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The problem with fast food mascots, besides ruling over bogus sovereignties and being a creepy clown, is that they aren’t very action-packed.
Illustrator, Ozumii Wizard, wants to change all of that, by reimagining fast food mascots as anime characters. By adapting the anime drawing style, the once non-threatening Burger King, Ronald McDonald and Wendy’s — look ready for battle. Hopefully that battle is against childhood obesity and coulrophobia.
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Sure, you can tell everyone how much you love cheeseburgers while wearing plain white socks, or, you can save time by simply pointing at your feet.
Cheeseburger Socks are the conversation starter that you need. The footwear, by Firebox, not only looks great when worn, but they fold up to look like a real-deal burger. Please do not try to eat… especially if it’s laundry day. Available as Pizza Socks too.
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Cookies demand to be dipped in something. And, at the time of this writing, there is no more dippable food item than the french fry.
Cookie Fries are the food hybrid that we didn’t know we needed. Offered by State Fair Treats, a Texas-based restaurant filled with state-fair inspired foods, the portable dessert is available in chocolate chip or with sprinkles, and can be dipped in chocolate or strawberry sauce.
Boring round cookies can’t do that. Actually, they can, but fries.
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If you’re looking to complete a food-related ensemble, a new line of sneakers from Vans is here to help.
Late Night is a series of fast food-related kicks by the California-based footwear company. Whether you’re into burgers, pizza, donuts or cupcakes — slip a pair of these on.
Get creative with a Burger Sneaker on one foot and a Fries Sneaker on the other. Then have fun accessorizing with your other burger and fries-related couture. Check out the whole line here.
McDonald’s, KFC, and Wendy’s are such an easy target for satire, that taking liberties with their branding and logos has become commonplace.
Georgia-based designer, Ashley Comer, wants in on the fun, and has created Slow Food — a not-so-subtle rethinking of a few fast food chains’ branding.
The result… A reminder that fast food gets you fat, is evil, and that you shouldn’t eat it. You know, commonplace. Check out more below and over at Behance.
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