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Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos Cause High School Lockdown

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:11:12 +0000

If you spend a lot of time with high school students you should be pretty well acquainted with Taco Bell. Which is why it’s surprising that the delicious fast food was able to cause so much confusion at Del Campo High School in Sacramento, California. Turns out somebody had left a big bag of Doritos Locos [...]

Proof That McDonald's Hamburgers Look the Same After 14 Years

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:28:46 +0000

On July 7, 1999, Dave Whipple bought a McDonald’s hamburger. The Utah man didn’t intend to eat it, but instead he wanted to prove that the burger was so pumped full of preservatives that it would look the same after a month. But Whipple soon forgot about his little science experience and left the burger [...]

Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 18:31:51 +0000

Here’s a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados. Because you probably couldn’t eat 60 carrots if you [...]

New Steak 'n Shake Seven-Patty Cheeseburger Provides Proof That God Exists and is Listening

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:00:59 +0000

For years, you’ve cried out in the darkness, “Why, oh why can’t I get a burger made with seven patties and seven slices of cheese at three in the morning?!” Well, Steak ‘n Shake has heard your pleas, America, and they’re here to help. Dubbed “The Ultimate Challenge,” the 7X7 burger features seven Steakburger patties [...]

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:20:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

Eww! Mother Says Toddler Ate Used Condom Found at McDonald's

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:00:01 +0000

A trip to McDonald’s turned out to be anything but a happy meal for one Chicago-area family. Anishi Spencer is suing the restaurant for at least $50,000 in damages, claiming one of her kids ate a used condom he found in the play area. Spencer says back in February 2012, her children – Jonathan, then [...]

Man Calls 911 Nine Times to Request a Cheeseburger

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:29:04 +0000

There is just something about fast food that makes people abuse 911. In the past, folks have been arrested after calling emergency services to report problems with their orders at Burger King, McDonald’s, Subway and Hardee’s. Gregory Jackson Sr. decided to cut out the middleman. Instead of going to his local restaurant chain to be disappointed, [...]

Japanese Burger King Offers All-You-Can-Eat Burger And Fries

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:30:35 +0000

Japan, you confuse us so. First you tell us about Pepsi Special, which actually makes you lose weight. Today we find out that Burger King Japan offers an all-you-can-eat deal. What do you want from us?! Stop with the mixed messages! The promotion, which is in celebration of the fifth anniversary of BK’s return to Japan, runs until [...]

Students Send First Burger Into Space

Donald Deane — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:38:32 +0000

Thanks to a group of Harvard students, a fast food burger has boldly gone where no burger has gone before -- into the edge of space. Hey, it's better than eating it. Those things'll kill ya.

Secret Fast Food Menu Items From Starbucks, McDonald's and More Revealed

TheFW Staff — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:56:48 +0000

Believe it or not, most fast food joints and quick service chains actually offer a lot more variety and ingenuity than their menus would suggest — they just hide it from you for some sad, sad, reason. We just want our fast food to be as disgusting, er, as tasty as possible, so we’ve pulled [...]

Burger King Unleashes Bacon Sundae on Your Waistline

Joe Russo — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:31:07 +0000

Bacon goes with everything, but Burger King has gone too far with their bacon sundae which goes nationwide tomorrow. How could this even have a chance of tasting good. I understand that this is a fast food restaurant, and I'm not expecting healthy options, but bacon on a Sundae? At Burger King you can have it your way, but I can honestly say I have never wanted it this way. Have we just given up?

The 10 Grossest Things People Found in Their Food

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:03 +0000

Last week, a kid in Michigan ordered a roast beef sandwich from a local Arby’s and got the surprise of his life when he took a big bite out of it and discovered a piece of a human finger bouncing around his mouth.

The truly horrifying fact is that it’s far from the first time this kind of thing has happened. Here are some other equally disgusting things that have been found in restaurant food or even brand name foods that could be sitting on a store shelf or a kitchen near you.

Eating at Chain Restaurants May Actually Be Worse for Your Health Than You Think

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:08 +0000

You might want to think twice about consuming that Big Mac and fries or that Whopper with cheese. A new study has revealed that nine out of 10 fast food chain entrees fail to meet federally recommended nutrition standards and exceed their imposed limits. You might want to hold back on that Happy Meal for [...]

This Isn't a Joke – Get Paid to Eat Fast Food and Gain Weight

Mike Adams — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:28 +0000

There is a new study on obesity being conducted by Washington University that is requiring all of its participants to gain 5% of their body weight in exchange for $3,500.

And you won’t believe what participants will have to chow down on.

13 Signs the Fast Food You're Eating is Incredibly Unhealthy

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:45:00 +0000

It’s no secret that fast food isn’t good for you. If you’re alarmed by that news, chances are you’ve been unable to read that story because a Double Whopper has been obstructing your view. And despite this cold hard fact of fast food life, some people manage to find a way to make this artery-busting [...]

The 10 Wackiest Drive-Thrus in America

Don Deane — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:43 +0000

Ever since the Grand National Bank of St. Louis, Missouri opened the first drive-up window teller (deposits only!) way back in 1930, drive-thrus have become a symbol of modern American convenience.

Today, of course, fast food restaurants lay claim to the majority of drive-thrus and most of us use them on a regular basis. (Who actually goes into a McDonald’s these days?) But you might be surprised to learn that burgers and fries aren’t the only thing you can order from the comfort of your car.

Wendy's Is the No. 2 Fast Food Chain — Celebrate With Some Wonderfully Cheesy Training Videos

Nick Nadel — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:00:01 +0000

Consumerist is reporting that Wendy’s is about to unseat Burger King as the country’s number two fast-food chain. According to research firm Technomic, the house that Dave Thomas built earned an estimated $53 million more than Burger King this year.In celebration of Wendy’s new title as the second-place “burger king,” we present our favorite so-bad-they’re-good [...]