This is Why You're Fat

[proud2BlibKansan]

IHOP Who-Cakes

Inspired by Horton Hears a Who! : A stack of five pancakes drenched in boysenberry and blueberry syrup, covered in rainbow-colored chocolate candy and topped with a pink Dum-Dum lollipop.

(Submitted by Katie Bailey




The Bodybag

Three hamburger patties, ham, salami, cappicola, pepperoni, provolone, american cheese, two eggs, french fries, coleslaw and hot sauce, on a whole loaf of italian bread.

(Submitted by foodedge)






Eggs Benedict Poutine

French fries, brown gravy and cheese curds topped with a poached egg, bacon, Hollandaise sauce.


More diet motivating photos here: http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

[cali]

1. jeezus h. christ. who would want to eat that glop?

just disgusting, all of it.

[proud2BlibKansan]

21. It makes me feel fat

[varelse]

43. It inspires a different feeling in me

:puke:

[Desertrose]

2. I haven't had poutine for years!!

Since I left Canada...

That food is just gross. I can't imagine eating ANY of it...(well ok, maybe a small bite of the poutine - without the eggs benedict. Just one small bite.)

[cali]

6. lol.

lots of poutine served where I live (norther VT). gotta say, I think it's nasty.

[Generic Other]

7. cheese curds? like cottage cheese?

that sounds really bad. :)

[JVS]

14. It's actually more like chunks of non-ripened cheddar.

[cali]

19. and they should be nice and squeaky. seriously.

which means they have to be very fresh.

Classic Poutine

The French fries are of medium thickness, and fried so that the insides are still soft, with an outer crust. The gravy is a light chicken, veal or turkey gravy, mildly spiced with a hint of pepper. Heavy beef or pork-based brown gravies are typically not used. Fresh cheese curd (not more than a day old) is used. To maintain the texture of the fries,the cheese curd and gravy must be added immediately prior to serving the dish.
Variations
Carne asada fries, also known as Mexican poutine

There are many variations of poutine. Italian poutine is a common one which replaces the gravy with spaghetti sauce (a thick tomato and ground beef sauce, roughly analogous to Bolognese sauce), while another variation includes sausage slices.<9> Greek poutine consists of shoestring fries topped with a warm Mediterranean vinaigrette, gravy, and feta cheese. Mexican poutine, also referred to as carne asada fries, consists of fries, carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and pico de gallo. It is best served with hot sauce.
Poutine from La Banquise in Montreal.

Some restaurants in Montreal offer poutine with such additions as bacon, or Montreal-style smoked meat, although these are not as common. Poutine Dulton, which is offered in a few places, is made with ground beef, onions, and sausages. Some such restaurants even boast a dozen or more variations of poutine. For instance, more upscale poutine with three-pepper sauce, Merguez sausage, foie gras or even caviar and truffle can be found.<10>

Some named variations may not necessarily be prepared with the same ingredients in different establishments. For example, "poutine Galvaude" adds shredded turkey or chicken and green peas,<11> similar to the typical Québécois "hot chicken" sandwich.

Some variations eliminate the cheese, but most francophone Quebecers would call such a dish a "frites sauce" ("french fries with sauce") rather than poutine. Shawinigan and some other regions have Patate-sauce-choux where shredded raw cabbage replaces cheese.

Poutine can also sometimes be combined with pommes persillade (cubed fried potatoes topped with persillade) to produce a hybrid dish called poutine persillade.

Fast food combination meals in Canada often have the option of getting french fries "poutinized" by adding cheese curds (or shredded cheese on the Prairies) and gravy.

In Atlantic Canada, a variation topped with donair meat is offered as "donair poutine".

Outside Canada, poutine is found in northern border regions of the United States such as New England and the Upper Midwest. In Maine and northwestern New Brunswick, poutine may be called "mixed fries", "mix fry", or simply "mix", although the term "poutine" has been gaining in popularity in recent years, especially in Aroostook County. Residents sometimes pronounce the word "poo-tine", but most pronounce it "poot-tsien".. The most common pronunciation with anglophones in the Maritime provinces of Canada is usually "poo-tin" or "poo-teen".

These regions offer further variations of the basic dish. Cheeses other than fresh curds are commonly used (most commonly mozzarella cheese), along with beef, brown or turkey gravy. In the county culture especially, a mixed fry can also come with cooked ground beef on top and is referred to as a hamburger mix, though this is less popular than a regular mix.

A variation called "chips, cheese, and gravy", and in recent years nicknamed 'Cheegs', is served as a hang-over food or drunken snack in Australia and the United Kingdom.

