Are Junk Food Brands Fit to Sponsor the Olympics?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/09 20:00:00

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Olympic sponsorship by brands like McDonald's and Coca-Cola are in question by the International Olympic Committee. In an interview with the UK’s Financial Times, the IOC president Jacques Rogge said global obesity concerns had put a "question mark" over the sponsorship of the Olympics by high-calorie, junk food brands. Do you think the IOC should ban junk food ads from the Olympics or are they going too far?

NEWS.COM.AU reports:
THE International Olympic Committee is questioning the sponsorship of brands like McDonald's.

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imsmarter 2012/07/10 03:22:08

Yes

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Shawn Spencer 2012/08/07 15:45:13

No

I get where they are coming from asking this question, but really it is up to the individual athletes to accept a sponsors. Also, the Olympics is a wholesome, positive thing in the world and when something like that happens people need a company to invest in them or they will never make it there.

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Paul 2012/08/06 13:24:05

No

Seems like the Olympics is becoming more of a competition between the worlds biggest brand names than between the worlds best athletes. Sad. They don't sponsor the event to do anyone any favors, they only want the chance to force more advertising into our lives and to increase their own profits. They do some charitable things, but they can afford to do a hell of a lot more. Companies like McDonalds do more harm to society than good. I'm really surprised that there are so many people who don't mind the Olympics being sold for advertising space.

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democoach 2012/07/19 02:45:09

No

olympcs athletes do no teat junk food! i seena commercial abou tit, it was good but i can't find it

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LibertyCaroline 2012/07/12 18:32:40

Yes

They have the money to sponsor. Ultimately it's up to the Olympic committee to decide who sponsors them. Personally I think it's an oxymoron, however it always comes down to the dollar, who needs it, and who has it.

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Rebellion 2012/07/12 09:45:13

No

Sports are all about health. Olympics being sponsored by junk food brands is totally wrong. Sadly, however, it attracts most people.

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dale.wheatley2 2012/07/12 08:45:52

No

no its a health issue

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moo 2012/07/11 09:19:07

No

They should of picked Subway to sponsor them in the run.

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Tom to moo 2012/07/11 16:31:30

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If Subway would give them money they would be a sponsor. I doubt the IOC told Subway they couldn't sponsor the Olympics.

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moo to Tom 2012/07/12 04:23:49

Yeah well maybe.

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NarcolepticGoat 2012/07/10 20:56:31

No

I do like some of their food, but it doesn't seem appropriate.

Not that the Olympic committees (or whoever authorizes such things) will let that influence their decisions in the slightest.

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Syl 2012/07/10 20:50:57

No

Obviously they can, it just feels so wrong.

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Mel 2012/07/10 20:32:53

Yes

They're nothing illegal and people do ptaronise these so why not?

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Fallout 2012/07/10 19:50:42

Yes

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Wretha S 2012/07/10 19:05:49

Yes

Believe it or not, it is possible to make healthy choices at places like McDs and such... I'm thinking that if fast food places are sponsoring a healthy event that that might encourage those companies to offer even more healthy choices...

Wretha

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Kitsune Touhou 2012/07/10 18:24:07

No

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Uh, the Olympics are about "exercise" and "being active." I don't think McDonald's fits into that category.

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sabre2th1 2012/07/10 18:11:09

Yes

Who else is gonna provide the money? Its not like they are forcing you to eat their products. I personally dont like fast food chains because they are a rip off but if theyre gonna sponsor it then more power to them and putting the money to some use other than to buy chemicals to inject into cows

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gvc 2012/07/10 17:53:47

Yes

Everything in moderation.

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kotabear 2012/07/10 17:35:05

No

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I'm tired of McDonalds commercializing high-energy activities such as surfing and Olympic sports when eating McDonalds food makes you feel fatigued and sluggish.

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Kid Neon 2012/07/10 16:39:27

No

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it's a little oxymoronic.

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Ben 2012/07/10 16:29:59

Yes

That's capitalism, baby! If you don't like it, vote with your wallet!

