Is McDonald's Hurting Justin Morneau, Or Why We should avoid the Golden Arches
by Jessy S on Jun 25, 2011 3:25 AM EDT
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PrintOne of the ads airing on Fox Sports North Twins coverage this season is one for McDonalds. That ad features a black bear and Justin Morneau lifting weights and Justin drinking a pop/soda from McDonalds with TC also joining in the weightlifting fun. Now I am not one to voice a concern, but I think we can blame Justin's pinched nerve in the neck to the food and drink at McDonalds. Seriously, McDonalds isn't going to cause neck problems, but the restaurant is likely to be one of the worst places to eat in America. After the jump, some of my experiences with the Golden Arches and why I have decided to drop this hell-hole for good.
We all remember our first taste of McDonalds food. For most of us it has been through the Happy Meal and getting a toy, but my first memory was eating from a 20 piece box of Chicken McNuggets as a child. However, my more recent visits aren't that pleasant.
Just this past fall (Late October or early November to be exact), I ordered a strawberry milkshake and 10 Piece Chicken McNugget from the South Bismarck McDonalds and then headed to the Bismarck CashWise to do some shopping. It was a Saturday and the shopping trip was designed to help my parents, but a quarter of the way through the trip, I got diarrhea and had to go to the bathroom at the front of the store. I thought I was done, but as I was just about to finish my shopping there, I knew that I had to go again and did so at the back of the store near the new Little Dukes location in Bismarck. That bathroom was a single toilet with sink in an enclosed area, and I made a huge mess. Picture the result of the scene in the "I Love Lucy" episode Job Switching, where Ricky and Fred manage to mess up the kitchen with rice all over the floor and walls. The difference is that milkshake within my system splattered all over the toilet and onto the floor and walls of that bathroom. It blasted out of my system before I could sit down.
Future visits to the arches lead to discoveries that sausage patties were bad for my system, and those fries and filet'o fish sandwiches are not good for me either. The purpose of today's visit was a filet'o fish sandwich and a large drink where I hoped to get a Justin Morneau cup. Turns out that they don't have those cups in western North Dakota despite us being part of Twins Territory. (Note: Bismarck is only 30 miles from that really big Cow, and I have been there.)
However, just don't take me at my word, here are five links that prove what I am talking about:
A review of the average McDonalds
A look at how well McDonalds food ages
And Finally:
The top reasons not to eat at McDonalds
In any case, I am officially declaring McDonald's food bad for you unless your goal is to get diarrhea or food poisoning. If you are looking for a good and quick treat, mosey on over to Hardees or KFC.
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Let's get this onto the recommended fanposts list!
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by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Jose Mijares wonders what is up with you.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2011 12:32 PM EDT reply actions
...and Twinkie Town has jumped the shark
rec’d
Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?
by natetheskate on Jun 25, 2011 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
uh...
just out of curiousity… why is this in the recomended fan post?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem—once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." -Al Gallagher
Ironic recs I'm guessing
Jessy gets them often, but you’d have to ask nate, wwgtd, less cowbell, and a couple others to know for sure.
Read and watch the links
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Nobody is rec'ing this because of the links...
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by WindyCityTwinsFan on Jun 26, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
My rep is untentional comedy at Twinkie Town
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"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
Something like that
"...and we'll see ya tomorrow night!" - Jack Buck, Game 6, 1991 World Series
by WindyCityTwinsFan on Jun 27, 2011 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
No you are not.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
You've got to be kidding.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I read this while eating breakfast...
wasn’t exactly how I wanted to start my morning…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem—once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." -Al Gallagher
by twinsgirl197 on Jun 25, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Check out the links and be ready to puke.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
I'm watched the whole Supersize Me
in health class. And I really don’t see the point of coming on here and dissing a fast food place, as disgusting as said fast food place is. Last I checked, this is a Twins fan site, not a restaurant critic site.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem—once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." -Al Gallagher
by twinsgirl197 on Jun 25, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I though it was funny, though really disgusting.
Mixed feelings, but not scorn.
yeah,
I just think its a strange topic for a Twins site
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem—once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." -Al Gallagher
by twinsgirl197 on Jun 25, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I found this fanpost very entertaining!
From the tale explosive diarrhea to the recommendation of Hardee’s and KFC as healthier alternatives to McD’s, I was engrossed in this gross story. I laughed, I cried, and I learned something along the way.
Sure, Jessy S might be a few nuggets short of a 20 pc. box, or he could be a comic genius along the lines of Andy Kaufman. Either way, I’m just going to enjoy the ride!
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2011 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
All the same
Next time I’m in the CashWise in Bismarck I think I’ll avoid using the bathroom at the back of the store.
