BLUE 1,026 Posted June 12, 2012 By Dylan Stableford | The Sideshow Would you buy a bacon sundae? Burger King is betting you will. The fast-food chain famous for the Whopper will introduce the limited-time dessert on Thursday as part of its new summer menu. The 510-calorie sundae—vanilla soft serve topped with fudge, caramel, bacon crumbles and a piece of bacon—has 18 grams of fat and 61 grams of sugar. Earlier this year, Burger King rolled out an expanded menu with healthier fare—fruit smoothies, wraps and salads—with an advertising campaign featuring soccer star David Beckham. The bacon sundae, available through Sept. 3, would seem to be a strategic move in the polar opposite direction—and something akin to Jack in the Box's 1,081 calorie bacon milkshake, which debuted in February. It also seems to be an attempt to answer Taco Bell's wildly popular Doritos Locos Taco, which became "the most successful product launch in the chain's history" after 100 million were sold in the 10 weeks following its launch in March. Taco Bell, for its part, is going "upscale." The "Cantina Bell" menu debuting in July, according to Advertising Age, will have "fresh ingredients such as black beans, 'fire-roasted' corn salsa, cilantro rice, pico de gallo and citrus- and herb-marinated chicken that many consumers have come to associate with Chipotle," another restaurant chain. Burger King's summer menu also includes a Memphis pulled-pork BBQ sandwich, Carolina BBQ Whopper or chicken sandwich, Texas BBQ Whopper or chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries and frozen lemonade. The bacon sundae, it's worth noting, is downright healthy compared to the Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger—a 1,500-calorie behemoth that replaces the buns with doughnuts. That burger, popularized by Paula Deen, originated at a Massachusetts state fair. Source: Yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted June 13, 2012 That looks and sounds disgusting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted June 13, 2012 I've had bacon flavored ice cream. Horrible. I love bacon and ice cream but the flavors don't mix. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackIsBack 124 Posted June 13, 2012 UGH that looks so disgusting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted June 13, 2012 Bacon and chocolate actually play really well off each other flavor-wise. The saltiness of the bacon compliments the sweetness of the chocolate. It doesn't look like they went wayyy overboard with the bacon like I thought they would when I read the thread title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted June 13, 2012 Considering the quality of fast-food bacon, this will probably taste awful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted June 13, 2012 What the fuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted June 13, 2012 You've got to be kidding me. This just looks gross. They really think people will eat this thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Phailadelphia Posted June 13, 2012 'MURRIKA 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday904 1 Posted June 13, 2012 Candy bacon maybe.... But like Shotgun said the quality of the bacon would be horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56AceInDaPlace 110 Posted June 13, 2012 Candy bacon maybe.... But like Shotgun said the quality of the bacon would be horrible. Yeah the extra extra thin slice of bacon that breaks apart as soon as u touch it lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted June 13, 2012 I love bacon and I love sundaes. I'm fat as hell but I won't be eating that. I can't imagine warm bacon topping my cold sundae. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted June 13, 2012 I think it looks pretty damn good. I guess it depends on what kind of bacon you like; I prefer maple bacon, so that the sweetness pays off the saltiness. I even go so far as to pour maple syrup over my bacon whenever I eat breakfast. The 510 calories and 18 grams of fat scare the fucking hell out of me, but I will certainly try it at least once. On a side note, that "Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger" the article mentions also sounds fantastic, despite the heart attack threat that it poses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted June 13, 2012 That's it, it's final. We are officially doomed as a society. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted June 13, 2012 I don't even eat Bacon 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.AirMcNair. 1,232 Posted June 13, 2012 I don't even eat Bacon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Fallas 209 Posted June 13, 2012 I don't even eat Bacon I do believe that you lose 50 man points for not eating bacon. Your account balance will reflect the deduction within 30 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted June 13, 2012 Looks good. fucking pussies too afraid to try. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted June 14, 2012 I don't even eat Bacon Me either. I used to love it, but as I've grown older, it just disgusts me. Anything that was once a pig outside of REALLY good pork roast or a prime hot dog is downright nasty to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JetsFan4Life 542 Posted June 14, 2012 Looks okay but I doubt I'll ever try since I never really get desert type foods from fast food places anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC 331 Posted June 14, 2012 You'd have to lose a bet to eat that disgusting shit. The two foods should never ever be mixed, and to add to that, the bacon would be freezing fucking cold. Terrible. Just terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted June 14, 2012 Me either. I used to love it, but as I've grown older, it just disgusts me. Anything that was once a pig outside of REALLY good pork roast or a prime hot dog is downright nasty to me. sliced pork loin? That shit is delicious, but I tend to agree. Bacon is incredibly overrated for how little flavor it actually possesses. If I eat bacon, I'd rather throw it on a smoker than in a frying pan. When it comes to pork, the best thing is to smoke it, no matter what cut it is. Smoked pulled pork is the greatest thing since sliced bread, and slow smoked sliced pork is better than just about any steak you can cook. It's crazy how good or bad pork can be. Fast food bacon is the dumps, a shoulder or loin or ribs in a smoker and you've got something great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted June 14, 2012 I'd rather bake bacon, tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
