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I disagree with you on almost every point. But I wish I could double upvote your effort and insanity. I think your perspective has value, and things may appea
by ghostbrainalpha 8y ago
I disagree with you on almost every point. But I wish I could double upvote your effort and insanity.
I think your perspective has value, and things may appear this way from your point of view. But from another point of view that Rich White Girl with the Alvacodo Toast is getting slammed. She isn't immune from criticism, its just that different groups have a problem with her.
McDonalds didn't become disgusting because they marketed to minorities. Their food has mass appeal, and a great flavor per dollar ratio. McDonald's just didn't keep up with high end burger chains like IN N OUT, which charge more but offer a objectively different product. This is the consumer cycle in every product, it doesn't have to be racist.
Do you have an iPhone? Is it ok to say that old school flip phones aren't as good? Or are we being racist, because generally people in poverty can't afford the latest phone?
But I will say that your dog whistle argument has made me think. Food is almost impossible to separate from culture, so we should be careful how we criticize what we think are unhealthy eating habits. I'm a big advocate of the KETO diet, and I know when I traveled in Muslim countries the perception that pork is unhealthy is extremely pronounced. Also my family in India thinks that beef is the major cause of obesity, even though my diet is mostly beef and they can see I am 50 pounds lighter after giving up rice, and my favorite Indian foods.