>> ^Drachen_Jager:

>> The scale is relative to the economy, not the population. Considering I have seen estimates that there are 96 million of those 'investment' condos sitting empty in China right now I'd say the fallout will put them back to the stone age. That guy living with one faucet among ten households will consider himself lucky compared to his neighbours.

I'd really like to see how the analysts are getting their numbers. The analyst in the video going "It is said that there are 64 million empty apartments" doesn't sound very convincing. Also, I wonder just who is investing in these properties, and who's going to be hurt the worst when the bubble pops. In any case, that guy with one faucet is living in Beijing, and he's not going to be able to afford housing on his salary even if there were no bubble. That's like trying to buy a place in Manhattan on your minimum wage from McD's.

My friends and I had fun in high school.

We didn't have many "Bullies" per sey, but there were a few groups of them here or there, and one friend in particular was an easy enough target because of how he looked. (He dressed in purple misfits plaid shorts, with a leather jacket, combat boots, and had a giant mohawk, etc.) and the way we diffused those situations were funny.

We were walking back to school one day from lunch, and these idiots decided they were going to throw a half eaten banana at us from their car. However, not one of them even seemed to be relatively aware of physics, so they decided to A) Speed up so it would hit with more force, then B) throw it at us AS they were passing us.
The banana missed us by 2 houses and when they confronted us at school we made fun of them so hard infront of a group of people that they just took off.

Another time (When he was alone) he was just walking the halls when their idiot ringleader was doing a science project (with a meter stick) and hitting people who passed by. He was walking up behind my friend and was winding up his swing when my friend just turned, pointed at his face (finger two inches from his nose) and just said "NO!" gave him a stupid look, and just walked away with the ringleader just standing there stupified.

My favourite (although, mean) situation though, was at an elementary school. To get to the plaza with the McD's, KFC, Tim Hortons etc. for lunch, you had to pass through an elementary school, and on the way back they were out for recess or something. So the two of us were just walking through shooting the shit with each other and minding our own business when the bell went and the kids started lining up to get back in.

One little idiot we passed by started saying "HA HA, LOOK AT THE ROOSTER! HEY EVERYBODY, LOOK AT THE STUPID ROOSTER" (because of the mohawk) I finally sanpped, dropped my backpack and started to charge towards the kid. He instantly looked absolutely terrified and raised his hand (wriggling fashion, to note that he REALLY wants attention) I came up to him, face to face, and just started giving him shit about "What gives you the right to make fun of people? He dresses the way he wants to, you dress the way you want to, keep it to yourself" etc. The teacher finally came out and said "What's going on here?" so I even told her "This kid here was making fun of my friend, I was having a discussion with him."

She actually thanked me and said "We're going to be having a discussion on this in class."

I've never wanted to get into a physical confrontation, my method of choice was to belittle the bullies. Granted, a lot of places this'll get you decked, but it worked for me as a way of non-violent confrontation.

In a perfect world, there'd be no bullies, and I'm one that advocates not using force, but there are unfortunate situations that do call for it. I feel for the big kid here, because he was put in a no-win scenario. He lets the little kid get away with it, or he gets in trouble for defending himself. I guess not everyone can be as lucky as I was.

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It's true, taking the toy away won't stop kids from wanting Mc'Ds but it may cause McDs to think about a few more healthier choices to the kid's menu so they can get the toys back into play!

These sorts of items are already on their menu. But come on - this is a fast food restaurant. By definition, fast food is crap for the system. In order to make food that passes health inspections you have to process the bejeezus out of it. The dream of restaurants that serve "fresh from the garden" healthy food is unrealistic given our regulatory requirements, legal environment, and population logistics. If you want healthy food, then don't freaking eat at a fast food joint. Duh.

But that's all beside the point. It isn't the government's job to tell people what to eat, or force restaurants to adhere to some Orwellian/Huxleyan vision of centrally controlled food intake. It is not your right, or the government's right to rig the game so as to coerce people into behaving in ways that you approve. I eat like a bird, and only eat out once a month or so. That's a personal choice. I'll make it on my own, thank you kindly. If I want my kid to eat right, then I'll feed them healthy food myself and I don't need some city or agency blackjacking restaurants to do it for me.

It's true, taking the toy away won't stop kids from wanting Mc'Ds but it may cause McDs to think about a few more healthier choices to the kid's menu so they can get the toys back into play!

