McDonald's is going to switch away to a cooking oil that reduces the amount of trans-fatty acids. Okay, that's great. But the reason they're doing this is because "In July, a New York man sued four fast-food chains, including Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald's, claiming the contributed to his obesity, heart disease, and diabetes." Suing McDonald's because it makes you fat? Is there simply no lower bounds on how stupid one can pretend to be when filing a lawsuit? "I was shocked, shocked to discover that a quarter pounder with cheese with a 32 ounce coke and an extra large fries contributes to obesity!"