Paid to eat, ha.

[Phalanx]

So, my friend and I are signed up at a couple of different research places.
We got the call the other day...
McD's is doing some research/taste testing, and on saturday this week, we get to head along and
get paid $50...

Which is:
$32.1715 USD
21.6131 GBP/25.3462 EURO
$40.2268 CAD

...each, to eat four, FOUR burgers - they asked if we'd be willing to try a bunch of new ingredients they don't normally have on the menu, some of it sounds like some good burger material.
I feel like this is a challenge I'm gonna have to forego my regular dietary routine and step up to.
$50...to scoff (well they said "at least 2 bites of each) 4 burgers. Yup. I'm eating 'em all.
Me and the mate kinda dared eachother to, I mean c'mon, this shit never happens. Gonna buy me some weed and gardening supplies with the cash.

I'll let you guys know about any interesting stuff I guess?

[bwind22]

You're a guinea pig for McD's now? I guess that beats being a guinea pig for Taco Johns. Have fun. You'll probably wanna get ripped before you go.

[Phalanx]

You're a guinea pig for McD's now? I
Ha just the once, the research firm has a bunch of different things they can call you in for, smoking product "research" has been banned, but so many other things are all good, mcd's, fabric softeners, medical research, alcohol, even went to one to discuss how a college website ought to look...I figure if all I gotta do is rock up, I'm ok with that.

You'll probably wanna get ripped before you go.
For sure.

[urgeok2]

just think how fast you'll be able to type when that 3rd arm grows in :)

[Phalanx]

...fourth;)

[ferretchucker]

Ha. Sounds great. I've always wanted to do something like this. My Sister and her fiancé once got paid £20 to try three cereal bars being made by Cadburys. Odds are that the burgers will be very similar, with maybe only one or two ingredients different, as they're trying to fine tune their final product. I could be wrong, but that's what the cereal bars were like.

[Phalanx]

Hmm...I would've thought so too, but they read out a list of like 15 different ingredients...eh, either way, 4 bland-ish McDs burgers for free, and 50 buck.
Works either way.

[Papillon Noir]

$50 is not nearly enough to eat McDonald's so called "food". :eek:

Goodbye liver. :cool:

[hammerfan]

$50 is not nearly enough to eat McDonald's so called "food". :eek:

Goodbye liver. :cool:


Really! Didn't you ever watch "Supersize Me"?

[Papillon Noir]

Really! Didn't you ever watch "Supersize Me"?

That movie changed my life. :o

[hammerfan]

That movie changed my life. :o


Me too! I won't go near any fast food place now.

[Vodstok]

Hmm...I would've thought so too, but they read out a list of like 15 different ingredients...eh, either way, 4 bland-ish McDs burgers for free, and 50 buck.
Works either way.

If mcdonalds paid me to eat their food, i would be a wealthy fat bastard.

[Vodstok]

Really! Didn't you ever watch "Supersize Me"?

The movie lost all objectivity with me when I realized very early on that A the guy making it is completely WHIPPED by his girlfriend and B she is a vegan.

I dont think he lied about a single thing, but take it with a grain of salt, just like Micheal Moore's stuff.

[Papillon Noir]

The movie lost all objectivity with me when I realized very early on that A the guy making it is completely WHIPPED by his girlfriend and B she is a vegan.

I dont think he lied about a single thing, but take it with a grain of salt, just like Micheal Moore's stuff.

But how does it change the fact that according to doctors he was healthy before his McDonald's diet and afterwards he gained 25 pounds and damaged his liver?

Also, McDonald's food does not decompose. At all. What do you think that does to your body?

[Vodstok]

But how does it change the fact that according to doctors he was healthy before his McDonald's diet and afterwards he gained 25 pounds and damaged his liver?

Also, McDonald's food does not decompose. At all. What do you think that does to your body?

I didnt say it discredited him, all of the information he put out was objective. I just think the overall tone was just a tad more doom and gloom that it needed to be.

I know McDonald's food is terrible for you, I knew that before the movie.

I actually pitched an article that got shot down over at cracked.com that was the most irresponsible fast food there is, i may just go ahead and throw that on my blog or as an article at AC. it was interesting stuff to look up and there are some HORRIFIC meals out there that make Mcdonalds food look like organic vegan health food.

[ferretchucker]

Bare in mind also that he was on a diet of non stop McDonalds food. How much variety can that give him? Eating McDonalds once every now and then (I eat it less than once a month), won't make you unhealthy, as long as the majority of your diet is healthy.

[Vodstok]

Bare in mind also that he was on a diet of non stop McDonalds food. How much variety can that give him? Eating McDonalds once every now and then (I eat it less than once a month), won't make you unhealthy, as long as the majority of your diet is healthy.

the dieticians in the movie talked about it like you were eating lead and batteries and that you should just not bother ever under any circumstances.

