gbpfan1231 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Give me a break. Any parent who signs up for this class action suit should be embarrassed. Say no to your children and parent your kids!!!! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/40725337#40725337 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Good Lord, people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Something tells me this lawsuit isnt' going to get very far, so until then, I don't think I'll get too outraged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 Something tells me this lawsuit isnt' going to get very far, so until then, I don't think I'll get too outraged. Agree it should not get very far but it just shows how pathetic people are. There is no responsibility for your own actions anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBunz Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Hmmmmm......if one can successfully sue them for coffee being hot.....then maybe...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Agree it should not get very far but it just shows how pathetic people are. There is no responsibility for your own actions anymore. First off, let me say this is a lame law suit. Funny thing though, I always find it odd when the "no responsibility for their actions" card is played here. Because, while I agree, I wonder why businesses get totally off the hook. It cuts both ways. Sure parents need to raise their kids. However, it always amazes how fast everyone rallies to the support of companies who have a specific marketing policy to make it as hard as they possibly can for parents to do the right thing. And I'm not saying that there needs to be laws or lawsuits about this. But the public at large should see this as, "Well, you're not breaking any laws, but that doesn't mean you don't suck." Not, "How dare anyone tell McDonalds to stop the sleazy tactic of going after kids with marketing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 First off, let me say this is a lame law suit. Funny thing though, I always find it odd when the "no responsibility for their actions" card is played here. Because, while I agree, I wonder why businesses get totally off the hook. It cuts both ways. Sure parents need to raise their kids. However, it always amazes how fast everyone rallies to the support of companies who have a specific marketing policy to make it as hard as they possibly can for parents to do the right thing. And I'm not saying that there needs to be laws or lawsuits about this. But the public at large should see this as, "Well, you're not breaking any laws, but that doesn't mean you don't suck." Not, "How dare anyone tell McDonalds to stop the sleazy tactic of going after kids with marketing." I don't know. I guess the best way to tell McD's to stop this 'sleazy tactic' is to not frequent McD's. In my life, I have gone with my children to McD's/Burger King twice (yes, this makes me a fn hero). The reason is simple--I don't like to feed my children schit. If McD's had to depend on people like me, they'd change what they served or go out of business. It's the same principle as those crappy breakfast cereals. Those don't come into the house. My boys have told me that their friends get to have 'Crappy Cereal X.' I told them that they screwed up when they chose me for their father. Of course, they told me that they had no choice in the matter. I then point out I was here and they showed up at my house so, of course, they chose me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 First off, let me say this is a lame law suit. Funny thing though, I always find it odd when the "no responsibility for their actions" card is played here. Because, while I agree, I wonder why businesses get totally off the hook. It cuts both ways. Sure parents need to raise their kids. However, it always amazes how fast everyone rallies to the support of companies who have a specific marketing policy to make it as hard as they possibly can for parents to do the right thing. And I'm not saying that there needs to be laws or lawsuits about this. But the public at large should see this as, "Well, you're not breaking any laws, but that doesn't mean you don't suck." Not, "How dare anyone tell McDonalds to stop the sleazy tactic of going after kids with marketing." I guess I don't get what you are saying??? McDonalds should not be able to target advertise to kids? The only people who should really make that decision are the parents. Now I can see marketing guns or alcohol to kids but this is just food - Going to MCDonalds when I was a kid was a treat and we hardly ever went - my parents made the decision to try and give us healthy food and once in a while we got a treat. MCDonalds did not make that decision my parents did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I guess I don't get what you are saying??? McDonalds should not be able to target advertise to kids? The only people who should really make that decision are the parents. Now I can see marketing guns or alcohol to kids but this is just food - Going to MCDonalds when I was a kid was a treat and we hardly ever went - my parents made the decision to try and give us healthy food and once in a while we got a treat. MCDonalds did not make that decision my parents did. No, you don't get what I'm saying. Because they should be able to do what they want. Every time this comes up, I say the same thing. That there shouldn't be a law or anything but that it amazes me that nobody even minds that they make parents jobs as hard as they can in this regard. And obesity is a massive, massive issue in the country, so it's more like marketing cigarettes to kids than people want