In some parts of eastern Canada, the term poutine is not commonly used. In Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick for example the word patachou is used to describe this dish. The term mozza-fries is also used in some parts of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine

[Generic Other]

23. On the West Coast we call that SOS

And that actually tastes pretty good. heh heh.

[MattBaggins]

183. That is not SoS

SoS is chipped beef with a milk and flour gravy served on toast.

[carlyhippy]

117. ha, I love squeeky cheese curds

they are not good unless they are squeaky between the teeth

[roguevalley]

165. putting fries in the sammich makes me urp. now, potato chips ...

[AspenRose]

32. Mmmmm, poutine...and smoked meat sandwiches

:9 I miss Montreal

[Pab Sungenis]

42. I make my own.

Baked fries, low fat cheddar instead of curd, skim milk gravy. Most of the flavor is in the gravy anyhow, not the cheese.

And, honestly, the best hot dog I ever had would qualify today for thisiswhyyourefat.com. Two foot long dogs, dijon mustard, smothered in gruyere and broiled on a loaf of French bread. Three of us shared one.

Paris, 1984. Only food I actually enjoyed on the trip.

[Warpy]

56. The local variation is green chile cheese fries

and they're not bad, but I can't stand eating all that fat. It unsettles my delicate tummy. I have to bum one fry from somebody else and call it a day.

Putting eggs Benedict on top of them seems very wrong.

I can't imagine eating any of that glop. Only people who dig ditches by hand or do equivalent bull work should eat glop like that and then only once a week or so.

Blecch.

[Odin2005]

63. A friend of mine who is currently studying in Quebec got be addicted to it.

I think it's delicious!

[bettyellen]

3. pass the (air popped, unbuttered) popcorn

[PDJane]

141. Popcorn? You're kidding.........

all popcorn is made with genetically modified corn these days, and the stuff doesn't digest....which is why it can't make you fat.

Of course, since it's corn, GM variety, I can't eat it.

[Adsos Letter]

4. I gotta' tell ya', that IHOP creation LOOKS disgusting, setting aside what it does to the body.

Diabetes-on-a-plate.

[tridim]

8. But that sandwich looks delish

Maybe that's because it's almost lunch time?

[Generic Other]

15. is this like a TO-GO innovation? Mash all the food together for quick consumption?

What a messy looking meal. I suppose it saves plastic and paper. Do you shower after eating?

[Pab Sungenis]

45. I'd consider that lunch for two.

Or even three. NOT one.

Of course I might order one and stash most of it in the fridge for the next day. Would probably be as good cold.

[FatDave]

55. Portion's way to big, but it sounds pretty good to me. (nt)

[OnionPatch]

95. That looks like a Primanti Bros. sandwich!

:P Tasty on a special occasion. Daily consumption not recommended!

[sendero]

193. I was gonna say..

... yes, the first and last items don't even look like food, but that sammich looks pretty yummy to me :)

[imdjh]

5. That top one looks like a carousel pony took a dump.

[cali]

9. I can't stop laughing.

that's such a perfect description.

[proud2BlibKansan]

13. LOL!

:rofl:

[Sal Minella]

46. Ha! n/t

[Bertha Venation]

52. DUZY NOMINEE?

:rofl:

[Odin2005]

64. OMG, DUzy!!!

:rofl:

[and-justice-for-all]

70. LOL! indeed it does...nt

[Liberal_in_LA]

80. lol. A very pretty dump

[patrice]

100. DUzy here!!!

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Paper Roses]

101. Could not have said it better. n/t

[TexasObserver]

186. Damn, you're right.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

196. DUzy!!!!

:rofl:

[DJ13]

10. Im not fat!

Im just pleasingly round.

Now wheres my batter dipped fried butter?

[Writer]

11. Why do we do this to ourselves?

It seems every year that some "enterprising" chef constructs the most obscenely fattening meal in order to wow an AP feature reporter. x( It would be a side show if it weren't for the fact that this food is actually SERVED TO PEOPLE and that people elect to eat this crap!

:cry:

[imdjh]

16. The damned near fried "Belgian" waffle with real butter and strawberry goop is fabulous...

..... once every ten years or so.

[nadinbrzezinski]

78. read Kessler's the End of Overeating

trust me the answer is in there... oh and I guarantee you will never again read a menu the same way either.

[TCJ70]

12. The majority of that site is just people messing around...

...coming up with the worst food for you, right? Some of it may be real (the giant oreo cookie cake, par example), but certainly not most of it.

[proud2BlibKansan]

22. Well this one is real:

[LuckyLib]

35. Ew-w-w-w-w-w! Looking at it makes me ill! LOL!

[phasma ex machina]

86. Ah, the old Krispy Kreme artery clogger plug.

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

[UnseenUndergrad]

114. *Wants to Barf*

Not only is that the grossest thing I've ever seen, but the icing on that doughnut is gonna SCREW with the flavour and texture of the bacon.

