Originally posted by BackFire
You're ignoring the fact that almost every fast food place offers some kind of healthy alternative to their fatty foods. For instance, Mcdonalds has a variety of salads, and fruit cups. They also have a veggie burger and such. Also, since this topic is on Wendy's, they also offer numerous alternatives, instead of fries you can get a cup of chili, a baked potato, a side of vegetables and a grilled chicken sandwich without mayo.
You are in a shoe store. Shoes are everywhere. There is one tiny rack that has socks. What are you more likely to buy?
No, it's not. It's no more brainwashing then any other commercial.
The influence of an advert for a new pair of oh-so-cool sneakers is less likely to be detrimental to my health than being subjected to a barrage of fast-food ads...
You're so down on fast food advertisements, what about commercials advertising sugary cereal, or soda, or candy? All of these are equally as harmful to kids as fatty foods, they all are unhealthy, why only target fast food adds as "brainwashing" when they're doing the exact same thing as these products.
You're less likely to be convinced that a snickers is a viable alternative to a healthy meal.
It's just wrong to blame the restaurants who make fatty foods available. No one forces the people in there, and no one forces them to order a triple bacon burger with a large chili cheese fry. Blaming the fast food establishment over this type of stuff is like someone blaming a car company for making a car that can go 130 MPH, instead of the retard who decided to floor the gas petal knowing full well how fast he can go.
Of course, people should be held ultimately accountable for their dietry habits. I hold little sympathy for the obese people who file 'McSuits', but I feel that the saturation of these terrible places makes them also accountable. Choice is an important part of people's lives, but how much choice is there if on every street corner (in major cities) there is a fast-food joint?
You are in a shoe store. Shoes are everywhere. There is one tiny rack that has socks. What are you more likely to buy?
Depends what I wanted, if they made it known that they do have socks, and I wanted socks, I'd get the socks. Just like the people know that these fast food establishments offer healthy alternatives, but still decide to get the triple burger. The fast food company is just giving them what they order, nothing more.
The influence of an advert for a new pair of oh-so-cool sneakers is less likely to be detrimental to my health than being subjected to a barrage of fast-food ads...
There aren't "barrages" of fast food ads. They are no more common then any other type of commercials. They're just advertising their product, just like everyone else who makes a commercial. Generally these commercials are advertising a new product they are offering. Makes sense. No problem there.
You're less likely to be convinced that a snickers is a viable alternative to a healthy meal.
Well, to be fair, it's a well known fact that fast food meals are NOT healthy alternatives to a healthy meal. Commercials for fast food joints never claim their junk food is a good alternative (unless it's in reference to a healthy item they are offering).
Humerously enough, a Snickers Bar would probably be a better, healthier substitute for a meal then a full mcdonalds meal.
Of course, people should be held ultimately accountable for their dietry habits. I hold little sympathy for the obese people who file 'McSuits', but I feel that the saturation of these terrible places makes them also accountable. Choice is an important part of people's lives, but how much choice is there if on every street corner (in major cities) there is a fast-food joint?
Choice is still there, there are actually quite a few fairly healthy fast food establishments, such as subway, and there are also super markets everywhere, so people can go make their own meals at home if they wish, and there's also numerous sit down restaraunts. And again, the fast food joints do offer healthy foods as well as their burgers.
People do choose to go to these places, and they choose to get the burgers and fries, rather then the salad and fruit cup. They have numerous choices, they just make the wrong ones.
Originally posted by BackFire
Depends what I wanted, if they made it known that they do have socks, and I wanted socks, I'd get the socks. Just like the people know that these fast food establishments offer healthy alternatives, but still decide to get the triple burger. The fast food company is just giving them what they order, nothing more.There aren't "barrages" of fast food ads. They are no more common then any other type of commercials. They're just advertising their product, just like everyone else who makes a commercial. Generally these commercials are advertising a new product they are offering. Makes sense. No problem there.
Well, to be fair, it's a well known fact that fast food meals are NOT healthy alternatives to a healthy meal. Commercials for fast food joints never claim their junk food is a good alternative (unless it's in reference to a healthy item they are offering).
Humerously enough, a Snickers Bar would probably be a better, healthier substitute for a meal then a full mcdonalds meal.
Choice is still there, there are actually quite a few fairly healthy fast food establishments, such as subway, and there are also super markets everywhere, so people can go make their own meals at home if they wish, and there's also numerous sit down restaraunts. And again, the fast food joints do offer healthy foods as well as their burgers.
People do choose to go to these places, and they choose to get the burgers and fries, rather then the salad and fruit cup. They have numerous choices, they just make the wrong ones.
"Hello, Brick Wall! My name is Brick Wall. How are you today?"
I too am good, thank you for asking, Brick Wall...
As a side note, I think we both undoubtably agree that fast-food ain't good for ya mind or bones, we just differ slightly on where the blame lies...
Me - I think the companies should take some responsibility.
You - It's the sole fault of the individual.
Pizza's good.
Though not good enough to convince me to eat it more than once or twice a week. Never has. But then again, overly greasy stuff like that and fast food makes me a tad sick.
But then again perhaps that's why I never had acne. I think the danger of pubescent acne is gone for me, though, being 21 and all.