Nutritional science tells us that the protein the human body requires, from meat, can be obtained from a daily serving the size of a deck of cards — about four ounces daily — as part of a balanced diet. Possibly someone in a strenuous occupation might need an ounce or two more, again in a balanced diet.
So what has been prominently displayed in our recent newspapers? Something called a Bubba Burger containing seven pounds of meat, plus cheese, bacon, etc. etc. etc. In other words (using four ounces as the norm) that’s sufficient meat for 28 days! A month of protein in one dose — not to mention fat, sodium, and calories in large quantities.
The cost of this new “challenge” for rugged Albertans is over $50, plus the chance to win a classy T-shirt if the whole thing is consumed in 90 minutes.
What a challenge! Something to brag about to all your good buddies, after our over-extended medical system has pumped out your over-extended stomach.
One wonders, how many school lunches could be made from all of that food? How much could be purchased for the food bank with that $50?
And we won’t even consider how many children might be saved from starvation, with nourishing supplements provided by that sum donated to international famine relief.
Or am I just a self-righteous spoilsport?
The words “revolting” and “obscene” came to mind when I looked at that pile of food.
Certainly, there is absolutely no desire to ever try out this latest “dining experience.”
In fact, I would be ashamed and embarrassed to suggest it to friends or guests, as representative of Red Deer’s current “culture.”
Bonnie Denhaan
Red Deer