Not So Happy Meal

This clip features a woman representing the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood. Aside from very funny (I mean, come on, it's Colbert), I found it interesting that a woman would be so offended by a little coupon for McDonald's. The organization Campaign for a Commerical Free Childhood is reminiscent of ACT, which we read about in Kids Rule!



I personally don't feel that youth are corrupted by McDonald's and I don't see the harm at all in providing free McDonald's coupons for children who earn good grades. I received many similar coupons (Book It, anyone?) when I was in school, and though they were not my sole motivator, it was very nice to be rewarded for a job well done. I do not have Diabetes nor am I obese, so clearly children are not as susceptible to corruption as some may believe. I appreciate all the companies that have encouraged my education.



These companies not only did not corrupt me, they actually improved my quality of life by giving me the tools to get an education. Even if I was slightly corrupted, it was well worth it to get my scholarship money/kids' meal/free tokens/personal pan pizza. I don't mind being brain washed with commercials a little bit to reach my goals.