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[Foreign Jackass]

BLTs are my fave sandwiches, and nothing tops bacon and eggs.

I love 'em too.

 

[Foreign Jackass]

BTW, wrapping in fat, I think it's a french technique. (at least according to Iron Chef.)

Yeah, it comes from France, but that doesn't mean it's good for your health. Chinese food SHOULD be good for your health, usually. But if you keep wrapping it in bacon, well..

By the way, I knew I was generalizing. But the fact is, we don't get this food anywhere in Canada (Montreal). So, well, it says a lot, I think. I went to the U.S. about 5-10 times in my life, and I was always surprised by the huge number of McDonalds and the huge portions you get in any restaurant. It's really different from other countries I went to.

 

[MrAngryFace]

I could get hit by a truck tomorrow, healthy eating wont stop the consequences. Id hate to think the last thing I remember before death is that I didnt enjoy something healthy for me.

 

[Foreign Jackass]

I could get hit by a truck tomorrow, healthy eating wont stop the consequences. Id hate to think the last thing I remember before death is that I didnt enjoy something healthy for me.

Mmm yeah. Awful smart. Check the statistics. Chances are you'll suffer from poor health condition, cancer or heart attack linked to your eating habits, and not die getting hit by a car, killed by a terrorist, struck to death by lightning or having sex with a hot chick.

For sure, it's all about not eating too much of a bad things, so having this kind of stuff from time to time isn't too bad. But the way you're posting recently, your heart's prolly gonna get clogged up like hell with what you're eating.

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

Yeah, it comes from France, but that doesn't mean it's good for your health. Chinese food SHOULD be good for your health, usually. But if you keep wrapping it in bacon, well..

By the way, I knew I was generalizing. But the fact is, we don't get this food anywhere in Canada (Montreal). So, well, it says a lot, I think. I went to the U.S. about 5-10 times in my life, and I was always surprised by the huge number of McDonalds and the huge portions you get in any restaurant. It's really different from other countries I went to.

Listen to him guys! He's right. Canada is SO different. We are filthy animals.! No one is healthy. We all are FAT! Not only that, but I hear we look like APES too!

 

[Pochacco]

By the way, I knew I was generalizing. But the fact is, we don't get this food anywhere in Canada (Montreal). So, well, it says a lot, I think. I went to the U.S. about 5-10 times in my life, and I was always surprised by the huge number of McDonalds and the huge portions you get in any restaurant. It's really different from other countries I went to.

Heh, I don't know about that...
Two words: poutine & smoked-meat.

When I went to Quebec a couple months ago, they even had poutine WITH smoked meat on top...damn that was tasty.

 

[MrAngryFace]

Living life by statistics is pretty fucking stupid.

 

[Foreign Jackass]

Heh, I don't know about that...
Two words: poutine & smoked-meat.

When I went to Quebec a couple months ago, they even had poutine WITH smoked meat on top...damn that was tasty.

Sure we have it. But we don't eat it very often (at least I don't). Every country has its own bad things to eat. The problem is it is your main source of food.

Living life by statistics is pretty fucking stupid.

Living life without caring about what you eat is pretty fucking stupid.

Listen to him guys! He's right. Canada is SO different. We are filthy animals.! No one is healthy. We all are FAT! Not only that, but I hear we look like APES too!

I didn't actually say that everyone was fat. But things tend to drift this way when you feel your country is attacked for "globally" following a behavior. If the hat doesn't fit, just don't wear it. But I'm not living in a country where people are riding in wheelchairs cause they just can't lift their body from the ground anymore.

 

[Manabanana]

Sure we have it. But we don't eat it very often (at least I don't). Every country has its own bad things to eat. The problem is it is your main source of food.

Living life without caring about what you eat is pretty fucking stupid.

I didn't actually say that everyone was fat. But things tend to drift this way when you feel your country is attacked for "globally" following a behavior. If the hat doesn't fit, just don't wear it. But I'm not living in a country where people are riding in wheelchairs cause they just can't lift their body from the ground anymore.

Look, they can put in their bodies whatever the hell they feel like. Why are you taking their diets so personally? Just leave it alone. The vegetarian/vegan thread is being trolled by people who don't know what they're talking about and posting pictures of beef and the bacon thread is being harassed by health freaks. What the fuck guys, really.

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

Sure we have it. But we don't eat it very often (at least I don't). Every country has its own bad things to eat. The problem is it is your main source of food.

Living life without caring about what you eat is pretty fucking stupid.