And yes, I admit, even my family likes fast food - it's there when you need it! My daughter is starting to grumble a bit like me ever since she watched SuperSizeMe (on her own - I might ad) but my son loves it. The kids usually get the grilled chicken wraps but always with a side of fries (and of course pop/soda) and that's just reality. We don't go often - once/month, maybe more when we have extra cash. It's a love/hate thing!

And yes @peggedbea, I do live a bit of a sheltered life up here in Canada with no practical knowledge of what it's like elsewhere. Good thing we have the internet to share these ideas

I've never really thought of it from the point of view of "skills they need to work in retail or join the military" because, although we have retail (which, yes, sucks), we don't consider the military most of the time - most could care less about it. (not that we don't honor those who choose it), it's just more of an option of choice here that a last resort for employment. (or something like that - it's late, my brain needs sleep)

you obviously live in canada or somewhere else where public school teaches kids science, math, sex ed and healthy lifestyle choices.. instead of simply the skills they need to work in retail or join the military.

also, humanity as whole doesn't really understand nutrition. there are plenty of decent, resonable parents who don't have a clue what a balanced diet actually looks like and actually try to raise their kids to have good habits.

also, i don't think taking away a 5 cent toy is going to do anything about the people who eat fast food often enough for it to be a major problem. it has already become a habit .. my son probably wouldnt care about going to mcdonalds ever again if he wasnt going to get a toy, but we also eat mostly plants at home and grab fast food less than once a month on average.

banning high fructose corn syrup would do more to curb obesity. this is epicly stupid. like throwing a bigger warning label on a carton of cigarettes and felating yourself for combating lung cancer.
In reply to this comment by Sagemind:
"So basically everyone should be responsible for raising the kids...except their parents? Who's driving the kids to McD? Who's paying for the food? Who ultimately decides to celebrate a kid's birthday at McD? And who fails to provide a healthy diet at home that would lessen the negative impact of an occasional McD meal?" - campionidelmondo



You also have to realize that Education is education. That's what school is there for. I don't teach my kids everything they need to know, some things they learn in school or on their own. Like mine, most kids are smart. Mine will call me on something I get wrong. They do have differing opinions that I don't always share.

As an adult, If I like McDs (though I don't), and I go there all the time. My kids should have that opportunity to learn facts contrary to my habits and be able to call me on it.

The school system is there to help guide our kids in their education in the areas the parents fall short. This is true for science, math and even shop class. If I hate sports, should my kids not be allowed to take Phys Ed? They already have health and nutrition in school (part of science class I believe) why not show them the film and make it part of the curriculum.

We already do it with "Family life" class (or what ever your town calls it) - kids learn all about sex, STDs, personal health and hygiene and are better off for it.
Why should Nutrition be different?

"So basically everyone should be responsible for raising the kids...except their parents? Who's driving the kids to McD? Who's paying for the food? Who ultimately decides to celebrate a kid's birthday at McD? And who fails to provide a healthy diet at home that would lessen the negative impact of an occasional McD meal?" - campionidelmondo



You also have to realize that Education is education. That's what school is there for. I don't teach my kids everything they need to know, some things they learn in school or on their own. Like mine, most kids are smart. Mine will call me on something I get wrong. They do have differing opinions that I don't always share.

As an adult, If I like McDs (though I don't), and I go there all the time. My kids should have that opportunity to learn facts contrary to my habits and be able to call me on it.

The school system is there to help guide our kids in their education in the areas the parents fall short. This is true for science, math and even shop class. If I hate sports, should my kids not be allowed to take Phys Ed? They already have health and nutrition in school (part of science class I believe) why not show them the film and make it part of the curriculum.

We already do it with "Family life" class (or what ever your town calls it) - kids learn all about sex, STDs, personal health and hygiene and are better off for it.
Why should Nutrition be different?

And training kids that it's ok if they don't know what is good for them, the government is there to do their thinking for them. That's going to be a valuable lesson in the future.>> ^Sagemind:
I applaud the move - Training the kids to eat that crap by rewarding them with a toy for doing so contributes to obesity in older kids and adults as we are conditioned to choose fat and salt as the right choice in our eating habits.
I would also like to see "Super Size Me" become a mandatory viewing in schools anywhere from around grades 4 - 6 (or at least something equivalent, though I know government would screw it up if they tried to create their own version)
Sure McD's and other fast food outlets would rally and complain, but then maybe they shouldn't be poisoning our kids in the first place!
FACT - Kids will almost always choose fruit first over chips!
Try it at any kids B-Day Party, 2 Big Bowls of Chips (Crisps for you British folk) vs. Fruit Platter - the platter always wins!

