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post #1 of 44
3/2/04 at 8:16pm
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http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/03/02/mcd....ap/index.html

So, basically, we just aren't responsible enough to choose the right menu choice so McDonalds is making it for us.

Does this mean the PRICES will get smaller too???
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post #2 of 44
3/2/04 at 8:55pm
smaller prices would be nice
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post #3 of 44
3/2/04 at 9:16pm
about time, probably brought on by Wendy's now offering salad or chili or baked potato in place of fries.

Lower prices would also be nice-
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post #4 of 44
3/3/04 at 5:57am
What about personal responsibility?
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post #5 of 44
3/3/04 at 8:03am
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Originally posted by katl8e
What about personal responsibility?
Exactly!

I used to have a boyfriend that was 6'4" and weighed all of 160 pounds. He did hard physical work all day for a living. Supersize was great for him - he needed it! He ate bacon, eggs, sausage & pancakes for breakfast, a supersized meal for lunch, and a huge dinner including a large portion of meat. But he stayed thin, and had normal cholesterol levels.

There are a lot of people who work all day roofing, building houses, working in tire shops or as gardeners or in road construction, etc., who can eat and burn off high-calorie meals. Their jobs are usually low-pay, too, so the supersize discount is perfect for them. Why should they be deprived of that option because others don't have the self-control to order a portion that is appropriate to their activity level?

I do commend them for adding more nutritious and lower-calorie options to their menus as options for people who are less active, but I don't think it's right to bow to the idiot who tried to sue them because he wouldn't go home & fix himself a decent meal instead of ordering more fries.
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post #6 of 44
3/3/04 at 9:21am
I think it's a darn shame. The problem isn't offering more for less (which is what super size did), it might be in what they super-sized. How about a supersize of salad? Cheese sticks to go <G>?

I think their changing what they offer to include healthier options is wonderful, as is any move they make to lower sodium content and to use better ingredients. After that, it's a question of personal responsibility and frankly, I'm sick about the current craze that is mis-representing what lower carb eating is about. Not everyone follows atkins! and suddenly coming out with low carb beer, low carb bread/cookies/muffins is the same rabbit hole that the "low fat" version of everything was.

Ugh....off my soapbox and glad that when I eat carbs, I eat "real" food...here's to smashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, real homemade scones with real fruit jam, all in balance with protein and veggies.
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post #7 of 44
3/3/04 at 11:27am
I heard this today on the radio and to be honest I am appalled! They are saying it is all to do with a film that has come out ridiculing Macdonalds for their Supersize (sorry if that was the link but I am at home and my computer takes ages on those links - will look tomorrow at work!) I dont eat Mcdonalds (veggie) but I am assured by those that do that they have leaflets showing the nutritional content of all the food stuff, calorie content etc - how many other places have that. I believe they are a responsible company in their own way and are obviously making a profit. Is that was this is all about - corporate envy!!! We make choices everyday and one of these is what we put in our mouths - no good blaming the food manufacturers for the obesity problem. They are talking about taxing chocolate bars over here now to avoid the obesity obsession. Fat Tax we call it. Whats that all about! Take some personal responsibility people.
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post #8 of 44
3/3/04 at 12:25pm
I'm not so concerned about them taking the option away, but how about going back to using normal size burgers? I swear their burgers get smaller and smaller each year.
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post #9 of 44
3/3/04 at 1:08pm
people are just going to order TWO order of fries and end up paying more and eating more!
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post #10 of 44
3/3/04 at 2:44pm
Boy that is the truth... maybe that is there plan ,making it small so we will order more .and in the long run they make a little more. Life can be such a merry go round lol
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post #11 of 44
3/3/04 at 3:50pm
I don't think that McDonald's is necessarily being so 'socially responsible'. If all the latest healthy eating (i.e. Jarod and Subway) and all the people embracing low carbs have caused a significant drop in McD's supersize sales, it would be an economic decision for them to stop carrying the larger cardboard containers that all these super size food items go in. Then they can shift to offering food choices that mirror what the public is demanding. Like most things, I think it is all about $ and ¢ to them.
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post #12 of 44
3/3/04 at 4:09pm
i was sent a funny picture about where everyone goes who eats mcdonald's food (a bad joke, but this place exists somewhere)
LL
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post #13 of 44
3/3/04 at 4:18pm
that pic is from geetrish.com (even though it doesn't have a copyright on it)
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post #14 of 44
3/3/04 at 4:26pm
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Originally posted by tuxedokitties

I used to have a boyfriend that was 6'4" and weighed all of 160 pounds. He did hard physical work all day for a living. Supersize was great for him - he needed it! He ate bacon, eggs, sausage & pancakes for breakfast, a supersized meal for lunch, and a huge dinner including a large portion of meat. But he stayed thin, and had normal cholesterol levels.
Id be starving
I don't like McDonalds anyway. Aside from the occasional spicy mcchicken (since they are so cheap), their stuff just tastes bad to me. Wendys on the other hand... good stuff.

Peace,
Brandon
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post #15 of 44
3/3/04 at 5:12pm
Hey Brandon.

