slugshooter Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Hardee's unveils the ‘Monster Thickburger’ Really hungry? How about 1,420 calories and 107 grams of fat? By Kevin Tibbles CHICAGO - In the beginning there was simply the burger and the bun. But with fast food competition, things got complicated. Now, Hardee's has thrown down the burger gauntlet, serving up what it calls a $5.49 "monument to decadence" — the "Monster Thickburger." Here's how they build it: Two-thirds of a pound of beef ... 664 calories Three slices of cheese ... 186 calories Four pieces of bacon ... 150 calories Mayonnaise ...160 calories Butter ... 30 calories Bun ... 230 calories Add it all up and you get a massive 1,420 calories with 107 grams of fat. "If you're the romaine lettuce and raspberry vinaigrette crowd, this is not your burger," admits Hardee's President and CEO Andy Puzder. Compared to other burgers on the block, the "Monster's" got twice as many calories as McDonald's "Quarter Pounder with Cheese," while Wendy's "Classic Triple" weighs in at 940 calories and Burger King's "Double Whopper with Cheese" falls short with just over 1,000 calories. Just one "Monster Thickburger" carries half the daily calories recommended for growing teens and adults. And if you're a sedentary woman? It's almost your entire day's allotment. Michael Jacobsen, the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, says this is a heart attack in a bun. "These 'Thickburgers' are quintessential food porn — oozing with artery-clogging fat," says Jacobson. Still, Americans love their burgers, and Tuesday at Bill Goat's, the Chicago diner that inspired the classic "cheeseburger, cheeseburger" sketch on "Saturday Night Live," they were lined up as always. Food analysts say Hardee's is simply giving a niche market what it wants. But will the SUV of burgers stick around or super-size itself out of the market? © 2004 MSNBC Interactive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Anything that bad for you must taste great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Comments like that seem like the makings for yet more frivilous lawsuits. Think the food service giving people what they want is not to blame for peoples lack of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I heard about this in the gym yesterday. Then I saw it on the national news. [ QUOTE ] Think the food service giving people what they want is not to blame for peoples lack of control. [/ QUOTE ] Amen brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Ohhhh! I usually get the Double Bacon Thickburger from Hardees, which is pretty similar to that. I don't know, I get just as full from a 12" Sweet Onion Chicken Teryaki sub from Subway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I gained 3 pounds just reading this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I don't know, I may need two. Wouldn't want to wither away or have cravings between meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Sounds good to me seems the more fatening somthing is the better it tast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Everything thing I love is killing me Cigaretees, Cold Beer, and Caffine. And now they can add the monster thickburger to the list. Although I have quit smoking and don't drink but a beer or two a week. Don't think i will ever drop the caffine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! LOL!!! I got ANGINA just reading that post!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! [ QUOTE ] Everything thing I love is killing me Cigaretees, Cold Beer, and Caffine. [/ QUOTE ] Isn't that a COuntry song? Who sings that?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Everything thing I love is killing me Cigaretees, Cold Beer, and Caffine. [/ QUOTE ] Isn't that a COuntry song? Who sings that?! [/ QUOTE ] LMBO! That post just got real funny... Throw in a widow, a war, and a broken heart and I think that was a Travis Tritt hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Hehe i may have to try that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Jeramie, that IS funny, but I swear that is a line from a country song. Just can't put my finger on it! ANy help guys?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! It is a current song. It's one of the newer artists...can't help you with his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I thought so! hey Hutchies- who sings that one??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Ill try just one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I've had a Monster burger from Hardee's before, but this sounds a whole lot bigger.I may have to go try one. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailkiller Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! sounds good...THANX NOW I'M HUNGRY!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitRmisS Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Everything thing I love is killing me Cigaretees, Cold Beer, and Caffine. [/ QUOTE ] Isn't that a COuntry song? Who sings that?! [/ QUOTE ] "Everything I Love" Alan Jackson except Jack Daniels instead of cold beer. That burger sounds pretty good, i guess we dont have hardees in Texas though at least ive never heard of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I'll take 2 of them.... Can you super size that with a DP to drink....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! Thanks Gobbler and Hitrmis! I knew I heard that on the radio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut-Nut Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! [ QUOTE ] ...Another supper, from a sac, a $.99 cent heart attack... [/ QUOTE ] Now, I know that one Muzzy! Tim Mcgraw- WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS! ALthough technically,this one would be a $5.49 cent Heart attack!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ILBrad Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Instant heart attack right here!!! I had one for lunch the other day, it was freakin awesome. I could not eat dinner I was still so full, and I am a big boy (6'4, 270) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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