That's easy, the government! I mean, think of the children! Liberty is for loosers.

>> ^campionidelmondo:

>> ^Sagemind:
I applaud the move - Training the kids to eat that crap by rewarding them with a toy for doing so contributes to obesity in older kids and adults as we are conditioned to choose fat and salt as the right choice in our eating habits.
I would also like to see "Super Size Me" become a mandatory viewing in schools anywhere from around grades 4 - 6 (or at least something equivalent, though I know government would screw it up if they tried to create their own version)
Sure McD's and other fast food outlets would rally and complain, but then maybe they shouldn't be poisoning our kids in the first place!
FACT - Kids will almost always choose fruit first over chips!
Try it at any kids B-Day Party, 2 Big Bowls of Chips (Crisps for you British folk) vs. Fruit Platter - the platter always wins!

So basically everyone should be responsible for raising the kids...except their parents? Who's driving the kids to McD? Who's paying for the food? Who ultimately decides to celebrate a kid's birthday at McD? And who fails to provide a healthy diet at home that would lessen the negative impact of an occasional McD meal?

>> ^Sagemind:

I applaud the move - Training the kids to eat that crap by rewarding them with a toy for doing so contributes to obesity in older kids and adults as we are conditioned to choose fat and salt as the right choice in our eating habits.
I would also like to see "Super Size Me" become a mandatory viewing in schools anywhere from around grades 4 - 6 (or at least something equivalent, though I know government would screw it up if they tried to create their own version)
Sure McD's and other fast food outlets would rally and complain, but then maybe they shouldn't be poisoning our kids in the first place!
FACT - Kids will almost always choose fruit first over chips!
Try it at any kids B-Day Party, 2 Big Bowls of Chips (Crisps for you British folk) vs. Fruit Platter - the platter always wins!


So basically everyone should be responsible for raising the kids...except their parents? Who's driving the kids to McD? Who's paying for the food? Who ultimately decides to celebrate a kid's birthday at McD? And who fails to provide a healthy diet at home that would lessen the negative impact of an occasional McD meal?

I applaud the move - Training the kids to eat that crap by rewarding them with a toy for doing so contributes to obesity in older kids and adults as we are conditioned to choose fat and salt as the right choice in our eating habits.

I would also like to see "Super Size Me" become a mandatory viewing in schools anywhere from around grades 4 - 6 (or at least something equivalent, though I know government would screw it up if they tried to create their own version)

Sure McD's and other fast food outlets would rally and complain, but then maybe they shouldn't be poisoning our kids in the first place!

FACT - Kids will almost always choose fruit first over chips!
Try it at any kids B-Day Party, 2 Big Bowls of Chips (Crisps for you British folk) vs. Fruit Platter - the platter always wins!

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Now for fun you can go through the McDs drive through window and ask for chicken nuggets while they are serving breakfast, see if it gets a reaction.

would you compare the McD french fries to deep fried "real food" potatoes? i think its biased comparing cooked food to uncooked food when it comes to molding or decomposition... in a lot of places where refrigeration isn't available cooking is the method of preserving raw food surplus for later use.... please make your own burger and fries using only organic food... cook them properly then keep them in your lunch box for the next 4 years to compare.

and what does inability to decompose/break down in air have anything to do with digestion or human health, don't you eat grains, spices, grains, beans... honey!... all these things won't get "the thing you find at the corner of your shower" when you keep them for too long... are they "not real food" too

don't get me wrong, i agree that McDonalds is "super" unhealthy, but i doubt if it's because of the reasons you mentioned.

>> ^mgittle:

Local place near me:
http://www.famoushamburger.com/menu/famous-gourmet-burgers/
They have 1lb burgers on the menu and you can make them a double or triple. You don't have to get a friggin' McD's manager to make you some special crap.
Also, the meat is actually good meat (100% Halal...place is owned by Muslims) and they'll cook it medium rare or whatever instead of shitty McD's meat that they have to cook well done or risk making people sick. Not to mention you get your name on the wall if you eat a 2lb.
And yes...the ending was terrible for two reasons. 1) Advertisement and 2) Why the hell wouldn't you also film the 3lb?


halal dosent meen shit , other than the animal was killed in a less humain way than normal meat.