 48 oz. cup full of fries. The didn't do to well. Sometimes, too much is just too much. The people have spoken.
Of course, it's a win-win for McDonald's. They look like they're being responsible, concerned about their customer's growing waistlines (because they are sheep, you know), but they'll also sell more fries as those still left wanting more will just buy another order of them. Of corse they might sell one of those horrible baked apple pies instead.
Look, McDonald's has to look like their responding to the lawsuits, even though they haven't actually gone to trial. it's the court of public opinion, but in the long run PEOPLE have to take some responsibility for what they do with your life. Wow, you eat at McDonald's and you find that the food is unhealthy. BIG SURPRISE!
Buck up folks. Everyone needs to grow a little bit thicker skin. Please pass the fries.
Of course, this is another instance were a lawsuit has created an air that the average American can't make decisions for themselves. We are so swayed by these companies and their larger fry portions that we can't control ourselves! "Oh, government, please come in and help us, because we are to stupid to choose food for our selves, and I need some cash."
So now we have McDonald's self-regulating, denying our access to Super-Size fries. I remember they tested "Gigantic" size fries here in Houston, where they would fill a 48 oz. cup full of fries. The didn't do to well. Sometimes, too much is just too much. The people have spoken.
Of course, it's a win-win for McDonald's. They look like they're being responsible, concerned about their customer's growing waistlines (because they are sheep, you know), but they'll also sell more fries as those still left wanting more will just buy another order of them. Of corse they might sell one of those horrible baked apple pies instead.
Look, McDonald's has to look like their responding to the lawsuits, even though they haven't actually gone to trial. it's the court of public opinion, but in the long run PEOPLE have to take some responsibility for what they do with your life. Wow, you eat at McDonald's and you find that the food is unhealthy. BIG SURPRISE!
Buck up folks. Everyone needs to grow a little bit thicker skin. Please pass the fries.
Almost totally off the cuff...
There is one big difference. McDonalds food is not addictive to the average person. It is still an individual's responsibility to not eat too much, few people can truly use the excuse of addiction.
Here is what McDonalds and tobacco companies have in common: lots and lots of advertising. While all the various companies that sell products with negligable or negative health consequences certainly raise eyebrows with their products, it is the advertising bombarding us every day that wears down our resolve to treat ourselves better.
I think people are responsible for not smoking or overeating as individuals. However, if you are really determined to sue someone, I would take on the advertising firms that rot our minds and better judgement.
I realize another part of the issue is that companies lie about their products. As far as that goes, sue the company and the advertisers for coming up with that lie and trying to make it true.
Re: Almost totally off the cuff...
and when you consider that fast food restaurants are pretty much serving what people want to purchase, the lawsuits should center in on the average consumer who purchases these products ... thereby making burgers and fries bigger sellers than salads and other healthier fare ...
and thereby encouraging the fat feeding frenzy currently being lauded.
i for one always pay for my weekly burger with nonsequential one dollar bills ... making the lawyers work damn hard to track me down for the hell of a lawsuit i am surely one day to incur.
Re: Almost totally off the cuff...