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Title: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 30th, 2023 at 8:06pm
What they advertise:
What you get: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66654440 Burger King faces legal claim over size of Whopper Burger King must face a lawsuit that alleges it makes its Whopper burger appear larger on its menus than it is in reality, a US judge has ruled. The lawsuit accuses the fast food giant of misleading customers by showing the burger with a meatier patty and ingredients that "overflow over the bun". "The plaintiffs' claims are false," Burger King told the BBC. Rivals McDonald's and Wendy's are facing a similar lawsuit in the US. The class action lawsuit against Burger King alleged that the Whopper was made to look 35% larger, with more than double the amount of meat compared to what was actually served to customers. Burger King had earlier argued that it was not required to deliver burgers that look "exactly like the picture". In the ruling, US District Judge Roy Altman said it should be left to jurors to "tell us what reasonable people think". However, he dismissed claims that Burger King misled customers with its television and online advertisements. "The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of Whopper sandwiches we serve to guests nationwide," a Burger King spokesperson said in a statement after the ruling. Lawyer Anthony Russo, who represents the plaintiffs, did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 30th, 2023 at 8:09pm Jump to 3:30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlzm7-gvTRg |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 30th, 2023 at 11:02pm "look at this sorry, miserable, squashed thing" |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by freediver on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:01pm
All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:04pm
The 1st pic has the meat as thick as the bottom bun.
The 2nd one looks thicker. You're ahead by 2mm making a profit on the deal. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:10pm freediver wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:01pm:
But would you feel ripped off at getting the burger in the 2nd picture? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:11pm chimera wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:04pm:
What about the tomato and the onions? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Gordon on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:13pm
I make hamburgers, I get all the girls.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by freediver on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:09pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 3:10pm:
I always do Bobby. But not because of the size. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:12pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 30th, 2023 at 8:06pm:
Fact check : whopper fib. Bobby's burgers are busted. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:19pm freediver wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:09pm:
Because it's a sorry, miserable, squashed thing? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by freediver on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:29pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:19pm:
I don't really care what it looks like. I just never end up feeling as satisfied as I expect. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:32pm freediver wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:29pm:
OK - it's better to go to the local fish and chip shop - there's one only 4 minutes drive from my place that makes fantastic hamburgers with the lot. They even toast the buns too! |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Sophia on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:00pm
A couple days ago…. At H.Jacks I thought I would try their crunchy chicken burger out.
I walked into the reception area and stood at the counter waiting to order. It was about 3.30-4pm I noted another person before me was ordering on the online screen. So she stood waiting after. And we waited and waited…. I noticed there seemed a staff shortage and they were attending to drive through orders only. It got ridiculous! The young female standing near me… we looked at each other with a not so impressed concern. Spoke a few words and I said it looks like they’re understaffed too. She had enough and started saying as she bent over the counter “excuse me, where’s the manager?!” And he came and she didn’t mince words. Saying letting an elder person like myself left standing for ages waiting to order etc I was feeling really “unhungry” after all this! ;D She walked out in disgust. I stood there as another person came in and I asked… “Do drive throughs get served first and more quickly?” He winked and said “You got it, it’s best to, especially at peak times. It’s too difficult for me to do drive through as I don’t hear the person taking order on speaker. And I want to ask for my seniors free drink too. Never mind, more personal service is out of fashion. I recall with R.Rooster when they were understaffed they locked the doors with an apology and to go via drive through. I will write to H.Jacks to think in terms of doing same. I am not a confrontational person on the spot… I take it all in and assess, and try to analyse all aspects. So I’m certain writing with my identity and contact rather than anonymously, would get more serious thought to it. Honestly, I’m too frightened to walk into fast food outlets now! From plodding along thinking of a crispy chicken burger to landing in a big confrontational situation :-/ |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:05pm Sophia wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:00pm:
It's too dangerous to sit down at those places. They have fights all the time. Always use the drive thru. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:07pm Sophia wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:00pm:
Yes it's fast food, you need to rush up to the counter, lean right across and yell 'quick, I'm hungry'. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Sophia on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:08pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:05pm:
Geez I really didn’t know! I haven’t told the family about it as I’m too embarrassed because being sprung I would cop it like this “what are you doing in those places anyway, it’s all crap fat food and no good for you mum!” |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:11pm Sophia wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:08pm:
At the 24 hour Maccas close to my place they have terrible fights - the cops are there nearly every Saturday night. Hungry Jacks is similar and so is KFC. Violent drunks turn up and start fights with anyone who looks at them. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:12pm
Yes but. What exactly is the junk? Ask the kids to name it.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Dnarever on Aug 31st, 2023 at 11:01pm
I remember when a Big Mac looked a bit like the picture.