[Phalanx]

it was interesting stuff to look up and there are some HORRIFIC meals out there that make Mcdonalds food look like organic vegan health food
The "meals" KFC throw together here is about as bad as fastfood gets...

Re - the movie, haven't seen it but I understand the concept...not sure why specifically McDonalds was targeted, I think the same results would apply to an exclusive diet of most any food of this nature.
To me, this movie is like, a guy taking a kick in the nuts daily, over a week/month/3 months...seeing the negative effects on his fertility, then blaming the brand of shoes on the guy kicking him.
I haven't cared to see the film, I know this stuff already - if you don't know this stuff already, watching the film won't really make that much of a difference to you either IMO, because evidently you'd absorb fat better than information.

I seldom eat McDs myself, but like I said, $50 and a free lunch, I'm good with.
Ha, 4 of those burgers though, I'm about gonna smash the toilet bowl later on...

[ferretchucker]

So many people I know hate KFC. I actually enjoy it, and I've had it in three different countries. All were nice. Popcorn Chicken: mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[_____V_____]

Good stuff. Belly full, alongwith the pocket.

Just imagine the queue when they start paying for drinking beer (or rather, tasting the brew).

Hmm...newb?

[Vodstok]

The "meals" KFC throw together here is about as bad as fastfood gets...

Re - the movie, haven't seen it but I understand the concept...not sure why specifically McDonalds was targeted, I think the same results would apply to an exclusive diet of most any food of this nature.
To me, this movie is like, a guy taking a kick in the nuts daily, over a week/month/3 months...seeing the negative effects on his fertility, then blaming the brand of shoes on the guy kicking him.
I haven't cared to see the film, I know this stuff already - if you don't know this stuff already, watching the film won't really make that much of a difference to you either IMO, because evidently you'd absorb fat better than information.

I seldom eat McDs myself, but like I said, $50 and a free lunch, I'm good with.
Ha, 4 of those burgers though, I'm about gonna smash the toilet bowl later on...
I watched it out of curiosity. The reason he targeted Mcdonalds, well there were a few. They are about the biggest fast food chain there is (and have been around the longest), plus before the movie, damn near every time you ordered soemthing there, they asked if you wanted to super size it. in the movie, if he is asked that, he HAS to.

After the movie came out, a lot of the individual franchises stopped offering meal sizes, settling on just medium because of the bad press it generated.

[ferretchucker]

I can't even remember if we ever had the option to Supersize in England. It's always been Childrens, small, medium or large. And our large meals are somewhere between the American medium and large.

[Vodstok]

We like things BIG in america.

Just not our guts. Or love handles. or second chins. But does that stiop us? NO, it doesnt even slow us down.

[bloody_ribcut]

big breasts!


good score on getting paid to eat, just make sure you chew everybite to make sure there not sneaking in any pills.

[hammerfan]

We like things BIG in america.

Just not our guts. Or love handles. or second chins. But does that stiop us? NO, it doesnt even slow us down.


Aren't we the fattest country in the world? I thought I had read that somewhere.

[bloody_ribcut]

Aren't we the fattest country in the world? I thought I had read that somewhere.

were not fat, we just got more cushion for the pushin.

[Papillon Noir]

Aren't we the fattest country in the world? I thought I had read that somewhere.

I think we are. We are going to end up like those people in WALL-E. :p

[Despare]

But how does it change the fact that according to doctors he was healthy before his McDonald's diet and afterwards he gained 25 pounds and damaged his liver?

Also, McDonald's food does not decompose. At all. What do you think that does to your body?

Also remember that pushed his body, forcing himself to finish every meal even when he was full. Where a sensible person would throw the remainder of the food out he didn't...

Cake is fine in moderation too but if you eat nothing but cake you will be a fat ass with some major problems, especially if you force yourself to finish half a cake in each sitting. That movie was a sensationalistic waste of film in my opinion. I hope Phal isn't forced to eat too much. As far as the food not breaking down naturally, in your body it's digested using acid, it doesn't sit in your stomach forever and it certainly isn't passed out in whole patty form. You want to see something real scary take a look at the way your body breaks down artificial sweeteners.




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There are currently 1.6 billion overweight adults in the world, according to the World Health Organization. That number is projected to grow by 40% over the next 10 years. The following list reflects the percentage of overweight adults aged 15 and over. These are individuals who have individual body mass indexes, which measures weight relative to height, greater than or equal to 25. Obese is defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30.