Otherwise, if that was just a regular sesame seed bun, that burger would rank a definate "maybe".

Depending on what kinda cheese that is.

[diane in sf]

146. looks fabulous!

[Arkana]

161. Isn't that a Jim Gaffigan joke?

"Look out McDonald's--here comes the Donut-Ham-Hamburger!"

[proud2BlibKansan]

169. No it's real

[Hello_Kitty]

17. I'm somewhat overweight and I'm not eating any of those things. eom

[Ikonoklast]

18. Consuming too many calories makes one fat.

If all of that food pictured was all one had to eat for an entire month, you would likely not gain any weight.

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. I would vomit it all up

Most of those look really gross to me.

[Ikonoklast]

40. I can't eat anything deep fried, too fatty, or greasy.

Real problem digesting stuff like that, usually comes up on me, so I just avoid it.

Thank God chocolate doesn't have that effect on me, though.

Life would be intolerable.

[Odin2005]

65. I have a strong stomach and I like fried foods.

Not good for my waistline, though! :(

[sixmile]

24. Don't forget these hearty American "foods"

The fried Twinkie:


Fried Snickers:


Chili fries (which I happen to love when in Detroit!):

[MineralMan]

53. Chili Fries are the American Poutine.

It's funny that we think poutine is gross, but we'll order chili fries, which is basically the same thing.

[Dorian Gray]

76. Chili fries are pretty

gross too.

[Electric Monk]

85. Deep fried butter. I kid you not.

http://www.slashfood.com/2009/09/03/deep-fried-butter-to-hit-texas-state-fair/

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32665106/

[GoCubsGo]

92. That site just goes to show that people will deep-fry anything.

Guacamole, black pudding, Tootsie Rolls, Coca Cola...and/or mix it with bacon. I must say that except for those Horton Who pancakes, I wouldn't mind trying most of the stuff on that site. Just a bite or two to see what it's like. My gall bladder couldn't handle more. My motto is "Don't knock it until you have tried it." Mind you, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to eat the whole thing.

[UnseenUndergrad]

133. You know...

Unlike some pics in this thread, these "foods" look like thy may be fairly tasty...

In an "eat one and wait for next year" way, of course.

[Initech]

157. Coney Island food in Detroit = the shit

[devilgrrl]

25. My stomach clogs just looking at crap like that.

:puke:

[proud2BlibKansan]

27. Me too

:puke:

[Akoto]

26. I must confess, the Dessertwiches look tasty.

[Writer]

34. I would take off the top layer of one of them then cut it in half...

and that would be as much dessert as I could handle. Those sandwiches are the size of a regular sandwich!

But if I were an ethereal being I'd chow down! ;)

[proud patriot]

75. They do look good , like an " it's it "

[Retrograde]

104. I'm partial to the chocolate-dipped potato chips myself

made with a good 70% or better dark chocolate, of course. Salt and chocolate would go well together, I think.

Most of this stuff looks specially made up for its grossness impact, although I thought the Twinkie sushi was cute.

[PeaceNikki]

28. IHOP Who-Cakes - a poem

Properly attributed to Marvo: http://www.theimpulsivebuy.com/wordpress/2008/04/09/ihop-who-cakes/

At a table in the back is a parent who doesn’t care.
Their child is giving them their spoiled glare.
They whine and swear about how it’s not fair.
“I WANT WHO-CAKES!” is what they blare.
Others in the restaurant hear it, then stop and stare.
So the parent orders IHOP Who-Cakes out of despair.

The impatient kid slams the utensils in a hissy fit.
I mutter a little whit, “Fucking spoiled little shit.”
Loud brat has me thinking vasectomy, I will admit.
This child’s parent is unfit, just like that bitch Brit.
When the Who-Cakes came, I thought it’ll quiet for a bit.
But that little annoying bundle of hell wouldn’t quit.

The Who-Cakes are something no child should eat.
The frosting colors seem unnatural and sweet.
It’s like a volcano spewing M&M’s and clown excrete.
I won’t consider it a meal on its own, it’s more like a treat.
I know having one could make diabetes and me meet.
So I pray for the best, order the Who-Cakes and feel replete.

I can’t believe these IHOP Who-Cakes is what I crave.
There are so many things about it that makes me afraid.
Blue and pink berry frosting made to look like a cascade.
A pink lollipop stabbed through, so no pancake strayed.
Because of this, Dr. Seuss’ body is rolling in its grave.
It also did that after the Cat in the Hat movie was made.

