Looking at the differences of a fast food restaurant such as Mc Donald’s vs. the greenmarket was somewhat entertaining. I pass by both basically everyday, and every now and than get a fruit to eat in the morning from the greenmarket, only because I choose not to eat fast food. But I can see why fast food has become so successful, going inside Mc Donald’s at 9:30am in the morning is a bit weird, because I forgot they served breakfast, and to see people in a fast food restaurant something about it seems a bit sickening, like not a good way to start your day. On the same note I got to see why someone would want to eat pancakes, orange juice, and hash brown for breakfast rather than an apple, especially in a city such as New York. Because I’m used to being satisfied with eating a golden apple, and getting all my morning energy for that it's easy for me to say it satisfied me, but most Americans don't eat lightly in fact, the united states is known for not having simple meals, we always have "extra" things that aren't necessary. So if someone is used to having extra, than that's why they would rather go to Mc Donald’s rather to a greenmarket.
The difference between Mc Donald’s, and the greenmarket is that Mc Donald’s consist of mainly young and middle age people while the green market was more middle age and senior citizens, who happen to be more health-consciousness than a younger person. The other personal difference between the two is that the people who went to Mc Donald’s seem to be the average working class person, a construction worker, a security guard, a nurse, or even retired, while the green market had many people who seemed retired, but probably made more money when they worked. The other difference is that to some degree the green market is more expensive than Mc Donald’s, and seems to give less. But to my opinion I think you get more from the greenmarket, because you're actually getting the natural vitamins you need, and won't feel bloated and disgusted after eating from there. The surprising thing at Mc Donald’s was that there was a bit of a sacred vibe in their, because people sat down and enjoyed their breakfast, read their news paper, and started their day off relaxed, and it wasn't packed in their. While the flea market was packed, and people we're already jumpy, maybe it's because they're actually energized with natural food, and are outside in the sunlight rather than inside in florescent lighting. I personally like to go to the greenmarket, because there seems to have a wider selection of food than Mc Donald’s, and I think it tastes better. Also I get noxious after eating fast food, but what's weird about it 3 years ago before I started to eat healthier again, I used to be able to chow down fast food, and feel fine, in away it's as if my body is weaker, because it can't tolerate fast food, even though I’m getting the "natural nutrients" I need.
Rigel,
ReplyDeleteI greatly enjoyed reading your POV on this topic-specifically, the idea that the ritual of Mc'd's was more calming and comfortable than the jumpiness of the green market.
Also, interesting, but I still will continue a more healthy way of eating, even if it means that when I eat something "bad" it makes me feel sick. If that is a weaker way to be--I'll take two!!