Inventor of the Egg McMuffin has died...

[FAH-Q]

Sorry he's dead. But the Egg McMuffin is a very fattening, high sodium breakfast food that has done nothing positive for the health of those who ate it.
What a crappy legacy.

fattening? well duh! usually when its fast food, it is. im going to ignore the meth comparison. sheesh!



i wouldnt mind being known as the guy who revolutionized breakfast.

 

[Ashleigh]

I <3 Mcmuffins. #3 Combo, supersized with OJ Please


Seriously though...RIP. Very sad news, this guy is one of my fast food heros.

 

[hedonis]

Egg McMuffin is for food addicts. Crack and Meth, drug addicts. Anyone that invents something that hurts many for profit has nothing to be proud of (in that individual case).

How is an egg mcmuffin specifically for food addicts? I'm sorry, but your analogies are way off. Crystal meth and crack can never be compared to an egg mcmuffin. Profit is not a dirty word, and if "many" have been hurt by them, it's been their own doing. Weak will power is not the fault of the guy who just wanted to make a breakfast sandwich.

I mean, dude- it's an English muffin with egg, and cheese, and maybe bacon or sausage on it. You can (And I have) make those at home quite easily. I wouldn't say the egg McMuffin hurts people, as you have asserted. All living organisms need to take in food- what the food is is irrelevant.

The egg McMuffin was probably never made to be eaten daily. But then, would you say that Denny's is "hurting" people if someone goes and sits down and has an English Muffin, Fried egg, and 2 pieces of bacon? The world has a serious hate on for fast food, but remember- if people didn't eat it all the time, it wouldn't be that big of a problem.

But people do. PEOPLE do, and so really, much like the crack cocaine and meth, it's their responsibility.

But to claim that an Egg McMuffin has anything in common with an ILLEGAL substance that is chemically made to get you high is quite a leap. Food may psychologically make you feel good, but meth and crack physically destroy your brain to give you a feeling of intoxication.

This guy basically created the fast food breakfast sandwich- quite a nifty invention. RIP, sir.

 

[calpoon]

Profit is not a dirty word, and if "many" have been hurt by them, it's been their own doing. Weak will power is not the fault of the guy who just wanted to make a buck on the corner.

I mean, dude- it's rock, you buy the shit, cut it up five or six times, cook it with baking soda.... You can (And I have) make those at home quite easily. I wouldn't say the crack cocaine hurts people, as you have asserted. All living organisms need stimulation, want to have a good time- how they do it is irrelevant.

crack was probably never made to be smoked daily. But then, would you say that coca cola or red bull is "hurting" people if someone goes and sits down drinks four or five cans? The world has a serious hate on for recreational drugs, but remember- if people didn't smoke it all the time, it wouldn't be that big of a problem.

But people do. PEOPLE do, and so really, much like fast food or starbucks, it's their responsibility.

But to claim that cocaine has anything in common with a commercially available product that is ingested by millions all over the world, has a dollar menu and a happy meal and causes obesity, diabetes and heart disease is quite a leap (or is it?). meth and crack physically destroy your brain to give you a feeling of intoxication, and Fast Food psychologically makes you feel good while destroying your body.

This guy basically created the cheap and easy way to get high- quite a nifty invention. RIP, sir.

kind of crazy, no?

 

[D-rock]

I wonder if he's talking it up with the guy who invented ramen noodles now.

 

[squallumz]

With all due respect (you know I think you're great squally), I think I'll ask for proof of that.

since im not into posting links to articles and such, i assure you, if u do a quick "google" youll see many many articles about it. if you take the time too look up all the chemicals and ingredients that are used, youll find your answers there. a really quick and easy an indisputable chmimal used is MSG. its an excitotoxin. and be sure u know that now that some people know how dangerous and addicting it is, they have hidden names for MSG now. heres a small list:

Monosodium Glutamate
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Protein
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Plant Protein Extract
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Yeast Extract
Textured Protein (Including TVP)
Autolyzed Yeast
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Corn Oil

believe it or not, theres more names for it. its a tasteless flavour enchanter. get it? tasteless! how can that be then? simple. it excited your nervous system to fire like crazy to trick your brain into thinking whatever youre eating is delicious, releasing endorphins, yada yada yada. the whole process has been proving numerous times to cause addiction. and mind you, it is only one of the many many chemicals used in mcdonalds food.

other things like whats in the "bread" like corn syrup for an easy one, also causes addiction. its been proven many times. proven to death.

im really into this kind of stuff and have spent a long time looking into this, this is why my girl and i eat organic now. and im a really big cross examiner. i dont read something once and believe it, i check it out through several sources.

no worries though guys, im here to help educate so no offense and i dont mean to argue. this subject is a passion of mine.

 

[LBP 76]

How is an egg mcmuffin specifically for food addicts? I'm sorry, but your analogies are way off. Crystal meth and crack can never be compared to an egg mcmuffin.

I made an analogy, not a comparison.

Yes, people must take responsibility for what they consume. But Egg McMuffin's ARE very unhealthy. And to profit from something that is harmful is wrong.

 

[hotlikecandy]

I wonder if he's talking it up with the guy who invented ramen noodles now.

If you're talking about Instant Ramen Noodles, then that would be Momofuku Ando. Now I'd like to see someone go against his cause. :1orglaugh He invented Instant Ramen Noodles to help feed the masses while recovering from WW2. :angels:

 

[dave_rhino]

since im not into posting links to articles and such, i assure you, if u do a quick "google" youll see many many articles about it. if you take the time too look up all the chemicals and ingredients that are used, youll find your answers there. a really quick and easy an indisputable chmimal used is MSG. its an excitotoxin. and be sure u know that now that some people know how dangerous and addicting it is, they have hidden names for MSG now.