How can a quarter pounder size reduce by 30% and still be a quarter pounder ? With 1/2 kilo of beef I can make 4 quarter pounder size burgers but the math says it's 2. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 1st, 2023 at 12:52am
It's been 52 years which is a lot of inflation and smaller wagon-wheels.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 3rd, 2023 at 9:36pm |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 2:37am
In this country we have the Oz Pork-Barrel. The Gladys gives a rich handout with the slogan 'They all do it' with a cheesy grin and more than you bargained for.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 4th, 2023 at 8:29am chimera wrote on Sep 4th, 2023 at 2:37am:
Are you happy with the burgers you get? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 9:06am
Yes Sir very happy. No complaints Sir. The burgers are better in every way, every day.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 4th, 2023 at 9:08am chimera wrote on Sep 4th, 2023 at 9:06am:
It's better to go to the local fish and chip shop - there's one only 4 minutes drive from my place that makes fantastic hamburgers with the lot. They even toast the buns too! |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 9:14am
What I hate are stale posts from 5 days ago at the local fish & chip. Dry toasted buns, cold chips, hard curled up meat. It's just no good.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 4th, 2023 at 9:18am chimera wrote on Sep 4th, 2023 at 9:14am:
Everything is nice and fresh at the one I go to - the chips are hot and crispy - the food smells fresh and good - even the tomatoes have great flavor. I think they change the oil often as they never have soggy chips. The Souvlakis have nice tender lamb or chicken with crispy lettuce. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:16pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:32pm:
Mine is 5 days old like the 3,825 Bubba and his soap pics. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:23pm chimera wrote on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:16pm:
Find a better place. I had to try at least 5 places to get one good one close by. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:35pm
No it makes stale posts for Bobby from 31 August.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:37pm chimera wrote on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:35pm:
Are you OK? What are you talking about? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:53pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 4:32pm:
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:54pm chimera wrote on Sep 4th, 2023 at 12:53pm:
So what - the answer was still valid. ::) forgiven namaste |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 4th, 2023 at 1:00pm
It's never as good if it's reheated.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 5th, 2023 at 9:24pm |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 7:09am
If they show the coloured pic and give you a copy and the burger, you've got all they said they offer. Does your fish & chip give you any pics?
