Overweight teens file fat lawsuit against McDonald's - Page 2

PandaOnProzac · #1 09-19-2002, 05:56 PM

Mayo........mmmmmmmmmmmm
Cheezy....mmmmmmmmmmmm

texas*princess · #2 09-19-2002, 06:12 PM

hhhmmmm dinner time.

PandaOnProzac · #3 09-19-2002, 07:53 PM

After all this talk of unhealthy food I think I'll have some pasta tonight.

KillarneyRose · #4 09-19-2002, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by zntke711
He said children often are unable to resist the chain's playgrounds, Happy Meals, and toy promotions often tied to the release of popular movies.....

Although the age of the youths has not been released, Hirsch's office said one is about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 270 pounds, while the other is 5 feet 3 inches and weighs 200 pounds.

Sure sounds like they're eating more than Happy Meals! Besides, people that large shouldn't be playing on the playground equipment 'cause they'll break it.

maggieaxid · #5 09-19-2002, 09:19 PM

They've got to be kidding! This has "fast-buck"written all over it. If anything the parents should be in trouble for child neglect.

Explain to me if the parents are 1. buying them mcdonalds 2. disregarding any drs. advice (if they were even taking them to the drs!) or 3. letting the kids be sedentary, why is McDonalds being sued again?

Shine · #6 09-19-2002, 09:48 PM

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Originally posted by AOX81

I hate people that bitch about being overweight!!! Stop eating fastfood and quit drinking pop. That will solve half of the problem right there! Take some f*cking responsiblity for your own actions. Don't blame your problems on somebody else!

Just as a note. Not all overweight people are overweight because they eat unhealthfully and are sedentary. I am a big woman. I don't deny it. However, I think I eat fast food about once a month, and I go to the gym 4 days a week. I don't drink soda because it makes me nauseous. I'm currently undergoing blood tests to see what the problem is.

Just please think before you say you "hate" people.

AchtungBaby80 · #7 09-19-2002, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by Shine

Just as a note. Not all overweight people are overweight because they eat unhealthfully and are sedentary. I am a big woman. I don't deny it. However, I think I eat fast food about once a month, and I go to the gym 4 days a week. I don't drink soda because it makes me nauseous. I'm currently undergoing blood tests to see what the problem is.

Just please think before you say you "hate" people.

That's really true. Some people are just built larger, which doesn't automatically mean they're not healthy. Shine, it sounds like you're doing pretty well!

I think what we're talking about is how people try to blame other people for their own actions. If, and this is a big IF, these peoples' weight problems were caused solely by McDonalds' cuisine, it's still not the restaurant's fault because everyone has a choice on whether to eat there or not. It's that simple. Same with the smokers suing tobacco companies...the surgeon general's warning has been on those wrappers for years, so all this "But, I didn't know!" stuff just doesn't wash.

Shark_in_Skirt · #8 09-20-2002, 02:02 AM

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"Children clearly are not capable of making health-related decisions," he said. "McDonald's tries to attract children and has an obligation to them."

This is why children have parents.

What the f*ck ever happened to individual responsibility in this country?

XOXO,
Annie.

chideltjen · #9 09-20-2002, 02:18 AM

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"Children clearly are not capable of making health-related decisions," he said. "McDonald's tries to attract children and has an obligation to them."

doesn't seem like the parents are capable either.

sorry i don't think a kid at 5'9" is going to be attracted to a Mcdonald's play structure...

AOIIalum · #10 09-20-2002, 07:41 AM

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Originally posted by zntke711

"The notion that there's no parental authority over these children is ridiculous," said Mike Burita, a spokesman for the Center for Consumer Freedom, an organization representing restaurant operators and individuals who want to preserve consumer choice. "Do little kids steal their parent's car keys and drive themselves to McDonald's?"

He's right, this is the realm of the ridiculous. It isn't McDonald's fault that these kids are overweight. It's the parents' for taking the kids to McDs that often and not monitoring their food choices. The child has a responsibility as well, because most kids that tall are usually old enough to make some smart choices about what they put into their bodies and what they do to get exercise/play.

Even at McD's, it's a lot better to get a plain hamburger happy meal than to get a double quarter pounder supersize meal. Nope, neither are really healthy, but the first one is a lot better than the second. I also doubt either of these kids are eating happy meals any more. If they are then it's probably like our oldest son...he's 12, 5'2" and weighs 144 in football pads

We go to McD's anywhere from 1-3 times/month. He'll order a happy meal, but he's usually still hungry when he finishes it. I wonder if these kids go home and eat again after going to McD's? If they do, are their parents offering fruit or fat free low sugar yogurt or sugar free popsicles or whatever as a snack? </rant>

For our GC law types--please tell me that this one is gonna be tossed out well before it ever gets to court. Please.

Christin

MoxieGrrl · #11 09-20-2002, 09:59 AM

I heard somewhere that McD's is going bankrupt. Anyone else hear anything about it?

maggieaxid · #12 09-20-2002, 10:12 AM

Last night Jay Leno was talking about this....question, how old is this kid if he is 5'9???

AOIIalum · #13 09-20-2002, 10:23 AM

He could be as young as 12 and as old the law in their state says a child would be (probably 17-20?) There's a 12 year old on the football team who's almost 5'7", that's what I'm basing the age range upon

Still, he'd have to be old enough to think for himself, ya know?

Christin

Jaggergirl · #14 09-20-2002, 10:31 AM

Lol! Seriously! 5'9" is a pretty big "happy meal" kid. I mean, the toys aren't that great.

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Originally posted by sororitygirl2
By the way, when at fast food restaurants beware of the "healthy" stuff too! It's usually not so healthy, as the salads have cheese, dressing and croutons and the chicken sandwiches have mayo... yikes!

You're right, you do have to watch what is put on to your stuff or get can get unhealthy again. But I know there are some fast food places you can go to (like Burger King) and get healthy alternatives to a big ol' burger with large fries -- and damn a Whopper suddenly sounds good now... (drools).

But my point is that even if you are only taken to fast food places, you still can eat foods that are relatively healthy and low in fat if you want to. That's what I do whenever my boyfriend and I end up at a fast food place.

doubleblue&gold · #15 09-20-2002, 11:05 AM

Oh, but some idiot judge or overweight jury will probably agree......remember the woman who sued and won because she burned her mouth drinking coffee----someone didn't tell her it was hot. DUH!