FUCK NO!!!!!!!! =(

Squeeky · 2004-03-04, 06:43 AM

CHICAGO (Reuters) - McDonald's plans to remove oft-criticised Super Size french fries and soft drinks by the end of the year, part of broader plans to simplify its menu and offer choices that appeal to consumers' heightened concerns about health.

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McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food company, said on Wednesday it is making the changes to "support a balanced lifestyle" strategy. They come as the company and many of its rivals move to offer foods that diverge from traditional fatty fast-food fare, including more entree-sized salads, chicken sandwiches, fruit and milk for children.

The Super Size option, a seven-ounce fries carton and 42-ounce drink, has been targeted by critics as part of the cause of a growing obesity crisis in the United States.

McDonald's said in a prepared statement that drinks will still be available as a promotional option.

The Super Size fries contain 610 calories, 29 grams of fat, 390 milligrams of sodium and 77 grams of carbohydrates, according to analysts.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...sure_mcdonalds

THIS SUCKS!

OfaLoaf · 2004-03-04, 07:22 AM

This is in the Political debate forum too.

Why? Why must we suffer the pain that is-- no super size?

321 · 2004-03-04, 10:11 AM

Mcdonalds sucks.

Jennyboo · 2004-03-04, 10:15 AM

No! this isent fair... let the people have their super size!

Lets just hope all the other fast food chains don;t follow

Or where will we be able to go to just pig out !

Hamma · 2004-03-04, 10:15 AM

I hate mcdonalds, but that shit is just stupid.

321 · 2004-03-04, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by Jennyboo

Or where will we be able to go to just pig out !

You could always buy two burgers or what ever.

Jennyboo · 2004-03-04, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by 321

You could always buy two burgers or what ever.

Buy 2 ...hell no the point of supersize is to get your moneys worth ... 2 burgers = more money spent on food ..

but i suppose you have a point

Happy lil Elf · 2004-03-04, 10:25 AM

I was stunned when I heard this. This is the dumbest thing I've heard this year I think.

Madcow · 2004-03-04, 10:27 AM

Every time I've ordered supersize fries there it's been no more fries than I'd get in a large anyhow. The container is larger, but it's not completely filled so it's pretty much an equal amount of fries.

I do like that McDonalds is trying to spin this like they actually care about people's health and not like they've realized they can fleece more money out of people.

SilverLord · 2004-03-04, 10:39 AM

The only thing good at McDonalds is the chicken tenders.

Indecisive · 2004-03-04, 11:12 AM

Ive boycotted mcdonald's since they started their "im lovin it" campain.

l3lizz4rd · 2004-03-04, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Gohan_VA

Ive boycotted mcdonald's since they started their "im lovin it" campain.

Quoted for supreme rightness.

As have I.

Everay · 2004-03-04, 12:26 PM

why go to mcdonalds when theres so much better, like Whataburger, though, i dought any of you have those around you, but trust me, theyre good burgers, and they dont give a shit about our health, so i dought theyll do anything like this.

keaoi · 2004-03-04, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Jennyboo

Buy 2 ...hell no the point of supersize is to get your moneys worth ... 2 burgers = more money spent on food ..

but i suppose you have a point

Actually, the fries and drinks are where they get you. That crap is expensive.

Originally Posted by Madcow

I do like that McDonalds is trying to spin this like they actually care about people's health and not like they've realized they can fleece more money out of people.

No shit! Why can I get a Big&Tasty with large fries and a large sprite, for cheaper than a freakin salad? Why? The same reason the OJ is so damn expensive and the grilled chicken is the highest priced meal. Bastards.

Oh and hey! I think I might be coming back to PS.

FlakMan · 2004-03-04, 03:30 PM

My prob & stat class was flipping out about the lack of Super Size meals this morning