The other teams could make trouble for us if they win. — Yogi Berra
by Twnzfan on Jun 25, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
the hazmat tape will still be there from the poor guy who had to clean it up
Don't call it a come back! We've been winning for years!
by caluofmn on Jun 26, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It is all clean by now
Still REC’d for both you and caluofmn
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"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
+1
Although, I share your distain for Mickie-D’s, Jessy…
This is NOT THE PLACE for opinion regarding non-twins topics. Shame on you Mr. Editor. The Justin Morneau tie-in was weak at best. This is not your personal journal. Stick to the Twins, please.
That said, I hope you are feeling better.
by twinssniwt on Jun 26, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Eh. It was sort of Twins related.
And it was funny as hell, and TT is all about the vox populi.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 26, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to disagree twinssniwt
The readers of Twinkietown have spoken—and the fanpost has been rec’d.
Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?
by natetheskate on Jun 26, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
There's no anti-rec button
but that only slightly hurts your argument.
So what
I went to McDonalds because I wanted a Justin Morneau cup, but didn’t get it. All I got was sick from eating a fish sandwich. That said, I can post non-Twins topics if they are timely, and this was because I followed through on another person’s endorsement of something. With that said, I wouldn’t post a review of a LEGO set on this blog unless LEGO comes out with Minifigure images of current and past baseball players.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
Yeah, you would mention the MLB player Lego sets...
and then start talking about how Legos are neat because they click together or start reviewing the Star Wars sets.
My world has been turned upside down
I had no idea McDs was bad for you, this is news to me. Hellllo Burger King.
by Caulfield on Jun 25, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Jesus.
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by fischean on Jun 25, 2011 4:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'd be seriously surprised if Morneau eats at McD's
Most of these guys have physical trainers, and some have personal chefs. (To get their fat down and muscle mass up if they need it, or in reverse if they’re NFL linemen.)
That said, I have to respectfully disagree with twinsgirl197. Just because it’s a Twins site doesn’t mean you can’t post opinions that tie our love with sports to the way that sports interact with the rest of society. Morneau’s endorsement of a very, very unhealthy corporation probably has nothing to do with his injury. But people perceived as star athletes endorsing certain products does have an effect. Or so the corporations buying those endorsements think, or they wouldn’t pay for the endorsements.
Think of it this way. If Jim Thome were part of a big Marlboro campaign, would you like him as much? Some would, some wouldn’t. Those who think they wouldn’t — is it inappropriate, for a sports blogsite, for Jessy S to say he/she finds McDonald’s as offensive an endorsement as Marlboro? I think the Marlboro endorsement would be a big conversation piece if it happened. Jessy S thinks McDonald’s is just as bad, and gives reasons for thinking so. That’s an opinion, and isn’t that what these sites are about?
Sports teams take a lot of money from the community, in the way of tax breaks and stadium subsidies. I don’t think it’s inappropriate at all to give one’s opinion on the messages these sports teams send to the community in return. Nor do I think it’s inappropriate to disagree with that opinion.
Sports aren’t just about scores and stats. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying them on that level, and there’s nothing wrong with seeing them as part of a bigger picture. Like anything else, it’s a matter of personal perspective. Jessy S is sharing hers/his. Good. Give me more. And more fun fan stuff, too!
Steve Goodman lives.
And yes, I get that the post is mostly a joke
But I still think sports have a relevance beyond the box score — which is why I like them, and what every sepia-tinged baseball reminiscence feature on cable trades in on — so I hold that making comments above and beyond the white lines is OK. At least with me.
Steve Goodman lives.
This post isnt a joke
What happened at Cash Wise really happened. Just remember that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. If I were to go back in time to March 30 of this year and detail where the Twins would be at this point of time, most of you would be branding me a Twins hater or that I am hoping for a losing season so badly that Gardy gets thrown under the bus and loses his job. That fanpost would have so many resposes that Jesse would have to make his own response.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
"This post isn't a joke"
Maybe not, but that doesn’t keep it from being as funny as hell!
"...and we'll see ya tomorrow night!" - Jack Buck, Game 6, 1991 World Series
by WindyCityTwinsFan on Jun 26, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Only on the internet
Information I would be embarassed to tell close family members and Jessy S decides to tell the whole world.
by DJL44 on Jun 26, 2011 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Ironically
I agree with you, but how hard do you think it was to tell a Cash Wise employee about what happened in a bathroom. Granted I didn’t tell him about the McDonalds portion of the deal, but that is better than somebody finding out about the mess at 10 PM at night or sooner, and they need that bathroom in an emergency.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
Good point about athletes and advertising unhealthy things.
But I think since the 70’s, athletes and celebrities are required to actually use the products they advertise. At least McD’s does have some healthier alternatives to Big Macs, maybe he has one of those.