Rank - Country - %

1. Nauru 94.5
2. Micronesia, Federated States of 91.1
3. Cook Islands 90.9
4. Tonga 90.8
5. Niue 81.7
6. Samoa 80.4
7. Palau 78.4
8. Kuwait 74.2
9. United States 74.1
10. Kiribati 73.6
11. Dominica 71.0
12. Barbados 69.7
13. Argentina 69.4
14. Egypt 69.4
15. Malta 68.7
16. Greece 68.5
17. New Zealand 68.4
18. United Arab Emirates 68.3
19. Mexico 68.1
20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9
21. Australia 67.4
22. Belarus 66.8
23. Chile 65.3
24. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 65.2
25. Seychelles 64.6
26. Bahrain 64.1
27. Andorra 63.8
28. United Kingdom 63.8
29. Saudi Arabia 63.5
30. Monaco 62.4
31. Bolivia 62.2
32. San Marino 62.1
33. Guatemala 61.2
34. Mongolia 61.2
35. Canada 61.1
36. Qatar 61.0
37. Uruguay 60.9
38. Jordan 60.5
39. Bahamas 60.4
40. Iceland 60.4
41. Nicaragua 60.4
42. Cuba 60.1
43. Germany 60.1
44. Brunei Darussalam 59.8
45. Slovenia 59.8
46. Peru 59.6
47. Vanuatu 59.6
48. Finland 58.7
49. Jamaica 57.4
50. Israel 57.3

[DraculaInDallas]

Gonna buy me some weed and gardening supplies with the cash.


LMAO!!!!! :D Why don't you grow your own weed in your garden? Think of how much extra cash you'll save that you can spend at McDonalds!!! :eek:

[urgeok2]

1. Nauru 94.5



who the fuck are these fat bastards ?

[Disease]

Also remember that pushed his body, forcing himself to finish every meal even when he was full. Where a sensible person would throw the remainder of the food out he didn't...

Cake is fine in moderation too but if you eat nothing but cake you will be a fat ass with some major problems, especially if you force yourself to finish half a cake in each sitting. That movie was a sensationalistic waste of film in my opinion. I hope Phal isn't forced to eat too much. As far as the food not breaking down naturally, in your body it's digested using acid, it doesn't sit in your stomach forever and it certainly isn't passed out in whole patty form. You want to see something real scary take a look at the way your body breaks down artificial sweeteners.




-


There are currently 1.6 billion overweight adults in the world, according to the World Health Organization. That number is projected to grow by 40% over the next 10 years. The following list reflects the percentage of overweight adults aged 15 and over. These are individuals who have individual body mass indexes, which measures weight relative to height, greater than or equal to 25. Obese is defined as having a BMI greater than or equal to 30.


Rank - Country - %

1. Nauru 94.5
2. Micronesia, Federated States of 91.1
3. Cook Islands 90.9
4. Tonga 90.8
5. Niue 81.7
6. Samoa 80.4
7. Palau 78.4
8. Kuwait 74.2
9. United States 74.1
10. Kiribati 73.6
11. Dominica 71.0
12. Barbados 69.7
13. Argentina 69.4
14. Egypt 69.4
15. Malta 68.7
16. Greece 68.5
17. New Zealand 68.4
18. United Arab Emirates 68.3
19. Mexico 68.1
20. Trinidad and Tobago 67.9
21. Australia 67.4
22. Belarus 66.8
23. Chile 65.3
24. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 65.2
25. Seychelles 64.6
26. Bahrain 64.1
27. Andorra 63.8
28. United Kingdom 63.8
29. Saudi Arabia 63.5
30. Monaco 62.4
31. Bolivia 62.2
32. San Marino 62.1
33. Guatemala 61.2
34. Mongolia 61.2
35. Canada 61.1
36. Qatar 61.0
37. Uruguay 60.9
38. Jordan 60.5
39. Bahamas 60.4
40. Iceland 60.4
41. Nicaragua 60.4
42. Cuba 60.1
43. Germany 60.1
44. Brunei Darussalam 59.8
45. Slovenia 59.8
46. Peru 59.6
47. Vanuatu 59.6
48. Finland 58.7
49. Jamaica 57.4
50. Israel 57.3


I think if you took Scotland away from the United Kingdom and ranked them seperatly they would be up there with Tonga and Samoa.. You with think so comparing their rugby teams though.. but yes Scotland is the most over weight place I have been.

[Vodstok]

I tell you what, the next time I get shit about Americans being fat froma micronesian or samoan, i am going to show them that list and tell them to shove it up their fat asses!


YEAH!

[urgeok2]

I tell you what, the next time I get shit about Americans being fat froma micronesian or samoan, i am going to show them that list and tell them to shove it up their fat asses!


