re: Breakfast = dumbass concept

I’ve said this for years. Big Breakfast has poisoned our entire society.

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limited to crappy food like pancakes, waffles, bacon, and so on.

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These are treats. Eggs are a nutritional power house

You're right, I should have said 0900 like normal people do.

I don’t eat in the morning. Mostly because I’m simply not hungry when I wake up. I prefer to fast and drink water and black coffee throughout the day. Skipping breakfast and lunch has never bothered me. So more often than not, I’ll end up eating one meal a day, and maybe a snack closer to bedtime. And I’m perfectly fine with that routine.

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How did we collectively decide as a society on what is and what isn’t appropriate food for breakfast?

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Per ChatGPT -

1. Pre-industrial breakfast (before 19th century)
• Breakfast was usually hearty and savory, especially in rural and working-class households.
• Common foods: eggs, meats, fish, bread, porridge (oats or grains), and seasonal fruit.
• It was designed to fuel long physical workdays, like farming or manual labor.

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2. Early 19th century
• Industrialization led to shorter, more rushed breakfasts for urban workers.
• People still ate mostly savory foods, but breads, porridge, and hot cereals became common.
• Sweet foods were consumed, but sugar was still relatively expensive for the average household, so dessert-like breakfasts were rare.

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3. Late 19th – early 20th century: the rise of breakfast cereals
• The big shift really starts here. Companies like Kellogg’s and Post (late 1800s – early 1900s) marketed ready-to-eat cereals.
• Initially, these cereals were considered health foods—corn flakes, for example, were promoted as bland, digestible, and good for digestion.
• Over time, sugar was added to make them taste better, and marketing focused on convenience and fun, especially for children.

Key turning points:
• 1906: Corn Flakes introduced by Kellogg.
• 1930s–1950s: Breakfast cereals became heavily sweetened (like Cheerios, Sugar Smacks, and Frosted Flakes), especially targeting kids.
• This coincided with increased urbanization, shorter morning routines, and the rise of processed foods.

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4. Post-WWII: sugar and convenience dominate
• After WWII, processed foods boomed.
• Breakfast became fast, sugary, and carb-heavy: sugary cereals, white toast with jam, pancakes with syrup, and pastries.
• TV advertising to children helped cement the idea that breakfast = sugary cereal + milk.
• Protein-rich breakfasts (eggs, bacon, sausage) started to decline in frequency for the general population, partly because of cost, prep time, and shifting cultural norms.

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5. Sociocultural factors
• Time-saving convenience, marketing, and urban lifestyles were more influential than any single food invention.
• Breakfast became more about pleasure and speed than fuel.
• Government campaigns (like the USDA’s early recommendations) sometimes unintentionally encouraged grain-heavy breakfasts, reinforcing cereal consumption.


TL;DR- The shift really began in the late 19th century with the invention of industrial breakfast cereals but accelerated in the mid-20th century, driven by sugar, marketing, and convenience. Before that, eggs, meats, grains, and fruit dominated breakfast.

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crappy food like pancakes, waffles, bacon, and so on.

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You should be jailed.

I only eat one meal a day. Dinner. I’m not hungry until then.

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Why can’t I get bacon, eggs, grits, and sausage for dinner?

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Breakfast for dinner is elite

Breakfast might be my favorite meal. Or maybe it’s dinner. Nope, it’s brinner.

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Breakfast for dinner is tGOAT.

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Why don't you do it all the time then?? It sucks except for maybe once once or twice a year.

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But for the food, it’s generally the healthiest of meals most have to start the day off with healthier meals

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you clearly didn't understand what dude was saying. He talking about the foods that we consider breakfast foods. But most people in America are not eating the healthiest meals for breakfast. Quite the opposite. Too much junk food are considered breakfast items nowadays.