A Map of Every McDonald's in US

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  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,434 Member
    They put a chemical in it that makes you crave it fortnightly. No wait, that's KFC.
    :laugh: Great reference!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,136 Member
    Hiya!
  • KindleBlossom
    KindleBlossom Posts: 33 Member
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!

    McDonalds is not at fault for our obesity rate,we are.

    That's true, but food with extremely large amounts of sugar, saturated fat, and trans fat are literally addictive substances. Your body craves them like it would caffeine (which is in their giant troughs of soda) or nicotine, once they've been introduced into your system. Also, they still spend millions each year marketing to children- as a result, most people you ask who go to McDonald's on a regular basis, they can't even remember when they started going. It's such a deeply ingrained habit, a part of their lives since infancy, that they no longer question it. Some people even feel nostalgic about Ronald McDonald and want to pass the "tradition" on to their kids. McDonald's is not blameless in all this.
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!

    McDonalds is not at fault for our obesity rate,we are.

    Exactly. They wouldn't build them if people didn't buy Big Macs.

    I thought there were more Subways now? Mmmmmm HFCS bread.

    ETA: My kid would never ask to go to McDonalds, their marketing towards kids is only as successful as their parents will allow.
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 933 Member
    Wow...kind of scary that there are so many of them. Not surprised though.
    Perhaps I'm missing why this is so scary. It's a company providing a product that folks want. They aren't lying about what they offer. It's easy enough to get the nutrition facts --they even provide them on-site, if you like. Nobody is being forced to eat there. Most folks know it isn't the healthiest option, but they choose to eat it anyway -- some more than others.

    This.
  • amflautist
    amflautist Posts: 895 Member
    I'd like to see a heat map of the membership of mfp. How about a weighted map of all of us? As we lose weight, the colors on the map change. Or maybe the center of gravity changes. We could do a length-line showing the sum of all our walks and jogs. See how long it takes us to collectively traverse the galaxy.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,136 Member
    Don't be afraid! Just have a triple-thick shake and all will be well.
  • amycal
    amycal Posts: 646 Member
    I swear, I am not making this up. They tore down a McD's not far from me because it was old, in need of serious repair & was ugly. It just needed to go. In it's place? Yep, you guessed it. A brand new McDonalds.
    This happened where I live too however they kept the drive through open while they remodeled. The good thing about all the Mcdonald's - a clean (usually) restroom while traveling LOL! I will get coffee there if I need one too.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,316 Member
    How dare someone respond to market demand! Who do they thing they are providing jobs to unskilled workers, and reasonable priced food to those on the run? We should occupy the assh0les.
  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    I swear, I am not making this up. They tore down a McD's not far from me because it was old, in need of serious repair & was ugly. It just needed to go. In it's place? Yep, you guessed it. A brand new McDonalds.

    Restaurants remodel all the time. A White Castle near me just got rebuilt and the BK I work at was just remodelled as well.

    Something actually surprising is that a Mcdonald's near me actually closed down. For good. It's a deli now.
  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 466 Member
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!

    McDonalds is not at fault for our obesity rate,we are.

    ^ Amen.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,434 Member
    ...food with extremely large amounts of sugar, saturated fat, and trans fat are literally addictive substances. Your body craves them like it would caffeine (which is in their giant troughs of soda) or nicotine, once they've been introduced into your system. Also, they still spend millions each year marketing to children...McDonald's is not blameless in all this.
    That allegation was thrown out of federal court in '03.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,434 Member
    Don't be afraid! Just have a triple-thick shake and all will be well.
    Grimace is always right.
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    Wow thats crazy!!!!
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,025 Member
    You know what? I didn't eat McD's growing up ... never even really started going there until after I was fat, and had decided to get fit. And well, I'm down another 8/10 of a pound today, so they're definitely not making me fat.
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,183 Member
    I swear, I am not making this up. They tore down a McD's not far from me because it was old, in need of serious repair & was ugly. It just needed to go. In it's place? Yep, you guessed it. A brand new McDonalds.

    That exact thing happened down the street from me!
  • yummy♥
    yummy♥ Posts: 612 Member
    And people wonder why obesity is an epidemic in the US . . .
    Yes -- McDonalds uses mind control to force folks to eat their fatty, salty -- and ever so tasty food.

    Wanna go there for lunch?

    jealous b!tch.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    They put a chemical in it that makes you crave it fortnightly. No wait, that's KFC.

    The fries no longer contain beef flavoring (the company discontinued the practice in 2001 in response to a lawsuit). No wonder they aren't as good as they used to be. :)
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,136 Member
    And people wonder why obesity is an epidemic in the US . . .
    Yes -- McDonalds uses mind control to force folks to eat their fatty, salty -- and ever so tasty food.

