Précis- Overview of how Anaheim went from farming towns to buildings and businesses. Mentions Carl Archer and portrays his success as an example of how great the economy was. He went from working with his uncle, to a hot dog stand, to owning several stands, having his barbecue restaurant, and then becoming the founder of Carl’s Jr. with success of more than 300 fast food restaurants. Any dream could have been pursued in that time line. Also contains some historical content of post world war II and the Ku Klux Klan.
Gems:
· Post world war II era and economy
· Ku Klux Klan pg14
· Race relations
· Carl Karcher’s success w
Thoughts: there were Mexicans Americans suffering through racism and he only speaks about them to his convenience.Questions:
-Why doesn’t he speak about the race relations? In other words, the racist remarks against Mexican Americans?
- Why were Mexican Americans being convicted to jail for murders they did not commit and why doesn’t he expand on that?
-Is he racist against the Mexican nationality?
*Chapter two:
Précis- McDonald’s and Disneyland have not much but something in common. Their primary goal is to make money. The effective way of making that money is through advertising which in my perspective means brainwashing. Advertising has its way of getting to you because there are various methods of doing so. Some of them consist of flyers, radio, TV, bill boards, schools, amusement parks, etc. They are shrewd businessmen that could care less about the health being of their consumers. It shoes their success in making money thanks to their consumers who buy their ‘bs’ from their advertisements.
Gems:
- Comparison between Disney and McDonald’s
- Expansion of business
- Advertisements success
- Poor nutrition
- School systems needs
- Their ‘catch’
Thoughts: “Super Size Me” the movie, is the perfect example of why McDonalds is not the way to go. Lots of children now a day are becoming obese at a very young age. Their consuming things that are super bad for their health and are becoming less physically active. Parents should make better food choices for their well being. The better you eat the more energetic and active you will feel not to mention it’s an advantage for a longer and healthier life period. Negative outcomes can be obesity, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. last but not least its affordable so more customers are attracted to that. And that is what I consider their ‘catch’.
Question:
-Why doesn’t he include more statistics to back up his arguments? He should include some info on what are the better choices in his perspective.
*Chapter three:
Précis- Mainly focuses on the working conditions of McDonalds for unskilled workers such as the elderly, disabled, and immigrants. But on how it solemnly focuses on teenagers as well. Teenagers are willing to work more to purchase technology, apparel, and unnecessary things they really don’t need. This causes a percentage of teenagers their education because they know they can just quit and jump onto the next job.
Gems:
- Working conditions
- Teenagers
- Disadvantages
- Low wage
- Education
Thoughts: as a teenager I agree. We do love to spend. I am all about fashion sense, the latest technology, make-up, etc. I am and independent student I work for what I have. It does take up some time I have to say. But we don’t all necessarily leave our education. It all depends on whether you have ambition or conform yourself with what you have. There are definitely those who have poor working conditions as well as low wage and then those who strive for better. I have an ambition for money to buy anything I want because there will never be enough. I look forward for a bright future where I will be able to purchase anything I want. But that is why I only work part time. A part time job makes you responsible and gives you time to focus on school as well. So things can change if you cause change. It’s all a matter of time.
Questions:
-Is there even a benefit in the fast food workforce?
-What in it for us as teenagers, obesity?
-If we don’t have an education we will be on the poverty line.
- How can we contradict fast food and begin a healthier food chain?
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