I didn't actually say that everyone was fat. But things tend to drift this way when you feel your country is attacked for "globally" following a behavior. If the hat doesn't fit, just don't wear it. But I'm not living in a country where people are riding in wheelchairs cause they just can't lift their body from the ground anymore.

Oh, I'm sorry. Didn't mean to jump to conclusions here, even though your basically telling us the way we eat when you have no fucking clue. :lol
Most people I know are very healthy so your comments are pretty damn funny.

Anyway, I think the main problem with food in america has more to do with the way everything is processed here. Companies get away with using cheaper techniques for flavoring and such. The problem is your body either has a rough time breaking these man made things down or simply can't at all. It's easy to point the finger at the consumer, but the real problem I see is with the companies putting the food on our shelves to buy.


One thing I noticed when I went to London for vacation is everything seemed fresh. Less processed. Everyday things even tasted better. Call me crazy, but I honestly think the way our food is brought to consumers is the issue. A lot of things just seem so "assembly line" in comparison.

 

[Foreign Jackass]

Look, they can put in their bodies whatever the hell they feel like. Why are you taking their diets so personally? Just leave it alone. The vegetarian/vegan thread is being trolled by people who don't know what they're talking about and posting pictures of beef and the bacon thread is being harassed by health freaks. What the fuck guys, really.

You're right. I hope they all die from their heart exploding in their ribcage, flowing the hospital room with bacon-smelling grease.

It's easy to point the finger at the consumer, but the real problem I see is with the companies putting the food on our shelves to buy.

Duh. Don't buy it, or, even better (because most people are complete idiots and are hoping the system will pay to unclog their arteries, in Canada at least), legiferate and force companies to make their food healthier.

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

I'm talking mostly ALL foods. (unless all you buy is straight up organic everything which will put most in a poor house). Everything from can foods, to meats.. everything. Many people can't afford to be so selective either. People are on budgets. They go to the store with a shopping list and buy the things they need at the cheapest price. The same as anyone would in any other country for the most part. The problem is the way things are produced here in America as oppose to elsewhere.

Anyway, this is a dumb argument. you have no idea what your even talking about.

 

[lachesis]

I didn't know Canada didn't have any fat people on wheelchairs.

Anyhow, if you are looking at the statistics on obesity - you have a point. Yes, america is the fattest of all in statistics. What's bothering me even more is in Belgium, known for rich food in their every day diet and its terribly divine chocolates, they don't suffer as much heart-attacks like Americans in statistically.

There are a lot more things involved, not just unheathy eating habbit - I guess how much you work out every day and lifestyle and all counts too. Statistically, america is one of the most heath-conscious country as well.

Also main source of food..isn't always correct, as I mentioned before. More people do choose what they eat day by day. And sometimes, a decadant choice in food might not be good for your body, but it does wonders on your mind - and that's all I'm saying. Little indulgence now and then.

lachesis

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

I see people eat like fucking hogs everywhere I go in this world. The problem is in american processing and business practices to save money. It's gotta be.

 

[missAran]

So I guess you don't belong in that vegan thread I made. :lol

 

[mattx5]

People here in Quebec eat just as much crap as anywhere else in North America. People in Montreal are generally pretty good about eating (we do have some fantastic restaurants), but all the same, there are plenty of people in the US who eat well too.

It's also not so much that the amount of food that people eat, but rather the lack of exercise that contributes to obesity. There are people all over the world that gorge themselves, but they remain healthy either because of exercise or balance in their diet.

 

[Foreign Jackass]

I'm talking mostly ALL foods. (unless all you buy is straight up organic everything which will put most in a poor house). Everything from can foods, to meats.. everything. Many people can't afford to be so selective either. People are on budgets. They go to the store with a shopping list and buy the things they need at the cheapest price. The same as anyone would in any other country for the most part. The problem is the way things are produced here in America as oppose to elsewhere.

Anyway, you have no fucking clue about what your talking about.

I won't have pity for the "poor people" eating at McDonald's and buying canned food cause they don't know how to cook. Vegetables are NOT expensive. Crap is (chips, sugary water, popcorn, shit like that). Now stop being so goddamn aggressive about it, I'm starting to believe you're like that dumb chick who said she hadn't enough money to go at Subway's so she couldn't lose weight in Supersize Me.

People here in Quebec eat just as much crap as anywhere else in North America. People in Montreal are generally pretty good about eating (we do have some fantastic restaurants), but all the same, there are plenty of people in the US who eat well too.

It's also not so much that the amount of food that people eat, but rather the lack of exercise that contributes to obesity. There are people all over the world that gorge themselves, but they remain healthy either because of exercise or balance in their diet.

