Blogging it Up with McDonalds
Say what you will about McDonalds. They certainly got a drubbing in Supersize Me, one that many say is well-deserved (any company that serves the picture on the left needs a scoldiing). Personally, I thank my lucky stars that my children have outgrown the “gotta have that Happy Meal and a toy” phase. My 14-year-old, in fact, is a dedicated vegetarian.
You have to give credit to the Mickey-D folks, however, for establishing a social responsibility blog. Yup, that’s right – McDonalds wants to have a discussion on a number of topics: environment, active lifestyles, purchasing policies, etc. It’s a brave act, and one that should be applauded.
I do think it’s interesting, though, that comments to the blog are posted in 8-point “mice type.” There are some interesting comments, but I got a headache reading them. Felt like the “brain freeze” I used to get when I was in high school and addicted to those super-over-processed McDonalds milkshakes. Fortunately, I’m older and wiser now.
