McCastle

This week ushered in another blow to Samoan health and culture.

ANOTHER McDonald's franchise was opened in American Samoa.

Here are some statistics:

Population: @ 65,000

Health: WHO (2004)
75% Obesity Rate
47.3% Diabetic rate in 25-64 yr olds

Fastfood Establishments: 6
McDonalds (2)
Carl's Jr.
Pizza Hut
KFC
Checkers

Amount of money McDonalds Corporation donates to the health care system of American Samoa: $0

So what does a population like the above need? Well.....ANOTHER fastfood establishment, of course!!!!

Can you all put your hands together for the McCastle which celebrated its Grand Opening last Friday?

Because one story is just not big enough in American Samoa!

Bigger is ALWAYS better. And a McCafe!

Allegiance to what?

The line for obesity, clogged arteries and diabetes.

And then there's the issue of traffic on our one road island...
This guy was directing traffic.
I wasn't sure if he volunteered for the job or was hired by McDonalds.

Lunch crew stuck in traffic.
I'm assuming they think it's AWESOME!

And as an attempt at undercover reporting ....ok it's really the drive through of shame.
Damn McDonalds for being soooo convenient on a Friday when you are tired and late to attend the island's finest in live entertainment.
And those fries are soooooo good.

To experience this yourself: