Doctor reveals what McDonald's burger and fries look like after two months: ‘That should terrify you'
It's the fast food Fountain of Youth.
A doctor revolted fast-food fans after showing off an order of McDonald's and Papa John's pizza that didn't show any signs of decay despite being two months old.
'This 'food' refuses to rot… and that should terrify you,' Dr. Robert G. DeBease, a doctor of traditional naturopathy and chiropractic, warned in the caption to the viral clip.
Advertisement
The physician, who is based in Newman, Georgia, then busted out the age-defying cuisine on camera while expressing his disbelief to his 1.2 million followers.
'If this food doesn't rot, maybe your body doesn't know how to break it down either, right?' explained DeBease (pictured) in his PSA.
Instagram / @docrob.holistic
'I have a 62-day-old bag of McDonald's french fries and a McDonald's hamburger,' exclaimed Dr. DeBease. 'I also have a 62-day-old Papa John's pizza.'
Advertisement
The medic said he found these specimens disturbing as there were 'zero changes,' explaining, 'There's no mold, there's no decay. Personally, I don't get it. If this was [sic] a piece of bread, it would be the color of Kermit the frog right now.'
Why weren't these vittles decomposing like normal? Because it's 'not real food,' according to Dr. DeBease.
He compared the seemingly immortal meal to a 'chemistry experiment' that's 'designed to keep it looking fresh on the outside while slowly rotting you and I on the inside' — like a McMummy.
DeBease shows off the ageless fries.
Instagram / @docrob.holistic
Advertisement
The doctor explained in the caption that the fast food makers pump their product full of additives such as 'calcium propionate, BHA, and TBHQ.
These cause side effects ranging from hormone disruption to weight gain and insulin resistance, per the health professional.
'If this food doesn't rot, maybe your body doesn't know how to break it down either, right?' explained DeBease in his PSA.
Advertisement
Viewers were understandably freaked out by the ageless dishes with one writing, 'what's insane is people are still eating this stuff even after knowing the facts smh.'
'Whatever they [are] using to make their food should be used to make a face cream to prevent it from aging just like the burgers,' said another.
This comes after a recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that exposure to ultra-processed foods like the Golden Arches was associated with 32 poor health outcomes, including mental, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and metabolic complications.
A 62-day-old burger is a mere whipper-snapper compared to some seemingly eternal noshes churned out by the Golden Arches.
Perhaps the most notable is an immortal quarter-pounder in Australia that has never shown signs of decay despite being bought nearly three decades ago.
It's unclear why McDonald's foods seem to defy Father Time.
Advertisement
However, the burger merchant has attributed their products' longevity to a dry environment that inhibits the growth of mold and bacteria.
'Food prepared at home that is left to dehydrate could see similar results,' they declared. 'Look closely, the burgers you are seeing are likely dried out and dehydrated, and by no means 'the same as the day they were purchased.''
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New York Post
3 hours ago
- New York Post
Chicago news anchor Diane Pathieu's hero firefighter husband Nicholas Adamski dies after battling cancer
A Chicago TV news anchor's hero firefighter husband has died after years of battling stage 4 brain cancer. ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu's husband, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, died 'peacefully' in hospice care on May 27, the outlet reported. He was 42 years old. Advertisement 4 Nick Adamski died after being diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer in 2020. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Adamski, a member of the Milwaukee Fire Department, had been diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in December 2020 after suddenly collapsing just before Christmas. Pathieu shared a black-and-white photo of her husband announcing her death on Thursday in a touching post on Instagram. Advertisement 'My angel, Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, has gained his wings. He was surrounded by love and peace. Firefighter. Husband. Advocate. Hero,' Pathieu wrote. 'Nick faced stage 4 glioblastoma brain cancer with unmatched courage, grace, and an unshakable belief in PMA—Positive Mental Attitude.' The Chicago news anchor said her husband will be remembered as a man who 'served others, uplifted everyone he met, and never stopped smiling—even through the hardest days.' 4 Adamski was the husband of ABC 7 Chicago traffic anchor Diane Pathieu. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Advertisement 'Forever in our hearts. I love you for always sweetheart,' she wrote. 'Keep that PMA. Love hard. Help others. And never, ever give up, and as Nick would say 'peace and veggie grease.'' The post announcing her husband's death came days after Pathieu shared on X that she would be stepping away from work 'for a bit' to care for him. During his time as a Milwaukee firefighter, Adamski had earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire, according to ABC 7. Advertisement 4 The Chicago news anchor said her husband will be remembered as a man who 'served others, uplifted everyone he met, and never stopped smiling—even through the hardest days.' American Brain Tumor Association However, his life changed when he was rushed to Lutheran General Hospital in 2020 after collapsing. His devastating cancer diagnosis came despite having no prior symptoms, and he was given slightly over a year to live. 'The only thing I remember is my right leg going up and shaking everything,' Adamski told ABC 7 in 2022. 'After that, I couldn't tell you anything.' 4 During his time as a Milwaukee firefighter, Adamski had earned the Medal of Valor for saving an infant from a fire. Facebook / Diane Pathieu ABC7 Adamski continued to defy the odds for years, becoming an advocate for hope through appearances on podcasts, television, and radio, where he spread his signature message of 'PMA: Positive Mental Attitude.' Following his death, the American Brain Tumor Association referenced Pathieu's Instagram tribute to him on their Facebook page. Advertisement 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas 'Nick' Adamski, beloved husband of ABC7 Chicago's Diane Pathieu. A devoted firefighter, fierce advocate, and GBM warrior, Nick faced grade 4 glioblastoma with extraordinary courage, grace, and his signature PMA—Positive Mental Attitude,' the association wrote. 'Through every challenge, Nick never stopped smiling. He served others, inspired hope, and uplifted everyone around him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him—and in the countless lives he touched. 'To Diane and all who loved him, the ABTA community stands with you in love and remembrance. As Nick would say: 'Peace and veggie grease.' Adamski is survived by Pathieu, his devoted parents, stepfather, loving in-laws, brother, two sisters-in-law, two cherished nieces, and a nephew, according to his obituary in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Vanessa Kirby Is Pregnant, Debuts Baby Bump at Fantastic Four Event
