Wednesday, May 12, 2004
In the documentary, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock interviews experts -- Surgeon Generals, gym teachers, cooks, kids, lawmakers and legislators -- in 20 U.S. cities, including Houston, the "Fattest City" in America.
"During the journey, Spurlock also put his own body on the line, living on nothing but McDonald's for an entire month with three simple rules:
1) No options: he could only eat what was available over the counter (water included!)
2) No supersizing unless offered
3) No excuses: he had to eat every item on the menu at least once
Visit.www.supersizeme.com and be sure to listen to the documentary's ridiculous theme song while you're there.
An informative article on the movie by Noy Thrupkaew can be found on The American Prospect's on-line edition.