McDonald's

My hands shake so much, I got a job at McDonald's, making milk shakes.

I did work at one, in Eureka, California, following a stint in the Air Force. And I did make milk shakes, with a machine. I'm sure the military training skills got me the job.

The junk food industry is fascinating to me. It was born in an era where kids needed a place to work, and hang out. Today, McDonald's is hurting. Sales are down from a sluggish economy, but I suspect it's from tougher competition.

It seems like there are more popping up every day. Carl's Jr., Arby's, Wendy's, Panda Express, Taco Bell and so many more, all competing for the same dollar.

This is why you see McDonald's hitting their dollar menu hard, at least for now. They have realized that they can't get two vixens eating burgers together, to get the job done. They cater to families.

The new Arbys commercials crack me up. They're obviously going after Subway, so they hired a mob boss to convince us that if meat is sliced on the premises, it somehow is more fresh. I wonder how many people are buying it.

One thing is for certain. If we continue to live on fast food, we'll remain an obese nation, with folks dying much earlier than they should. Great nutrition for the kids, too. I'm guilty. I took my kids there all the time. It was easier. We went so often, my kids thought it was our kitchen.

I guess what I'm saying is let's think about the health of our children, rather than the convenience of a drive through or playhouses.

You know who's not hurting? In-N-Out. If I'm going to go out early and chubby, that's the way to go out.

Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to have some coffee and a very valuable Twinkie.

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