The Lorax by Doctor Seuss was one of the many books I enjoyed as a child. I'm really looking forward to seeing the movie they have made based on it. What I don't enjoy is seeing how many companies have hopped on the Lorax wagon and are using the cartoon icon to promote anything from hybrid cars to online games. I think think I've seen the lorax in more ads lately then any other cartoon character with the exception of maybe Shrek.
But why do I bring this up?
Pancakes.
Specifically the new IHop Pancakes. IHop makes a lot of interesting breakfasts which I've questioned the health content of before. Many of their breakfast dishes can have up to half your days intake in calories on just one plate. But it's the Truffula Pancakes that got my attention this time around. As described in this ad:
But why do I bring this up?
Pancakes.
Specifically the new IHop Pancakes. IHop makes a lot of interesting breakfasts which I've questioned the health content of before. Many of their breakfast dishes can have up to half your days intake in calories on just one plate. But it's the Truffula Pancakes that got my attention this time around. As described in this ad:
Well THANK GOODNESS they put that whole wheat flour in those pancakes before they mixed in about two boxes worth or pixie stick like sugar with another box smothered on top. I pray most parents can look at this and recognize a stack of flap jacks that looks like Bozo the Clown rubbed his face all over it isn't very nutritious. Wanna see what it REALLY looks like though?
That's right folks, load your kid up with these babies then strap them in your van for a four hour car ride! If they don't chew their way out of the seat belts from hyper activity they likely have way too high of a sugar tolerance. On the upside, if the car breaks down you can probably just tie a belt to your kid and make them pull it. :-P
Final verdict?
Gross.
Final verdict?
Gross.
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