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Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: pas'ion ()
Date: November 05, 2010 07:32PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101103/od_nm/us_mcdonalds_toys_odd


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – San Francisco has become the first major U.S. city to pass a law that cracks down on the popular practice of giving away free toys with unhealthy restaurant meals for children.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passed the law on Tuesday on a veto-proof 8-to-3 vote. It takes effect on December 1, 2011.

The law, like an ordinance passed earlier this year in nearby Santa Clara County, would require that restaurant kids' meals meet certain nutritional standards before they could be sold with toys.

Opponents of the law include the National Restaurant Association and McDonald's Corp, which used its now wildly popular Happy Meal to pioneer the use of free toys to market directly to children.

"We are extremely disappointed with today's decision. It's not what our customers want, nor is it something they asked for," McDonald's spokeswoman Danya Proud said in a statement.

"Getting a toy with a kid's meal is just one part of a fun, family experience at McDonald's," Proud said.

The San Francisco law would allow toys to be given away with kids' meals that have less than 600 calories, contain fruits and vegetables, and include beverages without excessive fat or sugar.

Backers of the ordinance say it aims to promote healthy eating habits while combating childhood obesity.

"Our children are sick. Rates of obesity in San Francisco are disturbingly high, especially among children of color," said San Francisco Supervisor Eric Mar, who sponsored the measure.

"This is a challenge to the restaurant industry to think about children's health first and join the wide range of local restaurants that have already made this commitment," Mar said.

HAPPY MEALS IN THE HOT SEAT

Fifteen percent of American children are overweight or obese -- which puts them at risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and cancer, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In some states, the childhood obesity rate is over 30 percent.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest this summer threatened to sue McDonald's if it did not stop using Happy Meal toys to lure children into its restaurants. A lawyer for that group said it is on track to file the lawsuit in the next several weeks.

McDonald's debuted the Happy Meal in the United States in 1979 with toys like the "McDoodler" stencil and the "McWrist" wallet. Modern offerings have included themed items from popular films like "Shrek" or sought-after toys like Transformers, Legos or miniature Ty Beanie Babies.

In 2006, the latest year for which data is available, fast-food companies led by McDonald's spent more than $520 million on advertising and toys to promote meals for children, according to a U.S. Federal Trade Commission report.

When the efforts of other food and beverage companies were included, promotional spending aimed at children topped $1.6 billion.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: themuse ()
Date: November 05, 2010 07:38PM

those same folks recently passed a law that prohibits folks from sitting/lying on the sidewalks out here in sanfrancisco.
i think i'll lie down in the street tonight in protest; right before i puke on it.

yeefuckinghaw

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: ThePackLeader ()
Date: November 05, 2010 07:43PM

Dumbest legislation ever.

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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Yahweh ()
Date: November 05, 2010 10:00PM

Fast food joints should take more care in raising our children.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: tomahawk ()
Date: November 06, 2010 01:21AM

City run by far left liberals. Nothing surprising about it.

That said, it's a very pretty city, too bad it's run by idiots.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Mr. Misery ()
Date: November 06, 2010 02:00AM

i blame the muse

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: ThePackLeader ()
Date: November 06, 2010 09:23AM

tomahawk Wrote:
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> City run by far left liberals. Nothing surprising
> about it.
>
> That said, it's a very pretty city, too bad it's
> run by idiots.


I agree. The climate is lovely, the architecture and layout truly unique, and the view is second to none, but the city has been ruined by the crowd that now dominates its population (Believe it or not, back in the 1950's/Early 1960's there was only a small neighborhood that had gay residents. Leftists were pretty much unheard of too).

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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: tomahawk ()
Date: November 06, 2010 10:32AM

It's not ruined by gays. In fact, if the gay people there bother you it's because you showed up already thinking about gays and are looking for something to be offended by.

It's ruined by the stupid commies in city hall.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Stinkfist ()
Date: November 06, 2010 01:33PM

Regulate everything. No toy until the big boss says it's ok. What is this bullshit? San Fran is the new fucking China.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: themuse ()
Date: November 06, 2010 06:09PM

Stinkfist Wrote:
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> Regulate everything. No toy until the big boss
> says it's ok. What is this bullshit? San Fran is
> the new fucking China.


i hate to agree with you, stinkfist, but given the outcome of this weeks' election, yes, it's beginning to smell a lot like china.

yeefuckinghaw

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Alias ()
Date: November 06, 2010 06:53PM

themuse Wrote:
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> Stinkfist Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Regulate everything. No toy until the big boss
> > says it's ok. What is this bullshit? San Fran
> is
> > the new fucking China.
>
>
> i hate to agree with you, stinkfist, but given the
> outcome of this weeks' election, yes, it's
> beginning to smell a lot like china.


you gotta get outta there, muse. it's going down, girl.

if an earthquake doesn't kill ya, that barbara boxer bitch will. and now you have an aging hippie as governor.

run, muse...run!

come to virginia.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: ThePackLeader ()
Date: November 06, 2010 06:58PM

tomahawk Wrote:
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> It's not ruined by gays. In fact, if the gay
> people there bother you it's because you showed up
> already thinking about gays and are looking for
> something to be offended by.
>
> It's ruined by the stupid commies in city hall.


