Burger King's Gross New Ad Hopes To Sell 'Real Food'
Burger King has had some unusual advertising promos over the years — some of them have been downright dumb. How does their 'moldy Whopper' ad stack up?
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The Real Reason You Can't Get McDonald's Shamrock Shake Year-Round
It's something that happens every year, just after Valentine's Day, and goes on for about a month, up until St. Patrick's Day — that most wonderful time of the year according to certain McDonald's frozen beverage aficionados — Shamrock Shake season!
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This Is Surprisingly The Most Searched Restaurant Chain Of 2019, According To Google
To celebrate its 15th year, Google Maps is telling America what its favorite restaurant chain was in 2019, based on the number of search queries it recorded.
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There Might Be Big Changes Coming To McDonald's Ice Cream Machines
Have you ever hit up Mickey D's hoping for an ice cream cone, only to be told no, you can't get one because our soft-serve machine is down? Of course you have, since McDonald's ice cream machines are always broken, or so it seems. Big changes could be on the way to your local McDonald's.
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Papa John Admits He Didn't Actually Eat 40 Pizzas In A Month
Last November, fallen CEO John Schnatter lashed out at Papa John's and made a claim that has now sent him back into the throes of controversy: "I've had over 40 pizzas in the last 30 days, and it's not the same pizza," he said. "It's not the same product. It just doesn't taste as good."
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How To Get Starbucks' Secret Menu Valentine's Day Drink
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but Starbucks has graciously withheld from the romanticism. Since the beloved coffee shop is lacking a red-and-pink menu this year, its fanatics have stepped in to create their own secret menu Valentine's Day drink.
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What You Need To Know About The New Disney-Themed Ice Cream
Brace yourselves, Disney/Pixar fans and ice cream lovers (have we covered, like, 99 percent of the human race here?), your new favorite dessert has arrived in grocery store freezers: ice cream flavors created to celebrate childhood movie classics Monsters Inc. and The Incredibles.
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Why Is Vanilla So Expensive?
Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world today after saffron, because it can only be found in specific parts of the world and it can only be pollinated in a specific way by hand — or by certain animal and insect species.
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How To Get Free Guacamole From Chipotle
Good news, guacamole lovers! Burrito behemoth Chipotle has announced that they will be giving away guacamole for free! Well, not indefinitely, and not for everybody. Still, if you act now, it's easy enough to qualify.
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Costco's Plant-Based 'Queso' Dip: What You Need To Know Before You Buy
A block of Velveeta melted down is the easiest way to make queso, but the Costco version made by Good Foods is, of course, cheese-free. What's it all about?
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The One Big Problem With The New Sweethearts Conversation Hearts
What would Valentine's Day be without those chatty little candy hearts we've all come to know and love? They're back this year, but they're not exactly like they've been in years past.
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Who Actually Makes Aldi's Winking Owl Wine?
While Trader Joe's Charles Shaw (aka Two Buck Chuck) may have popularized the concept of cheap wines you needn't be ashamed to drink, Aldi's Winking Owl is another rising star in the booze-on-a-budget field. But who actually makes this inexpensive wine that the masses rave about?
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Where To Get Fast Food Deals For Valentine's Day 2020
There are some pretty fun and unique Valentine's Day promotions out there at a few fast food restaurants, and they're going to cost a lot less than a trendy French bistro you couldn't get into anyway.
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The Real Reason Subway Is Firing Hundreds Of People At Their Headquarters
While it's no secret that Subway's sales have been slipping throughout the 2010s, resulting in the closures of hundreds of stores nationwide, the announcement on February 5, 2020 that they would be eliminating 300 corporate positions from their headquarters came as quite a blow.
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Who Actually Makes Kirkland Vodka?
While rumors have persisted for years that Kirkland Signature Vodka, aka Costco's house brand, is really the same as Grey Goose, this rumor is not just an oversimplification, but it's evidently just not true. Who really makes Kirkland vodka?
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Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski Reveals The One Food He Won't Eat
Everybody's got that one food they just can't stand, something that they'd have to be starving before they'd even consider eating, and even then it would be a tough choice. Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy recently revealed in an interview that there's a rather esoteric food that makes him say 'yuck!' What is it?
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Are Dunkaroos Finally Making A Comeback In 2020?
One of the best parts of being an adult is the ability to buy your own snacks — in fact, buying your own snacks might be one of the only things that makes adulting even remotely worth it. Often though, childhood snacks that were once loved by an entire generation get discontinued, like Dunkaroos.
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The Reason Planters Debuted Baby Nut At The Super Bowl
While Planters held to its promise to back off on any "death of Mr. Peanut"-related promotions after Kobe Bryant's tragic helicopter crash, and they also refrained from showing the original commercial killing off the iconic brand mascot during the pre-game show, they never abandoned the funeral ad.
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McDonald's Reveals Celebs' 'Famous Orders' In Super Bowl Pre-Game Ad
If you've ever wondered whether celebrities still go to the Golden Arches for a meal, and what they might order when they get there, McDonald's has decided to answer that burning question for you in a 30-second Super Bowl pre-game spot called "Famous Orders."
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Trader Joe's Protein Patties: What You Need To Know Before Buying
Impossible burgers were one of the most-hyped food trends of 2019, and now Trader Joe's is jumping in the already crowded plant-based meat pool.
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Is The Coronavirus Really Connected To Corona Beer?
Every company loves free publicity, but Corona beer is probably none too thrilled that its name is now being associated with a deadly coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019. But is there really any connection between the two?
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How A Bacon Patch Can Help You Quit Your Favorite Meat
We all know that familiar smell of bacon sizzling in the pan. For those trying to fight their bacon addictions and stick to their resolutions to lose weight or cut back on meat consumption, this smell may be an asset to your efforts. Enter the scratch and sniff bacon patch.
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McDonald's Fried Chicken Sandwich: What To Know Before You Order
It's a great day for McDonald's fans — the chain has finally gone nationwide with its latest entry into the Great Chicken Sandwich War. What do the new McDonald's chicken offerings entail?
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Who Is The 6-Year-Old 'Shirley Temple King'?
When we were children, few things could make us feel grown up like a glass of Shirley Temple. The original mocktail was invented in the 1930s, but it gaining new life at the hands (and taste buds) of the Shirley Temple King.
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Why Planters Paused Its Mr. Peanut Ad Campaign After Kobe Bryant's Death
In light of Sunday's fatal helicopter crash involving former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, suddenly the idea of a mascot funeral just doesn't seem so funny anymore. Planters released a statement on Monday that the company "has paused all campaign activities."
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The Truth About Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's Extreme Diet
If you want to be like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, here's some bad news for you: You won't be eating very often. One of the most controversial — and hard-to-imitate — aspects of his routine may be his practice of intermittent fasting, since he only eats just one meal per day.
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The Truth About New Jersey's $135 Bagel
Opinions may be divided on whether New Jersey or New York bagels are best, but Jersey does seem to be leading in one category, at least: most expensive bagel currently available to order from a regular restaurant menu.
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