Topic: US Serving Sizes in Restaurants
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 started this discussion 11 years ago #40,302
Damn, what the hell? The average restaurant serving size in the US is about 3-4 times larger than in China, and I suspect, in most of the world. Why the hell?
briemode !!VcXse1uvL joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #536,449
It also costs a lot of money and there is an expectation that the guest be able to take home what is not eaten.
And then you are expected to tip. Also the food is not fried in sewer oil.
Thanks.
And then you are expected to tip. Also the food is not fried in sewer oil.
Thanks.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 37 seconds later, 1 minute after the original post[^] [v] #536,450
@previous (briemode !!VcXse1uvL)
No wonder USAmericans are all obese elephants, waddling around Wal-Mart on rhino hips.
No wonder USAmericans are all obese elephants, waddling around Wal-Mart on rhino hips.
briemode !!VcXse1uvL replied with this 11 years ago, 43 seconds later, 2 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,451
Go to a local foodcart or something, man.
Not every eatery is a corporate owned chain restaurant.
Not every eatery is a corporate owned chain restaurant.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 6 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,452
@previous (briemode !!VcXse1uvL)
Even the local ones serve hippo-sized portions. It is ridiculous, unhealthy, and wasteful.
Even the local ones serve hippo-sized portions. It is ridiculous, unhealthy, and wasteful.
Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,454
"I am getting a great deal for the money I paid and I am unhappy about it."
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 42 seconds later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,455
@previous (Fake anon !ZkUt8arUCU)
That is not the case. Most people in the world see it as a symptom of mass gluttony and waste. Also, much of the food is not really good: size tries to make up for flavor.
That is not the case. Most people in the world see it as a symptom of mass gluttony and waste. Also, much of the food is not really good: size tries to make up for flavor.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,456
Metæ joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 5 minutes later, 17 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,458
@OP
You could always order off the kids menu.
You could always order off the kids menu.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,460
@previous (Metæ)
"Kids Menu" is a totally USAmerican thing. In the rest of the world, children eat what the adults eat. Only in the US do children get special "kids food" which consists of processed, chemical-filled, flavorless crap.
"Kids Menu" is a totally USAmerican thing. In the rest of the world, children eat what the adults eat. Only in the US do children get special "kids food" which consists of processed, chemical-filled, flavorless crap.
squeegee joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 13 minutes later, 34 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,461
i've thrown away more food than most people in China have eaten in their whole lives.
how does that make you feel, OP?
disingenuously concerned, probably.
how does that make you feel, OP?
disingenuously concerned, probably.
Anonymous F joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,464
@536,460 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
> Only in the US do children get special "kids food" which consists of processed, chemical-filled, flavorless crap.
At least its not cooked in sewage oil.
PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES
> Only in the US do children get special "kids food" which consists of processed, chemical-filled, flavorless crap.
At least its not cooked in sewage oil.
PAY YOUR FUCKING TAXES
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 5 seconds later, 37 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,465
@536,461 (squeegee)
It makes me feel disgusted by your arrogant, decadent, Western ways, to be honest.
It makes me feel disgusted by your arrogant, decadent, Western ways, to be honest.
Anonymous F replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 39 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,466
@previous (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
Then take your child molesting ass back to China you fucking faggot
Then take your child molesting ass back to China you fucking faggot
squeegee replied with this 11 years ago, 42 seconds later, 39 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,467
@536,465 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
yeah? well you should see how much more food i've thrown away than an african has eaten in their life times if you really want to feign outrage.
yeah? well you should see how much more food i've thrown away than an african has eaten in their life times if you really want to feign outrage.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,468
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later, 47 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,470
@OP
You're so well traveled. I wonder if the tuberculosis diet will ever catch on in the states.
You're so well traveled. I wonder if the tuberculosis diet will ever catch on in the states.
squeegee replied with this 11 years ago, 7 minutes later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,474
@536,468 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
that's the same lesson people learned from the great depression
and while it's an okay lesson i much prefer the one that teaches me how not to have to worry about it
that's the same lesson people learned from the great depression
and while it's an okay lesson i much prefer the one that teaches me how not to have to worry about it
Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 5 seconds later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #536,475
@536,468 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
Poachers are massacring elephants due to the Chinese obsession with ivory. They'll leave an entire, formerly majestic, elephant carcass behind and only take the tusks. How's that for waste?
Poachers are massacring elephants due to the Chinese obsession with ivory. They'll leave an entire, formerly majestic, elephant carcass behind and only take the tusks. How's that for waste?
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 45 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #536,489
The reason why serving sizes are smaller in Asia is because Asians in general tend to be smaller than Europeans/Americans. The bigger the person is naturally (obesity doesn't count as natural) the bigger the portion size has to be for them.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 9 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #536,490
@previous (I)
Yes, I agree. But, don't you think that US potion sizes are proportionally too large, even for large, Anglo-Saxon people?
Yes, I agree. But, don't you think that US potion sizes are proportionally too large, even for large, Anglo-Saxon people?
Metæ replied with this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #536,491
@536,460 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
Yeah but you're not in China anymore. I don't know if you're familiar with it, but a kid's menu is the same fare the restaurants serve to adults, but in a smaller portion for a lower price. Maybe that's the problem -- PRChinese restaurants ONLY have the kid's menu.
Yeah but you're not in China anymore. I don't know if you're familiar with it, but a kid's menu is the same fare the restaurants serve to adults, but in a smaller portion for a lower price. Maybe that's the problem -- PRChinese restaurants ONLY have the kid's menu.
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 18 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,493
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Let's not forget the fact that OP has manboobs.Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 9 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,498
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,499
@536,468 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)> I am not feigning outrage. Living in China taught me to eat waste.
