Many individuals are aware of the dangers that surround fast food. However, such fears were increased when British Stacey Irvine, 17, collapsed at work and could not breathe. She had to be rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment. Julian Gavaghan, of Daily Mail UK, writes about this tragedy dated January 27th, 2012. However, Gavaghan spends more time examining the cause and more controversial aspect of this event: that since the age of two, Irvine has been eating almost nothing but McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets.
Ever since the age of two, when her mother first fed her chicken nuggets, Irvine has eaten them every day and eaten little else. In fact, after taking tests, doctors forced her onto a vitamin IV where she would receive a huge dose of vitamins; she admits that she has never tasted fresh fruit or vegetables. The addiction to chicken nuggets has left her with anemia and inflamed veins on her tongue. Her mother has been trying for years to stop Irvine, even starving her at some times, but she still reverts back to the unhealthy McNuggets.
Gavaghan writes in a spatial context about this issue, relating the overall crisis to the problems with fast food in society. Written for readers of Daily Mail UK, citation of experts and Irvine herself add to her ethos as a reliable reporter. The most logos present in her article is shown when Gavaghan stretches out on a limb and analyzes the health (or lack thereof) of McNuggets and brings readers to the conclusion that Irvine is lucky to survive. In the end, Gavaghan’s purpose of not only depicting the event but also raising awareness about the dangers of fast food is achieved.
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