The act of blaming is relatively simple, however where complexity lies is within the act of understanding. Within the article “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko, the writer instantaneously believed that consumers were at fault in regards to fast food making them obese. Nevertheless, Zinczenko then began to sympathize with those who blamed fast food restaurants for their weight problems as a result of his past. To begin with, mistakes often happen to dictate future decisions. For instance, Zinczenko describes an average meal of his being either “…Mcdonald’s, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken or Pizza Hut.” (p.) However, the writer then “…got lucky.” (p.) and was able to turn his life around for the better. With that being said, Zinczenko
