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Super-size me Burger King! I want to be a man and eat crap.
Real men have cardiac events.
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Be a Man: Eat Crap with Burger King!
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses attitudes towards fast food consumption, particularly in relation to masculinity and societal expectations. It references the documentary "Super Size Me" and explores the implications of indulgence in unhealthy eating habits, along with the reactions to such behaviors.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express a humorous take on masculinity and fast food consumption, suggesting that "real men" embrace unhealthy eating.
- One participant shares their discomfort with the documentary "Super Size Me," indicating a strong reaction to its content and questioning its message.
- Another participant critiques the documentary's portrayal of fast food consumption, suggesting that it misses a deeper point about societal behaviors related to eating and exercise.
- There is a discussion about gender differences in attitudes towards food indulgence and exercise, with some suggesting that women may have different standards for what is worth exercising for compared to men.
- A participant humorously contrasts the calorie content of fruit with fast food, implying that healthier choices require less effort to manage weight.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the implications of fast food consumption and the messages conveyed by the documentary. There is no clear consensus on the points raised, with multiple competing perspectives present.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference personal experiences and societal observations, which may not fully capture the broader implications of fast food consumption and health. The discussion includes subjective interpretations of the documentary's intent and impact.
Super-size me Burger King! I want to be a man and eat crap.
Real men have cardiac events.
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I'm afraid to look at the link. That movie "Super Size Me" was on TV recently, and I could only watch a very short part of it before it made me sick and I turned it off.
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You haven't seen this commercial on TV?Ivan Seeking said:
Super-size me Burger King! I want to be a man and eat crap.
Real men have cardiac events.
Incidentally, it's a parody of the Helen Reddy hit, I am woman.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ujzEfyBpGBo
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I'm pretty sure that isn't Helen Reddy in the back seat.
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Men shouldn't sing and dance to choreography. Other than that...gotta locate my nearest Burger King tomorrow...
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russ_watters
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That guy soooo missed the point. McDonalds should buy La Fitness - that's how guys work. They can't stop themselves from eating the crap, but they can't stand to look at their guts in the mirror so they go to the gym to work it off.Moonbear said:
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russ_watters said:
I can't say I know for certain what the point was. I mean, I know what other people say the point was, but since I only watched until about meal 2 or day 2 (not sure which it was) when he started vomiting up the meal he had just eaten, and the camera actually panned to the pile of vomit. I decided there was no reason at all to continue watching.
But...
It's not just guys who do that. One of my friends was talking about an ice cream place in town yesterday, and someone asked her how much further she has to run after she eats there. Yep, indulge in the ice cream, but then go running to work it all back off. 
Oh, that's the difference...women won't do the extra workout for Burger King, they'll only do it for chocolate. Different standards of what sort of fat is worth the extra effort of burning it off. - #8
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Its so much easier if you enjoy fruit. there's only 50 odd calories in an apple. I can work that off sitting here on my butt just breathing