But at checkout, there is a surprise: fast-moving lines.
Co-author Dr Patrice Carter, also from the Leicester team, said: "The observed association between the number of fast-food outlets with obesity and type 2 diabetes does not come as a surprise; fast-food is high in total fat, trans-fatty acids and sodium, portion sizes have increased two to fivefold over the last 50 years and a single fast-food meal provides approximately 1,400 calories.
They show the way it was, but without much surprise: "first fast car ride at midnight"; teenage toughs chucking "cherry bombs, bottle rockets, wings and spinners"; and some too-easy nods to the Vietnam War — well-tilled ground that, nearly 50 years later, needs subtle spading.
Steele, no surprise, backpedalled fast after the howls of protest and screamed for more troops to win the war.
It also should come as no surprise that fast food chains generate tremendous amounts of waste given the numerous wrappers, containers, napkins, and the like used during service.
"I'm surprised how fast complete strangers will invite you into their houses," she says.
A diving Ishant Sharma brilliantly caught Ravi Bopara at mid on, a snaffle that not only surprised the fast bowler but his team mates too.
"The crowd was rather on the quiet side towards the end because they were also a bit surprised how fast it went".
"We can still appreciate a nice bod," said Joan Shafer, the widowed, 75-year-old mayor of Surprise, a fast-growing town northwest of Phoenix.
"A lot of people will be surprised how fast this market will pick up," said Branimir Lalic, vice president for purchasing at McDonald's Central Europe operations, who is looking at sites for new restaurants on Serbia's highways.
But he was surprised how fast they learned.
