KFC's Double Down Sandwich

[RoboDad]

uh oh now your gonna get it......

 

[Shatterer of Dreams]

NO!

That has to be on the down low!

(I even hid the bag under the car seat.)

............

 

[FLOSI]

I will!

Alright then... how about: Boys > Collection > Burger?

 

[Maglor]

Good for you! My wife has been under her goal weight since last August, so I really do understand what an accomplishment that was for you.

And you are certainly entitled to do what you think is best for you. It's just that when I read things that sound (to me) like they are glib or flippant comments about obesity, it's kind of a touchy subject for me, for reasons that I'd rather not go into here. But suffice it to say that, while it may be okay to indulge in an occasional "bad thing", you still need to recognize that something as out-of-balance on the fat scale as the Double Down may not add an inch to your waist, but it could contribute to other health problems.

First off, hi RoboDad! Nice to see you outside the Photography thread!


I have been enjoying your posts here (someone needs to add an air of dignity here ).

But, I would just like to make the point that to pick on this sandwich is kind of silly. I know it seems funny because it's meat on meat, but the nutrition facts are pretty much on par with most fast food sandwiches. I don't see this is any more dangerous for my heart than a lot of fast food.

Gonna do a fact check on this later...

 

[BadMoon]

First off, hi RoboDad! Nice to see you outside the Photography thread!


I have been enjoying your posts here (someone needs to add an air of dignity here ).

But, I would just like to make the point that to pick on this sandwich is kind of silly. I know it seems funny because it's meat on meat, but the nutrition facts are pretty much on par with most fast food sandwiches. I don't see this is any more dangerous for my heart than a lot of fast food.

Gonna do a fact check on this later...

I checked it out. The worst part about it is that it's sodium content is almost at what you should have in an entire day. Other than that and some bad trans fats I'm still down for it. I love salt!

 

[The Ween]

..........

It really is! Vegetable oil is the worst fat or grease you can eat!

uh oh now your gonna get it......

Oooooooooo.......I hope so!

 

[Shatterer of Dreams]

I checked it out. The worst part about it is that it's sodium content is almost at what you should have in an entire day. Other than that and some bad trans fats I'm still down for it. I love salt!

when building a nation you want gold, grains and salt......so there you go....

 

[Shatterer of Dreams]

It really is! Vegetable oil is the worst fat or grease you can eat!



Oooooooooo.......I hope so!

could be true because you usually want to use olive oil if you use an oil but lard has to be worse.....doesn't it?

 

[BadMoon]

when building a nation you want gold, grains and salt......so there you go....

Why the hell do you think Gandhi walked to the ocean during the salt water march? To make salt without having to pay the taxes? I think not! The poor guy wanted to start making double downs for his followers! They can't eat cows so there you go.

 

[Shatterer of Dreams]

again, sound logic.......i cannot debate this.

 

[The Ween]

could be true because you usually want to use olive oil if you use an oil but lard has to be worse.....doesn't it?

Lard is better than vegetable, but not better than olive oil. Lard does contain Omega-3s by the way.

 

[BadMoon]

again, sound logic.......i cannot debate this.

Non-violence and mass quantities of salt is the key to peace my friend. For that the double down should be worshiped and applauded for it's peace making qualities.

 

[Shatterer of Dreams]

Lard is better than vegetable, but not better than olive oil. Lard does contain Omega-3s by the way.

huh you learn something new everyday, not that i'm gonna run out and lard everything up but interesting non the less.

Non-violence and mass quantities of salt is the key to peace my friend. For that the double down should be worshiped and applauded for it's peace making qualities.

 

[Eli26]

I don't believe anything Ween says.

 

[RoboDad]

But, I would just like to make the point that to pick on this sandwich is kind of silly. I know it seems funny because it's meat on meat, but the nutrition facts are pretty much on par with most fast food sandwiches. I don't see this is any more dangerous for my heart than a lot of fast food.