I don't know who you hang out with, but people I know here eat a LOT less than what I saw in the US, and they tend to try and eat well. You have a point about exercise, though. I know there are plenty of people who eat well in the US. There's no Houston, Texas in Canada, though. I was aware that I was generalizing, but the fact is, crab-with-bacon is a symptom of the US eating habits, whether you like it or not.

I didn't know Canada didn't have any fat people on wheelchairs.

I honestly can say the first time I saw that was on american television, and then in SuperSize Me.

 

[Aruarian Reflection]

I guess I'm lucky I live right in the middle of the largest Chinese community in the entire US. I don't understand how you put up with fake Chinese crap like that.

 

[lachesis]

I won't have pity for the "poor people" eating at McDonald's and buying canned food cause they don't know how to cook. Vegetables are NOT expensive. Crap is (chips, sugary water, popcorn, shit like that). Now stop being so goddamn aggressive about it, I'm starting to believe you're like that dumb chick who said she hadn't enough money to go at Subway's so she couldn't lose weight in Supersize Me.

Welcome to "Whole Food", where they only sell organic food. Vegetables are so freaking expensive, and I do understand why poor people have to live off cheap, fat-filled food.

In my college days, where I had to support myself and still pay for my tuition, I had no choice but to buy in cheap ramen noodles (a buck for 6 pack) filled with MSG and fat/carb in order to pay for my tuition, living expenses and materials.

A lot of times, poor people are all working and they do not have time to cook for themselves because many of them are on 2-3 jobs per daily...

lachesis

 

[Foreign Jackass]

Welcome to "Whole Food", where they only sell organic food. Vegetables are so freaking expensive, and I do understand why poor people have to live off cheap, fat-filled food.

In my college days, where I had to support myself and still pay for my tuition, I had no choice but to buy in cheap ramen noodles (a buck for 6 pack) filled with MSG and fat/carb in order to pay for my tuition, living expenses and materials.

This is a particular situation. I'm sorry but I don't think you can say that this is the case for the majority of fat people. I'm not saying I eat/ate well all the time in my life, you know. I'm just pointing out the freaking crab-bacon thingy as a symptom of American food.

And about that "Whole Food" stuff, I never buy any organic stuff. It's a lot more expensive than what I can afford. Eating well != eating organic stuff. Stop trying to argue when you're bringing other variables in play. And well, if the fact that you're fat is linked to the government, companies, or whatever you wish it's linked to, just move! There's always an opportunity for you to go live where you want, especially if english is your first language. Now stop it with those scapegoating arguments about Whole Food, government conspirations or evil companies and the like, and start acting for your health.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE! RISE UP!

 

[Jill Sandwich]

Bacon wrapped fries? I'll make em tomorrow!

In honour of this thread I made an egg foo yung with beansprouts and BACON. Was delicious.

 

[NLB2]

I could get hit by a truck tomorrow, healthy eating wont stop the consequences. Id hate to think the last thing I remember before death is that I didnt enjoy something healthy for me.

But don't you want to fit into the caskett?

 

[lachesis]

Perhaps you should get some organic stuff, because your health related argument does not justify if you rule out organic food. Even veggies, filled with artificial enhancements and drugs? Do you really believe they are good for you, just because it doesn't fill up your artery? Don't get me wrong. I've just put "Whole Food" up for the example for the extent that you can take, "IN YOUR LOGIC". By putting away healthier, organic food out of question, you've just contradicted yourself. In your logic, I could blame you for not eating healthy because you don't eat organic food.

Also, veggies are not cheap when you think that its freshness do not last as long as meat products and generally bad food even in refrig. To eat more veggies and all, we all have to shop more often to get the fresh veg, and it's not even that cheap compared to meat products.

Put yourself into a poor person who have 3 jobs and 3 kids to feed, and don't have time to shop food every day. After hard day's work for 16 hours or so, what they can put up on the table might be just "KFC family value meal". Can you really blame them? They could be more health conscious, but not everyone can afford nor have time to do so - just like you cannot afford to have organic food/veggies. If that's the curse of capitalist society, then so be it. Leave it alone until each of us find out the importance of healthy eating habbit.

lachesis

 

[Foreign Jackass]

Perhaps you should get some organic stuff, because your health related argument does not justify if you rule out organic food. Even veggies, filled with artificial enhancements and drugs? Do you really believe they are good for you, just because it doesn't fill up your artery? Don't get me wrong. I've just put "Whole Food" up for the example for the extent that you can take, "IN YOUR LOGIC". By putting away healthier, organic food out of question, you've just contradicted yourself. In your logic, I could blame you for not eating healthy because you don't eat organic food.