I only ate half of the IHOP Who-Cakes on the plate.
There wasn’t enough of the frosting on it to regulate.
It tasted like pancakes with blueberries that were fake.
M&M’s in breakfast food seems weird to partake.
The bubblegum flavored lollipop was its best trait.
The sugar in this dish will probably add some weight.

Even the noisy, spoiled little punk couldn’t eat it through.
Fortunately, overdosing on sugar caused him to be subdue.
This mountain of hot cakes and candy isn’t worth it to pursue.
I can’t believe IHOP had a movie tie-in for Horton Hears A Who.
Thankfully, once the movie stops playing we will bid it adieu.
So until then, please consider making the Who-Cakes taboo.

[dixiegrrrrl]

93. I award you the best response to a thread ...ever.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

[proud patriot]

111. I just saw the cat in the hat movie with Mike Myers

most it my jaw was agape.

awful as awful could be

[deutsey]

172. "Clown excrement"...LOL

:evilgrin:

[YOY]

29. That's not why I'm fat. I don't eat that shit or anything like it.

I'm fat because of several reasons including quitting smoking, lack of proper exercise (and a lifestyle that allows exercise), and genetics. None-the-less the doctor says I'm healthy. I have great blood pressure, not in risk of diabetes, and can exert myself without having some kind of heart risk though.

I still want to get to a point where I can exercise more and lose some of it.

[FatDave]

58. What you said.

Quitting smoking was at least 20 pounds by itself. Other than that it's pure lack of exercise in my case. I don't really eat any more than I did in my 20's, but I'm not a landscaper anymore.

[ixion]

30. for me, it's this:

While it has allowed me to pay the bills, there has been an unfortunate price, but I'm dieting now. :)

[PDJane]

31. I bnb wouldn't eat that stuff if you paid me.......

I'm fat.

For breakfast, I had oatmeal with milk and a few raisins, no sugar.

For snack, mid-day, an apple and 2 ounces of cheddar.

For dinner, I will likely have mushroom soup or chile, home-made, with a biscuit, also home made, with salad...and a yogurt dressing, also home made.

I am personally of the belief it's a combination of chemical exposures and constant pain...even my doc looks at my food diary and is confused.

[Big Blue Marble]

62. Check out the Gabriel Method.

That and an interval training routine called PACE have worked wonders for me. After
15 years of trying I have already lost 30 pounds in the last six months.

Like you I never was a big eater or and usually did some exercise to not much result.
Now the weight is coming off. And you are right; the stress is part of it.
That is covered in the Gabriel Method. Also interval training helps
our bodies deal much better with stress hormones.

One other thing I do is eat a low-glycemic diet. This trio is amazing.
PM me if you have questions.

[BreweryYardRat]

106. Constant pain. As in stress? Stress will put weight on you even if you eat the perfect diet.

It's a hormonal thing -- stress triggers the fight-or-flight reflex, and either option requires a massive calorie burn, so your body tries to store as much energy as possible in response.

But if you can't attack the person who's stressing you (assuming there's even a person to attack, and it's not just generalized stress that's spiking occasionally), and you can't sprint hell-for-leather away from them, your body's storing all that energy for nothing...and you gain weight.

If you're stressed, try to do some heavy exercise as soon as possible (ideally, while you're still angry). Lift weights (compound exercises like the bench press are best) or something. It'll keep your body from storing extra fat.

Even if you're not stressed, lift weights or do something else that builds muscle. Muscle requires lots of protein and calories to build and maintain -- and if you eat enough high-protein, low-calorie foods (chicken, fish, lean cuts of beef, soy), your body taps your fat reserves for the necessary calories, and you lose weight.
***

If you're talking about physical pain, that's trickier, because I'd imagine that'd make strenuous exercise difficult if not impossible. Look up flvegan here on DU -- he's a personal trainer, I'm just a slightly overweight guy who's learned a few useful tricks through bitter experience.

[PDJane]

122. not stress........

fibromyalgia and arthritis. My kneecap is shot....

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[taterguy]

36. Oh great, all the food snobs are checking in

Enjoy your tapas, or whatever the current trendy appetizer masquerading as a meal is.

Some of us like real food.

Like the yummy treats posted above.

Sue me.

[Writer]

38. Dude - you would eat the My Little Pony acid trip pancakes? n/t

[taterguy]

44. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of blueberries

But the other stuff looks pretty good

[Writer]

49. I wonder if one bite will lead me to a dream world of magic?

Edited to add the proverbial winky face: ;)

[MH1]

136. "My Little Pony acid trip pancakes" - ROFL

perfect description!

:rofl:

[Lorien]

162. ....

:spray: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[NuttyFluffers]

167. duh, of course. who wouldn't want the LSD sprinkles?

the pancakes are just a bonus to play with while trippin'.

oh, wait, you're just talking about its looks... well, it might be delicious. never know if you don't try. however, it'd likely be bad as an everyday breakfast.

