Benz Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I just finished watching this movie. Wow! Awesome! I had no idea that fast food could do so much damage to you in such a short amount of time! Not only that, but it really was an eye opener as to how the industry operates in congress. I'm thinking about going and buying this one. It wasn't just a bunch of information either, some of the scenes were funny. Oh, and if you already saw it in theatres, rent it because there's new stuff on there. Seriously folks, this is a must see. Oh, and this is the reason why McDonalds eliminated their Super Size, and why they have the Go Active! Adult Happy Meals now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakename Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Its funny cause I think the elimination of supersizing on the menu helped them out more... if the supersize isn't available, then its more likely the customer will just order another to get more/ ordering more with two orders of fries rather than a supersize version and spending more money... yea after i watched that i went to in and out the next day... mmm that was good. fakename. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 fn - Yeah, I think you're right. I mean, I'm not all that sure getting rid of the Super Size was a great idea. I miss the bathtub of Coke. Whatever happened to the Bucket o' fries Size? (For those that don't know that was a real size in FL) Ah well, the movie got me thinkin about eating healthy and getting some exercise. I'm about 210 now, which ain't bad for a guy 6' 2", but still, I could be better. Another thing - these Fast Food places should have healthy choices, I mean the salads are OK. Nothing spectacular, but with certain dressing, they're worse than eating a Big Mac. These places need to do better about health, and the only motivators seem to be the Atkins Diet, and this film. In other words, money. The poor can't help but eat at these places, and it leaves them with no choice. Sad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 Oh.. here's the website: Super Size Me It's even got the funny theme song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 i saw this movie in the theaters. i thought it was pretty good. there were a few pacing problems i think and they spelled miami wrong on the map but overall it was pretty informative (and scary...like when they compared his liver to that of an alcoholic) and there were some funny moments. as far as the super size menu is concerned, i heard that you can still order super sized items but that mcdonalds just isn't advertising or asking anymore. but i haven't actually tried it out so i'm not sure if that's true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Lindsay Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 i saw this movie in the theaters. i thought it was pretty good. there were a few pacing problems i think and they spelled miami wrong on the map but overall it was pretty informative (and scary...like when they compared his liver to that of an alcoholic) and there were some funny moments. as far as the super size menu is concerned, i heard that you can still order super sized items but that mcdonalds just isn't advertising or asking anymore. but i haven't actually tried it out so i'm not sure if that's true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 In some places they've done away with the Super Size. NH's one such place. Dang it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Ah well, the movie got me thinkin about eating healthy and getting some exercise. I'm about 210 now, which ain't bad for a guy 6' 2", but still, I could be better. Another thing - these Fast Food places should have healthy choices, I mean the salads are OK. Nothing spectacular, but with certain dressing, they're worse than eating a Big Mac. These places need to do better about health, and the only motivators seem to be the Atkins Diet, and this film. There's always smoothie king. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 There's always smoothie king. ...in New Hampshire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 Nope, not in NH. Heck, you even mention Smoothie King up here and yer liable to get shot. Same as if you walk through the woods without a red or bright orange shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 None in NH, but one in Maine (15 Temple St. Portland, ME 04101) and one in Rhode Island (178 Angell St. Providence, RI 02906). Dependign on where you are, those could be close. Why would you get shot for mentioning Smoothie King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 Kidding, Jax. I'm in hicksville up here, dude. Wow, I had no idea Smoothie King was a national chain! I think the Maine one's closer. I'll have to check it out sometime if/when I'm headed up that way again. If not, then it'll just be some time before I'm back down there again... for good. Gotta ask though, you guys make anything with any kinda nuts? I have a deadly allergy to 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 All the High Protein Smoothies (the ones named High Protein that is, there are high protein smoothie that have other names) have almonds, the Peanut Power Plus have peanut butter, and the Banana Nut Heater has almonds. Other than that, it's nut-free at Smoothie King, other than the employees and the customers. Besides, we get plenty of hicks at smoothie king from all the body builders. When you're tryign to bulk up and be a huge muscle bound maniac, there's only so much a regular diet of meat and potatoes and liftign can do. You need protiens and supplements too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 That's too bad. I mean for me. I promise to visit n' stuff when I get back, but I can't get a smoothie there then. Too grave a danger of cross contamination. By that I don't mean I'm afraid the place is unclean or anything. It's just... Even the most trace amount accidentally gets in my drink, and at the least it's a scary trip to the hospital. It could mean my death. So I hope you understand, m'friend, I can't have a smoothie from there... Especially not after this incident I had with cross contamination at this nice restaraunt on South Beach. I mean... I coulda literally owned the place or gotten rich from it. They offered me a job they were so scared... I'm sure it was unintentional, but it's scared me from cross contamination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Well the peanut butter we use we keep in a fridge and take out when we use it. The almonds we use are whole, so not likely to get in to your smoothie. Plus, you watch us made it, fully capable of seeing everythign that makes its way into your drink. I can understand if you're still nervous. Of the four different kind of allergies one can have, people who are allergic to nuts are offend deadly allergic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted October 19, 2004 Author Share Posted October 19, 2004 Yeah, thanks Jax. Heh, they have stuff like "Soy Nuts" and "Soy-nut butter" that's supposed to taste like peanuts, but obviously they're just soybeans. Even that stuff I won't eat. Just too scary, and I've had enough near-death experiences for one life time. The last time on SoBe, when I got to the hospital, my heartrate was all over the place... 170 one minute, then literally not long after, down to 40. Normal's between 80 and 100. My legs became immediately wobbly, couldn't stand, I went deaf, so I saw my mom saying something to me, but I couldn't hear her, and my vision started to blur and darken a bit... I thought I was a goner. Scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Saw this movie recently. it's like 60 minutes... but for an hour and a half. not saying that it wasn't interesting though. it sure can make someone paranoid about fast food. what was funny was the amount of times in texas he was asked to supersize and the statistics of texas and it's population. don't like 60 min? don't watch this. ps. sneaky subway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted November 6, 2004 Author Share Posted November 6, 2004 I think it's better than 60 minutes. There's humor in it... *spoiler warning* How about that scene where the guy pukes? Also, "The Smoking Fry" was pretty funny too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLeakyBucket Posted November 14, 2004 Share Posted November 14, 2004 I just rented this yesterday. I enjoyed it. I think it would have been boring had the main guy taken it too seriously but it was a hoot watching him smile every time he was asked if he wanted to super-size his meal. The hamburgers go very nasty quite quickly but amazingly after about 6 weeks the McDonalds fries look almost new after this time. Seriously bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benz Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 LOL Yeah, they still looked the same after 10 weeks. I already kinda knew this though, because well, let's just say french fries in the past have made it to the floor of my car, and stayed there for longer than 10 weeks... like about a little more than double that... and they still look the same!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Enjoyed this one, cant say much more than what's said here....perhaps LL was onto somehtin with the pacing bit, but the lighthearted nature he used for much of the documentary made it far more approachable, i think. If this kind of trend is popularized by Moore's older works, i think its an effective one, and would like to see more movies like this: some dont dig it, i think its an excellent medium to get ideas/truth out there. By far, the most disturbing part - i gotta look this one up - was one of the Dr's, i believe, saying that of kids born in 2000, its projected that almost 60% will acquire Diabetes type 2 at some point in their lives, and the host of cardio/circulatory problems stemming from this leaves many with 16-23 or so years shaved off their lives...! He didnt play up the analogies of the obesity thread to cigarettes & alcohol as much as i thought he might, but its a serious issue nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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