to believe. And it's actually illegal to market cigarettes to kids. I'm merely suggesting that people be a bit more annoyed by the marketing of unhealthy food to the same demographic that we've already decided should be sheltered from advertisement of other attractive and unhealthy things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Just another example of why frivolous lawsuit filers and ambulance chasers should be shot on the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 No, you don't get what I'm saying. Because they should be able to do what they want. Every time this comes up, I say the same thing. That there shouldn't be a law or anything but that it amazes me that nobody even minds that they make parents jobs as hard as they can in this regard. And obesity is a massive, massive issue in the country, so it's more like marketing cigarettes to kids than people want to believe. And it's actually illegal to market cigarettes to kids. I'm merely suggesting that people be a bit more annoyed by the marketing of unhealthy food to the same demographic that we've already decided should be sheltered from advertisement of other attractive and unhealthy things. I hear ya but I think the problem with obesity is just as much on the lazy parents that are out there and not as much about the companies marketing it. Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Seriously? We are blaming the companies when the state/federal government has allowed EBT cards to be used at liquor stores and fast food joints? what a joke. So instead of a welfare family going out and buying a months worth of groceries, they take there state funded freebie card and hit the local McD's. Extremely laughable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 The lady who said "are you going to be a parent or let your children run you?" had it right, as did the attorney who said it was the most frivolous lawsuit he had ever seen in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 The lady who said "are you going to be a parent or let your children run you?" had it right, as did the attorney who said it was the most frivolous lawsuit he had ever seen in his career. I think there was a guy a couple of years ago that tried to sue McDonalds because he was overweight. That one would have to rank right up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I don't know. I guess the best way to tell McD's to stop this 'sleazy tactic' is to not frequent McD's. In my life, I have gone with my children to McD's/Burger King twice (yes, this makes me a fn hero). The reason is simple--I don't like to feed my children schit. If McD's had to depend on people like me, they'd change what they served or go out of business. It's the same principle as those crappy breakfast cereals. Those don't come into the house. My boys have told me that their friends get to have 'Crappy Cereal X.' I told them that they screwed up when they chose me for their father. Of course, they told me that they had no choice in the matter. I then point out I was here and they showed up at my house so, of course, they chose me. Hey Mr. Fun you should see if WV will let you borrow his "Veggie Tales explains Saint Christopher going to Greece" DVD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Next thing you know there will be a lawsuit against McD for targeting blacks. If they start calling it fried chicken instead of Crispy Chicken I bet it will happen. What if they serve watermelon in the happy meal??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hey Mr. Fun you should see if WV will let you borrow his "Veggie Tales explains Saint Christopher going to Greece" DVD... + . I don't eat at McDonald's cause it sucks. My kid has the metabolism of a butterfly. He's meant to eat crap every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 The reason is simple--I don't like to feed my children schit. Years ago I read the book "America Fast Food Nation" and haven't had a burger since. Your statement is closer to the truth than most people know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hey Mr. Fun you should see if WV will let you borrow his "Veggie Tales explains Saint Christopher going to Greece" DVD... Okay...I'm only a psychologist...but still, shouldn't it be "Dr. Fun?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billay Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Okay...I'm only a psychologist...but still, shouldn't it be "Dr. Fun?" Should it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Should it? apparently, billay and my mother-in-law have something in common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I hear ya but I think the problem with obesity is just as much on the lazy parents that are out there and not as much about the companies marketing it. Just my 2 cents. Oh, trust me, I think it's mostly on the parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Every time this comes up, I say the same thing. That there shouldn't be a law or anything but that it amazes me that nobody even minds that they make parents jobs as hard as they can in this regard. it's not really that hard to handle ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 it's not really that hard to handle ... Then why does McDonalds bother? Are you saying one of the primary marketing angles of one of the biggest companies in the world is basically ineffective? I am sure that, in a frank and honest moment, they'd disagree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I wish you people would mind your own business. Gee, I wonder who that chick voted for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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