The gays do ruin it, and it mostly has to do with their extreme liberalism.

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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: themuse ()
Date: November 06, 2010 07:12PM

Alias Wrote:
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> themuse Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Stinkfist Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Regulate everything. No toy until the big
> boss
> > > says it's ok. What is this bullshit? San Fran
> > is
> > > the new fucking China.
> >
> >
> > i hate to agree with you, stinkfist, but given
> the
> > outcome of this weeks' election, yes, it's
> > beginning to smell a lot like china.
>
>
> you gotta get outta there, muse. it's going down,
> girl.
>
> if an earthquake doesn't kill ya, that barbara
> boxer bitch will. and now you have an aging hippie
> as governor.
>
> run, muse...run!
>
> come to virginia.


actually, ale, my uncle weirdo just bought some property in highland county.
a trip is in the works. how about that slumber party you brought up in an earlier thread?
i have an impressive collection of voodoo dolls, and making new ones as i type.

yeefuckinghaw

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Alias ()
Date: November 06, 2010 08:00PM

themuse Wrote:
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> actually, ale, my uncle weirdo just bought some
> property in highland county.

that's some purty country there, muse.

> a trip is in the works. how about that slumber
> party you brought up in an earlier thread?

i meant what I said
and I said what i meant
you can slumber at my house
won't cost you a cent.

but since i don’t know you
and you don’t know me
let’s invite mr. misery
and the elusive BB.

> i have an impressive collection of voodoo dolls,
> and making new ones as i type.

i don't have any dolls but i have some beautiful antique pins and i can make up a potent witches brew.

i'm drinking some as i type.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: themuse ()
Date: November 06, 2010 08:27PM

Alias Wrote:
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> themuse Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
>
> > actually, ale, my uncle weirdo just bought some
> > property in highland county.
>
> that's some purty country there, muse.
>
> > a trip is in the works. how about that slumber
> > party you brought up in an earlier thread?
>
> i meant what I said
> and I said what i meant
> you can slumber at my house
> won't cost you a cent.
>
> but since i don’t know you
> and you don’t know me
> let’s invite mr. misery
> and the elusive BB.
>
> > i have an impressive collection of voodoo
> dolls,
> > and making new ones as i type.
>
> i don't have any dolls but i have some beautiful
> antique pins and i can make up a potent witches
> brew.
>
> i'm drinking some as i type.



anitque pin witches brew? don't poke yourself, ale.
i can't wait to meet you, miz, and bb.
can i get a ride, or should i hitch?

yeefuckinghaw

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Alias ()
Date: November 06, 2010 09:08PM

I’ll come get you, muse, if you don’t mind riding behind me on my horse.

I ride fast so I hope you’re not one of those squeamish types.

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Conie ()
Date: November 06, 2010 09:21PM

Alias Wrote:
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> I’ll come get you, muse, if you don’t mind
> riding behind me on my horse.
>
> I ride fast so I hope you’re not one of those
> squeamish types.


We'll need pics or GTFO!

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: themuse ()
Date: November 06, 2010 09:24PM

Alias Wrote:
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> I’ll come get you, muse, if you don’t mind
> riding behind me on my horse.
>
> I ride fast so I hope you’re not one of those
> squeamish types.


ooo alias, you have a horse?
i have a horse, too. his name is arion.
while he isn't fast, he knows more words than most posters i know.

here is a pic:

yeefuckinghaw
Attachments:
arion.jpg

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Re: Law curbs McDonald's Happy Meal toys
Posted by: Alias ()
Date: November 06, 2010 10:17PM

themuse Wrote:
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> Alias Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I’ll come get you, muse, if you don’t mind
> > riding behind me on my horse.
> >
> > I ride fast so I hope you’re not one of
> those
> > squeamish types.
>
>
> ooo alias, you have a horse?
> i have a horse, too. his name is arion.
> while he isn't fast, he knows more words than most
> posters i know.
>
> here is a pic:

no, just joshing, muse, i don't have a horse, but they run around behind my house so i could..... "borrow" one.

your horse is lovely muse. and such a nice name.

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