YEAH!

that'll be tough to do with you between 2 big slices of bread and covered with Mayo :)

[newb]

that'll be tough to do with you between 2 big slices of bread and covered with Mayo :)

mmmmmmm...vodwok sammich

http://loudlibrarian1965.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/drooling-homer1.gif

[ferretchucker]

I think if you took Scotland away from the United Kingdom and ranked them seperatly they would be up there with Tonga and Samoa.. You with think so comparing their rugby teams though.. but yes Scotland is the most over weight place I have been.

I know you're an Aussie but seeing as you live in Scotland, does it annoy you when all of the United Kingdom is grouped together as the United Kingdom, on a list full of Countries? It does me! It's England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland (ROI isn't even in the UK!) But what you were saying, I think I heard Scotland is the fattest country in Europe.

And Cook Islands near the top! PRICELESS! :D

[Phalanx]

Why don't you grow your own weed in your garden?
Right ahead of you there...working on self-sustainance...

[Disease]

I know you're an Aussie but seeing as you live in Scotland, does it annoy you when all of the United Kingdom is grouped together as the United Kingdom, on a list full of Countries? It does me! It's England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland (ROI isn't even in the UK!) But what you were saying, I think I heard Scotland is the fattest country in Europe.

And Cook Islands near the top! PRICELESS! :D


Of course it pisses me off, we want independence in Australia as much as Scotland do... One of the reasons I moved here on my visa and not England..

[ferretchucker]

Fair enough. Australia deserves total independence. I think it should be coming soon with the commonwealth not really around anymore.

I suppose it's similar to New Zealanders being annoyed when they're called Australians.

[Vodstok]

throw a bunch of british exports into a harbor dressed as natives, then tell the queen to fuck off.

It worked for us :)

of course, a lot of people died...

[ferretchucker]

Ha. But then, we ourselves are a mixture of French, Germans, Scandinavians, Italians, Celts. Pretty diverse.

And I believe America told the King to fuck off. ;)

[Vodstok]

Ha. But then, we ourselves are a mixture of French, Germans, Scandinavians, Italians, Celts. Pretty diverse.

And I believe America told the King to fuck off. ;)

That would be hard to do these days, though wouldnt it? ;)

I modernized it. Now its flashier and made without trans fat.

[Phalanx]

Well, todays the day...
Ha, I actually overdosed on senna chocolate last night to make sure I had enough room happenin', bit uncomfortable now, but I've got 4 hours to go, should be all good - if not I'll just yknow blame their food.

S'gonna be some work, but I think I can do this.

[Phalanx]

Whew.
Y'all wanna lay off junk food? Eat 4 large sized McDs burgers in a row.
I managed to get through about 3 and a half of a burger - see, this was through no fault of my own - they took the first one away as soon as I was done filling out the questionaire type thing about it...so lessons learned, and I ate the rest.
Maybe not the best idea, but hey.
Things of focus:
*A rectangular shaped large sourdough bun
*A "grain" type bun similar to what burger king uses on their chicken burgers here.
*Salad, good salad...like mixed mesclun salad.
*"fresher" tomatoes
*A really nice horseradish mayo
*"Angus beef patties" that are about another third the size and thickness of a 1/4 pounder, similar taste but much jucier.
*A new beef burger with parsley and garlic, a bit on the dry side, but very nice.
*Addition of standard mayo to the menu
*Spanish onions, YES!
*These really nice caremalised onions in a tangy bbq sauce...those were awesome...

...But yeah it was largely just combinations of the aforementioned ingredients.
Some of it was pretty good stuff, for them at least.
Also saw some fool crash his car through a wall...will post pics later.

Heh, I felt so bad after it.
I came home, and like "thought" myself into vomiting in the sink while I took a shit.
That's right. Both ends, people.
I feel much better now.

[ferretchucker]

Wow, Wendy's are gonna pissed at that first one.

[Phalanx]

We don't have those here, hey...there's a chain called that but it's an icecream/milkshake store, with just crappy basic hotdogs.

[Phalanx]

As promised...we heard this massive bang while eating the burgers...I thought it was either thunder or maybe some kind've truck/loading dock, something BIG dropping, when we got out, we saw this...
First photo added for it's obvious irony.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/BJA1981/DriveThru.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/BJA1981/Car1.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/BJA1981/Car2.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/BJA1981/Car3.jpg

This was in the back of a warehouse/supply chain we have here called BUNNINGS, lets say like wallmart but with useful stuff...which is the next building along to, as you can see, the entry to the McDonalds DriveThru.
Ha, the guy driving was some old italian dude...he was getting all flustered 'cos just about everyone was getting a pic of his car, ha...I was the only non-staff member to get close to the car, the old guy asks me "why would you want to take a picture of that?"
I actually hadda laugh and ask him why I wouldn't, ha.

[Phalanx]

Also as promised

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/BJA1981/McV.jpg

...didn't think I would, didja?
Yummy...;)