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[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Burgers aren't the worst thing, either. Junk food is, and it's cheaper than even burgers.

[–] SkepticElliptic@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is even it's covered in American cheese which adds no flavor and increases calories by a lot and it's on a bun made of American wheat, which increases calories by a lot and it's covered in sugary ketchup and it comes with fried potatoes and a large soda made out of corn syrup.

Turns a normal amount of calories into 2k calories when you add in all the crap.

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

American cheese definitely adds flavor; that's the whole point of it. Ketchup is meh. Fries are tasty, but admittedly quite bad for you. Diet sodas are a thing.

[–] SkepticElliptic@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I find that American cheese takes away flavor from the burger. It's very very bland. To me, it's just not worth the extra calories for the taste.

[–] neutronst4r@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What Americans call "cheese" can wildly differ from what Europeans are used to.

[–] SkepticElliptic@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I'm an American. I find a raw slice of American cheese revolting, even on a sandwich. Always have since I was a kid.