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McDonalds
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site is an interesting mix of marketing and education. In many parts of the site, you'd be hard-pressed to figure out what's being sold. There are Golden Arches marketing messages all over the site, but they're very subtle.
What's it about?
"Bag a McMeal" is not really a game, but it feels like one. Select a food category, such as "Sandwiches." Now pick a hamburger and drag it into the bag. Keep dragging in items until you're full. Then click to find out the nutritional value of your selections. Reinforcing what was learned above, McDonalds offers a section on nutrition called Willie Munchright, with streaming media and bright, colorful food pyramid posters available for download. Other educational areas of the site include "365 Black," which features famous African-Americans and their contributions to American history. The "I Am Asian" section jumps to a special mini-site celebrating Asian Americans. In it, you can read about Asian-American holidays, watch a video of a lion dance celebration, and learn fascinating facts.
Is it any good?
Despite all its politically correct good intentions, the site is boring. The graphics are slow to load, the Happy Meal game is soporific, and the site lacks charm. It's harmless, but there's no reason to visit it more than once.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about fast food. Why is it so popular? What choices can you make at a fast-food restaurant that are more nutritious than others?
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WHAT'S BEHIND THE GOLDEN ARCH ?
THIS IS A SHAME A HAPPY MEAL IS NOW SAD ! THEY PUT INGREDIENTS I CAN'T EVEN PRONOUNCE. THEY HAVE 38 OR MORE INGREDIENTS SUCH AS BLEACHED WHITE FLOUR WHICH HAS BEEN BLEACHED FOR ITS WHITE COLOR , BUGS WON'T EVEN GO NEAR IT SO WHY WOULD YOU , MODIFIED FOOD STARCH WHICH IS EDIBLE GLUE THIS IS USED TO SAVE MCDONALDS MONEY , MSG IS USED TO KEEP YOU COMING BACK , TBHG CAN KILL NO NEED FOR ME TO SAY ANYTHING ELSE , SAVE THE WORST FOR LAST DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE CAN YOU PRONOUNCE IT ? IT KEEPS THEIR FOOD FROM LOOKING NASTY AND FOAMING BECAUSE OF ALL THEIR UNHEALTHY AND NASTY INGREDIENTS . I ONLY NAMED THE WORST OF THE WORST .
THIS WAS WRITTNBY TAYLOR BELL IN JAMAICA,NY
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this is bad food
its bad for your body people! well if u want be obese eat then idk
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Kid, 9 years old
August 3, 2011
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Lame
Stupid You need McDonalds toy.
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Da da da da DA, I'm Pukin' It!
I'll admit, I love some of the food they have at Mickey D's, even if it is bad for you, but their commercials are... are.... so annoying that whenever I see them, I forget that there was a show I wanted to watch, and I flip the channel. Yes, they are that bad. All in all, this site is only for promos, and an entire website for that just blows my mind.
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