Jobber of the Week 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Say goodbye to those super-sized fries -- McDonald's is slimming down its menu. The hamburger giant has started phasing out its trademark Supersize fries and drinks in its U.S. restaurants as part of an effort to simplify its menu and give customers choices that support "a balanced lifestyle," a company spokesman said Tuesday. By the end of 2004, super size will no longer be available at the nation's 13,000-plus McDonald's outlets except in certain promotions, McDonald's spokesman Walt Riker said. The move comes as the world's largest restaurant company, and fast-food chains in general, are under growing public pressure to give consumers healthier food options in a nation that has suddenly become aware of its bulging waistline and the resulting health dangers. McDonald's added entree salads last year and has been moving to provide more fruit, vegetable and yogurt options with its Happy Meals. But the Oak Brook, Ill.-based company remains a magnet for public concerns -- and legal actions -- about obesity. Riker said the changes started going into effect in January. "This core menu, which has been under development since 2002, simplifies our menu and restaurant operations and provides a balance of choices for our customers," he said. "A component of this overall simplification, menu and balanced lifestyle strategy is the ongoing phase-out of the Supersize fry and the Supersize drink options." The company did not immediately disclose other details of the menu changes. NO~! Not the fries! I don't *WANT* a balanced lifestyle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Fuck that...I can eat and stay in shape...unlike these fat fucks that eat and SIT. dont fuck the people who can eat and have a balanced lifestyle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I never can seem to finish the fries anyway. Plus, by time you get half way done with your drink, the ice is all melted. It sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultimo Dugas 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 They do need to fix the fries. I mean there's a giant gap between medium and large. Medium isn't enough fries and large is too many fries. What? Supersize? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Yet another reason to hate the fat motherfuckers who started all those ridiculous lawsuits. This does not make me happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Let's hope they don't jack up the prices... Eh, fuck McDonald's. I never go there. Go Wendy's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I wish I had a Wendy's near me; I have to drive 20 minutes just to go to one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Just because they put out the "healthy options" doesn't mean that people are actually going to go for said options Stupid litigious society Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted March 3, 2004 When is Corporate America going to give people the responsability to choose what they want to do and what they feel is right for their life? I don't care if you like to see nipples or hear lewd comments on the radio, its wrong because we say it is! Like to eat alot of french fries? Tough luck buddy...it aint good for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fook Report post Posted March 3, 2004 This is beyond stupid. How hard is it to keep both the healty and artery-clogging choices they already have? I mean, unless getting rid of fries altogether is their ultimate goal there's no reason to deprive the people who want that option instead of a salad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoff 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 What? This IS beyond stupid. How does providing healthy options equal removing NON-healthy options? I guess Big Brother is monitoring Ronald and Grimace pretty closely. This is ridiculous, though. I'm gonna go get a supersize meal RIGHT NOW in somewhat pointless but symbolic protest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 We sure do have a lot of fat asses crying about losing their supersize meals on this board... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 We sure do have a lot of fat asses crying about losing their supersize meals on this board... Don't make me eat you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 We sure do have a lot of fat asses crying about losing their supersize meals on this board... Don't make me eat you, 5 large fries, a dozen donuts, a couple hamburgers, and that half-eaten chicken burger in the garbage Hmmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 We sure do have a lot of fat asses crying about losing their supersize meals on this board... Don't make me eat you, 5 large fries, a dozen donuts, a couple hamburgers, and that half-eaten chicken burger in the garbage Hmmm... Stop putting words in his mouth and start shoveling in Super-Size fries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ced 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I won't miss them. I can hardly finish large fries in a meal and when I want a huge soda, I just go to a convenience store and get a 2 liter or a big fountain soda. As long as they don't get rid of the Double Quarter Pounder, fat asses can breathe a little easier...while gasping for air and clutching their hearts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 We sure do have a lot of fat asses crying about losing their supersize meals on this board... Don't make me eat you, 5 large fries, a dozen donuts, a couple hamburgers, and that half-eaten chicken burger in the garbage Hmmm... Stop putting words in his mouth and start shoveling in Super-Size fries. GET IN MY BELLY~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted March 3, 2004 just keep the double burgers $1...and business will be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I guess Big Brother is monitoring Ronald and Grimace pretty closely. Am I the only one who has visualised a S.W.A.T. team storming McDonald Land? Agents forcing Ronald and Grimace out of a shack at gun point with their hands up, Fry Guys crying and Birdie trying to console them while Federal Agents take photographs of the crime scene and load the large bags of fries into vans. Its fucking McDonalds here, not McCrackHouse. I don't see why they're doing this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Fuck the drinks, but I liked the fries. I'd get those fries by themselves, that's a whole meal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I guess Big Brother is monitoring Ronald and Grimace pretty closely. Am I the only one who has visualised a S.W.A.T. team storming McDonald Land? Agents forcing Ronald and Grimace out of a shack at gun point with their hands up, Fry Guys crying and Birdie trying to console them while Federal Agents take photographs of the crime scene and load the large bags of fries into vans. Its fucking McDonalds here, not McCrackHouse. I don't see why they're doing this. Don't forget that The Hamburgular is running amok~! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hektik 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 It dosen't affect me since I think they have shitty food to begin with. I do agree about making their happy meals more healthy. Kids today seem to be getting fatter and it seems parents just do not care about what they give their kids to eat. Then they will get older and America will retain its title of fattest country in the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Blah. You go to McDonalds to eat fatty fat foods that will kill you, not shovel down fruity yogurt and bean sprout salads. Why have you forsaken the fat, Mickie D's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobber of the Week 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 We sure do have a lot of fat asses crying about losing their supersize meals on this board... Don't make me eat you That post works just as well with either the Vader or the Arnold avatars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaosrage 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 hello burger king Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 They already ruined the McNuggets. This is just a further slide down the slippery slope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted March 3, 2004 McNuggets taste exactly the same to me. Only thing being they have actual chicken in them now rather than 60% minced fish(yes, chicken mcnugetts use to be mainly dark chicken meat and minced fish) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Metal Maniac 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I agree, this is absurd. What if I want a lot of french fries? Do I have to buy two packs? I bet people will do that, you know. Them cutting out the super-size won't stop people from eating that many fries. They'll just have to pay more to.... Those cockmongers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted March 3, 2004 Eh...I don't even like Mcdonalds. I'm a Burger King fan, and even there I only got "Large" as the biggest fries. Supersize is so big either the burger gets cold or the last 1/3 of the fries do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Danny Dubya v 2.0 Report post Posted March 3, 2004 I can eat considerably large meals there and like it, especially for their fries, but I'm never there more than four times a year. There's better food in my house anyway and I only go when other people want to take me there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
