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The first question that comes to mind when viewing this Whopper with 1000 slices of American cheese is, why? Well, it’s because Burger King tells you that you can “Have it your way,” and the internet needs material. Already responsible for a Whopper with 1050 strips of bacon, Mr. Sato is happy to abide.
We’re not sure what Sato’s beef with BK is, or if he just reaaaally likes bacon and cheese. Either way, a video of the event can be seen below.
[via Incredible Things]
The people have spoken, and we want bacon on everything. Burger King has been listening, and is rolling out an arsenal of pork-laden items — including the Burger King Bacon Sundae.
The sundae by the numbers: 510 calories, 18 grams of fat and 61 grams of sugar. Please enjoy responsibly.
[via Boing Boing]
Brought to us via an ad for Burger King Netherlands, Hamburger Eyeshadow is certainly a look — if you’re going for a fast food/Bowie thing. But a question for the ladies in the audience… Is this more of a daytime look, or are these nighttime eyes?
[via Buzzfeed]
Bullying is a serious issue. So if you’re going to send your kid to school with the bully-bait that is McDonald’s french fries, at least teach them to protect themselves. If you can’t afford karate lessons, a strategically-placed Burger King logo should ward off any lunchtime muggings. Apparently even schoolyard thugs hate Burger King fries — seen here in this German spot for McDonald’s.
Of course, the problem with McDonald’s fries… no random onion rings. Let the french fry debate begin!
[link, via Copyranter]
As part of their global packaging reinvention, Burger King commissioned New York-based graphic designer and illustrator David Iglesias. Using Iglesias‘ signature style of bold illustration, and deliberately keeping the packaging text-free, BK looks to expand its universal appeal.
Although, it could also be looked at as an effort to divert attention away from the package’s contents — which, from our understanding, has unfortunately not changed.
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