This is such an interesting way to view McDonald’s ads! It is definitely shown in their ads that they use insecurities and negative statistics about Americans in their favor when advertising products. This method of advertising is likely overlooked by many Americans, but your analysis makes it clear why we should pay extra attention to advertisements and how they make us feel. As a McDonald’s lover, I will be thinking about this analysis the next time I think of purchasing a Big Mac instead of getting something healthier from the dining hall.
This is very true about McDonalds. They know that they basically symbolize American overconsumption and the obesity pandemic so they play into this stereotype. To me it also feels like they’re almost tempting the consumer. Almost like they’re saying, “Yeah, you might want to be healthy, but this will make you happier. Don’t you value your own happiness?” It sounds almost like they’re baiting someone with an addiction in this advertisement.
The way McDonald’s does its advertising is fascinating but also unsettling the more it is analyzed. They’re definitely playing on the idea that a lot of Americans aren’t the healthiest eaters, and they’re encouraging people to embrace these unhealthy habits. I wonder if other fast food joints employ similar advertising techniques like McDonald’s. It’d be interesting to see if there’s a trend in the industry!
It is crazy how influential McDonald’s ads truly are. Yet, it is also scary, as I agree with you in thinking it it could be related to the obesity epidemic. Also, I thought what you said about how one can view it as an insult, and that they need to eat a salad, or one can view it as, “yeah, I need a burger,” was interesting, but so true. You are bringing attention that consumers should probably be more aware of the advertisements they are viewing, and use that information with discretion.
This is such an interesting way to view McDonald’s ads! It is definitely shown in their ads that they use insecurities and negative statistics about Americans in their favor when advertising products. This method of advertising is likely overlooked by many Americans, but your analysis makes it clear why we should pay extra attention to advertisements and how they make us feel. As a McDonald’s lover, I will be thinking about this analysis the next time I think of purchasing a Big Mac instead of getting something healthier from the dining hall.
This is very true about McDonalds. They know that they basically symbolize American overconsumption and the obesity pandemic so they play into this stereotype. To me it also feels like they’re almost tempting the consumer. Almost like they’re saying, “Yeah, you might want to be healthy, but this will make you happier. Don’t you value your own happiness?” It sounds almost like they’re baiting someone with an addiction in this advertisement.
The way McDonald’s does its advertising is fascinating but also unsettling the more it is analyzed. They’re definitely playing on the idea that a lot of Americans aren’t the healthiest eaters, and they’re encouraging people to embrace these unhealthy habits. I wonder if other fast food joints employ similar advertising techniques like McDonald’s. It’d be interesting to see if there’s a trend in the industry!
It is crazy how influential McDonald’s ads truly are. Yet, it is also scary, as I agree with you in thinking it it could be related to the obesity epidemic. Also, I thought what you said about how one can view it as an insult, and that they need to eat a salad, or one can view it as, “yeah, I need a burger,” was interesting, but so true. You are bringing attention that consumers should probably be more aware of the advertisements they are viewing, and use that information with discretion.