[Luminous Animal]

97. I had tapas last night.

They taste real when I visit Spain and they taste real when I eat them in the U.S.

Patatas bravas
Tortilla
Gambas al ajillo
Boquerones with olives
Pan con tomate
Morcilla cocida
Crema Catalana


Delicious!

[taterguy]

109. Thanks for the gratuitous, "I'm so cosmopolitan, I hop the pond" tidbit

[Luminous Animal]

140. You're welcome.

[Lorien]

159. You forgot the

:sarcasm:

"Real food?" to whom? This guy?

[givemebackmycountry]

37. You guys need to lighten up, that site is HYSTERICALLY funny, I laughed my ass off.

It's everything I love.
It's funny.
It's gross and actually a tad bit horrifying.
And it's got pictures too!

Food injected with other food stuffed inside more food and then wrapped around more food than deep fried and coated and smothered in yet more food.

Proud lives in Kansas City, and I guarantee that at least a few of these "food" items were consumed right there.

I got this bookmarked and I'm sending it to my guys at work tomorrow.
They'll dig it.

Go Chiefs!

[proud2BlibKansan]

79. Chiefs just tied the game

:hi:

[Buzz Clik]

39. That shit will get you fat only if you eat it.

EDIT: Well, that was pretty obvious. I had a point, but I can't remember what it was.

:shrug:

[pitohui]

41. speak for yourself, as i am not fat

i suggest you take in more calories via the poorly absorbed alcohol molecule and less calories via the easily absorbed glucose molecule, skinny blonde (dyed is OK) drunks have more fun



that my friends is called the lemon drop martini, before you could ingest enough to get fat, you've already passed out

:-)

doctor phil IS fat, so follow my advice and forget his, and have a happy life!

[HughBeaumont]

47. Love this site. One could call its contents a "DIE-et"

:rofl:

[Stinky The Clown]

48. Were you intending to be funny? Judgmental? Accusatory? Shit stirring? Why did post this?

I'm not fat. I am not personally offended by this.

But many are.

Why did you post it?

Shame on you.

[hlthe2b]

66. I'm not offended by it... This is the truth of our society's attitudes

towards food and excess (in everything). Casting a light on it may make more people question what they consume--both by mouth and in general.

[Missy Vixen]

149. No, it's yet one more chance to chastise and shame the fat

I don't eat anything even close to the above.

Let's just say I'm thankful daily that I do not deal with the vast majority of those here IRL.

:eyes:

[hlthe2b]

150. I am sensitive to that issue as well, but the OP just uses the

name of the website in the subject line.... I don't think there was any intentional denegration of those struggling with weight. I too have struggled throughout my life and NEVER eaten food like that on the website.... Unfortunately, there is a trend in this country to push such unhealthy choices on those who would.

[Missy Vixen]

152. Read the rest of the comments in the thread

It's absolutely more fun for the morally and genetically blessed -- in other words, the thin.

[Liberal_in_LA]

83. Oh come on... lol

[proud2BlibKansan]

121. It's a website. I find it funny.

I also don't notice anyone offended. :shrug:

[Fuzz]

50. Ewww

[Scout]

51. i'm fat and was recently fatter...

and i've never eaten the stuff on that website, and neither have my fat family and fat friends.

i've seen my skinny friends on occasion eat crap like that, not as bad as any of the photos. one smoker i knew would have a can of pop, a bag of chips and a candy bar for lunch at work--then smoke a couple cigarettes. she dabbled in cocaine too.

[DRoseDARs]

54. For pure buttery, bacony goodness nothing can top the simple elegance of...

...the Bacon Butter Wrap.

[corpseratemedia]

57. the first picture looks like something homer simpson would eat

reminds me when he was floating through some candy paradise singing The Candyman..

[a la izquierda]

179. Is that the episode when he bit the chocolate dog?

[corpseratemedia]

189. you could be right

he was hallucinating

lol i need chocolate like that!

[hlthe2b]

59. Now I feel smug about my baked unsalted tortilla chips with

freshly made pico de gallo (tomatos, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, green chiles...



You know, recently, I have been trying to drop my salt intake--not because I have to, just because (and I'm NOT a salt adder)...(Actually there are some studies that show salt in the diet to be linked to obesity--and not just water weight gain) The Brits recommend no more than 1600 mg /day and US, 2400. Most Americans get 2-4 times that amount. Well, to even approach 1600 per day, that cuts out just about every possible processed food made--maybe one of the special lean cuisine or other dinners/day if you really label check. I have a feeling that if I meet the goal each day, I will lose weight because it makes it impossible to eat much of what is prepared in restaurants or sold on store shelves.


