2GOLD 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Reminds me of a burger from a local pizza place that the owner named "The Widowmaker". Obviously he had to rename it about a week later but my GOD was it a big burger. Loaded with chesse, about 3/4 pound of meat and bacon. Is this thing like 5.99 like that burger at Burger King? That Angus thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 'Monster Thickburger' feasts on industry health craze The Associated Press Updated: 12:36 a.m. ET Nov. 16, 2004 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6498304/ ST. LOUIS - As many fast-food chains introduce healthier fare amid fears of being sued, Hardee’s is introducing a hamburger with 1,420 calories and 107 grams of fat. St. Louis-based Hardee’s Food Systems Inc. on Monday rolled out its Monster Thickburger — two 1/3-pound slabs of Angus beef, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese and mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun. The sandwich alone sells for $5.49, $7.09 with fries and a soda. The introduction comes at a time when McDonald’s Corp., Wendy’s International Inc. and other fast-food giants have broadened their offerings of salad and other lower-calorie fare amid concerns that the industry could be held legally liable for America’s obesity epidemic. Last year, a federal judge in New York dismissed two class-action suits blaming McDonald’s for making people fat. McDonald’s was also skewered earlier this year by “Super Size Me,” an award-winning documentary that targeted the fast food industry. Even before the new Monster Thickburger, the chain offered five sandwiches with 1,000 calories or more, and eight overall that have more calories than what was once the big-burger standard — McDonald’s 600-calorie Big Mac. “Maybe this is a smart strategy because there are still folks out there who care about the taste and size of their sandwich, and less about their weight,” said Jerry McVety, president of the restaurant consulting firm McVety & Associates in Farmington Hills, Mich. In trading Monday, shares of Hardee’s parent company, CKE Restaurants Inc., closed up 13 cents, or 1 percent, at $12.63. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Dear GOD that is a big burger...I couldn't eat that thing. Plus you know it will come with a side of fries and a drink. I mean, DAMN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Wow, I guess this is the real Six Dollar Burger... Now if only there was a fucking Hardees/Carl's Jr. around here where I could get one “Maybe this is a smart strategy because there are still folks out there who care about the taste and size of their sandwich, and less about their weight,” said Jerry McVety, president of the restaurant consulting firm McVety & Associates in Farmington Hills, Mich. I like the way this man thinks Plus you know it will come with a side of fries and a drink. Personally I just get the burger and then get my drink elsewhere (usually home) I never get fries anymore. They're just pointless filler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fook Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Sounds like artery-clogging goodness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Doesn't Carls Jr. now have a DOUBLE-Six Dollar Burger? I had the six dollar bacon/guacamole burger once, and almost died when I was down to about 3 bites left, I can't imagine trying eat a burger with ANOTHER meat patty stuffed in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Pussy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 If I had the money, I'd try this big bastard. Looks quite tasty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Chris2005 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 Please that is nothing. There is this restaurant in NYC called Big Nicks. Their clame to fame is the sumo burger which is one pound of hamburger meat before cooking and it comes with fries and a sumo soda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shutterspeed Report post Posted November 16, 2004 The only difficulty would be getting your mouth around it. Consuming the quantity would be no trouble at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggymcfly 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 If I'm going to get a big burger, I'm certainly not going to go to fucking Hardee's to get it. I have no problem eating a 3/4 pound burger, but if I'm going to do that, it actually has to be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest T®ITEC Report post Posted November 16, 2004 I need bypass surgery after just looking at it. Good lord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 "Don't sleep on Hardee's." -Bill Plaschke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 "Don't sleep on Hardee's." -Bill Plaschke Probably the most intelligent words that have ever left his mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2004 That's a fucking shame that there are no Hardee's around where I live. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DonVito Report post Posted November 16, 2004 ST. LOUIS - As many fast-food chains introduce healthier fare amid fears of being sued, Hardee’s is introducing a hamburger with 1,420 calories and 107 grams of fat. St. Louis-based Hardee’s Food Systems Inc. on Monday rolled out its Monster Thickburger — two 1/3-pound slabs of Angus beef, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese and mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun. Jesus Christ that thing sounds enormous. That's a heart attack waiting to happen. I'm still going to get one though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nanks Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Oh man that makes me hungry. I am so going down to BBNT to get a No Disrespect. That's their massive burger which comprises 3 beef patties, 3 slices of bacon, 3 slices of cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion. It's a serious war getting your mouth around it and keeping it all together. BBNT's, for the uninitiated, which is all of you, is a fucking awesome joint which makes Burgers, Burritoes, Nachos & Tacos. They make everything on order in front of you, it's The Business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 "Don't sleep on Hardee's." -Bill Plaschke Probably the most intelligent words that have ever left his mouth. Certainly the smartest thing he said all day today, considering that the Desperate Housewives skit was a topic. I saw that come up, heard "around the horn to Bill Plaschke," and ran for cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 Like the Rock said order a Diet Coke and things balance out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted November 17, 2004 There's one Hardees in the state and it's semi close. Whenever I happen to be going that direction I will try to figure out a way to stop at Hardees on the way home. They have some great burgers, but they aren't cheap. Down South on the way to Florida, I got a fried pork chop breakfast biscuit sandwich at Hardees and it was pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I haven't been to a Hardee's since my band trip. We stopped at one in Kentucky. I love Kentucky, it was beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 What about Tennessee? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Star Ocean 3 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 It's "sleep upon." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Ol' Smitty 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 1420 calories isn't all that bad, but the 107 fat grams are disconcerting. I'd say one of these every now and then if you're fit and active wouldn't kill ya. It just looks like it would be a chore to eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted November 17, 2004 God it looks good, but I'd rather just make the thing at home and cut out the patty and two pieces of bacon. I' really couldn't imagine eating more than half of that really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted November 17, 2004 I'd end up saying fuck it and eat it in two parts. Eat the Top bun and top burger together, then eat middle piece of cheese, bottom burger and bottom bun together. It's now two open face burgers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2004 This made me almost go and get a Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger today because the only Hardees that is near is in Bellingham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nanks Report post Posted November 17, 2004 There's one Hardees in the state and it's semi close. Whenever I happen to be going that direction I will try to figure out a way to stop at Hardees on the way home. They have some great burgers, but they aren't cheap. Down South on the way to Florida, I got a fried pork chop breakfast biscuit sandwich at Hardees and it was pretty good. Fried pork chop for breakfast??? Mother of God.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
