#1 I actually never heard about this until I read this thread. It makes sense to me now, as every McDonald's I have been to in the New York area does not have Super Size fries anymore, only drinks. I guess they felt the pressure from the movie or something. Hmmph, people know what they're getting into when they eat there, so it's their own fault.
#2 I worked at McDicks for 4 years when I was in high school so I guess I can squash the rumors. First off, their beef is really beef. Second, do not eat the Fish Filet. Just think how a hotdog is made:) Third, they really do make the salads fresh every morning. Fourth, before 2000, you could get a hamburger with meat that was prepared 8 hours ago (ya, I have used old meat, I was lazy as a teenager and didn't feel like cooking up any more). Fifth, surprisingly (even to me when I started), the eggs are real eggs, not that liquid stuff.
There are so much other things that I can't list right now as my boss will be coming into the office soon (funny how he comes in later, leaves earlier, and gets paid more).