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    Disgusting much?

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    • Posts: 6,033 Member
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      I said most. You're one person. Clearly you wouldn't fall into the category of "most". My comment was that most people who would eat deep fried stuff at the fair (whatever it is) would most likely eat it all year round.


      You still haven't explained where your "most" figure comes from. This is your opinion, not a fact.
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      Looks like I'm disgusting, because I wanted to try it. I have self control and can walk away from things after one bite. You can eat anything in moderation and still lose weight. So next time when you post, think about it first. 'Cause there are going to be some people who agree, but a lot more that are offended because you just called them disgusting. And of course, the only reason they're fat is because they eat too much fried food. Get your **** together.
    • Posts: 682 Member
      Too fun. Toss something out there, and sit back and watch the fireworks. Betther than 4th of July, and free to boot.
    • Posts: 1,237 Member
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      All of the above? You mentioned that you've deep fried that stuff at home. So, I'm guessing you ate it mre than 2-3 times a year?

      I'm pretty sure I didn't say it was *THE* reason for obesity. But, it's obviously a contributing factor. Deep fried food doesn't just exist at the fair. Fast food chains everywhere would shut down if people stopped eating fried foods.

      We have 2 fairs...I eat it once at each one. I've also done it at home...one time. And it was wonderful.

      So yes 2-3 times is the actual number.

      The point is it's not the food we're eating thats making us obese...it's the lack of self control. If I ate this stuff 2-3 times per year but didn't do any of the other things I listed above...I'd be a normal weight.
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      so much anger in this thread:explode:
    • Posts: 282 Member
      wahhh.....I'm doomed. I read that article and thought it sounded pretty good. :sad:
    • Posts: 868 Member
      Yea we've got that here in US too. I saw on TV the other week a restaurant that will deep fry ANYTHING. Pizza. Oreos. Cola. Pickles. It's a travesty.

      MMMMM fried pickles... must talk hubby into going to Hooters
    • Posts: 682 Member
      You are clearly just making stuff up and spewing your opinion and not fact. I highly doubt MOST people eat this stuff more than once a year if EVER

      Really? No KFC? No Fries? No Chicken Sandwich or nugget McMush?

      The average family eats out 4-5 times per week. Tell me they are all going to Salad World.
    • Posts: 85 Member
      hahahaha what you worried about? In Scotland you can get deep fried mars and snickers bars

      In parts of England you can get battered deep fried pizza.
    • Posts: 2,096 Member
      You haven't lived until you've tried a deep fried oreo.

      fried-oreo-macro.jpg
    • Posts: 752 Member
      I don't think the gov't should tell me if I can or not, if I want to eat it, I will, we all know what's good and bad for us right?
    • Posts: 682 Member
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      Really? No KFC? No Fries? No Chicken Sandwich or nugget McMush?

      The average family eats out 4-5 times per week. Tell me they are all going to Salad World.
      And if they ARE going to Salad World....I'll bet you 100.00 freaking dollars that the kids are eating ranch dressing...lol
    • Posts: 2,283 Member
      Watch any cooking show on the Food Netwok and that's what tbey'll tell you. Can you make things taste nomtastic using seasonings and whatnot? Of course, that's how I cook most of the time, but sometimes, the savory goodness of fat is crucial to a recipe. We need fat to live...just a thought.
    • Posts: 642 Member
      How about buying our kids gaming systems and smart phones at an age in which they should be coloring pictures and going outside to play - Yes I said it....OUTSIDE.
      Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.
    • Posts: 764 Member
      Mm all this talk about fried is making me want a blooming onion mmmmmm
    • Posts: 1,237 Member
      Watch any cooking show on the Food Netwok and that's what tbey'll tell you. Can you make things taste nomtastic using seasonings and whatnot? Of course, that's how I cook most of the time, but sometimes, the savory goodness of fat is crucial to a recipe. We need fat to live...just a thought.

      I'm a food network junkie and cooking is my hobby...but I don't subscribe to the fat=flavor BS....

      Yes fat=flavor...so does brining your meat...does that mean its necessary? No of course not...you can still make delicious meals without brining.
    • Posts: 8,646 Member
      At the risk of sounding like a post-stalker, I agree with everything Misskortney has written.

