Comments on: Truth In Advertising

By: Veronica

Veronica — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:14:41 +0000

So, I like this. I am doing a project on obesity, and this has inspired me... THANKS!!

By: www.iportion.com

www.iportion.com — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 01:03:07 +0000

PS and not making fun of the big people in their ads as well.

By: www.iportion.com

www.iportion.com — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 01:00:19 +0000

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.

By: www.iportion.com

www.iportion.com — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:18:37 +0000

Everyone knows the monster burger is unhealthy and people still bought.

By: L

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 22:10:21 +0000

i love your blog. it's very perplexing and pensive :]

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 16:08:38 +0000

If fast food industries told this truth, they would sell a lot fewer burgers, donâ€™t you think?

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.