Fox News reports that “as part of an effort to simplify its menu and give customers choices that support a balanced lifestyle,” McDonald’s is phasing out its “Super Size” French fries and drinks. I’ll come right out and say that I’m pretty annoyed that I will only be able to buy six-ounce “Large” fries instead of the accustomed seven-ounce “Super Size” from now on. I may go into withdrawal… 😉
The article surmises out that this move is in part a reaction to the negative publicity generated from the documentary film Super Size Me, although McDonald’s denies that it has anything to do with their decision. In the movie, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s food for thirty days straight, and in the process he obviously came down with a host of health problems. While I commend McDonald’s efforts to make their menu healthier, I don’t think that they should necessarily have to take this step. People should be responsible enough to decide on their eating habits for themselves rather than blaming others for their bad choices. Offering other, healthier menu items is definitely a good thing, because it does give people other options. However, in this specific case it’s not as if that’s the only size French fries on the menu. I know, I’m stuck on those damn French fries. I wonder where I’m going to lunch today? 😉
It really irked me when I heard about people suing McDonald’s because they became “obese” from eating there too often. Well, duh! Thankfully, the case was recognized to be spurious, and it was thrown out by the court. However, if McDonald’s is taking this step to avoid being sued then it’s a sad commentary on the overly litigious nature of people these days…
