In a world of deep-fried Twinkies and chocolate-covered everything, diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are obviously going to be prominent. The U.S media has a field day with stories about overweight Americans who can't get out of their beds, much less breathe due to an unhealthy diet. But as fatty supersized meals gain popularity, Kirk Draut from Peppers and Smoke decides to cross the line further.
Draut has created a deep-fried, cheese-stuffed, burger patty made from 100 percent ground bacon. That's right; no beef...just pure pork. I have heard about deadly foods before, but I really think this burger tops it all. Heart attack on a bun never meant anything until now.
Just to put things in perspective, a Whopper with cheese at Burger King is about 760 calories. Keep in mind the patty is not deep-fried, and is also not made from bacon. I'm not sure how many calories Daraut's burger creation has, but I'm sure it's not pretty.
Nevertheless, if you decide to try the newest component to obesity, enjoy it. Just try not to pig out on it too often.
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Posted Jan 22nd 2008 4:50PM by Ana Kasparian
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1. I appreciate those who come out and tell us what foods are and are not good for us. I just wish there was some consistency. It's hard enough, on a fixed budget, to buy only the healthiest of foods. I don't need the added confusion. I, obviously, will not be trying this concoction.
Al at 1:29PM on Jan 26th 2008
2. Hey we are responsible for our own health and bodies. So no one has to go in an buy a suggested Kirk Draut Peppers and Smoke burger. No matter how yummy it sounds...
Holly at 7:02PM on Mar 16th 2008
3. Chomp!! Yeah Boy,that's livin'
BOB JOHNSON at 6:55PM on Jan 22nd 2008
4. Hey Big Guy,
That stuff isn't called junk food for nothing. I read an article a while back about a photographer who traveled about in the mid-west for a month and ate, for the most part, junk food. He put on 30 pounds eating this stuff for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A fast food lunch every now and then probably isn't to bad, but everyday.....your arteries are going to look like a clogged sewer pipe.
Willet at 7:26PM on Jan 22nd 2008
5. Food Nazi! What concern of yours if someone wants to scarf down a bacon burger? Any thing else you want to ban because you don't like it? Dude, Adolf would have loved the crap out of you.
Ded at 8:50PM on Jan 22nd 2008
6. I always love it when Ana writes and everyone confuses her with Cenk.
As for the bacon burger, well... when you fry bacon, you're actually deep frying it anyway, so that sounds worse than it actually is.
I'd try it once. But, I'd definitely have to double up on the daily dose of Lipitor to keep the pipes clean.
Dan at 9:13PM on Jan 22nd 2008
7. I believe Willet is referring to Morgan Spurlock's documentary, Super Size Me. He did eat ONLY junk food - 24/7 and not only did he put on 30 pounds, he had to stop before the targeted 30 days, because he'd made himself so sick that his doctor and dietitian were worried enough to insist that he stop. I recommend the video - you can rent it - it was nominated for an Oscar.
cmoorecole at 9:16PM on Jan 22nd 2008
8. HILARIOUS!!!!
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phe at 9:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008
9. 3. Food Nazi! What concern of yours if someone wants to scarf down a bacon burger? Any thing else you want to ban because you don't like it? Dude, Adolf would have loved the crap out of you.
Ded at 8:50PM on Jan 22nd 2008
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Food nazis don't care but food rabbis might - bacon AND cheese? Want a side o' iced lobster nectar with that?
Which way to the temple, Levi? I feel a heave sacrifice comin' on.
Clif Kuplen at 10:24PM on Jan 22nd 2008
10. MMMMMMMMMMMMM, BACON and cheese. I want one...or two... hell make it three, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
mac at 12:32AM on Jan 23rd 2008