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 7:17am chimera wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 7:09am:
yes - and their pic is a bit better than what they serve. They obviously spent extra time on their hamburger pic compared with their usual offering. But still - what they serve tastes good. :) |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 7:37am
You're better off collecting all the pics and have something to show for the effort.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 7:50am chimera wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 7:37am:
I will - you too - take some from you local fish and chip shop and also of the burger you get. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 8:04am
We had a good range of chip pics but they all looked the same. Even with chicken salt.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by freediver on Sep 6th, 2023 at 8:26am
While we are at it, I think it's time to bring down the make-up industry.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 8:36am freediver wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 8:26am:
Show us the pics. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 9:31am
He's just making it up as he goes along.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by greggerypeccary on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:30pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 31st, 2023 at 5:05pm:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sucHhW-ydO0 |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by greggerypeccary on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:42pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POVcd1b4v6Y
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:50pm greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:30pm:
That's America - it's worth killing someone over a hamburger. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:50pm greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:42pm:
Look at the rubbish he got - microwaved bacon - they have got to kidding. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by greggerypeccary on Sep 6th, 2023 at 2:15pm Bobby. wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 12:50pm:
He gave it back. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 2:52pm Quote:
I know - I watched it. It shows that fast food would never meet Gordon's expectations. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:11pm
He's happy enough about it. I went to a restaurant for a beef dinner. It was a lump of meat and three sticks of asparagus. Absolutely that was all, at high price.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:16pm chimera wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:11pm:
But was it cooked properly - medium rare? I'll tell you a secret. The public can't buy those restaurant steaks - they are sold via the back door to the top restaurants. That's why they cost so damn much - up to $100 or more for a 200 gram piece as the customer at the restaurant is served it. Not only are they juicy and tender they have a strong beef flavor - yummy. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:37pm
What? The bludgers didn't give me any pics of the back door deal. The menu item said 'beef' and that's exactly what I got so the magistrate let them off.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:44pm chimera wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:37pm:
It's top secret - don't tell anyone - OK? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:51pm
Yeah, buying at $100 and selling for $40 could be why they're closed and couldn't give pics or even a cartoon.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:52pm chimera wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:51pm:
The other way around - they buy for $40 and sell for $100. Cash only. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:58pm Bobby. wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:16pm:
I see. Well they didn't ask for a pic, did they. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 4:01pm chimera wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:58pm:
No pics required - you know when you have the backdoor sold steak - it's an unbelievably good steak. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by JC Denton on Sep 6th, 2023 at 4:40pm
food advertisers use a lot of sneaky tricks to make products look more appetising than they actually are when you actually get them. for example the milk depicted in cereal commercials is often glue. burger patties are injected with water to make them look plumper and juicier, etc. photographic tricks using angling and lighting can always make things appear more attractive than they actually are, including people.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 6th, 2023 at 4:48pm
Not Trump.
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by JC Denton on Sep 6th, 2023 at 4:50pm
must be amazing to just have trump on your brain 24 hours a day
i prefer to think about hot girls |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by greggerypeccary on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:12pm Bobby. wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:16pm:
Just to clarify: you get your meat via the back door? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:18pm greggerypeccary wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:12pm:
No - that's what homos do. You're not a homo are you? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by JC Denton on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:19pm
i would take bobby's meat up my back door
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:21pm JC Denton wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:19pm:
you're a homo. :-[ |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by greggerypeccary on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:22pm Bobby. wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 3:16pm:
You get your meat via the back door, it's juicy and tender, and tastes like beef? Am I reading that right? |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by JC Denton on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:23pm Bobby. wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:21pm:
you're a homo. :-[/quote] nah my place just has a back alley so all my groceries are delivered round there |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by greggerypeccary on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:25pm JC Denton wrote on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:19pm:
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by JC Denton on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:25pm true |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 6th, 2023 at 5:56pm
This was a good thread until the homos turned up. :'(
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by JC Denton on Sep 6th, 2023 at 6:19pm
i'm not actually poofta don't worry bobby
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Gordon on Sep 14th, 2023 at 6:21pm |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Jasinner on Sep 14th, 2023 at 6:35pm
That would have to be a 'city-lifestyle' Maccas somewhere for sure. ::)
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Sep 14th, 2023 at 7:43pm Gordon wrote on Sep 14th, 2023 at 6:21pm:
That's disgusting - they are pigs. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Setanta on Sep 14th, 2023 at 7:54pm Bobby. wrote on Sep 14th, 2023 at 7:43pm:
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by chimera on Sep 14th, 2023 at 7:59pm
The film was originally scheduled for a Christmas 2003 theatrical release; however, this failed to materialize, and later planned release dates in 2005 and 2007 were also missed. By September 2011, after the producers defaulted on a loan, creditors auctioned off the film's assets and all associated rights to Lionsgate.
In 2012, the film had a low-key release, being direct-to-video in most territories. Its critical reception has been overwhelmingly negative, with most criticism directed towards the animation, humor, story and excessive product placement. It has since been frequently discussed as one of the worst films of all time. It has no beef and limp lettuce. |
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Title: Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Post by Bobby. on Jan 21st, 2024 at 1:21pm |
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