Friday, November 5, 2010
Do As I Say Not As I Do
Not to long ago I found out about this photography project that Sally Davies was doing...she took a McDonald's Happy Meal and starting taking pictures of it every day - I was amazed that it didn't rot, have a smell or hardly change at all in the 203 days since she started...So I told my kids about it...
I told my co-workers...
I told anyone and everyone who would listen - there is something very wrong with this picture.What in the world are they putting in those burgers? I thought about all the times that I had taken my kids - for goodness sake - all the times that I myself had eaten them...maybe it was like the fountain of youth - if they don't age..maybe I won't either.
I knew in my heart I was doing the right thing by spreading the word about food that won't rot - we had already really given up the fast food giant years ago when I decided that instead of buying the crap food I would just buy the toys that the kids really wanted in the first place - you know you can do that right? For about $2 a piece my kids can have the latest movie inspired toy that is advertised on every channel that they are allowed to watch.
But then yesterday...
McDonald's brought back the McRib.
When Hubby said he was going for a McRib in mime form - think making a big M with his hands then pointing at his rib...
I got a little weak in my food standards and high in shame...lol.
So after the kids were in bed...
We stuffed our faces with its yummy goodness...
Not only did I eat the entire thing and the fries that came with - I dug around in the bag for any fries that had fallen out.
Did I feel bad afterward?
Nope.
I know that it will probably be years before I eat it again.
Will I buy my kids a Happy Meal anytime soon?
Probably not...but I won't shake my head in shame the next time that their grandparents buy them one either.
Thanks goodness they haven't thought to bring back the Arch Deluxe.
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I had heard about that photography project but never saw it for myself. I swear that they put crack in their food. I can go forever without eating it and as soon as it touches my lips I end up craving it for days. On a side note, my husband and I regularly wait until the kids to go to bed to stuff our faces with food from our favorite restaurants. It's called Date night!
ReplyDeleteIm not big on the macrib but there salty french fries are the best and i absolutely crave them
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that project but in my household we are BIG fans of 'do as I say, not as I do'!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWe just saw that commercial tonight... The Girl Child said, "Mom, I think they should just stick with the good stuff!" I have to say, I'm with her on this one... I can't wrap my mind around the McRib! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post. I grew up on hamburger helper, tv dinners, frozen pizzas and everything else over processed and full of calories. Now that I have my own children I limit these things and we try and feed them only organic. We have even eliminated the microwave to help resist the temptation of making microwave meals. For the past two years we have made our meals at home most days and although we do not allow the kids to eat fast foods unless we absolutely have to (being out too late and near bedtime)we do unfortunately make midnight McD's runs to indulged. Could anyone blame us?We grew up on this junk and have an addiction, but we are trying to hide it from the kids. Reminds me of the silent smokers who smoke when the kids are not around.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting such a chuckle out of this. Probably because I'm the queen of sneaky eating when it comes to having things I don't want the kids to know about!
ReplyDeleteAnything / everything is FINE in moderation. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, sometimes some down and dirty good yummy food is necessary!
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing rumblings that the McRib is phenomenal, and you just proved it right here. You are too funny though!
ReplyDeleteHaha! You have to break down every once in a while. I've tried to cut way back on my fast food habits since a guy my brother worked with described the cattle that the fast food places buy at market.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it!
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I have been telling myself that when I am feeling like I don't want to cook or we're in a hurry...frozen meals (although not ideal) are a much better alternative to fast food. So, although I never used to buy frozen fries and chicken nuggets, I keep them around now so we won't have the need to stop at McDonald's.
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