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Ballpark offers $20 burger with 4,800 calories, 300 g of fat, 744 mg of cholesterol.
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The calories themselves aren't really surprising given the size of the burger, but what does seem like a big deal to me is the fact that there's a reward for finishing the whole thing.
I can't believe that someone would want to encourage someone else to consume 4,800 calories in one sitting (although with the way we glorify food sometimes, maybe I'm wrong to have such disbelief).
'Tis nothing more than a marketing gimmick, and I don't see much harm. So long as it's an unusual occurrence, it shouldn't pose much of an issue.
However, if there is an immediate risk associated with such a stunt (akin to the "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" contest) of which I am unaware, then it should be discontinued immediately but if not, not.
I suppose it all depends on how big the risk is to the consumer of the burger.
I mean 4,800 calories would add over 1 solid pound of fat to one's body and pump so much cholesterol and fat into the blood stream, that I can't even fathom how someone can survive such a burger without at least one artery partially clogged.
I guess it doesn't put anyone in immediate danger, but it doesn't sit well with me either.
Nice post. As somebody who takes such things as personal challenges, I am rather surprised they're offering a prize for finishing it. You'd think 2lbs of fries would be part of the deal or something.
I have to say I'm pretty confident I could do it, there has to be a catch. It would be fun to try...it's all just a matter of hating yourself enough to finish.
I have to say I'm pretty confident I could do it, there has to be a catch. It would be fun to try...it's all just a matter of hating yourself enough to finish.
I don't get the argument...
It's considered 4 servings, so 1,200 per serving. You can probably really, properly portioned, serve 6-8.
Yes, I do know - I work in Food Service...
It's considered 4 servings, so 1,200 per serving. You can probably really, properly portioned, serve 6-8.
Yes, I do know - I work in Food Service...
Man vs. Food.
Granted, not all of the challenges involve ridiculous amounts of food, some are bordering on lethal concentrations of capsaicin.
But tasty!
I'm disappointed that it isn't tied together with bacon and deep-fried, though.
Man, those people down in America really suck for making that burger.
If there were two people, it would be SO ON.
Sorry, cows. You're livestock for a reason.
If there were two people, it would be SO ON.
Sorry, cows. You're livestock for a reason.
The 5/3 burger was on NPR this morning... it was pretty great.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103146640
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103146640
this is disgusting!
I transfer videos for folks and whenever I transfer old film reels, it NEVER ceases to amaze me at how lazy and FAT (on average) our society has become. Don't get me wrong, I need to lose a few pounds and I do work out regularly so I'm not coming in on a high horse.
When I look at these films - people are RIPPED. not just skinny, but ripped. it's amazing. it's rare you see someone overweight and if you do, it's usually someone much older. Even then, i've seen some ripped Grandpas.
I know we've evolved from the monkey man, but I don't like the pudginess to where we seem to be headed. UG-ly!
and this disgusting creation just reinforces that theory.
I transfer videos for folks and whenever I transfer old film reels, it NEVER ceases to amaze me at how lazy and FAT (on average) our society has become. Don't get me wrong, I need to lose a few pounds and I do work out regularly so I'm not coming in on a high horse.
When I look at these films - people are RIPPED. not just skinny, but ripped. it's amazing. it's rare you see someone overweight and if you do, it's usually someone much older. Even then, i've seen some ripped Grandpas.
I know we've evolved from the monkey man, but I don't like the pudginess to where we seem to be headed. UG-ly!
and this disgusting creation just reinforces that theory.
even if you split it in 4 pieces 1,200 calories in one meal is a lot. I probably eat 1,500-1750 calories in one day so that is ridiculous. I only weigh 75 lbs.
i could eat the whole thing......over the course of the day.
just start early in the morning with a few bites.
eat to about the half way point at lunch.
go run after work, maybe some weights also.
then eat almost the rest for dinner.
and finish it up around 10:00 pm
with drinks included, i'd be close to 6,000 calories for the day! a new personal record!
just start early in the morning with a few bites.
eat to about the half way point at lunch.
go run after work, maybe some weights also.
then eat almost the rest for dinner.
and finish it up around 10:00 pm
with drinks included, i'd be close to 6,000 calories for the day! a new personal record!
Yum! That does sound and look really tastey. But leave off the sour cream. And I would think American cheese or Nacho cheese on it....but not both.
Actually, this isn't as big a deal as everyone makes it out to be. If you were to consume that whole, thing, your body would process only a fraction of the fat, calories, cholesterol etc. It's too much to take in one sitting. A majority of it would pass unprocessed. Where the danger lies is if you make a habit of consuming things like this.