Does anyone here eat at McDonald's

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The discussion revolves around participants' experiences and opinions regarding eating at McDonald's, particularly in the context of health concerns raised by the documentary "Super Size Me." The conversation touches on various aspects of McDonald's food, including ingredients, health implications, and personal preferences.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention that McDonald's is said to be the world's largest purchaser of cow eyeballs and that their salads may have more fat calories than Big Macs.
  • Others claim that McDonald's includes cow hooves, snouts, and worm meat in their products, raising concerns about food quality.
  • A few participants express skepticism about the truth of these claims, suggesting that many are urban myths.
  • Some participants share their personal eating habits, noting that they prefer other fast food options or only eat specific items at McDonald's, such as ice cream or salads.
  • There are discussions about the preparation and sourcing of McDonald's food, including the use of beef tallow in fries and the treatment of animals in the supply chain.
  • One participant mentions that food standards in Canada are stricter, implying that the concerns raised may not apply there.
  • Several participants express differing opinions on the health implications of eating at McDonald's, with some dismissing the concerns and others taking them seriously.
  • Some participants enjoy McDonald's coffee and express a preference for it over other coffee chains.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views regarding the health implications of eating at McDonald's, the accuracy of claims about its food, and personal preferences for fast food. There is no consensus on the validity of the health concerns raised or the quality of McDonald's food.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of skepticism about the claims made regarding McDonald's ingredients and health impacts. The discussion includes references to specific food items and preparation methods, but the accuracy of these claims remains unresolved.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in fast food health discussions, those curious about McDonald's food practices, or anyone looking for diverse opinions on eating at fast food restaurants may find this discussion relevant.

  • #91
Danger said:
Right. They're joined at the hip.

mmmm... hip...

anyways, i read this whole thread (and that tragedy thread... you guys make it awful hard to lurk and still keep up with trendy threads...) and i saw that movie super size me. I think the most profound thing in the movie was how he threw up after that first supersize meal. Frankly, they're WAY too big. mcdonalds definitely knew it was causing people issues when it actually gave out gallons of soda and tons of fries with a big greesy cheeseburger. They've gotten rid of the "super size" now though, so I'm happier with them.

Personally... i prefer taco bell over a burger joint any day. c'mon people, think outside the bun!

i also don't like liver, sausage is ok, and don't knock finger until you've tried it... (personally, i prefer toes though... )
 
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  • #92
Gale17 said:
Personally... i prefer taco bell over a burger joint any day. c'mon people, think outside the bun!

Ah, Taco Hell! :smile: I do once in a while get cravings for that. No idea why. I'm always hungry again soon after eating there...hmm...just what do they use to season those tacos?

and don't knock finger until you've tried it... (personally, i prefer toes though... )
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  • #93
Evo said:
I LOVE rillets, made from duck. The only place outside of France I've had decent rillets was at the Brasserie in Bennington, VT. Anyone else know where I can get good duck rillets in the US...

Great stuff Evo, there is a place in Albany, NY that makes a wood-fired pizza with duck rillet on it, superb :-p . You know you could always make your own...duck confit can be purchased already prepared and packed in the fat, or go all the way and start from whole fresh duck.

I found this and thought you might like it: Perigourdine Salad - walnuts, foie gras, duck carpaccio, rillettes and lardons all on top of a few lettuce leaves. I like how they just throw in a "few lettuce" leaves to justify the salad classification :biggrin: . Hey, speaking of French food, did you find anything on those frog sites?
 
  • #94
I found the canned haggis! Get on over to http://www.caledoniankitchen.com/catalog/ and order up some. There's even a vegetarian version, although "vegetarian haggis" seems like a heck of an oxymoron.

Unfortunately, the haggis chips aren't available in the US , but you an find 'em back home in Scotland. Go to http://www.standrewssweetco.co.uk/crisps.htm and don't forget to try the smoked salmon crisps too. :biggrin:
 
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  • #95
Wendy's finger-donor identified

hitssquad said:
The finger doner has still not been discovered. Wendy's has doubled it's finger-origin-information reward to $100,000.
news.google.com/news?q=finger+wendy%27s+reward
The Wendy's finger-donor has just now been found.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-051805finger_lat,0,7203232.story?coll=la-home-headlines


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4:00 PM PDT, May 18, 2005[/color] latimes.com : California[/color][/size]

Finger in Wendy's Chili Was Sold to Pay Debt[/size]
By Donna Horowitz, Special to The Times[/size]

SAN JOSE — Police today said the man whose finger was allegedly planted in a bowl of chili as a scheme to exact money from the Wendy's restaurant chain sold it to cover a $50 debt.

Santa Clara County Deputy Dist. Atty. David Boyd said the man, identified in reports as Brian Paul Rossiter, 36, of Las Vegas, is not a suspect.

"He is cooperating with law enforcement. We don't have any reason to believe he's been involved," said Boyd.

Today's court events rounded out the official account of the mystery of the case of the missing digit by answering the remaining questions — whose finger was found in the chili, and why.
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  • #96
god, finally