Alabama law firm to Taco Bell: That's not beef

[kuronosan]

Wow a lot got posted since I went to class. Candy is a useless food substance (and I say "food" very liberally here, it's not actually). The only purpose it serves is to get to that sugary craving that we have built up after years of conditioning. There are better ways of filling that craving other than candy, and from abstaining from candy I no longer crave it. Instead, I crave things of actual value to my body. There is no reason to eat candy, therefore I don't. I'm sorry if that sounds douchey, which I mean even I can see that it does, but it is what it is.

Out of curiosity, what do you consider to be "things of actual value"? There's no reason to eat most foods out there, yet I assume you still do. That's not what sounds douchey. What sounds douchey is acting as if you are somehow smarter and more superior to people who choose to indulge in candies or sugars once in a while (speaking of which, tribal people often chewed on sugar cane and other 'sweet' items - the only difference between that and candy is candy has artificial flavoring and these days has fake sugar).

Eating junk food by itself isn't unhealthy - eating it in excess and uncontrolled is unhealthy. You're not going to have a heart attack if you have a baconator whopper 3000. You will if you eat 10 of them over the course of a week for 2-3 years. Most people are fat because they don't watch their portion size. It has nothing to do with what they're eating (in most cases).

Those people fat from McDonald's? It's because of Trans Fats and all the filler shit they put in it which makes people want to eat more because they don't feel full.

[zoobernut]

Funny enough, I have to say, the best steak I've ever got at a restaurant was in Canada. I got a new york strip and it was absolutely the best steak I've ever, even to this day, had at a resturant. That and the appetizer was slightly sear caribou in truffle oil. God that was a good dinner...

Best steak I have ever had was at a small restaurant in Big Sur called Deetjens. It was a Filet Mignon and it was amazing. You could cut it with the side of your fork. I am usually not a big steak person either.

[Vuitton]

There's an american version that is more meat than fat because most americans have that same view.

The American version of Kobe Beef is called "Kobe Beef-style" and it actually contains more fat that authentic Kobe beef (which itself is way fattier than normal beef).

Filet mignon (beef tenderloin) is the most tender cut of the cow and also the smallest, which is why its one of the most expensive cuts. Very yummy!

As for junk food, its called junk food for a reason. Candy and other similar junk food is primarily sugar and in large amounts. Eating it now and then isn't bad for you, but if you eat it habitually you're probably an unhealthy person, IMHO. Sugar is nothing but empty calories (no nutrition value) and is metabolized to fat pretty easily.

Salty (savory) junk food is similarly bad because it has an unhealthy amount of sodium and/or fats.

[Pirian]

What in God's good green planet are you on about? Are all your thoughts this disconnected?

When you have nothing left to argue about, do you always resort to insulting?

[Vuitton]

I'd just like to point out that while I enjoy expensive foods now and then, I don't believe nutritious and delicious food has to be expensive. As long as you're educated about what you're eating you'll be able to enjoy good food for your budget. Don't let Wop troll you with his conspicuous consumption. He does it purposefully (as that is what conspicuous consumption is) to get attention. (Technically, Wop is most likely an invidious consumer. Primary goal is to cause envy.)

[FNH]

The American version of Kobe Beef is called "Kobe Beef-style" and it actually contains more fat that authentic Kobe beef (which itself is way fattier than normal beef).

Filet mignon (beef tenderloin) is the most tender cut of the cow and also the smallest, which is why its one of the most expensive cuts. Very yummy!

As for junk food, its called junk food for a reason. Candy and other similar junk food is primarily sugar and in large amounts. Eating it now and then isn't bad for you, but if you eat it habitually you're probably an unhealthy person, IMHO. Sugar is nothing but empty calories (no nutrition value) and is metabolized to fat pretty easily.

Salty (savory) junk food is similarly bad because it has an unhealthy amount of sodium and/or fats.

What I'd intended to post was red v. white. in the meat sure its fattier but most americans would prefer red.

[Pirian]

Out of curiosity, what do you consider to be "things of actual value"? There's no reason to eat most foods out there, yet I assume you still do. That's not what sounds douchey. What sounds douchey is acting as if you are somehow smarter and more superior to people who choose to indulge in candies or sugars once in a while (speaking of which, tribal people often chewed on sugar cane and other 'sweet' items - the only difference between that and candy is candy has artificial flavoring and these days has fake sugar).

Eating junk food by itself isn't unhealthy - eating it in excess and uncontrolled is unhealthy. You're not going to have a heart attack if you have a baconator whopper 3000. You will if you eat 10 of them over the course of a week for 2-3 years. Most people are fat because they don't watch their portion size. It has nothing to do with what they're eating (in most cases).