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 25, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't know that
About people being required to use products they endorse. If that’s true, it’s very interesting.
See, once in a blue moon the Internet can teach you something . . .
Steve Goodman lives.
by twinsbrewer on Jun 26, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't believe they actually have to use them
They have to believe that the claims are accurate and are expected to have some personal knowledge, I think, but Morneau isn’t required to go to McD’s at regular intervals or anything like that.
"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Morneau apparently likes to go to Jimmy John's before games, I believe.
Because of superstition and all that.
Wow
way to give him a waay more cogent point than he made. did ya miss this part?
mosey on over to Hardees or KFC.
by archie2227 on Jun 26, 2011 3:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is Jesse a psychic?
This post was a perfect description of tonight’s game.
The other teams could make trouble for us if they win. — Yogi Berra
he's psych ... something all right.
How come you never see the headline "Psychic wins lottery"?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 26, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel like the Jesse/Jessy distinction is really important.
Just throwing that out there.
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by fischean on Jun 26, 2011 1:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Have you ever seen them together?
yeah, didn’t think so. alter egos
=)
o.0
How come you never see the headline "Psychic wins lottery"?
by montanatwinsfan on Jun 26, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
No
Me and Jesse Lund are two different people. Jesse sleeps during most games and wakes up to yet another loss while I basically am watching this season go down the drain in real time with the rest of you.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
Hehehe.
Good point… :O
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Oops!
Sorry. I’m new to this site and just realized my spelling mistake (“Jesse” should have been "Jessy). I’m sure none of us would want Jesse Lund getting all the credit for what happened in Bismarck.
BTW, I had McDonald’s last night, but so far nothing to write about.
The other teams could make trouble for us if they win. — Yogi Berra
"getting all the credit"
Heh
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 26, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The latest Twinkie Town T-shirt?
"Don't take life for granted, because tomorrow isn't promised to any one of us." -Kirby Puckett
"God grab your neck but never choke" -Ozzie Guillen
by less cowbell, more 'neau on Jun 26, 2011 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Seriously
If that shirt were to get made, It would turn the heads of everyone wearing it.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
make it blue and red
and drop a TC on the sleeve and bam!, we got the 2011 Twins slogan shirt…
I mean, it’s obvious they can’t “smell’em” so it’s time to move on from that.
Don't call it a come back! We've been winning for years!
This post isn't a joke
What happened at Cash Wise really happened. Just remember that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. If I were to go back in time to March 30 of this year and detail where the Twins would be at this point of time, most of you would be branding me a Twins hater or that I am hoping for a losing season so badly that Gardy gets thrown under the bus and loses his job. That fanpost would have so many resposes that Jesse would have to make his own response.
Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?
Thanks for reposting this response
However, please credit the original person when you repost something next time.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
You can eat perfectly healthy at McDonald's
If you actually try. The information is there.
I think it has more to do with you living in Bismark than McDonald’s.
by MNPundit on Jun 27, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Actually MNPundit
That is factually incorrect. Even the oatmeal—a food that actually should be just one ingredient— is heavily processed, and loaded with sugar
Do you want to know the terrifying truth, or do you want to see me sock a few dingers?
by natetheskate on Jun 27, 2011 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh also, any oatmeal will be heavily processed.
Unless you make it yourself or buy organic (and even then). Just look at the back of the box. It has nothing to do with being offered by McDonald’s.
Any oatmeal is heavily processed
But that is because they are using rolled oats, and then there is the added flavoring. I am stating this from my experience. I have never tried McDonald’s Oatmeal, but I do know that their food is inconsistent. One batch of oatmeal might be what Michelle Obama wants us to eat meaning that it contains no sugar or other sweeteners while another batch may be what she eats which is oatmeal super high in sugar that you have to run 733 laps around the Target Field bases (about 14.66 laps per mile) or about 50 miles to wear off that oatmeal.
Other food is like that at McDonalds. Sometimes the Orange Juice tastes so bland that it sucks, while it tastes much better other times, and then there is the Filet O’fish which can be so salty at times that you don’t even taste the fish.
I'm a proud fan of the Minnesota Twins and Dallas Cowboys!
"Life is precious and time is a key element. Let’s make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own." – Harmon Killebrew
by Jessy S on Jun 30, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The most bizarre non-sequitor post ever...
… I am compelled to comment on it, even if just to say… what the h-e-double hockey sticks!!
It’s like the Onion came in and posted on Twinkie Town.
by ColossusOfRhode on Jun 30, 2011 4:31 AM EDT reply actions
Bestest
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"METEOR" - JIM THOME
by what_would_gil_thorp_do on Jul 2, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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