      Take some responsibility for your own actions and don't blame the vendors. We all have the freedom to eat what we want. You don't have to eat it. I eat "bad" foods on occasion and am not obese and also know people who are not obese that eat them, too. I didn't gain weight because someone forced a fried twinkie into my mouth. I gained weight from not practicing portion control and sitting my *kitten* on the couch.
    • Posts: 118 Member
      Are you kidding? I wait for the fair. It's the only time I let myself have that kind of crap,......because it's the FAIR!! Deep fried oreos, uffda tacos, cotton candy, those chili dogs that may contain some sort of disease after three days of sitting in a warming vat, but who cares, you'll eat em slathered in relish and onions anyway? Oh...and the beer gardens, yes yes. Does anyone over 18 go to the county fairs for the rides? ITS THE FOOD!! lol. I'm exagerating a bit here, but come on. There's supposed to be nasty crap to eat/drink at the fair, it's all part of the experience. Lighten up and enjoy it.
    • Posts: 1,237 Member
      Mm all this talk about fried is making me want a blooming onion mmmmmm

      Made me want fried cereal...

      and twinkies...
      and snickers...
      and oreos...
      and reeses...
    • Posts: 3,569 Member
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      Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.

      It is if you have a big enough coloring book :angry:
    • Posts: 1,237 Member
      Just to throw this out there...and maybe I'm wrong since I can't see your diary or progress...

      But are you any better? You're here for weight loss right? Why are you judging all of the things other people ate to get here when you are obviously here with us?
    • Posts: 682 Member
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      Coloring is now aerobic exercise? I never knew.

      I must have missed the part where I actually said that - oh no wait. You were taking it out of context....I get it now.

      Let me try and be more precise, in stating that we have grown our children into a societal sense of entitlement & laziness...where a simple pleasure such as art AKA: coloring OR playing outside...is essentially unheard of, and certainly not "good enough".
    • Posts: 900 Member
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      People buy it because it's fun to try every now and then, and usually it's tasty too. These foods, McDonalds, hot wings, beer... those things don't make people fat. Their choices on how to enjoy those foods are what make them fat.

      Please don't try to fear-monger and hate on novelty fair foods.

      THIS "Please don't try to fear-monger and hate on novelty fair foods." +100!!!

      I am really tired of the fear mongering that goes on regarding food. Keep buying into the nanny state people. "oh this is so disgusting..." Whiny *kitten*. Live and let live, stay the F! away from the stuff, and do what you have to do. I personally would love to try it, and I'm sure my kids would too. Fried candy bars are delicious btw. I have a friend who deep fries his own twinkies occasionally, and he's a freaking doctor and has several videos online doing crazy cross fit excersizes. It is possible to have it all people. Seriously, this turned into a dumb rant, but STOP BEING SO SCARED AND JUDGMENTAL!!!!
    • Posts: 996 Member
      For the record, I'm disgusted by the fact that they are now deep frying cereal. My point in sharing the link was that obesity is due largely (no pun intended) in part to the disgusting, fat-laden foods that people willingly consume. They wouldn't come up with novelty fair food like this to share if people weren't willing to buy it and eat it. As another member pointed out, there are restuarants that sell this stuff year-round.

      It's not just about novelty items or splurging on something once a year. Most people that will eat that stuff don't eat it just once a year at the fair.

      You said it... willingly... obesity has nothing to do with the food, it has to do with the amount the person chooses to consume -- it is a choice... lets not forget that there are obese people who do not eat in large amounts or splurge, they are simply not active enough
    • Posts: 682 Member
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      It is if you have a big enough coloring book :angry:

      They make those wall sized crossword puzzles too....
    • Posts: 900 Member
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      I must have missed the part where I actually said that - oh no wait. You were taking it out of context....I get it now.

      Let me try and be more precise, in stating that we have grown our children into a societal sense of entitlement & laziness...where a simple pleasure such as art AKA: coloring OR playing outside...is essentially unheard of, and certainly not "good enough".

      Preach on brother sweeping generalization!!!!!!!
    • Posts: 6,420 Member
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      I'm a food network junkie and cooking is my hobby...but I don't subscribe to the fat=flavor BS....

      Yes fat=flavor...so does brining your meat...does that mean its necessary? No of course not...you can still make delicious meals without brining.

      Same. You don't have to add 5 cups of butter into every recipe like Paula Deen to make things yummy. I cook decent food and besides a few dishes, all the meals I make can be eating by the biggest foodies AND people who're watching what they eat. You just gotta learn the tricks, different cuisines and techniques for this to workout.

      Use spices more than dressings. use herbs. You can "hide" veggies into your meals to make it healthier
    • Posts: 396 Member
      The obesity problem is not because of novelty food that's eaten once a year at a fair.

      ^^True
    • Posts: 121 Member
      Not going to lie, I'd try fried cereal if I ever saw it at the fair. I haven't had any fried fair food in a long time. lol
    • Posts: 900 Member
      Let me try and be more precise, in stating that we have grown our children into a societal sense of entitlement & laziness.


      My grandparents said the same thing about me because I learned to use a computer in grade school and wanted to go to a good college rather than work in a weld shop....
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