I used to like IHOPs omelettes once in a while, but if I sat next to anyone eating that crap, I would absolutely loose my lunch...

[Odin2005]

60. That site is hilarious!

The Scotch egg thing on the second page looks good!

[hlthe2b]

72. It is sort of like those eating contests.....seeing that sickening site...

makes me feel like my stomach is about to rupture... Probably good for keeping on the diet...

[petronius]

116. Scotch eggs are pretty tasty. I would also eat the Irish hog thing (it's less than

a typical breakfast side, really) and I would gorge on those desertwiches... :9

[Paladin]

120. Scotch Eggs: Best Beer Food EVER. (n/t)

[Lerkfish]

61. nope, its not.

since I"ve never eaten anything like those or anything remotely resembling them.

wanna try again?

[nadinbrzezinski]

123. Well there is that too

:-)

[tonysam]

67. I doubt those would make a person "fat," whatever that is

They're too disgusting to be appetizing.

[and-justice-for-all]

68. I would never put that shit in my mouth....nt

:puke:

[alfredo]

69. The Hot Brown

From Lynn's Paradise Cafe. The Hot Brown is bread covered with ham and turkey, mornay sauce, mucho cheese bacon and tomato slices.
Lynn is a real sweet gal.

http://www.roadfood.com/Restaurant/Review/117-117/lynns-paradise-cafe


"Louisville's own hot brown sandwich (invented at the Brown Hotel) is definitely knife-and-fork food. Under the mantle of broiled cheese are turkey slices, bacon, tomato, and sourdough bread."
Michael Stern

John Y Brown, of the above mentioned Brown Hotel, bought Kentucky Fried Chicken from Col Sanders.

[Quantess]

91. Honestly, that's the only item on this thread that looks marginally appetizing.

I would actually eat some of that. It looks pretty tasty.

You would have to take out the vegetable and smother it in gravy and velveeta, to get it to the level of the rest of the "food" items featured.

[alfredo]

112. The side dish is hot banana peppers batter fried. The restaurant featured

is one of my favorites, but too far away to eat at often.

[AnnieBW]

71. I'm fat, and

that looks disgusting to me. All of it.

[tridim]

73. Just saw this on the Wendy's menu board.. The triple baconator!

:puke:

For the record I ordered a chicken sandwich. I do eat fast food sometimes, but I always keep my meals at under 800 calories. I'm guessing that baconator is about 2000 calories by itself.

[bertman]

96. It's the CHEMICALS in that Triple Baconator that make you fat, tridim. Din't you know that?

[Missy Vixen]

151. Again: Another poster who believes they're immune to the social and moral implications of being fat

I so wish some of you who believe you've won the genetic lottery would gain 50 pounds you can't take off.

Keep it up. Those of us who don't fit your definition of the correct body shape haven't gotten enough shit from you yet today.

:eyes:

[bertman]

158. I've got thirty extra pounds that I can't manage to get rid of, but at least I'm honest

enough to admit that I eat too many calories per meal, consume too few fruits and vegetables, have a sedentary job and an equally sedentary lifestyle now that I am getting older. I don't exercise enough even though I feel the positive effects whenever I do exercise. So, my weight problem is my problem. I love sweets and I'm lazy.

Does that make you feel better, Missy Vixen? It's all true.

P.S. I didn't say anything about "the correct body shape".

[Arkana]

163. MOTHER OF ALMIGHTY GOD.

That thing is horrifying. I'd need a fork and a bucket to consume that, and I'd only do so on a dare.

[proud patriot]

74. OMG

:wow:

[Vinca]

77. Yuck. The pile of pancakes makes me nauseous just looking at it.

[Liberal_in_LA]

81. French fries INSIDE the sandwich, never heard of that.

[Retrograde]

107. used to be popular in Northern England

It's called a 'chip butty': I've heard of it, but have never actually seen one.

[proud2BlibKansan]

124. My grandmother used to make us peanut butter sandwiches with potato chips on them

Not quite the same as french fries, but still way too many carbs.

[mrbarber]

82. Love that site.

[Liberal_in_LA]

84. whoa... Mac and Cheese between 2 cheese pizzas!

[UnseenUndergrad]

118. Urggh...

maybe, MAYBE I'd eat one piece fo that on a dare, but I usually like my mac and cheese and my pizza thew way I do at Golden Corral: same plate but seperate as my appetizer.

(however, seeing as how I haven't been in a GC since I lost a good chunk of my body fat (63 pounds worth!) eating that particular combination might bee a bit diffcult for me now).

