MMMM... McDonalds

Mcdonald's

... Just let that sink in... ahhhh. Now I know that there are mixed reactions to this famous food chain. Tonight I will try to weigh the pros and cons and see what comes out on top.

Pros:

Delicious

McDonald's food is undeniably delicious, and nobody knows why. There is something about almost every menu item that makes you beg for more. I think we have all had that wonderful feeling after eating a double quarter pounder with cheese with extra large fries and a wonderful Micky D's coke. I think it is called gluttony and it is oh so satisfying. How can we help ourselves when they have the best tasting Coke and the best french fries on earth? I think it is so crazy how the more you eat, the more you want. I have a feeling they put cocaine in their food to make you come back for more....touche Mcdonald's...Touche.

Cheap

I only need two words to prove my point on this one: Dollar Menu. Where else can you get a double cheeseburger, a chicken sandwich, a small fry and a large iced tea for $4.32? Nowhere! Now, of course if you you go and buy the so called "Value Meals", then you are not really getting the best deal. It isn't expensive by any means but just not as good as the fabled dollar menu.



Convenient

We, as Americans, are a lazy people who have a terrible fixation on instant gratification. What better example to illustrate these truly American ideals than the Drive-thru? Look at that. We are too lazy to even spell it out all the way. The great drive-thru is what made/makes Mcdonald's in my opinion. I mean if you are going to go get fatty, greasy fast food, why should you have to exit the seated position to get it? It really does make getting food a heck of a lot easier. Also, you get to avoid the highscoolers, getting minimum wage, with the terrible attitudes inside (they know they are getting screwed too).


Con:


Totally Unhealthy

For all the arguments you can make for McDonald's, there is not one person who says that it is healthy. I mean really how can you defend a meal that contains 1890 calories? You really can't. That will get you every single time. Some people have gone as far as to sue Mcdonald's for making them fat. Others have just made movies presenting the facts of the matter. Actually, to be fair, Mcdonald's does offer some healthier alternatives like salads or parfaits but who really buys them?


Conclusion

Don't be a complete idiot and eat unhealthy food everyday (including Mcdonald's). If you like Mcdonald's, or in my case love it, then just eat it every once in a while as a treat. The key to any guilty pleasure is moderation.