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OnlyAPilgrim 2012/07/10 16:04:17

Yes

Depends on what you consider junk food.

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Kigan 2012/07/10 15:56:42

Yes

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It isn't about whether or not their food is healthy - and blaming THEM for obesity is still stupid.

The Olympics are a huge event, and it takes a lot of sponsorship to keep them going. If these places want to sponsor it, then it is between them and whomever handles such business dealings for the Olympics. I'm getting really sick and tired of us "fighting obesity" by trying to go after places like McDonalds. I don't eat there, that's my choice. That doesn't mean I am going to run around and try to take it away from everyone.

Junk food is the choice and responsibility of the CONSUMER or the consumer's PARENT(s). Until EVERYONE takes ownership of that, obesity is never going away no matter how many bans are in place.

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k fleming 2012/07/10 15:42:34

Yes

It's free money Olympics, deal with it.

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k fleming to k fleming 2012/07/10 17:37:32

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cnsharp 2012/07/10 15:32:43

Yes

When it comes to sponsoring its about money it doesn't change just cause its the Olympics

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RJeffreySavlov 2012/07/10 14:59:46

No

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Not unless obesity and overeating becomes an Olympic sport.

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ssmithix 2012/07/10 14:57:37

Yes

Sure. They have beer commercials don't they?

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Resp 2012/07/10 14:30:53

No

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NO! But from what I've heard, a better company sponsor would be Trojan Condoms.

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BBCoach21 2012/07/10 14:28:52

Yes

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Although the Olympics were designed as an "Amateur" event, they are BIG BIG business. Any company who wants to contribute this in return for a connection with the Olympic Games has the right to do so (i.e. sponsorship). If you like it or not, it really doesn't matter because it is going to happen for as long as all of us are alive.

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Gwendolyn Harper 2012/07/10 14:26:18

No

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Just my humble opinion. They should have food like Greek yogurt and granola companies.

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Laura Lovegood 2012/07/10 14:22:46
AnonRanGER 2012/07/10 14:22:38

No

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Companies that manufacture food and drinks that make you fat sponsoring and advertising in sports events. gtfo

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_-T3x4S_M4D3-_ 2012/07/10 14:16:05

No

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not at all. there isn't anything healthy about a fast food place. it's just like oil and water, just doesn't mix....

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jackolantyrn356 2012/07/10 14:15:55

Yes

It takes money to sponsor one of these Liberal "Shindigs"........... I suppose a store called "Flowers and Food like Cardboard" is gonna be in the lead to sponsor the Olympics

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Will Fletcher 2012/07/10 14:15:09

No

So they are sponsoring an event that includes sport whilst they are the reason why so many people pack on so many pounds.

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jackola... to Will Fl... 2012/07/10 14:16:55

Not McDonald's fault .

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Will Fl... to jackola... 2012/07/10 14:19:23

Maybe but you cant deny that if McDonalds (and other fast food industries) didn't exist then the problem with obesity would at least a little less.

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Tom to Will Fl... 2012/07/10 16:57:33

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Umm, yeah I can.

McDonalds and other fast food wouldn't exist if people didn't eat it. It's the person's choice to eat it or not, and they pay more than making a quick meal at home. People are lazy, and if they weren't lazy then eating McDonalds wouldn't make them fat. You don't get fat because you eat McDonalds, you get fat because you eat McDonalds and then sit on the couch doing nothing.

Get off their asses and do something and they can eat whatever they want. Blaming McDonalds for obesity fits in well though, lazy society gets fat and then takes the easy, lazy, excuse that it's someone elses fault.

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gary to Will Fl... 2012/07/12 23:50:40

that's like saying if there was no food people would be fat ether.

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Will Fl... to gary 2012/07/14 19:23:57

I'm not saying that... I'm saying if the fast food industry did not exist then the amount of people who are morbidly obese would be considerably less (depending on the scenario in which said person became fat). If you do not eat a large quantity of foods that have a high percentage of fat and maintain a reasonably active lifestyle then it is unlikely that you are going to get fat

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