No toys in fast food
"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
> On 11/5/2010 6:27 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> "dsi1" > wrote
>>>
>>> My understanding of the ordnance is that these "Happy" meals have to
>>> meet certain requirements in order to have a toy as a premium: a cap
>>> on the maximum calories and they must have a fruit and vegetable. The
>>> board couldn't dictate McDonalds menu so they're using kid's toys as
>>> leverage. Sounds like a dirty commie plot to me. :-)
>>>
>>
>> Talk about chipping away at citizen's rights. I agree that most fast
>> food is not so healthy, but if I want to eat lard and sugar sandwiches,
>> I should be able to make that decision on my own. Next step will be
>> regulating the home. If mom does not cook a nutritious enough meal, she
>> won't be able to play with the toys in the bedroom tonight.
>
> Hmmm... lard and sugar...! My Filipino friend used to butter up a slice of
> white bread and sprinkle white sugar on top - an improvised ensaymada.
> It's off the wall but pretty tasty and makes no pretense at being
> nutritious - not like that poser cinnamon toast. :-)
>
> We're getting to be a nation of rules and regulation - ugh! That's the
> breaks - people just like to get into other people's business.
My friend used to have sugar toast for breakfast. Like cinnamon toast but
with no cinnamon.
|