I am on the fence about this one.
in a positive light, he demonstrates the mostnegative effects that fast food can have on us. Sometime you have to take drastic measures to get your point heard( ie, eating all that food, all the time).Mind you, most of the population does not eat fast food for every meal of the day, but there are many people who eat out once a day, or several times a week, and even this can add up to some of the symptoms he displayed.
Its been awhile since I've seen this movie, but I don't think he is directly blaming MacDonalds, but fast food in general. I don't think you can blame the fast food itself, but more of your own self-control tactics.
I have to say, as much as I love Macdonalds, they really try to suck in their customers as soon as they can - think about it - they're restaurants are filled with video games, play rooms, and their icon is a clown. I know I have alot of good memories going there as a kid - and I think thats what they're counting on, so you'll come back as an adult, over and over, with your own kids.
that said, parents need to develop good self control habits for their children, and be good role models by choosing more home cooked (heathly meals). While I think you can't blame fast food directly, I think the way in which sales are promoted contribute significantly. I do see macdonalds creating some healthy choices - like salads, deli sandwhiches, and even apple slices in happy meals. However, do you really think that a child is going to choose apple slices when there are fries available instead?
edited to add opinion about smokers: I'm sorry, but I have little tolerance for them. If they want to give themselves cancer, thats fine, but if anyone lights up around me they will hear about it. I hate the way it makes my hair, clothes, and even skin, smell. And kissing a smoker has got to be the worst thing you can do, complete turnoff. I understand some people are hooked and enjoy it, and I respect that, as long as they respect me enough to not light up when I'm around.Edited by: Babydoll
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