Wow! ‘Super size me’ super sized my appetite. The fries, the Big Macs, the McFlurries… and them came the fall to shame.
From my above reaction, it is obvious that I was initially enticed to the whole concept of surviving on McDonalds for an entire month. It’s like the dream of every five -year old coming true - being able to complete the Hot Wheels or Barbie collection through buying a Kids meal every day of the week. But then, the excitement fades away with the plunge into reality.
After viewing this documentary, I realized how influenced our society is by mega corporations like McDonalds. We have grown to love fast food and have, in a way, let it take control. There is no denying the convenience of fast food: a two -minute wait in a queue compared to the tediousness of home cooked meals. In today’s fast paced society, a quick grab is highly favored. But is regular consumption of fast food healthy? Definitely not.
‘Super Size me’ introduced me to the ills of fast food hidden behind the big ‘Mmmmmmmssss.’ Prior to this viewing, I was only familiar with this theory through my mom’s constant nagging to eat healthy and random information. I was impressed by Morgan Spurlock ‘s commitment to the challenge.
Even after watching how the fast food companies promote their products, I still feel that we have power over them because we are the CONSUMERS. We still have to decide how we spend our money. Blaming the fast food chains is only part of the solution; the other is reviewing our own lifestyles. Are we willing to sacrifice our convenience for the greater good? Our health demands it.
Our health is connected to our well -being and therefore the well being of the society. Hence it becomes imperative to choose wisely.
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I watched this documentary when I was in grade 8. It did gross me out in the beginning, but I can't help it - i love fast food. I'm not a big health freak, nor am I constantly stuffing my face with fast food. I guess you can say that I know how to balance my diet. Personally, as much as we say that we are the consumers and we can stop fast food chains from providing unhealthy meals, they will never be stopped. It's become a part of Western culture and it will definitely not go away anytime soon.
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