magellan315 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Can't wait to see what new breed of McToys this brings out. ****************** Instead of Happy Meal standards like a burger and a toy, the new Go Active meal will include a salad, an exercise booklet and a pedometer meant to encourage walking. Fitness guru BGreene has agreed to help promote the Go Active Meal, which is being test-marketed at 150 McDonald's restaurants in Indiana. McDonald's and other fast-food chains have tried to offer healthier fare that will still temp tastebuds as the fat and calorie content of their core products has come under scrutiny. Burger King, the No. 2 hamburger chain, planned to launch a new line of low-fat, baguette-style chicken sandwiches on Thursday. Two weeks ago, a federal judge in New York dismissed an obesity lawsuit against McDonald's that alleged it had been hiding the health risks of eating its popular Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets. It was the second time this year that U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet threw out a class-action lawsuit that blamed McDonald's for making people fat. Greene, who can't remember the last time he visited a McDonald's restaurant, said consumers had to take "personal responsibility" for the choices they make when it comes to consuming food. He will also consult on new menu items for the Oak Brook, Ill.-based company, which also announced a new taco version of its premium salads on Tuesday. McDonald's has a "long, long way to go" to solidify a reputation for promoting healthy foods, said Bob Goldin, an analyst at Chicago-based food consultancy Technomic. But Goldin was willing to give the company credit for trying. "McDonald's sees some major trends, and the company is trying to be responsive," Goldin said. "Whether these initiatives will actually move the needle (to boost sales), I don't know." Quote Link to comment
+Xitron Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 What are you saying??? Is a big mac not good for you? I'm not fat I'm big boned. Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I would imagine it will be a pricey meal and they will be giving out the cheapest pedometer that they can get their hands on. If it gets people motivated to get out and walk, I guess its a good thing. What about the people who eat at McDonalds often? Will they have a whole beltfull of pedometers Kar Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 So now we're going to see these mctoys added to the caches? Cheers! TL Quote Link to comment
solohiker Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Play nice [This message was edited by CO Admin on September 17, 2003 at 08:05 PM.] Quote Link to comment
Bender Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 They are going to have little pedometers in them. I think I saw that on tv, so it must be true. Bender Searching, for the lost Xanadu Quote Link to comment
+Breaktrack Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Hehehe, the Army has a version of the adult happy meal.... they call them MRE's...LOL. I am afraid we'd have called them adult UNhappy meals. "Afghanistan was a battle. Iraq was a battle. The war goes on." Quote Link to comment
+RomadPilot Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 We called them "Bag Nasties" Quote Link to comment
+Polgara Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by TotemLake:So now we're going to see these mctoys added to the caches? Cheers! TL Oh gosh I hope not, My pup is confused enough when she finds burgerless McToys in a geocache, quite the dissapointment for her. "The more I study nature, the more I am amazed at the Creator." - Louis Pasteur Quote Link to comment
+15Tango Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 We call MRE's Mr. E's, pronounced mysteries, and I think that's what the origin of what passes as "food" in them should be. Who remember's the chunk of wood also known as the dehydrated beef patty? I do have to admit, they have gotten a little better in the past 17 years, though. "Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?"--George Eliot Quote Link to comment
+Breaktrack Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by 15Tango:We call MRE's Mr. E's, pronounced mysteries, and I think that's what the origin of what passes as "food" in them should be. Who remember's the chunk of wood also known as the dehydrated beef patty? I do have to admit, they have gotten a little better in the past 17 years, though. "Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the world less difficult for each other?"--George Eliot http://www.mngca.org Oh yeah! And the dehydrated pork patty.... oh my goodness how bad was that!!!! I used to kinda like the dehydrated fruit though, you could just crunch away on that stuff. I was there during the transition from C-rats to MRE's and it was an interesting time. And yes, they hav gotten better. My kids and my ex-wife love the things. Of course, that was before she was the *ex* wife. The make pretty good camping food when you're not set up to cook, like during a hike or activities. We even had them for lunch halfway up Pike's Peak summer before last...lol. "Afghanistan was a battle. Iraq was a battle. The war goes on." Quote Link to comment
ju66l3r Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Speaking of which (a tangent to the original topic), can you buy MREs? They would be a good hiking food (if I'm camping...there's a cooler in the trunk of my car! ). On topic, if I get these Adult Happy Meals each week, will the pedometers transform into anything cool when I snap them together? Will the commercials be changed to "Put a smile on...along with some pounds...so walk it off, fatty". Will they make Ronald demo the pedo? Ok, great idea once, but what's the incentive to buy another one? Quote Link to comment
+TotemLake Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by ju66l3r:Speaking of which (a tangent to the original topic), can you buy MREs? They would be a good hiking food (if I'm camping...there's a cooler in the trunk of my car! ). You can look here for HeaterMeals. They are self-contained self-heating meals. Cheers! TL Quote Link to comment
Fakk 2 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Yes you can buy MRE's, surplus stores have them, camping websites, etc. GeoCache Pickup Line: Hey I'm looking for treasure, Can I look around your chest? Quote Link to comment
+yummykaz Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I was so excited to hear about this! Not because I eat at McDonalds ( yuk..I prefer Wendy's or Sonic or Popeyes)...but cause I was imagining the "adult toys". Ok..back to pure thoughts...I was thinking that Mini-Leathermans would make me buy an Adult Happy Meal. A friend of mine ordered a not so happy meal at Burger King for herself. When she got to the window the smarmy window guy said " where is your kid?". She said " at home". How rude! Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 If you ask me a happy meal for adults it would start with a some beer and some Cheese Tahosa - Dweller of Mountain Tops. Quote Link to comment
AC Student Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Cheaperthandirt.com has good prices on MREs. Quote Link to comment
georapper Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 good news, AC STUDENT, thanks for the tip, i'm going to the cheaperthandirt website now. MRE's are not that bad when you are hungry on the trail. they are quick and easy to plan, pack and eat and are comparable in price to any other meal on the trail. Creativity Within The Bounds Of Conformity Quote Link to comment
+yummykaz Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 I have 2 cases of "Heater Meals" in my closet for emergency situations...ie. weather, terrorists, power failures... They have a heater in them ( similar to the MRE heater)...you add water and the heater activates. They are delicious too, We took them to the Guadelupe Mtns. and had lunch. They have a website to order from. Quote Link to comment
+wimseyguy Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Nice spread Tahosa. I told my partner we needed to get a digital camera for work too, but so far it has only been used for locationless caching. These changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes; Nothing remains quite the same. Through all of the islands and all of the highlands, If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Go for the Heatermeals before you go for the MREs. They sell for roughly $5 at truck stops or you can get them from there website, but they are very good. I have had the Pepper steak and rice and it was awsome! They are easy to pack and delicious to eat! And like Team Kaz has stated they are great for emergencies cause everything is included, right down to the cutlery and seasonings. All you need is a drink and you are set for one yummy meal. Check em' out, you'll be glad you did Kar Quote Link to comment
+woof n lulu Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Boy there are a lot of people on these forums that could use a "Happy" meal today.... Quote Link to comment
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