Those people fat from McDonald's? It's because of Trans Fats and all the filler shit they put in it which makes people want to eat more because they don't feel full.

Are you really serious? It seems as though you're now taking this pretty personally. As I said, I already know it sounds douchey, but it is what it is. Also, LOL at you actually comparing candy in a food store to tribal people chewing sugar cane. Excuse me while I barrow a line from you:

Your pseudo-elitist awesomeness is defeated by your own hubris.

Are you really telling me that you think "those people fat from McDonald's" got fat just by eating McDonald's? I'm not going to say it didn't play a big part, but I also bet you that every time they walk into a convenience store, or grocery store, they're walking out with a snickers.

[Qalbert]

As a certified fatass I can honestly say the only times I have candy are halloween and easter, because of sales the following days, and even then it isn't a shitload.

[FNH]

I'd just like to point out that while I enjoy expensive foods now and then, I don't believe nutritious and delicious food has to be expensive. As long as you're educated about what you're eating you'll be able to enjoy good food for your budget. Don't let Wop troll you with his conspicuous consumption. He does it purposefully (as that is what conspicuous consumption is) to get attention. (Technically, Wop is most likely an invidious consumer. Primary goal is to cause envy.)

hence why he has pictures of his meals in the other thread.

[Bingbong]

Its that sound your face makes when it rolls over your keyboard before you press "post quick reply."

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[isladar]

I don't think I can get behind fatty beef.

You should, it's all flavor. Marbled steak is fucking incredible.

[Correction]

I have never had kobe beef. What does it taste like? :Q

It's marbled the entire way through, so it goes super soft when cooked and you hardly need to chew it. You could slice through med-rare kobe beef steak with a spoon if you had to.

[Demosthenes11]

honestly, I'd totally much rather cut maybe 5 years off the end of my life than not eat good food. Movie theater butter popcorn is bad for me? fuck that, I'll eat it both times I go to the movies a month. Long ass day and I have no energy to cook? fukya taco bell. There's nothing wrong with eating fast food a few times a month, eating a dessert a few times a week, snacking on some fuckingdelicious nachos while you watch football on sundays, etc. if you play video games 10 hours a day, you will get fat. if you live a normal fucking life and exercise more than never, that shit is very bad for you if you balance it out with healthy shit

[Ksandra]

Are you really serious? It seems as though you're now taking this pretty personally. As I said, I already know it sounds douchey, but it is what it is. Also, LOL at you actually comparing candy in a food store to tribal people chewing sugar cane. Excuse me while I barrow a line from you:



Are you really telling me that you think "those people fat from McDonald's" got fat just by eating McDonald's? I'm not going to say it didn't play a big part, but I also bet you that every time they walk into a convenience store, or grocery store, they're walking out with a snickers.

As a certified fatass I can honestly say the only times I have candy are halloween and easter, because of sales the following days, and even then it isn't a shitload.

What Qbert said. I rarely eat candy but I'm a fatty. I just enjoy tasty food, and don't give a fuck. I'd say the bigger issue is people not being as active as people used to be more than the food.

[zoobernut]

ITT: Being fat is the only way to be unhealthy.

Not to nitpick but there are many other reasons that I try my best to avoid fast food and other "unhealthy foods" and it isn't because I am worried about becoming a fatty. And regardless of activity level there are certain food additives that I avoid eating at all.

[Pirian]

don't give a fuck.

I'll concede to that.

I'd say the bigger issue is people not being as active as people used to be more than the food.

This not so much. While you do need exorcise to keep yourself healthy, in terms of how much exorcise you need for this - it's honestly not all that much. Also, exorcising burns surprisingly little calories. Overeating is the main issue, but even consuming 500 calories more a day then you're burning off is going to, over time, pack on the weight. You don't have to overeat to get those 500 calories either. You can easily make that with 2 light snacks between meals

[Qalbert]

http://www.luxurylaunches.com/entry_...ist_Priest.jpg

[Pirian]

Qal, I still love you baby, even if you are a fatty. Just keep soothing me with those sweet velvety tones.

[miokomioko]

Eat slower. It does wonders.

[Ksandra]

exorcise

seriously dude, don't want to be a grammar nazi but 3 times really lol.


And as everyone knows it's calories in vs. calories out. That can be done by either eating less calories or burning more calories. But it's not that much a secret that people today aren't burning the calories they were 100 years ago.