Metæ replied with this 11 years ago, 10 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,503
@536,498 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
I know. Look, I'll just drop the kid's menu thing cause you plainly don't understand how this works. Different countries have different traditions when it comes to how food is served. Why not use your Chinese thriftiness skills to eat 1/3 of the meal at the restaurant, take the rest home and eat it for two more meals?
I know. Look, I'll just drop the kid's menu thing cause you plainly don't understand how this works. Different countries have different traditions when it comes to how food is served. Why not use your Chinese thriftiness skills to eat 1/3 of the meal at the restaurant, take the rest home and eat it for two more meals?
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,504
@536,499 (FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI)
That picture was taken before China, when I, too, was a typical, greedy, wasteful person.
That picture was taken before China, when I, too, was a typical, greedy, wasteful person.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) double-posted this 11 years ago, 45 seconds later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,505
@536,503 (Metæ)
I end up having to do that, of course. I just find it unappetizing to have enough food to feed a hippo heaped onto a plate. Also, the amount of leftovers I have to take home is so much that I could never finish them, and I have to throw them out. Sickening.
I end up having to do that, of course. I just find it unappetizing to have enough food to feed a hippo heaped onto a plate. Also, the amount of leftovers I have to take home is so much that I could never finish them, and I have to throw them out. Sickening.
Fuck off and die replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,546
@previous (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
Yes Matt, I'm sure you really feel bad. I bet you eat all your food, then you steal some kids food. Then you order more to take home.
You really are pathetic.
Yes Matt, I'm sure you really feel bad. I bet you eat all your food, then you steal some kids food. Then you order more to take home.
You really are pathetic.
Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2 (OP) replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,556
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The Owl !KThEOwLwbU joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,573
So I went to a Five Guys and bought a hilarious amount of fries and then when I went to a diner for my evening meal I was still not very hungry so I bought a starter
And for like $3 which I thought would be a small meal there was laid in front of me about 3lb of chillie-cheese fries
And for like $3 which I thought would be a small meal there was laid in front of me about 3lb of chillie-cheese fries
Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,585
> hurr durr I am such a well traveled and enlightened being why don't you all listen to me it's like nobody is as smart and rational as I am gosh these people around me are all morons have y'all heard I have a master's degree and I am an expert in languages
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Anonymous I replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,656
@536,490 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)
No, not really; serving sizes at most restaurants are perfectly reasonable unless you stumble upon a restaurant in Texas or anywhere where the serving sizes are a part of the place's theme.
The problem is people tend to overindulge and order more plates at once. I never actually heard of that happening at restaurants.
No, not really; serving sizes at most restaurants are perfectly reasonable unless you stumble upon a restaurant in Texas or anywhere where the serving sizes are a part of the place's theme.
The problem is people tend to overindulge and order more plates at once. I never actually heard of that happening at restaurants.
Anonymous N replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,661
@previous (I)
I eat out a lot at USAmerican restaurants and I get regular exercise. I specifically don't go to ridiculous buffets and chains that serve gigantic heaping platters.
OP is butthurt
I eat out a lot at USAmerican restaurants and I get regular exercise. I specifically don't go to ridiculous buffets and chains that serve gigantic heaping platters.
OP is butthurt
Anonymous P joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 6 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,664
@536,450 (Lothario Cassanova !LOVERh1VM2)> No wonder USAmericans are all obese elephants, waddling around Wal-Mart on rhino hips.
Anonymous I replied with this 11 years ago, 16 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,671
Anonymous N replied with this 11 years ago, 21 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,676
FuckAlms !vX8K53rFBI replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 23 hours after the original post[^] [v] #536,752
You can get anything at Carlos O' Kelly's a la carte.
Cheddar's asks if you want fries with your burger. You can decline.
Cheddar's asks if you want fries with your burger. You can decline.
Anonymous I replied with this 11 years ago, 4 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #536,804
Why is a fat man criticizing fat people?
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Anonymous R joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 7 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #536,954
Why did the band the Stray Cats never play Korea
TTEH !FFSTTEHV7. joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #536,956
You ask questions about America as if you're aren't also an American.
Anonymous T joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #536,957
Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 16 minutes later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #536,963
@536,956 (TTEH !FFSTTEHV7.)
He pretends that he isn't.
It's all just a part of the greater schtick, really.
He pretends that he isn't.
It's all just a part of the greater schtick, really.
Anonymous P replied with this 11 years ago, 7 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #537,043
@previous (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
> He pretends that he isn't.
>
> It's all just a part of the greater schtick, really, and I have Cheetos stained fingers in my Mountain Dew filled throat.
> He pretends that he isn't.
>
> It's all just a part of the greater schtick, really, and I have Cheetos stained fingers in my Mountain Dew filled throat.
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WSDphone !dBGi/iH4eY joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,153
Leftovers...
Triptych !!/xkPL9myM joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 12 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,157
I love having leftovers. One large meal feeds me for a couple days, it's great.
Anonymous T replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,170
Metæ replied with this 11 years ago, 26 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,176
@537,157 (Triptych !!/xkPL9myM)
You're doing it wrong. You have to whine and complain and bitch and moan about how fat (North) Americans are and how in Pakistan they only serve 1/3 as much food.
You're doing it wrong. You have to whine and complain and bitch and moan about how fat (North) Americans are and how in Pakistan they only serve 1/3 as much food.
Anonymous T replied with this 11 years ago, 7 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,179
Metæ replied with this 11 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,182
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Anonymous Z-1 joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 days after the original post[^] [v] #537,210
I just ordered a super sized meal from McDonald's. I ate everything except 4 french fries.
Should I mail it to Matt's fat ass, or to China where I can start an obesity crises?
Should I mail it to Matt's fat ass, or to China where I can start an obesity crises?