and spread it on our bread?
One molecule from plastic
should be their claim instead.
Round-up in the waves of grain
they took her breast by knife.
The deer steer clear of GMOs,
amphibians the coast.
Let’s all melt some Tupperware
and spread it on our toast.
If you like butter on your toast, let the G-Man know!
Sorry, G., I’ve
veered out of the fictional world this week into reality’s nightmare.With the
latest news I got all creepy. The brown food coloring in cola has now been
determined to be a carcinogenic. Pepsi rebuked the findings, saying even if
true, most of their customers only drink 1/3 of a can a day so amounts should be
considered safe. Does anyone know anyone who opens a can of pop and only drinks one third? And why is margarine in the dairy aisle? It isn’t even food. And it certainly isn't yellow. Margarine was “invented” and it is grayish white, the
way you’ll find it in Europe (if you find it at all), where they aren’t allowed
to dye it.
25 comments:
It is getting harder as more is known to deal with the strategies to market in this way.. I liked the poem.. I like the message too.
Tony,
Thank you so much. I feel so strongly about this stuff, but I know I shouldn't preach, hope I don't come across that way.
Direct and to the point. And very well written.
I don't know how anyone got the idea that yellow and brown is more attractive to the palate.
I like white cheese better, and I don't care what color my beveridge is.
Loved your subtle rant 55
Thanks Yvonne for all the great great writing and support you bring to the Funfest, you Rock from Canton to Calumet.
have a Kick Ass Week-End
I usually only drink a few sips or slugs of Pepsi- and have to say that is once a month on the outside But I love your beginning and ending line! thanks-
Well said Yvonne.
Liza,
Thank you!!
G-Man,
White cheddar is better. Thank you sir.
Izzy,
No soda here except for ginger ale in my summertime ginger ale floats! Thanks.
Mary,
Thank you.
Reading your 55 and your explanation I am glad I hardly drink Coke and do not spread my bread with margarine. I prefer regular cheese, not the processed kind.
The poem itself is really well-written, with excellent, pointed language and some very effective images. Unfortunately, Big Food has a (literal) deathgrip on the market, is actually subsidized by our taxes to abuse animals and poultry, drench everything we eat in antibiotics, steroids and preservatives on order to mass-produce 'cheap' food that sickens and weakens us, and can get away with wholesale flat-out lying, while the FDA always backs them up. As consumers, it is definitely buyer beware.
And the our slow death by poisoning (which we gleefully buy and consume) continues. A scary 55, Yvonne!
I knew I should have gotten the butter instead, even at four times the price.
Gabriella,
Thank you very much. Processed cheese is another pretend food.
Hedgewitch.
Amen. Do you ever think about the corps. that make us sick and then manufacture the drugs to treat the sickness?
Talon,
Thanks. Gets pretty depressing.
Alice,
Sometimes price can't be a consideration. When butter goes on sale I always buy 3-4 and put some in the freezer.
I guess I should consider myself fortunate that I can't drink cola at all. It flares up my IBS, and then I have horrifying abdominal cramps and other things better not mentioned.
An important point excellently written.
Lllsa,
Thanks! Just your body telling you something important.
Anthony,
Thanks a bunch!
Margarine doesn't sound nice!
Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.
Thanks Andrew,
Always nice to see a new name in the comments.
This makes me rethink my Coke Zero enthusiasm.
Ethan,
Ha! We all have our weaknesses but I prefer the one with calories and hops. Plus it gives you strength and helps you write. Nice to see you.
It's pretty scary what we can ingest without knowing/thinking about it. Our family's grown more aware over the last few years - thankfully!
Melt tupperware on toast...oooh, so awesome!! Great work :)
Sarah Allen
(From Sarah, With Joy)
Is this thing about cola true? I drink diet coke nonstop! No worries about margarine, if anything I spread olive oil, no colorants I hope
I'll stick with the poem as a safer option. Melted Tupperware and all made me feel flying above reality!
Jemi,
True. Thanks!
Sarah,
Hi! Thanks!!
Pet,
I believe the report.Food coloring and additives have never had a good reputation. Olive oil is good. Diet Coke....yuck. I hate it that they're advertising so heavily during the Olympics. Thanks!
Hi Yvonne! Catching up on all the wonderful poetry you've been writing these last months. I can feel the cold!
This last one makes me go, "Yikes." Our food is sometimes a landmine.
Hey, Tricia!
Long time, no see! Hope you're well and writing up a storm. That's the only acceptable excuse for not blogging. I'm using it.
Thanks.
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