EUPHEMISM |
Euphemism is a propaganda device in which the propagandist uses an mild or indirect substitute for something harsh or serious. In the photo, there is an assortment of food (burgers, french fries, chicken, ice cream) from the McDonald's menu. Above it, there is a sentence that reads, "So many choices with so little calories,". This makes it sound like the McDonald's meals aren't that unhealthy. Although it was announced that McDonald's managed to decrease its overall calorie level, it doesn't mean that the food isn't unhealthy anymore. In fact, an average McDonald's meal contains so much sodium, unhealthy fat, and sugar, which is exactly the opposite of what a nutritionist would call a "healthy diet". In the photo, McDonald's is leaving all the bad parts about the its meal and stating something that is true but doesn't capture the whole story behind the food.
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