Originally appeared on E! Online Vanessa Kirby has some fantastic news. The actress is pregnant with her first child. The 37-year-old revealed the news on the red carpet at a panel event for The Fantastic Four: First Steps during the CCXPMX Film Festival in Mexico City May 31, cradling her baby bump in a shimmering, high neck, sleeveless teal Schiaparelli gown. The British star, who plays Sue Storm—and superhero the Invisible Woman—in the Marvel franchise's second reboot, was joined by costars Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm / Human Torch) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm / The Thing). The actress also cradles her baby bump while wearing a black dress in a short promo video with her three costars, which was filmed in Mexico City and posted on Marvel's Instagram page June 1. E! News has reached out to the Crown alum's rep for further comment and has not heard back. More from E! Online Taylor Swift Gives Sweet Nod to Travis Kelce on Girls' Night With Selena Gomez Robin Thicke Marries April Love Geary in Star-Studded Ceremony JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes Get Cozy in Bed Amid Romance Rumors Vanessa has been in a relationship with retired lacrosse star Paul Rabil for more than two years. He made it Instagram official in 2023, sharing pics of himself carrying Vanessa on his shoulders, hugging on a sandy beach and embracing on a night out, as well as a tribute to his partner. "From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back," the athlete—a co-founded Premier Lacrosse League—wrote in November of that year, "life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you." The two recently vacationed together in Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. "What a beautiful time away to stop for a second to appreciate the people you most love," Vanessa wrote on Instagram in April, alongside pics from their trip, including a photo of herself and Paul getting cozy on a patio sofa. "Thank you so much @fsnevis for making us feel so welcome and for having us in such a special place." You can watch Vanessa and the rest of her costars in The Fantastic Four: First Steps when it hits theaters July 25. Meanwhile, check out how Marvel cast its superheroes in its films... Shang-ChiAlmost Captain Americas Almost Captain Marvels LokiThe Hulk/Bruce BannerWinter Soldier/Bucky Barnes For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
New York Post
11 hours ago
- New York Post
Controversial ad for a ‘beef fat' sunscreen has people shaking their heads: ‘For skin as healthy as a McDonald's fry'
A photo of a billboard for a beef-tallow sunscreen by a brand called Primally Pure has people doing a double-take. Along with a photo of the product, the ad reads, 'Poison-free SPF with tallow. Next to that ad, there is a photo of a blonde woman under text that reads: 'The sun isn't poison but your sunscreen is.' Shared to X (formerly Twitter) @PeterHamby posted a photo of the controversial ad along with text that joked, 'babes you're poisoning your face try this rendered beef fat instead.' Advertisement And of course, when people saw this Tweet — which has almost 18,000 views — jokes were made. 'For skin as healthy as a McDonald's french fry,' read one Tweet. Advertisement 'My great grandfather (a farmer) slathered his arms with bacon grease, thinking it would help him to keep from sunburning. Nope, it just made him extra crispy!' another person pointed out. 'Lewis Black had a bit about how we should use Crisco instead of sunscreen, because it's cheaper and 'when you start to sizzle, you move your ass,'' Same principle,' someone else quipped. According to their site, the brand promises that its SPF products are free of seed oils, fragrance, chemicals — and that it's made with grass-fed tallow, which is technically the fat derived from the kidneys and loins of cows that eat a grass-fed diet. Advertisement The brand's SPF is made with grass-fed tallow, which is technically the fat derived from the kidneys and loins of cows that eat a grass-fed diet. Primally Pure The company declares that 'tallow is biocompatible with skin for deeper moisture and nourishment.' And this isn't the first time these tallow claims have been made. There is a lot of confusion surrounding sunscreens and what's safe or not. sosiukin – Advertisement Late last year, when people on social media were slathering their bodies in the animal fat to not only give them glowy skin but also to soothe bug bites, rashes and burns — experts were skeptical about it. 'I give it a thumbs down from the scientific and dermatologic perspective,' Dr. Zakia Rahman, a clinical professor of dermatology at the Stanford University School of Medicine, told the New York Times. 'It could potentially cause acne flares or cause irritation.' And before you read too much into this ad, believing that you need to throw out the sunscreen you're using because it's not safe or effective — board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Shereene Idriss, wants you to be cautious of this claim. In an Instagram reel, the expert cleared the air on this supposed myth, saying, 'The danger is not what's in your sunscreen but the misinformation that's stopping you from using it. Just wear the damn sunscreen.' When it comes down to it, there doesn't seem to be enough data on how effective tallow SPF is just yet — so continue to wear whatever sunscreen is accessible to you and stay out of the sun during peak hours, which is typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