Gonna do a fact check on this later...

That's a reasonable point. I can't really say why this particular sandwich has me so bothered. Maybe it is just the fact that it is getting so much "praise" right now. But you are absolutely correct that there are far worse fast food menu items out there. However, with that said, saying that there are worse things doesn't really make the Double Down "good". It would be like saying that it is worse for you to point a loaded .45 caliber pistol at your forehead and pull the trigger than it would be to use a .22, if you take my meaning .

And I also want to make it clear that I am not trying to pass judgment on anyone. There was a time when I was working on a project with a group of programmers (back in my younger, more foolish days ), and we were more-or-less sequestered in a house for a period of about 2 months. "Fortunately" for us, there was a Jack-in-the-Box just down the street, and they had just introduced the Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger. It got to the point where we were practically living off of those (sometimes having them for lunch AND dinner). That is not something I would recommend to anyone today, however .

 

[RoboDad]

Lard is better than vegetable, but not better than olive oil. Lard does contain Omega-3s by the way.

Lard is not better for you than vegetable oil. It is better than some vegetable oils, and it is better than any hydrogenated oil (aka vegetable shortening). But, as I mentioned in my previous post, even saying that it is "better" is a very misleading statement (refer to the .45 versus .22 caliber pistol analogy).

 

[Maglor]

I checked it out. The worst part about it is that it's sodium content is almost at what you should have in an entire day. Other than that and some bad trans fats I'm still down for it. I love salt!

Have you had one yet?

It is really, really, really, salty... like, to a fault.

In terms of taste though that's the only fault.

 

[BadMoon]

Have you had one yet?

It is really, really, really, salty... like, to a fault.

In terms of taste though that's the only fault.

No sadly I have not. KFC is a bit of a drive for me and well I'm lazy. Plus P!TU stole my thunder with his stupid video. That bastardo!

 

[Maglor]

And I also want to make it clear that I am not trying to pass judgment on anyone. There was a time when I was working on a project with a group of programmers (back in my younger, more foolish days ), and we were more-or-less sequestered in a house for a period of about 2 months. "Fortunately" for us, there was a Jack-in-the-Box just down the street, and they had just introduced the Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger. It got to the point where we were practically living off of those (sometimes having them for lunch AND dinner). That is not something I would recommend to anyone today, however .

Nice! Reminds me of a couple Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Monster Burgers I've had back in the day...

That's a reasonable point. I can't really say why this particular sandwich has me so bothered. Maybe it is just the fact that it is getting so much "praise" right now. But you are absolutely correct that there are far worse fast food menu items out there. However, with that said, saying that there are worse things doesn't really make the Double Down "good". It would be like saying that it is worse for you to point a loaded .45 caliber pistol at your forehead and pull the trigger than it would be to use a .22, if you take my meaning

I get the point, but it's not a totally fair analogy as both of those kill you instantly.

When it comes to what you chose to eat and the effect it will have on your heart/health it is not about individual meals but rather life style.

Yes, someone who consistently eats unhealthily is more likely to eat a Double Down/McGriddle/Wopper, but it's not as if an individual who normally eats healthily is going to keel over from eating one of these - nor will they shorten their lifespan one day as long as they, for the most part, stick to their healthy lifestyle.

 

[Eli26]

Nice! Reminds me of a couple Hardee's/Carl's Jr. Monster Burgers I've had back in the day...




I get the point, but it's not a totally fair analogy as both of those kill you instantly.

When it comes to what you chose to eat and the effect it will have on your heart/health it is not about individual meals but rather life style.

Yes, someone who consistently eats unhealthily is more likely to eat a Double Down/McGriddle/Wopper, but it's not as if an individual who normally eats healthily is going to keel over from eating one of these - nor will they shorten their lifespan one day as long as they, for the most part, stick to their healthy lifestyle.

Maglor, eat a Double Down for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next few weeks and we'll see if you're alive.

The same goes for the rest of you!