Taking children to McDonalds, is it child cruelty?

[whoami]

S2Mike said:

I remember the guy on "Supersize Me" eating nothing but MuckDonalds, he was advised to stop by his Doctor before he killed himself.
Pretty much why I dont go in there. Besides which, half an hour later I am hungry again so go for some real food.

Absolutely.

That really was dietary advice for the hard of thinking.

[vixen1700]

bhstewie said:

You know the more I read this thread the more I have to ask - does anyone really believe that taking a child to McDonalds is child cruelty?

More to the point does anyone believe I was being entirely serious.

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croyde said:

This is making me hungry. Might take the kids and grandad for a run in the park and lunch at Maccy Ds

This isn't aimed at you specifically but there seems to be a need to demonstrate how healthy one's children are before "admitting" that we take them to McDonald's.

[TheHeretic]

Countdown said:

This isn't aimed at you specifically but there seems to be a need to demonstrate how healthy one's children are before "admitting" that we take them to McDonald's.

It's like the Asda threads...

"I NEVER go in there, but when I do, I make sure I'm in and out fast, with only quality stuff!"

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tyrewrecker said:

No but it mixes them with the chav scum that attend

That might be more down to where you live

[tyrewrecker]

Countdown said:

That might be more down to where you live

It isnt

The mcdonalds requires you to drive and majority ive seen in there seem like chavs / similar

Same for BK, where i love a chicken royale

[Jasandjules]

That is what a drive through is for....

[bitchstewie]

vixen1700 said:

bhstewie said:

You know the more I read this thread the more I have to ask - does anyone really believe that taking a child to McDonalds is child cruelty?

More to the point does anyone believe I was being entirely serious.

Yes I think you were tbh

[moanthebairns]

I have almost collected the entire spongebob collection of toys its great, I have a periscope for surveying on site looking over vessels, a magnifying glass for looking at isos and flow diagrams and a tressure chest to keep my loose change in.

Am I the only one who goes to mac'ds 3 or 4 times a week for my tea or lunch?

[samuelellis]

moanthebairns said:

Am I the only one who goes to mac'ds 3 or 4 times a week for my tea or lunch?

Nope i eat there fairly regularly when i pick my Mrs up from work (she is a McDonalds manager) as she finished work at odd times so its easier than firing up the oven at home at something past 10 at night

[slippery]

I love McD's and would eat more of it if my kids would let me take them more often!

[croyde]

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croyde said:

This is making me hungry. Might take the kids and grandad for a run in the park and lunch at Maccy Ds

This isn't aimed at you specifically but there seems to be a need to demonstrate how healthy one's children are before "admitting" that we take them to McDonald's.

I know and I have just done it again. Bit of footie, climbing frames and a 1 mile walk followed by bloody Mac's. At least the kids all only ate half their burgers, left their fries and just wanted the toys. Grandad had a coffee but I had to have a quarter pounder with cheese meal with banana milkshake :cloud:

Regretting it already but weirdly I'm not overweight.

[Halb]

You don't nee to look too overweight to be fked internally with fat.

That fella from The Men Who Made Us Fat looked normal, and had litres of internal fat.

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croyde said:

Regretting it already but weirdly I'm not overweight.

Me neither - although according to the BMI calcs I should be 9ft 3" tall.

[anonymous-user]

the meat is decent stuff in a McD's, its the stuff that goes with it that has the potential to cause trouble (thin chips, sauces, mayo, dressings, apple pies, milkshakes, giant coke etc.

once in a while it would do no one any real harm.

breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner frequently would be a cause for concern

[Halb]

Countdown said:

Me neither - although according to the BMI calcs I should be 9ft 3" tall.

Ahh, you're just short for your weight.

[XMES RUS]

Can't get me eldest (8) into any fast food place, so I just dont push the issue, my youngest (5) will nibble at the burger but mainly goes for the Toy and then wants to leave.

[whoami]

XMES RUS said:

Can't get me eldest (8) into any fast food place, so I just dont push the issue, my youngest (5) will nibble at the burger but mainly goes for the Toy and then wants to leave.

What does he/she object to?

[XMES RUS]

whoami said:

What does he/she object to?

He - We dont know, he wont touch sausages / chips either or anything like that just says he doesnt like the taste. His diet is well quite balanced in some areas i.e. Chicken Korma he loves. So his getting an element of junk I guess.

[Cock Womble 7]

swerni said:

They are trying to associate a trip to Maccy D's with a pleasant experience ie getting a toy.

But the toys are so cool.