The Fast Food Arms Race

Since KFC first released their Double Down Chicken Sandwich -which I may add was inspiration for the change in direction for my blog - it seems that every fast food joint has been calling to their R&D departments to create an even bigger, calorie-laden, heart-stopping, mega-sandwich. Well, first to step up to the plate is Friendly's Grilled Cheese Burger Melt.

v.

(Which would you rather eat?)

Try not to quake in fear people, 'tis only a sandwich. But lo and behold it is not just any sandwich. The nutritional facts are as follows:
1 Serving = 1  Sandwich
1500 Calories
97 grams of fat
2,090 mg sodium

It's gotten to the extent that McDonald's, former fast food evil empire, is producing food that could be perceived as good for you, relatively speaking of course. For example, the Big Mac, long perceived as the monster of all burgers, is a David compared to these Goliaths.

Nutritional value per serving
Serving size	1 sandwich
Energy	540 kcal (2,300 kJ)
Carbohydrates	47 g (16%)
Sugars	8 g
Dietary fiber	3 g (14%)
Fat	30 g (47%)
saturated	10 g (52%)
Protein	25 g (45%)
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg (3%)
Calcium	250 mg (25%)
Iron	2 mg (16%)
Sodium	1010 mg (44%)
Energy from fat	270 kcal (1,100 kJ)
Cholesterol	80 mg (26%)
Ingredients	Beef, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, "special sauce" (a variation of Thousand Island dressing), and a bun topped with sesame seeds

Further Investigation:
http://www.grist.org/article/2010-06-22-wtfood-friendlys-grilled-cheese-burgermelt/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/us-burger-joint-unleashes-1500-calorie-sandwich/article1613861/
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/forget-healthy-kfcs-double-down-revels-in-glorious-gluttony/article1533502/

MIchelle-Mania spreads to Cosmo

I admit that I read Cosmo. It's terrible, it's trashy, the guy advice is stupid at best and just plain wrong at worst. But those confessions stories are hilarious, and even Mike will have to confess that he laughs out loud at at least half of them each month. Well in the June 2009 copy there is an article on How to Get Arms Like Michelle Obama. Part of my last post was about how Michelle Obama's arms have garnered a cult following and this is just evidence of how people have taken notice and want used her as a paragon for jacked working women in America. And I'm just psyched that it's Michelle Obama, because, as we all know, she's my she-ro.

Feminists and Fitness Enthusiasts on Michelle Obama

I've been putting off this blog post for the past couple of days but I'm sure Twin #2 and Twin #1 have been anxiously awaiting an update so this one goes out to them.

I'm going to keep it short and simple.

On May 10th, NPR did a feminist review of Michelle Obama's role in the White House since the Obama administration began. Think of it as a first lady's first 100 days. It has been interesting how, after being touted as a new kind of first lady, likely to play an active role intellectually in her husband's administration, Mrs. Obama has instead become the "Mom-in-Chief". I personally hold the view that she is selling herself short given her intensive educational background and the opinion of her as a strong, black woman. Perhaps this is a way for Obama staff people to personalize her and make her less threatening, a way of preventing the sapphire sterotype from overtaking White Americans view of Michelle Obama. Basically, this piece "has sparked lively discussion in the feminist blogosphere" and I thought it would be an interesting thing to share.


We all know about how much media attention has been given to Michelle Obama's toned biceps and swelte triceps. Well now there is an entire blog dedicated to Michelle Obama's arms, Thunder and Lightning, the First Guns of the United States. It speaks for itself. Check it out.