Quotes by Eric Schlosser

About Eric Schlosser:

Eric Matthew Schlosser is an American journalist and author known for investigative journalism, such as in his books Fast Food Nation, Reefer Madness, Chew On This and Command and Control.
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A public outcry usually masks a private obsession.

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McDonald's has been extraordinary at site selection; it was a pioneer in studying the best places for retail locations. One of the things it did is study very carefully where sprawl was headed.

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Lowe has broken from the Christianity of his parents, a faith that now seems hopelessly out of date. The meek shall no longer inherit the earth; the go-getters will get it and everything that goes with it. The Christ who went among the poor, the sick...

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As a matter of fact, most cases of food poisoning are never linked back to their source.

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Hey, I used to eat at McDonald's: I liked the taste of the food, especially the French fries.

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Most fast food is fried. Fried food tastes great, and people don't seem to care about the fat aspect.

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Fast food chains spend a large amount of marketing to get the attention of children. People form their eating habits as children so they try to nurture clients as youngsters.

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The symptoms of food poisoning often don't appear for days after the contaminated meal was eaten. As a result, most cases of food poisoning are never properly diagnosed.

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'Fast Food Nation' appeared as an article in 'Rolling Stone' before it was a book, so I was extending it from the article, and by that time, everyone could read the article.

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Fast food is popular because it's convenient, it's cheap, and it tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu.

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Like Hollywood movies, MTV and blue jeans, fast food has become one of America's major cultural exports.

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Studies have found that preparing your own food is usually healthier and less expensive than buying fast food. But most people just don't have the time.

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'Fast Food Nation' isn't about my journey into the dark world of fast food and the prison book is not about my journey into the prison world. I'm not using myself as any kind of narrative link.

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I'd been eating fast food all my life without thinking about it. And the more I learned about the subject, the more intrigued I became.

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If you eat, you should be concerned about the people who are providing you with food.

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I was introduced to the world of modern food production in the mid-1990s, while researching an article about California's strawberry industry for the 'Atlantic Monthly.'

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I'm all in favor of animal rights, but I'd like to see the food movement take a much stronger stand in defense of basic human rights. If you're a vegan or a vegetarian, you should care about the people who are picking your fruits and vegetables by ha...

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The fast-food industry is in very good company with the lead industry and the tobacco industry in how it tries to mislead the public, and how aggressively it goes after anybody who criticizes its business practices.

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I can understand why a single parent, working two jobs, would find it easier to stop at McDonald's with the kids rather than cook something from scratch at home.

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McDonald's revolutionized fast food. They introduced a way to eat food without knives, forks or plates. Most fast foods can be eaten while steering the wheel of a car and the restaurants are usually drive through.

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Author Bio

  • NameEric Schlosser
  • DescriptionAmerican journalist and author
  • BornAugust 17, 1959
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist; Writer
  • WorksFast Food Nation; Reefer Madness