R Gym

So I wrote the last sentence in my last post in jest, but it turns out that truth is stranger than fiction.

Seems that back in June, McDonald’s opened its second R Gym, which is, in the words of the press release:

“a dedicated in-restaurant play area that features interactive game zones designed for children aged 4 to 12. Equipped with stationary bicycles attached to video games, dance pads, basketball hoops, monkey bars, an obstacle course, and a host of other games, the R Gym is intended to provide a fun, easy and convenient way for children to increase their physical activity.”

And the picture accompanying the press release? You guessed it…kids playing Dance Dance Revolution. I suppose putting quarters into the video game technically uses up some calories, eh?