MacDonalds (punk, track, quote, memory, artist)

ladyluckrules · 06-17-2005, 10:42 AM

The most terrible thing they do is prime little children with their 'happy meals', cartoons,play areas, parties clowns and plastic toys. This leads to them associating Mc Donalds with childhood memories. Most of it's very psychological.

phoenixflames · 06-17-2005, 10:43 AM

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You'd be surprised at the effect that advertising has on people. Especially with Mcdonalds, there's adverts everywhere for new offers they've got going on. Seeing so many ads can have an effect on you, even though you might not realise it.

People still have self control though. What are we gonna do? Make laws to band the advertisements? The last thing we need is more laws. If you are gonna do anything, educate people about healthy eating. I think that would do more, at least for some. It doesn't seem to do much good with smoking (at least in the US). People do what people are going to do, reguarless of advertising. Don't mean to sound like I'm an advocate for McDonalds, or fast food for that matter. I guess I'm just an advocate for personal responsibility and less government, and I see alot of people blaming everyone else for their own stupid mistakes.

ladyluckrules · 06-17-2005, 10:48 AM

^ Maybe sometimes we have to protect stupid people.

Fenixpunk · 06-17-2005, 10:48 AM

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Well, the diference is that its not addicting (some would argue that it is though). If people get obese and die, thats their fault for not taking care of their health. Its like saying we shouldn't drive or buy cars because people sometimes die in them. Its usually not the fault of the car, its the driver (or another driver). If people can't control themselves from eating unhealthy food (and what person thinks McDonalds is healthy), then even if you keep them from McDonalds, they will find some other way to kill themselves. Its not McDonalds fault for making the food. Have everything in moderation...

alright, let me try to disect this and give my thoughts on it.

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Well, the diference is that its not addicting (some would argue that it is though). If people get obese and die, thats their fault for not taking care of their health.

i do believe that people can get addicted to food, hense - Overeaters Anonymous and other organizations helping food addictions.

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If people get obese and die, thats their fault for not taking care of their health. Its like saying we shouldn't drive or buy cars because people sometimes die in them. Its usually not the fault of the car, its the driver (or another driver).

If someone bought a car, and nobody bothered to tell them that a rear end accident would pierce the gas tank causing the car to explode, then I wouldnt blame the driver, or the car, but the manufacturer that failed to tell the public of the dangers of this vehicle. Just like mcdonalds wont ever tell you if you eat here you will die sooner. Instead they watch it happen everyday and wash their hands from all responsibilities.

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Its not McDonalds fault for making the food.

i find it hard to believe that there are cows and chickens out there who pump themselves up with hormones to get as big as they can because they like it. There are more than one food distributor, mcdonalds could change the quality of their food making it healthier than what it is now by going with a better company. It wont ever happend though if the public continues to let them choose profit over health concerns.

ArtistInTheAmbulance · 06-17-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenixflames

People still have self control though. What are we gonna do? Make laws to band the advertisements? The last thing we need is more laws. If you are gonna do anything, educate people about healthy eating. I think that would do more, at least for some. It doesn't seem to do much good with smoking (at least in the US). People do what people are going to do, reguarless of advertising. Don't mean to sound like I'm an advocate for McDonalds, or fast food for that matter. I guess I'm just an advocate for personal responsibility and less government, and I see alot of people blaming everyone else for their own stupid mistakes.

Of course you cant make laws on advertising, Im just saying that Mcdonalds wouldnt be as successful without all the adverts and, like ladyluck said, the free gimmicks and such. And if Mcdonalds wasnt successful, Im fairly sure we'd see some of the figures drop.

As for " People do what people are going to do, reguarless of advertising", I wouldnt say that at all... Advertising can influence people quite heavily, we see so many adverts each day, sometimes without even realising. But, the images get stuck in our memory, it all affects you..

Fenixpunk · 06-17-2005, 10:56 AM

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If you are gonna do anything, educate people about healthy eating.

Im all for educating people about healthy eating, but the sad truth is there is no way the food and drug administration can compete with Mcdonalds $2 billion in advertising campaigns.

ladyluckrules · 06-17-2005, 10:58 AM

Just go and watch fast food nation already!!!!!!!

adidasss · 06-17-2005, 11:03 AM

mmmm...burger.....i guess a double cheeseburger will do, but it's not even near to being the best burger, the best i've eaten is in my home town, with fresh bagols ( no grease on them ) and it's 3 times bigger then a double cheese......mmmmmm.......

Fenixpunk · 06-17-2005, 11:09 AM

Looks Tastey!

ladyluckrules · 06-17-2005, 11:10 AM

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mmmm...burger.....i guess a double cheeseburger will do, but it's not even near to being the best burger, the best i've eaten is in my home town, with fresh bagols ( no grease on them ) and it's 3 times bigger then a double cheese......mmmmmm.......

So...did you just post in this thread to tell us you have a cr@p diet

06-17-2005, 10:42 AM	#41 (permalink)
ladyluckrules D: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 507	The most terrible thing they do is prime little children with their 'happy meals', cartoons,play areas, parties clowns and plastic toys. This leads to them associating Mc Donalds with childhood memories. Most of it's very psychological. __________________ AHOY SAILOR

06-17-2005, 10:48 AM	#43 (permalink)
ladyluckrules D: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 507	^ Maybe sometimes we have to protect stupid people. __________________ AHOY SAILOR

06-17-2005, 10:58 AM	#47 (permalink)
ladyluckrules D: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 507	Just go and watch fast food nation already!!!!!!! __________________ AHOY SAILOR

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06-17-2005, 11:09 AM	#49 (permalink)
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