What website did you pull that off? I'm guessing it was some hate website and no official McDonalds link?

the fact is McDonaldss has turned itself around so much in the last 5-10 years, it can no longer get away with too many additives in it's food.

Off the official McDs question site

13. Do you use MSG in any of your products or in how you prepare your beef. I heard you added Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein. What is true?


No. None of the food served at McDonald’s contains the flavour enhancer mono sodium glutamate (or MSG, also known as E621). All McDonald's hamburger patties are made of beef, just 100 percent beef, from whole cuts of forequarter and flank (similar to the mince you'd buy in the supermarket). All that's added is a pinch of salt and pepper after cooking. The previous recipe for the Vegetable Deluxe did contain hydrolysed vegetable protein. However, this has been replaced by the new Spicy Veggie Patty that does not contain this ingredient. Details of all McDonald's ingredients are available online in the 'Ingredients List' which is in the 'Eat Smart' section at www.mcdonalds.co.uk. (September 2007)

 

[poggy]

How can you invent something that was already invented?

The British was making egg muffins in the early 1900's. Oh forgot he put Mc in front of it :o

 

[gmaxman1212]

the greatest breakfest invention since toast

 

[ninetysixcavy]

:rofl:

See, if you gobble down McMuffins everyday, what do you expect the artory cloggers to do? Man, America is addicted to the poison, aren't we? impdaddy

 

[ninetysixcavy]

BTW: I can make an identical McMuffin at my home. They sell the patties at Wal-Mart with the exact seasoning. Get some English muffins, a slice of Ameircan cheese, do the egg proper, you have yourself an egg-McMuffin. :wave2:

 

[dave_rhino]

do the egg proper

Just so you know, McDonalds do they egg 'proper'. The reason it's circular is because once it's cracked it's put into a ring on the grill.

 

[ninetysixcavy]

Just so you know, McDonalds do they egg 'proper'. The reason it's circular is because once it's cracked it's put into a ring on the grill.

That's the trick; it's the egg. Everything else is obtainable, but to perfect the McDonald's egg is the crucial factor in making a McMuffin.

 

[squallumz]

What website did you pull that off? I'm guessing it was some hate website and no official McDonalds link?

the fact is McDonaldss has turned itself around so much in the last 5-10 years, it can no longer get away with too many additives in it's food.

Off the official McDs question site

really dave? i never thought you would turn such a bling eye. lets say that was true. (though they never mentioned all the other forms of MSG (and again, that is only one chemical and yes, there is corn syrup in the bread)) the meat they use are growth hormone and anti-biotic treated. again, ingesting animals that have been chemically treated ultimatelty ends up in you. do u ever wonder why some meat says "no antibiotics"? well get this, they feed cattle and other animals a grain based food mixed (corn) with fillers and the growth hormones.

well, corn is an really big allergen and an unnatural food to cows. (cows are supposed to be eating grass) they feed it to cows because it is the cheapest and it "fattens" them up. well, this is a side effect to the allergen (also on a side note, dogs are very allergic to corn as well, but check the back of about 95% of all pet food, it is corn based).

anyway, the corn literally makes the animals sick. so they pump them up with antibiotics so they dont die and live long enough to make it to slaughter (have u never seen this process???)

its really a fucked up thing. not tot mention how they are treated and the living conditions are disgusting. ive seen expose and expose from small farms, to big companies like angus. its not pretty.

so in short, ignoring the other ingredients in the breads, fried (which, btw, are treated with mass amounts of chemicals while growing and after harvest INCLUDING msg. (msg is sprayed on vegetables to enhance growth), you have to acknwolege the "100% meat" is fucked up too.

 

[sputnikgirl]

All I know is my grandparents ate whatever they wanted, and almost all lived to be in their late '80s-mid '90s. However, they didn't start eating fast food until they were middle-aged...not like now, where kids start with Happy Meals and keep going.

Nice avatar, squally. Is that Alektra?

 

[Blink]

other things like whats in the "bread" like corn syrup for an easy one, also causes addiction. its been proven many times. proven to death.

Oh brother, not another "corn syrup alarmist." My mother is one, and I did a bit of research into it a while back. As far as I can tell, the worst thing that can be said about corn syrup in particular is that it may inhibit the "I'm full" signals to your body and thus promote obesity.

Natural cane sugar is best, but corn syrup seems to be the least hazardous alternative. Sucralose (splenda), aspartame, and other artificial sweeteners are much worse from a health perspective.

As for corn syrup being addictive -- well, all forms of sugar are addictive.

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

 

[squallumz]

All I know is my grandparents ate whatever they wanted, and almost all lived to be in their late '80s-mid '90s. However, they didn't start eating fast food until they were middle-aged...not like now, where kids start with Happy Meals and keep going.

Nice avatar, squally. Is that Alektra?

yeah, its alektra <3. i loveeeee her! she looks just like my best friend too, so it makes it kinda fun.


and yeah, america has only been off an organic diet since about the 50s. big increase of health problems and obesity since then im sure everyone would agree. the food has changed, preservatives and additives have been introduced and theres no mistaking it is truly affecting us.

 

[LBP 76]

Interesting points squallumz.
An Egg McMuffin has 290 calories, 12g of fat and 760 mgs of sodium. If the average American male eats 3,000 calories a day, then they would get 25% of their recommended fat and 32% (and in Europe that would be closer to 50%) of their recommended sodium in just 10% of their daily calories.
There are definitely worse foods. But in it's present form; this sodium laden, fatty breakfast sandwich is nothing to be proud of.