Not really. It hasn't been scientifically proven that genetically modified food is harmful to your health. And any way you put it, vegetables, if you choose them right (in Quebec, the government does half the job for you), are always good for your health. The fact that I'm not willing to pay more to get organic stuff does not contradict my opinion. Your argument is nit-picking.

Also, veggies are not cheap when you think that its freshness do not last as long as meat products and generally bad food even in refrig. To eat more veggies and all, we all have to shop more often to get the fresh veg, and it's not even that cheap compared to meat products.

Put yourself into a poor person who have 3 jobs and 3 kids to feed, and don't have time to shop food every day. After hard day's work for 16 hours or so, what they can put up on the table might be just "KFC family value meal". Can you really blame them? They could be more health conscious, but not everyone can afford nor have time to do so - just like you cannot afford to have organic food/veggies. If that's the curse of capitalist society, then so be it. Leave it alone until each of us find out the importance of healthy eating habbit.

lachesi

Just buy your veggies daily, or twice a week. This is not a valid excuse. KFC family value meal is still more expensive than the meals I do at home for myself (I hardly ever eat KFC cause it's more expensive than what I eat, especially if I count the number of toilet paper rolls I have to use afterwards). Again, your argument does not work. Fast food IS expensive. What's cheap? Well, you can make a good spaghetti sauce for 8-10 servings for the price of about 2 values meals at McDonalds. I'm sorry, you'll never convince me, as I am relatively poor (my yearly income is now about 25 000$ Can, and I'm still paying school fees) and I am able to eat very well. Really, whiners just don't try hard enough.

 

[Hitokage]

Oh, I love bacon as much as the next guy. Problem is when you put it everywhere. CRAB. I mean, what's next? Carrots wrapped in bacon? Cakes wrapped in bacon? Bacon wrapped in bacon?

I dunno, ask the Europeans.

 

[MrAngryFace]

Carrots wrapped in Bacon sounds fucking delicious

 

[fart]

maf for your birthday i'm going to buy you a 40 gallon tub of lard. HOW'S THAT SOUND??

 

[Drinky Crow]

Bacon wrapped in bacon sounds fucking delicious.

Bacon wrapped in bacon served up with extra bacon: ZOMG.

You don't hafta eat bacon EVERY NIGHT -- and you shouldn't -- but you DO hafta respect it. It's BACON.

 

[Drinky Crow]

fart's gonna buy you the COSTCO Harry Knowles/Michael Moore twofer pack!

LOLOLOLOL

STOP ME

LOLOLOLOL

 

[Foreign Jackass]

Hahaha fuck, I'm not helping here. Seriously, honestly, I gotta admit, bacon rocks. But so does alcohol. You gotta learn not to take too much. But yeah, nothing beats bacon with eggs or french toasts.. MMMMMMmmmm french toasts with maple syrup...and bacon....AARRGHGHH CANNOT RESIST ANYMORE

 

[doncale]

FAT TASTES GOOD.

 

[Loki]

I'm an American, and I haven't had bacon in about 3 years. WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME!?!?!?!?!1111oneone


(Actually, I just prefer sausage with my eggs when I want to have eggs for breakfast )

 

[demon]

I hate almost all pork products, and the last place I want it is wrapped around my seafood thank you very much.

 

[fart]

fart's gonna buy you the COSTCO Harry Knowles/Michael Moore twofer pack!

LOLOLOLOL

STOP ME

LOLOLOLOL

OMG!!! THEY'RE SO FAT!!!! LOLOLSOSZLSOZLSOZLNEVERFORGET!!!111

 

[kiryogi]

EAT VIETNAMESE!

 

[demi]

I hate almost all pork products, and the last place I want it is wrapped around my seafood thank you very much.

 

[ScientificNinja]

Ugh. You can't take a piece of lobster, wrap it in bacon and call it Chinese! That is just WRONG on so many levels! I am convinced that the Americans who claim to be of Chinese descent are not in fact Chinese. Every time I'm in America, people at every food outlet puts CHEESE in everything I eat. Cheese in my salad, cheese in my steak, steaks made of cheese - I'm clearly not meant to digest any of this shit. And then I went to Chinatown LA once and there was CHEESE in my prawns, cheese in my gow gees and cheese my e-fu noodles, which are meant to have a cross section like a tic-tac, but these were round like marbles. WTF IS UP WITH THAT?? And now BACON??? Hell of a way to KILL THE TASTE OF FRESH LOBSTER! :lol

 

[ChumsGum]

This isn't even real crab, it's the imitation crab.

Regardless, anything is great with bacon wrapped around it; asparagus, hot dogs, etc.