Citing toys aimed at promoting the latest "Shrek" movie, the Center for Science in the Public Interest said that the plastic promotions lure children into McDonald's restaurants where they are then likely to order food that is too high in calories, fat and salt.
The organization on Tuesday served the fast food giant with a letter expressing its intent to sue if toys are not removed. The letter is legally required in several states before lawsuits can be brought under consumer protection statutes.
"McDonald's is the stranger in the playground handing out candy to children," Stephen Gardner, litigation director for the advocacy group said in a statement. "McDonald's use of toys undercuts parental authority and exploits young children's developmental immaturity."
COMMENTS:
I think it is wonderful when a COUNTY has nothing better to do than to ban toys from a fast food restaurant. Toys aimed at children (DAH) as opposed to giving out grass and drugs to the parents.
"where they are then likely to order food that is too high in calories, fat and salt."
Let them get it at home where Mom buys all frozen food, frozen dinners, packaged items, items with sugar, salt and other good things. If MOM knew how to cook, her kids would be a lot better off. WHO takes them to McDonalds, anyway?
I think it's great that an organization (my guess is they have some very HIGH PAID executives, they got grant money, got Obama stimulus money, and THEY do not eat at McDonalds, they have healthy expense accounts paid for by the above mentioned group. Hey, how did they find out about McDonalds Kids Meals, OH, their kids eat them.................
"stranger in the playground handing out candy to children" .... I'm sorry, that is just so much BS, "Want a Walnetto little girl?"
Just what in the hell does McDonalds think they are doing trying to sell their product.
"exploits young children's developmental immaturity" not even sure what that means. SEX sells, maybe McDonalds would be better off using half naked women in suggestive poses, or some half dressed handsome guy wearing low cut briefs. That would bring in Mommy and Daddy but then they would have to bring the kids and the whole thing would start over again.
How about an ADULTS MEAL .... use Viagra, mini-vibrators, Pleasure Gell and some other incentives, "adult toys."
Then, that same organization can sue them for promoting sex. Probably have that old judge who had to rule on whether there was a Santa Claus or not. Could be a good movie .... "Miracle on McDonalds Street."