[Odin2005]

143. Golden Corral is awesome!

*DROOLS*

[liberalmuse]

87. Dear God.

I saw this one the other day:

[WillyT]

134. Don't Forget Baconhenge...

:evilgrin:

[TheCowsCameHome]

88. Pic No.1 looks like a peacock took a hefty dump.

:puke:

I have been laughing myself silly over that site.

[liberalmuse]

89. Is that even for real?

It HAS to be a joke.

[carlyhippy]

119. or a My Little Pony barfed all over her pancakes.

yuck

[corpseratemedia]

155. definite DUzy!

:rofl: :rofl:

[Cleita]

90. None of that is even appetizing all though I have to admit I have

a fondness for eggs benedict but on and english muffin, not french fries! They are fattening enough though because of all butter in the hollandaise sauce.

[Cirque du So-What]

94. Who has seen 'Man v. Food' on the Travel Channel?

http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Man_v_Food

I wonder how many people have been inspired to recreate his gluttonous rampages? As if eating contests weren't bad enough, they've seen fit to give this guy a TV show devoted to glamorizing gluttony - all the while showing tantalizing footage of how great the ingredients are before Food Guy devours monstrous quantities for the show's climax (you may consider the sexual use of the word appropriate in this case). I don't make a habit of pontificating about decadence in society, but this is surely a sign of decline.

On edit: Note the hotel advertisement on the right side of the page linked above. Quite the dichotomy between the guy stuffing his face on one side and the anorexic thigh on the other, eh? Put them together and you've got a recipe for bulimia.

[bertman]

98. My stepdaughter recently asked her new friend from Africa what was THE most amazing

thing about living in the U.S.

His answer: THE AMOUNT OF FOOD YOU AMERICANS EAT.

He was completely astounded by the quantity of food that he sees us consuming. He said that most of his countrymen eat one meal a day, plus fruit and an occasional snack.

She says he is very healthy and athletic and has very little body fat. Could there be a lesson here?

[Liberal_in_LA]

110. Someone from a developing country referred to 'big Americans'. lol. We are bigger by

many standards..not just in the tummy.

[bertman]

128. I don't recall "big Americans" being mentioned in the conversation. The comment was about BIG

meals--the quantity of food that we eat at each meal.

Americans are big, but many Europeans are bigger--taller. Probably not bigger girthwise.

[hlthe2b]

113. When do they eat their one meal per day? Just curious...

[bertman]

130. She didn't say. This was about a month ago. We were having brunch at a nice restaurant

and the topic came up when the servers brought our food.

She's travelling in Central America right now, but I'll try to email her that question. If I get an answer, I'll post it.

I do remember that several of us discussed which meal we would choose if we could only have one per day. I'd have to go for lunch.

[hlthe2b]

132. Yes... I think lunch as well...

but given our working society with its penchance for minimal lunch times, that would be tough...

[bertman]

135. Good point. Time for a change of vocation-- or a major cultural shift in America.

[bertman]

173. Thanks to the miracle of Al Gore's internetz she just responded from Mexico. The

time was around 2pm, so lunch-ish for us.

Bon apetit.

[Gwendolyn]

175. Interesting. That's similar to the days of yore quotidian eating habits of some European countries.

Everything would shut down for the huge mid-day feast, then supper later on was very light, just a bowl of soup or some cold cuts and salad.

[bertman]

176. Interesting. I've learned something new that might help me change my eating habits. thanks.

[hlthe2b]

192. Makes sense.... thanks

I'd like to try that, but not sure how to make it work... but certainly making lunch the major meal, with some planning, would likely make a big difference.

[kestrel91316]

99. I wanna have poutine at least once before I die. Probably gonna have to

go to Quebec City for the real ting.

[debbierlus]

102. How many people actually eat that stuff?

I am guilty of enjoying regular egg benedict once in a while.

The other stuff seems pretty extreme.

[hippywife]

103. Holy Cannoli!

:wow:

[Libertas1776]

154. Indeed!!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

105. That leads to how food is made addictive

and portion control addled Americans. Your first photo... quick what is ONE PORTION? Oh yes, a SINGLE pancake. so forget the goop. Two pancakes and an egg or two, or one pancake some fruit and some cheese is reasonable. (cheese, 3 oz)

Your sandwich, by my estimate that is six protein portions, six fat and at least four carb... enough for three people.

I went to the site and looked at other photos... and a lot of it is not just wrong choices, but huge portions.

Here is another observation. Notice how devoid of color most of this is?

(And brightly colored syrup does not count)

[StarfarerBill]

108. Ewwww! Are those before or after pictures of the regurgitation?

:puke:

Color me more thankful than ever that I'm a vegetarian.

[kaylynwright]

115. This is...

sick. I should probably bookmark and look at this page every time I want to eat something unhealthy. It'd quickly kill my appetite.

