tk421;771696 wrote:Just goes to show that those who blame McDonald's for our obesity epidemic are full of shit. Takes a lot more than eating at McDs to account for all our fat asses.

That is exactly right!

It's not just Mcdonalds but diet is a massive part of our obesitty problem. And one dude not being a fatass after eating a ton of Chez Mcdo doesn't show anything.

I Wear Pants;771763 wrote:It's not just Mcdonalds but diet is a massive part of our obesitty problem. And one dude not being a fatass after eating a ton of Chez Mcdo doesn't show anything.

But one dude who eats McDonald's for a month means something? Not that I'm a fast food apologist, but if this dude eating 20,000 Big Macs and being in perfect health doesn't mean shit, then Mr. super size me eating and having health problems doesn't mean shit either. Yet, so many watch that movie and boohoo about McDs. Like if people wouldn't eat McDonald's they'd be healthier. We'd still eat shitty food, just somewhere else.

tuskytuffguy;771251 wrote:Not that impressed, because it is a shitty-tasting sandwich.

Wouldn't that make it more impressive? I mean, I would think it's easier to eat 25K of something that tastes good than something that tastes "shitty."

25,000 M 'n Ms? Easy. 25,000 rabbit turds? Impressive.

I Wear Pants;771479 wrote:What an idiot.

Yes, he definitely is. It may not always make you fat, but not being fat doesn't mean the same thing as "healthy." Crackheads are not fat, but they're not healthy either.

tk421;771696 wrote:Just goes to show that those who blame McDonald's for our obesity epidemic are full of shit. Takes a lot more than eating at McDs to account for all our fat asses.

I don't blame McDonald's one iota for our obesity problem. They are a private enterprise selling people what they want. If people are irresponsible with that, it is not ... at all ... the fault of McDonald's. No different than blaming Budweiser for our alcohol abuse problem.

I DO blame our obesity problem on how major a role McDonald's is in the daily diet of many people, but that is THEIR responsibility, not McDonald's.

I Wear Pants;771763 wrote:It's not just Mcdonalds but diet is a massive part of our obesitty problem. And one dude not being a fatass after eating a ton of Chez Mcdo doesn't show anything.

Diet is, yes. WE are responsible for our diets. McDonald's is not responsible for any element of our diets.

If we learned to eat more healthily and exercise more, McDonald's could still exist in its current form without being a problem (though it might not make the profits it currently does).

ccrunner609;771971 wrote:I went to McD's tonight and fed my kids (I went to Hot head)........dont have any problem with it cause I know 5 days a week I cook lean meat, veggies for them.

See? Nothing wrong with this, whatsoever.

Our own inability to have self-control and practice moderation is nobody's fault but our own.

4cards;771260 wrote:... 25,000 Big Mac's...? I'm sure they'll bury him under the fucking golden arches when he drops dead from eating that shit!

That's what people will have you believe about everything. The truth is that everyone is different. My Grandpa has eaten a POUND of bacon almost every morning of his adult life for breakfast, takes the skillet and pours the remaining grease over his bacon and the eggs, and eats it. He just celebrated his 83rd birthday, and his last doctor's visit the doctor told him he has the best cholesterol of any person over 65 he's ever seen. I also have a 72 year old neighbor that's smoked like a chimney AND drinks at least the equivalent of a 12pack of beer every day since my parents have known him (30+ years) and he'll outlive everyone including me. The most major ailment he's had in 30 years my family has known him is knee replacement surgery when he fell about 10 years ago. Never been in the hospital, never found cancer anywhere in/on him, and his doctor told him he has a pretty well-functioning liver for a man his age. Sure eating stuff like this is probably not the best idea for most people, but there's always exceptions. Especially if he eats healthy and gets exercise outside of his daily big mac. Also, if he only eats the sandwich and not fries everyday, that's a huge help. Fast food fries are far worse for you than a lot of people realize.

Agreed with Redskins above. I would bet that the majority of our "health" is based on genetics. Yes eating healthy and exercising will obviously help, but eating a big mac isn't THAT bad for you. It's when you eat a ton of food and don't move all day. My grandpa is 81 and has smoked 2 packs a day since he was 15 or so. Still kicking it. And then at a client a 40 year old woman dropped dead who walks a mile every lunch day and does no drugs or anything.

Two a day? wow, I eat at mc donalds once and I feel like shit. Havent eaten there in a long time.

RSP, I believe the woman who died about 15 years ago, who had been the oldest woman in modern history (like 121 or something) smoked up until she died.

A lot of that stuff is just hard to figure out.

O-Trap;771904 wrote:If we learned to eat more healthily and exercise more, McDonald's could still exist in its current form without being a problem (though it might not make the profits it currently does).

I would submit, as a McDonald's investor, that diminished profits certainly would be a problem.

kayo;772439 wrote:I would submit, as a McDonald's investor, that diminished profits certainly would be a problem.

I'm betting the people over there are smart enough to adapt to a changing culture. They've been doing it for decades.

If it became profitable to be "health conscious," they'd at least do something like Wendy's and have "naturally cut" fries (There is nothing extra natural about the fries themselves ... and what's the alternative to being naturally cut?). They'd either BE more healthy ... or they'd market themselves to APPEAR more healthy.

Either way, they'd be fine. They've had one fiscal year where they weren't profitable (1982, I believe?). They know what they're doing.

GOONx19;771692 wrote:Isn't a Big Mac with just ketchup a just McDouble? That's a hefty price for the extra piece of bread.

Not in 1978 it wasn't. The reason we ate em is cause we had buy one get one coupons. Not sure of the price then and I've never had a mcdouble or heard of it even.

thavoice;771378 wrote:Good sandwich....too bad the burgers are so damned small on it

Order a Double Quarter Pounder (or even a Quarter Pounder) dressed as a Big Mac. They'll do it for no extra charge. Better bang for your buck as they're almost the same price.

Sykotyk;772783 wrote:Order a Double Quarter Pounder (or even a Quarter Pounder) dressed as a Big Mac. They'll do it for no extra charge. Better bang for your buck as they're almost the same price.

Solid idea.

Sykotyk;772783 wrote:Order a Double Quarter Pounder (or even a Quarter Pounder) dressed as a Big Mac. They'll do it for no extra charge. Better bang for your buck as they're almost the same price.

Good call.

Sykotyk;772783 wrote:Order a Double Quarter Pounder (or even a Quarter Pounder) dressed as a Big Mac. They'll do it for no extra charge. Better bang for your buck as they're almost the same price.

Actually they will probably charge you like 50 cents. I remember for almost 2 years me and a friend would go to McDs buy double cheeseburgers when they were still a dollar and have them dressed as big macs. One day we go in there and the lady is like that will be 35 cents extra.

Red_Skin_Pride;772287 wrote:I also have a 72 year old neighbor that's smoked like a chimney AND drinks at least the equivalent of a 12pack of beer every day since my parents have known him (30+ years) and he'll outlive everyone including me.

I'm totally hoping I turn out to have this guy's health. If not...shit's gonna get real for me at some point.

I used to fuking hate when I asked for tomatoes on a McD sandwich and they charged 15 cents.