    Wanna go there for lunch?

    jealous b!tch.

    Hahahahahaha!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,498 Spam Moderator
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/09/map-every-mcdonalds-us_n_1084045.html?ref=mostpopular

    Wow...kind of scary that there are so many of them. Not surprised though.
    I should make it a point to visit every single one before I die.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,498 Spam Moderator
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!
    We have the highest obesity rate because we overeat. If you ate McDonald's every single frikkin day, you could say that, but very few families who are obese do that. They got obese from eating huge calorie meals at home, eating out, and eating too much.
    And apparently there are SO MANY people on this site that say it's GROSS and would never eat there, yet somehow they are overweight/obese. Go figure.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,498 Spam Moderator
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!
    We have the highest obesity rate because we overeat. If you ate McDonald's every single frikkin day, you could say that, but very few families who are obese do that. They got obese from eating huge calorie meals at home, eating out, and eating too much.
    And apparently there are SO MANY people on this site that say it's GROSS and would never eat there, yet somehow they are overweight/obese. Go figure.
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!
    We have the highest obesity rate because we overeat. If you ate McDonald's every single frikkin day, you could say that, but very few families who are obese do that. They got obese from eating huge calorie meals at home, eating out, and eating too much.
    And apparently there are SO MANY people on this site that say it's GROSS and would never eat there, yet somehow they are overweight/obese. Go figure.

    You just take your silly logic and go play in the street Mister Man!
  • Tujitsu56
    Tujitsu56 Posts: 391 Member
    I agree with this. I eat there, not often and I try to make sure my meals are limited. Supply and Demand though. We have a lot, because we demand a lot.
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!
    We have the highest obesity rate because we overeat. If you ate McDonald's every single frikkin day, you could say that, but very few families who are obese do that. They got obese from eating huge calorie meals at home, eating out, and eating too much.
    And apparently there are SO MANY people on this site that say it's GROSS and would never eat there, yet somehow they are overweight/obese. Go figure.
  • MissO﹠A
    MissO﹠A Posts: 906 Member
    I no understand. Is sh|tty food not everywhere? Just look at how many Chipotle's are in existence.

    *puffs out chest* Yeah, I said it: Chipotle is akin to the Tex-Mex you can get holding a tortilla under a dog with diarrhea.

    *puts up fists*
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    I no understand. Is sh|tty food not everywhere? Just look at how many Chipotle's are in existence.

    *puffs out chest* Yeah, I said it: Chipotle is akin to the Tex-Mex you can get holding a tortilla under a dog with diarrhea.

    *puts up fists*

    I LOVE YOU!
  • 2bFitNTrim
    2bFitNTrim Posts: 1,209 Member
    and they wonder why we have the highest obesity rate!
    We have the highest obesity rate because we overeat. If you ate McDonald's every single frikkin day, you could say that, but very few families who are obese do that. They got obese from eating huge calorie meals at home, eating out, and eating too much.
    And apparently there are SO MANY people on this site that say it's GROSS and would never eat there, yet somehow they are overweight/obese. Go figure.

    Yeah, this is probably true. I don't eat at McD's often, but when I do, I try to be careful. Unsweetened tea or diet drink, grilled chicken sandwich, etc. If I must have a burger & fries, I'll get the Happy Meal. And sometimes, I splurge and get a shake or apple pie. They aren't evil, in my opinion. YOU choose what goes into your mouth folks.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    I no understand. Is sh|tty food not everywhere? Just look at how many Chipotle's are in existence.

    *puffs out chest* Yeah, I said it: Chipotle is akin to the Tex-Mex you can get holding a tortilla under a dog with diarrhea.

    *puts up fists*

    But have you had Freebirds?
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,093 Member
    I'll take a #3 go large with bbq sauce for my fries.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    Wow...kind of scary that there are so many of them. Not surprised though.
    Perhaps I'm missing why this is so scary. It's a company providing a product that folks want. They aren't lying about what they offer. It's easy enough to get the nutrition facts --they even provide them on-site, if you like. Nobody is being forced to eat there. Most folks know it isn't the healthiest option, but they choose to eat it anyway -- some more than others.

    Thank you. McDonald's is a great American success story, in my book. I never eat there (haven't in probably 10 years or more), but they found a product/service that people were willing to pay for, and they created a successful business model in which to distribute/provide it. They aren't doing anything illegal, and they employ hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. People need to stop blaming a restaurant for their own laziness and lack of self-control.

    Even if it were true that sugar is like nicotine, McDonald's does not have a monopoly on sugar. Should we blame every sugar cane farmer in the world because some people can't keep their paws off the Twinkies?
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