[proud2BlibKansan]

131. I look at that site every day

It keeps me from eating too much crap. I highly recommend it if you are on a diet.

[BlooInBloo]

125. Damn you people!! Don't you know I'm being tortured with pot roast slowcooking smells!

And now I gotta look at these pics?? Bah.

[NMMNG]

126. I think I'm going to hurl

:puke:

[ThatsMyBarack]

127. I always want more bacon...

But this crap is INSANE! :crazy: :puke:

[Warren DeMontague]

129. Holy fuck!

That last one looks like it ought to come with it's own cardiologist.

[Fire1]

137. That IHop pic looks deeeelicious! n/t

[Chomsky_Fan]

138. I would

Don't know 'bout y'all... but the sandwich look good to me

[Lucian]

139. Just looking at this picture gave me a heart attack:

It's an Upside Down Mac & Cheese Pizza, which is a layer of mac & cheese sandwiched between two cheese pizzas.

:puke: :puke: :puke:

[TheCowsCameHome]

142. Me too, when I realized a piece was missing. I want it back.

[Luciferous]

144. Ugh, that site has some disgusting stuff nt

[tabasco]

145. I'd eat the hell out of some of that stuff!

Fortunately, I'm a runner so I can eat whatever I want.

I think the stuff looks yummy!

[lunasun]

147. THE WHO cakes

pic has a side order of hash browns in the background!!! extra crispy OMG

[Ghost of Tom Joad]

148. that's disgusting

[applegrove]

153. That ihop who-cake should be the poster child for obesity.

[Initech]

156. Pork brains in milk gravy:

[Arkana]

160. I've been there--I managed to both laugh and cry at the same time.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

164. That crap is NOT why I'm fat.

i wouldn't touch ANY Of that stuff ever. Makes me gag just looking at it.

And you're reinforcing the idea that ALL people who are fat just stuff their faces uncontrollably. Thus reinforcing the sense of superiority that the perfect people on DU have since they insist that nobody can eat small amounts of food, exercise, and be fat.

:grr:

Nadin tries to educate people about fat. Some of it is crappy addictive food, huge portions, and lack of quality food to eat, and lack of time and lack of cooking skills. But not all of it.

[ZombieHorde]

166. Then quit posting those pictures. nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

170. I find them quite motivating

[ZombieHorde]

174. But those pictures are making us fat. nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

185. Only if we eat that crap

Looking at it is not fattening.

[cwydro]

168. yuck

to all of it.

[DainBramaged]

171. The food police are coming for you, the food police are coming for you, the food police are coming

So, the DU says we can't eat at the Olive Garden, people on food stamps can't have soda, and now specific foods are listed as dangerous.


Du, when you need a nanny they are only a post away.


:eyes:

[snooper2]

177. I was expecting the pictures to be like this...

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:6U1wli5LtnQA5M:

[lapislzi]

178. Don't you be hatin' on poutine!

It's a delectable once-in-awhile treat.

[defendandprotect]

180. No celery or carrots on the table? No fruit for appetizer or desert?

[a la izquierda]

181. Ick gag me with a blowpop...

When I was an undergrad, I attended the illustrious Rutgers University, home of the Grease Trucks. I was a vegetarian, but a big fan of the Fat Veggie Indian: a hoagie roll, a few falafel balls, mozzarella sticks, fries, lettuce, tomato and a couple of sauces. Best post-booze food ever. Felt like death when you woke up the next morning, though.

[Initech]

182. Behold my personal favorite: The McNuggetini

The McNuggetini

A McDonald’s chocolate milkshake with vanilla vodka, rimmed with BBQ sauce and garnished with a chicken McNugget.

[proud2BlibKansan]

187. Oh gag

:puke:

[corpseratemedia]

190. see that would come up looking

just the way it came in! :9 :puke:

[lame54]

184. No- That is why I'm hungry

[lightningandsnow]

188. I am a terrible, terrible fatty for wanting those Who Pancakes.

Would I have them every week, or even once a month? No.

Would I have them maybe once a year, like on my birthday? Fuck yes.

Oh, but I forgot. As a size 10, I am morally inferior to all you size zeroes. I need more shaming and less eating. More celery for me! :sarcasm:

[Norwood]

191. Geeze those "Who-Cakes" look disgusting!

Can you even taste the pancakes after being covered with all of that?

[undeterred]

194. After looking at the pictures at the website

I feel like I've had a pretty good diet day!

[bevoette]

195. i must confess...i would order "Chocolate Covered Cinnamon Nachos Topped With Chocolate Mousse"

i just wouldn't eat the whole thing

portion control!

but damn...that sounds yummy :blush: