I don't think it should be banned. They have to pay for the olympics somehow. Plus, if you already eat at McDonalds not seeing a couple ads isn't going to stop you! And if have made the choice not to eat there, the ads aren't going to convince you. Plus, everyone knows athletes don't actually eat there, because it's soo bad for you. It would be awful for their bodies.

by hol_dar on 8/6/2012 12:23:00 AM

This is such a contradict of a topic, it's hard to pick a side. McDonald's ads are going to run whether or not the Olympics are happening. Yes, it's up to consumers what they're going to eat and drink, but again, reinforcing those decisions through ads while watching athletes excel at what they do best isn't such a good idea either. It's not like the athletes go to McDonald's every week or drink soda daily, so even though these companies are supporting the Olympics, they're not supporting the athletes. Coca-Cola has a large amount of sugar in it's soft drinks, and even the diet kind has some type of sugar in it, real or not. I've completely cut out soft drinks from my diet, and my body thanks me for it. I enjoy McDonald's every once in a while, and I'm still active and healthy. You can't only focus on calories, other things can have negative effects on your body if over consumed.

by alindgren on 8/2/2012 7:19:01 PM

The council should most definitely ban the commercials, although if they can't get enough money, maybe have the ads in moderation

by savethefrogs on 7/16/2012 8:08:46 PM

Ironically, it wasn't but a few days ago when I saw a commercial for McD's and the Olympics and commented to my mom how it just seemed so contradictory. While some of their "healthy" option don't have a ton of calories, they still have a ridiculous amount of sugar. Not so healthy after all!

by cahbead21 on 7/16/2012 12:11:20 PM

McDonalds should definitely be banned from the Olympics. I mean athletes from around the world are doing their best to be the best. We are supposed to be supporting sports and health but so many people who go to McDonalds are obese. In my opinion I think Subway should be advertised, it's a very popular restaurant, maybe not as popular as McDonalds but it is so much healthier.

by kelsea davis on 7/15/2012 7:27:46 PM

I think McDonald's and Coca-Cola should be able to have ads. Having ads isn't forcing someone to eat or drink their products. It just kinda encourages it. But if someone likes it they'll eat it whether or not there's an ad for it. Serving the food is the problem if anything. The ads encourage eating... But serving the food almost 100% guarantees it. If they want to stop people from eating and drinking these products, they should stop selling it instead of removing the ads.

by VC2699 on 7/14/2012 9:25:29 PM

I think that if Mcdonalds & Coca-Cola sponser the Olympics, they should be allowed to have advertising. It's up to the consumer to make healthy choices

by natdtanner on 7/14/2012 7:02:45 PM

I was so surprised when I saw that THESE were the sponsors on TV. I honestly think they should have chosen someone else. ANYTHING else!

by Glitterheart16 on 7/13/2012 12:48:24 AM

Really? I mean like Coca Cola said the consumers should decide. Even though they are not healthy items. They are big supporters. People choose what they eat they aren't forced to buy unhealthy stuff are they. No. They do not it is their own choice whether they eat those foods or not. It should not be other people decisions on what you eat. Like my mom said to me McDonalds was always a treat never an everyday meal. And Cola people can decide for themselves to drink or eat something or not

by HockeyLuver on 7/12/2012 3:47:03 PM

i don't really care cause mcd's already has enough commercials and everyone likes coca cola products

by loppyears12 on 7/12/2012 2:04:10 PM

by danceforever58 on 7/12/2012 12:33:41 PM

WHY NOT LET A POPULAR SPORTS DRINK LIKE GATORADE/POWERADE SPONSER THE OLYMPICS??? It has some sugar in it, yes, but it's SO much healthier than most carbonated drinks! Just a suggestion! 😉 I have no clue why I typed in all caps but okay

by jannabanana15 on 7/12/2012 11:19:49 AM

I don't think there is a lot of childhood obesity, but I agree that Mcdonald's and Coca-Cola aren't the best products to eat/drink. If the olympics are supported by those two companies mainly, doesn't that make the athletes in the olympics seem kind of like on an unhealthy diet? If people think that and see the athletes perform thinking they eat/drink that company's products, than they will expecting to be fine if they eat it, right? I could be wrong, but that's just my opinion.

by glitterstars456 on 7/12/2012 10:40:29 AM

Advertisements don't make us buy their product: it's still our decision. Is there a lot of child obesity? yes, but that doesn't mean that it's the companies' fault, it's the parents' fault! McDonald's and Coca Cola may not have the healthiest food on the planet but it certainly isn't the worst thing ever. They act like these big companies are the issue when it's really the consumers' faults for eating large amounts of unhealthy food. No matter what it's our decision what we eat.

by dancer4life<3! on 7/12/2012 10:27:04 AM

i think it should be banned from being an ad in the Olympics. the Olympics are about being fit and healthy and active. i'm not saying they should be banned on t.v just for the Olympics. yes, cutting it from t.v for a while wont make people stop being fat. but it makes sense not to have it for the Olympics.

by <3watermelon<3 on 7/12/2012 9:55:50 AM

True, McDonalds and Coca Cola do have healthy items, but they're still not as good as produce you would buy in the grocery store. I think that the commercials should be banned.

by FangLuver on 7/12/2012 9:14:46 AM

by Megan328 on 7/12/2012 8:48:47 AM

Its not McDonalds and Coca-cola's fault that they sell sugary stuff. If they r the sponsor of the games, let them sponsor. Coca-cola sells a lot more than soda. I don't drink soda or have fast food a lot but i still <3 the olyimpics. Ads don't always influence somebody to buy their product.

by kewauneegal on 7/12/2012 8:16:05 AM

I feel like they are sending such mixed messages!I mean it is great that they want to ban the ads in order to try to prevent obesity,but if they are still selling the products at the games it won't make that much of a difference. Plus,fast food is such an epidemic that missing a couple of ads will not change that.

by blueeyes226 on 7/12/2012 2:59:38 AM

McDonalds does have healthy options and Powerade is owned by Coca Cola so they shouldn't take down the ads!!

by Milkdog64 on 7/11/2012 11:48:54 PM

This is ridiculous advertisements don't control us!! They pay for lots of our entertainment including THE OLYMPICS. You cant just take the 2 biggest sponsors out of the Olympics, risking not having enough funds to HAVE the Olympics, because they aren't the most healthy things to buy!!

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by Jgirlfashion on 7/11/2012 8:04:58 PM

I think that it's totally their choice because if kids make bad choices then it's their problem but yeah actually maybe they should look for new people to sponser them...hmmmmm this is something to think about!

by hermionegirl12 on 7/11/2012 7:49:00 PM

so... they don't want the ads yet they're selling the stuff that.... oh well.

by stopthechainmail on 7/11/2012 7:45:52 PM

I think the Olympic Committee should follow through with this request and not have ads for McDonalds or Coca-Cola during the games, and, while they're at it, they should also not sell said products at the games, because if they are going to do it, they have to do it all the way, not just half-done. About the problem with McDonalds and Coca-Cola being big sponsors of the games, they should try to find other sponsors who promote a better message; it should not be that hard to find someone who wants to support something that brings together and unifies the world.....

by otter77 on 7/11/2012 7:43:56 PM