Happy Meal Banned

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Lol.
 
saywhatkid said:
I don't think he lives in SF. Besides, people can just take a short drive to Sausalito for the Shrek toy.

I think he got his toys on Tuesday...
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Or San Mateo....or Foster City.

Look me up at the Foster City Carl's Jr. I love that place. I will be there alot this winter.
 
Seriously, you people that oppose the ban makes me think of this picture:

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If you're curious about that image, it's when he was denied candy or toy.

"Photographer Jill Greenberg's latest exhibition, "End Times," features children crying - like the child seen here in 'Shock.' The children are provoked by Greenberg taking away their candy or toys. This technique is known as "manipulation." (Jill Greenberg)"

Crying Babies - ABC News

Don't be such a manipulative baby! :)
 
netrox said:
Seriously, you people that oppose the ban makes me think of this picture:



If you're curious about that image, it's when he was denied candy or toy.

"Photographer Jill Greenberg's latest exhibition, "End Times," features children crying - like the child seen here in 'Shock.' The children are provoked by Greenberg taking away their candy or toys. This technique is known as "manipulation." (Jill Greenberg)"

Crying Babies - ABC News

Don't be such a manipulative baby! :)
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:nono: Try Patriots who like our freedom.... :)
 
I am not oppose to the motive behind the ban, but I do think banning such products is a rather backward way of doing it when there are alternative solutions in the free markets to demotivate people from purchasing junk food-- or in this case, junk food sold with toys.
 
netrox said:
Seriously, you people that oppose the ban makes me think of this picture:

ht_shock_060727_ssv.jpg


If you're curious about that image, it's when he was denied candy or toy.

"Photographer Jill Greenberg's latest exhibition, "End Times," features children crying - like the child seen here in 'Shock.' The children are provoked by Greenberg taking away their candy or toys. This technique is known as "manipulation." (Jill Greenberg)"

Crying Babies - ABC News

Don't be such a manipulative baby! :)
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Here is the solution:
1. Parents get off Facebook, ESPN.com, etc.
2. Parents turn off TV.
3. Parents take child for playtime in a park, a walk, etc.
4. Repeat daily.
After following this routine, a monthly Happy Meal is awarded. Everyone wins. Which is more painful for child: being denied a meal they like, or being forced to go outside and have fun?
 
saywhatkid said:
Here is the solution:
1. Parents get off Facebook, ESPN.com, etc.
2. Parents turn off TV.
3. Parents take child for playtime in a park, a walk, etc.
4. Repeat daily.
After following this routine, a monthly Happy Meal is awarded. Everyone wins. Which is more painful for child: being denied a meal they like, or being forced to go outside and have fun?
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Sounds so familiar. The only problem is that I do not recall ever going to a fast-food joint unless we were on the road during vacations.
 
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Beowulf said:
Sounds so familiar. The only problem is that I do not recall ever going to a fast-food joint unless we were not on the road during vacations.
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Same here. During my childhood I remember going to McDonald's only once. When our family drove cross country we usually stopped at diners or restaurants to eat.

My dad didn't believe in "fast food." In fact, even when we went to restaurants that included salad bars he would give the server his salad order and have him or her get it for him. (He did tip well.) :lol:
 
Reba said:
Same here. During my childhood I remember going to McDonald's only once. When our family drove cross country we usually stopped at diners or restaurants to eat.

My dad didn't believe in "fast food." In fact, even when we went to restaurants that included salad bars he would give the server his salad order and have him or her get it for him. (He did tip well.) :lol:
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Ditto!
By the way, I corrected my post, it should be while we WERE on vacations, lol. Good old days, they make a lot of sense now, do they? :lol:
 
Growing up McDonald's was a weekly thing at least up until I was aged 11 or 12 then after that my brother and I just got to where we didn't much like McDonald's anymore then we started eating at places like Cracker Barrel, Subway, Mom and Pop Diners, etc. I guess our tastes just 'grew up' so to speak. However I still occasionally like to have the nice home-grilled hamburger with home made french fries and a coke. However tonight my daughter and I are going to enjoy a meal at Western Sizzilin' with some friends of mine from work as we are celebrating one person's retirement. Maddie's 7 and she enjoys it. Hopefully I am instilling good eating habits in her at a young age.
 
Beowulf said:
Ditto!
By the way, I corrected my post, it should be while we WERE on vacations, lol. Good old days, they make a lot of sense now, do they? :lol:
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I figured that's what you meant. :)

Yes, good old days. :lol:

Kids were able to play outside until dark. Otherwise, we came indoors only if the weather was bad, to use the bathroom, or to eat supper.

We walked or biked everywhere.

We spent no time on the phone.

The only indoor games that we played were at a table with family and friends, face-to-face.
 
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