I agree with you on Wendy's!!
Mcdonald's quarter pounder tastes ok once in a while.
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post #16 of 44
3/4/04 at 2:47pm
Obesity is a problem in most industrialized societies, so obviously many or most people aren't doing such hard physical labor that they need super-sized portions to maintain their ideal weights. As far as personal responsibilty is concerned - McD.`s main clientele appears to be kids. I doubt that they really pay much attention to carbohydrates, calories, fats, etc., and giant-sized portions could very well lead them to think that overeating is "perfectly normal". Many school systems have had to go to the extreme of banning soda (pop) and junk food from their cafeterias/vending machines because of the number of school-age children now suffering from adult-onset diabetes caused by overeating/faulty nutrition. Thus, I really can't find fault with this move. I do think that the prices should be adjusted to reflect the changes, though.
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post #17 of 44
3/4/04 at 3:03pm
I know lots of adults who eat at McDonalds - and plenty of folks who follow cad or calp, depend on fast food places for hamburger patties, plain salads, and read the information provided on sodium content, etc. It's not mainly kids.

Most of all, it isn't the market that is driving this decision, it's fear of lawsuits, imho.
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post #18 of 44
3/4/04 at 3:14pm
McDonald'd is doing this to make more money.You want the extra fries you buy them. It doesn't affect me as i never supersize but the whole thing is really silly.
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post #19 of 44
3/4/04 at 4:58pm
I rarely eat at fast food restaurants because I prefer my own cooking. lol
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post #20 of 44
3/4/04 at 5:11pm
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Originally posted by MissCharlotte
I rarely eat at fast food restaurants because I prefer my own cooking. lol
Ditto. If I go out to eat, I usually go to a mexican restaurant.
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post #21 of 44
3/4/04 at 8:02pm
Being a vegetarian I don't eat at McDonald's but even if I wasn't I'd say McD's would be the last place I'd eat. To say that's a Hamburger is probably an insult to the beef industry. With the statistics on obesity and related medical conditions I think all restaurants should be downsizing their portions. Really, most restaraunt meals are the portion size of 2 meals. Do you realize that the average American (or Canadian for that matter) consumes about 50% more calories a day than they require?

If they are cutting super size, good for them and good for anyone who eats there. Even if they hiding the real reason at stating that their decision is based on health reasons it's a good change. I am sure the real reason is all about money and leaving themselves open to ridiculous lawsuits.
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post #22 of 44
3/4/04 at 8:26pm
I don't really like McDonald's either. It's alright once in a while, but I prefer Wendy's and A&W!
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post #23 of 44
3/5/04 at 12:40pm
I swear more and more our food is trying to make up for our sedate lifestyle. I've lost 20 lbs...not because I stopped eating McDonalds (I was never a McD fan) but because I started volunteering at a rescue and they always give me the BIG PULLY dog that wants LOTS of exercize. Maybe McD's need to hold adoption events...encourage people to adopt a dog and get more exercize.

Katie
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post #24 of 44
3/5/04 at 1:11pm
Well we don't have Super Sizes, over here I don't think. But Mcdonalds has just brought in Fruit,Yoghurt, Chicken Foldovers and all sorts of healthy options(meh) mcdonalds has all changed, not a big fan either.
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post #25 of 44
3/5/04 at 2:44pm
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Originally posted by MissCharlotte
I rarely eat at fast food restaurants because I prefer my own cooking. lol
Just letting you know you have a real pretty cat
I love that color.

Ok, off topic,
Bye,

Brandon
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post #26 of 44
3/6/04 at 6:32pm
Cougar - Thanks. I kinda think she's pretty too. She's also a great companion too. Here's another photo that's more recent.

I must admit. I do like McDonald's french fries.
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post #27 of 44
3/7/04 at 11:56am
I say who cares if McDonald's got rid of Super Size fries?!?!? People are acting like its a national tragedy or something.

If you want to eat more, buy another large size or bring an apple to work with you.

IMO
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post #28 of 44
3/7/04 at 11:57am
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Originally posted by Coco Maui
I say who cares if McDonald's got rid of Super Size fries?!?!? People are acting like its a national tragedy or something.

If you want to eat more, buy another large size or bring an apple to work with you.

IMO
Too darn right Ginger!
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post #29 of 44
3/7/04 at 12:08pm
I rarely eat micky d's, but I don't want to see *any* business policies set by the threat of lawsuits. Imo, it seems that going after "what makes you fat" is the next big target in this country since the cigarette manufacturer's.

Do you really want your choices limited, to pay more by having to buy two of the regular size? Who does this hurt? Try folks without a lot of money who do eat at micky d's on a regular basis. It's not just teens folks.
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post #30 of 44
3/7/04 at 12:24pm
People who need to worry about paying an extra dollar to buy more fries 3-4 times a week probably should not be buying so much McDonald's in the first place. Maybe more people will pack thier lunch and save the extra $.39 that it would have cost them to Super Size
(Oh no I have been sucked into the national french fry discussion...that is a tragedy in itself-LOL!)

IMO
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