Food. We all eat it, but how many of us are eating it right? Author of cookbooks and NYT writer, Mark Bittman, in his argumentative article, “Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?”, overstates the benefits of buying healthier food options. His purpose is to bring to a closure that junk food, in fact, truly isn’t the cheapest way out in buying food. He sets his article forth by evaluating ethos, pathos, and logos.
Bittman begins his article, creating pathos, by stating that America is overweight due to eating junk food, since it’s the cheapest option, particularly those with lower incomes. Yet, Bittman wants to unblind those who believe in this saying, creating the logo appeal. He develops ethos as well by comparing a meal for four at McDonalds to a regular meal prepared at home. Bittman continues by stating that the long route in placing a plate of food on the table is not easy, but convenient. He closes his argument by stating, “The smart campaign is not to get McDonald’s to serve better food but to get people to see cooking as a joy rather than a burden, or at least part of a normal life.”
Fast food restaurants prepare food in different shapes and sizes, making our life easier. Although, the long way is usually the best way; and in this case, the tastiest. I agree with what Bittman had to say in his article. After living in a household of five members, and shopping at a grocery store for the food we need for that week only, made me realize how truly convenient it was than going to McDonalds every four hours. But let’s not forget, “that the real way is the better way.”
Bittman begins his article, creating pathos, by stating that America is overweight due to eating junk food, since it’s the cheapest option, particularly those with lower incomes. Yet, Bittman wants to unblind those who believe in this saying, creating the logo appeal. He develops ethos as well by comparing a meal for four at McDonalds to a regular meal prepared at home. Bittman continues by stating that the long route in placing a plate of food on the table is not easy, but convenient. He closes his argument by stating, “The smart campaign is not to get McDonald’s to serve better food but to get people to see cooking as a joy rather than a burden, or at least part of a normal life.”
Fast food restaurants prepare food in different shapes and sizes, making our life easier. Although, the long way is usually the best way; and in this case, the tastiest. I agree with what Bittman had to say in his article. After living in a household of five members, and shopping at a grocery store for the food we need for that week only, made me realize how truly convenient it was than going to McDonalds every four hours. But let’s not forget, “that the real way is the better way.”