McDonald's launches anti-obesity campaign

moe.ron · #1 04-16-2004, 04:41 AM

Why am I chuckling at this?

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Kevin · #2 04-16-2004, 09:08 AM

I'm actually glad you'll be able to go there and not have the lowest fat item on he menu be somewhere around 20g of fat.

Sistermadly · #3 04-16-2004, 10:01 AM

I'm with ktsnake on this one. I only eat there about once a year, but I get tired of getting stares when I only order a Happy Meal.

Kevin · #4 04-16-2004, 10:29 AM

Now they're bringing out an adult happy meal. It's supposed to have a salad, bottled water and include a pedometer instead of a toy.

33girl · #5 04-16-2004, 10:33 AM

Why can't they just get a grip on the fact that sometimes all adults want to eat is a hamburger, a small order of fries and a small drink? I don't want a pedometer, I just want to be able to get smaller portions that don't come in a silly azz Happy Meal bag. (Not that I am one to get embarrassed about that)

Dang this is making me think I might have to get a happy meal for lunch....LOL

Lady Pi Phi · #6 04-16-2004, 11:18 AM

I order happy meals sometimes.

They've never stopped me ordering one before.

sigtau305 · #7 04-16-2004, 12:05 PM

everyone has the right to eat what they want.

Sistermadly · #8 04-16-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by 33girl
I don't want a pedometer, I just want to be able to get smaller portions that don't come in a silly azz Happy Meal bag. (Not that I am one to get embarrassed about that)

Yeah, but I like getting toys. They're an added bonus.

Sistermadly · #9 04-16-2004, 02:31 PM

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Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
I order happy meals sometimes.
They've never stopped me ordering one before.

It's not that they've STOPPED me, it's just that they give me weird looks. A full grown woman ordering a happy meal who doesn't have a kid in sight? Yeah, it looks a little strange when everyone else is supersizing everything.

Lady Pi Phi · #10 04-16-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Sistermadly
It's not that they've STOPPED me, it's just that they give me weird looks. A full grown woman ordering a happy meal who doesn't have a kid in sight? Yeah, it looks a little strange when everyone else is supersizing everything.

Just give them dirty looks back...that's what I would do.

But then again I can be an uber b**** when I want to

ADqtPiMel · #11 04-16-2004, 02:43 PM

I always order a cheeseburger and small fries...EVERY time, the cashier says, "Now, you know getting a double cheeseburger and a large fry would be cheaper...why don't you save yourself some money?" NO people, I want what I ordered!

stillthere · #12 04-16-2004, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by sigtau305
everyone has the right to eat what they want.

I tend to agree with this. People should be responsible for their health. However, I guess there comes a time when it's realized that people aren't going to be responsible and actions must be taken to curb people's horrible eating habits.

ISUKappa · #13 04-16-2004, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by 33girl
Why can't they just get a grip on the fact that sometimes all adults want to eat is a hamburger, a small order of fries and a small drink? I don't want a pedometer, I just want to be able to get smaller portions that don't come in a silly azz Happy Meal bag. (Not that I am one to get embarrassed about that)

Dang this is making me think I might have to get a happy meal for lunch....LOL

I just get it for the toy.

chideltjen · #14 04-16-2004, 04:24 PM

didn't they used to have a smaller portion meal? what the hell happened to that. it consisted of a cheeseburger/bbq burger/ or something, a small fry, and a small drink... minus the toy and cheesy bag. and it wasn't that expensive either.

where is that now????

i can't say anything tho... i haven't been to mikkey d's for the longest time... and i am proud.

Sistermadly · #15 04-16-2004, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by ADqtPiMel
I always order a cheeseburger and small fries...EVERY time, the cashier says, "Now, you know getting a double cheeseburger and a large fry would be cheaper...why don't you save yourself some money?" NO people, I want what I ordered!

It's also cheaper just to buy a happy meal than to buy them separately. So I'm frugal and watching my waistline at the same time!

These days the only time I go to McDonalds is if I just have a craving for one of their hamburgers... which is about once a year. I always regret it later, but it tastes good at the time.