Ridiculous

I've been on this little crusade to improve my overall health and eating habits, but I'd be lying if I said I won't eat fast food or sweets. I like those things but moderation is key. That is why it gets me so damn angry when I read news articles like the one below:

http://money.cnn.com/2011/05/18/news/companies/mcdonalds_retire_ronald/index.htm?hpt=T2

Go read that article. A bunch of parents and corporate lobbyists are protesting and suing McDonald's because they advertise to kids and that causes obesity... BULLSHIT! WE (collectively) but more importantly, PARENTS, are the cause of that type of obesity. If you don't want your kids to eat it, then don't buy it! That company has used a clown as its mascot and toys in its happy meals since the 50s. Kids didn't eat that shit everyday, so they weren't fat. Parents need to stop blaming everyone else for their poor-assed parenting and take some ownership.

When I was growing up, going to McDonald's with my brothers was a treat that happened maybe once (or if lucky) twice a month. We didn't go there all the time like people do now. If parents don't want their kids to be fat, then stop taking them to fast food, get them outside to play, and get them off the damn computers and tvs. Stop trying to put the blame on a company.

I personally hate clowns, but I will always appreciate the icon that is Ronald McDonald. Even if he is kinda creepy. I also respect the fact that they leverage that icon to raise money for charity and philanthropic causes.