What are some of the observations about McDonald's made by the author?
The author pointed out how McDonald had become a powerful symbol in America's economy, replacing Coca-Cola. Responsible for more than 90% of jobs in America, it hires more ethan 1 million people. McDonald is biggest purchaser of beef, pork and potatoes. There are over twenty eight thousand McDonal restaurants and about two thousand more are made every year. This chain restaurant owns most of the worlds property. The author observed how it has most of the world's employees (most people, at some point, worked at McDonalds) but with the lowest wage. He also observed how most people recognize Ronald McDonald more than any other character.
According to the author, why did he write this book?
The author wrote this book because he beliefs that people should know "what lies behind the shiny, happy surface of every fast food transaction." He thinks that we should know what really lurks inside our food.
Where is the hearth of the fast food industry?
The fast food industry started with a "handful of modest hot dog and hamburger stands in southern California" and has spread all over the nation. It is now served at restaurants, zoos, hospitals and many other places where a paying customer can be found.
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Good job. Make sure you include page #s with your quotes.
ReplyDeleteSo what do you think so far? Are you beginning to think about where your food comes from and the process it undergoes? Will you continue to eat fast food? How has it affected our culture? What about agriculture? Are some of the things the author presents shocking? Read on!