In class a few weeks ago we were given a magazine ad and asked to do a word picture about it. Mine was a picture for "Wheaties FUEL." It had pictures of Peyton Manning and other well known athletes that I don't know the names of. If a child, let's say an over weight, video gaming, coach potato, child looks at this ad, he would think, hey, if I eat this cereal, I will be just as fit and powerful as these professional athletes. This isn't really the case because in order for this kid to lose all the weight and get active, eating a bowl of Wheaties, won't really do it for him. He's got to put down the game controler, turn off the tube, and go outside! The Wheaties might help give him some more energy, as we all know, eating a healthy breakfast can keep you full and focused. Do we know that Peyton Manning eats Wheaties FUEL? He probably doesn't. He seems more like an Eggo waffle man to me. It's false advertising that keeps children on the couch and not outside riding bikes. One could say that Peyton Manning is contributing to childhood obesity. Of course, I'm a Colts fan so blame it on Wheaties.
