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This ad was an entry in a Photoshop contest called Worth1000. If fast food industries told this truth, they would sell a lot fewer burgers, don’t you think?
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August 10th, 2006 at 9:08 am
I don’t think so. For two reasons.
One, marketing is a powerful thing. As an example, I offer milk. In the scientific community, it is well known that countries with higher milk and dairy consumption, have HIGHER instances of osteoporosis. But, what does the marketing say? Drink more milk for stronger bones. And what do people believe–the science, or the marketing? Eat this burger, be happy.
Two, I believe the vast majority of people would rather do what they want for the time they are here than worry about how much longer they could be here if they ate a healthier diet. You can be happy NOW, eating this burger. Sacrificing long-term health for short-term happiness is what the vast majority of people prefer.
August 10th, 2006 at 3:10 pm
i love your blog. it’s very perplexing and pensive :]
August 10th, 2006 at 8:18 pm
Everyone knows the monster burger is unhealthy and people still bought.
August 12th, 2006 at 6:00 pm
I would like to see in fast food TV spots more people of all sizes. People who eat fast food are big why not big people in the ads.
August 12th, 2006 at 6:03 pm
PS and not making fun of the big people in their ads as well.
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:14 am
So, I like this. I am doing a project on obesity, and this has inspired me… THANKS!!