040 – Review of Movies Supersize Me Fathead

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Paul and Jocelyn discuss both movies , Super­size Me which almost everyone has either heard about or seen and the later (2009) rebuttal, Fatheads. Super Size Me Paul begins with a bad joke and his general overview of Super­size Me, that received huge publicity and rave review, with a simple “utter crap” synopsis. Jocelyn gives a gentler overview with admission that she realizes and appreciates the point of the movie. The point of the movie is to connect fast food with obesity, but there’s more when you consider the most unhealthy meals, unhealthy habits, less physical activity etc. All of which were displayed in this movie. Paul rebuts with the nonsensical assumption that McDonald’s is solely responsible for the problem – and he notes that McDonald’s has been around a lot longer than obesity epidemic in our country. The logic is flawed. They both talk about the realization of the enormous portions being served and huge quantity of food aka 5000 calories per day. The resulting liver problems and other organs that suffered as a result of the empty calories and overly processed sugary items consumed, was notable. Paul finds it incredible that people want to blame corporate America for their personal unhealthy choices. He wonders what the outcome would be if an independent organizations compared the toxicity of McDonald’s, Burger King etc to the office vending machines. Jocelyn feels there is value in the movie’s display of portions that are out of whack, what happens to a healthy person with 5000 calorie per day intake, lack of activity and the life choice that lead to serious health problems. Consider the shakes, pop, desserts, fried aka excess carbs and surgery carbs; what do you think would happen if you gorged yourself everyday? Take it a step further and look at what schools are feeding our kids, look at the commercials during “family” TV or children’s shows. Not only do many of them demonstrate disrespect for parents but many make overly processed sugar based foods something that should be expected in their lunch box and on the home table. Bottom line, whether the movie is crap or a wake up call, it took almost a year for the main character of Super­size Me to loose the weight gained and months to get his liver and cholesterol back to normal. Jocelyn feels the movie did have some merit in the big scope of things; Paul felt the overall message was deceptive and awful. Fathead They both enjoyed it and the comedic way it was done. Paul gave them thumbs up for the amount of research they did and the new information that he gleaned about the cholesterol hype (BS), dangers of the Low­fat diet and our dietary pyramid that is grain based. Jocelyn replies that we are taught that we should eat major grains and have a low fat diet, BUT grai...

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