Dangerous Escalation in the Big-Burger War

Posted by Adam Kuban, May 19, 2005 at 8:42 AM

SOUTH CAROLINA
And you thought that 15-pound hamburger was big? More evidence in the dangerous escalation in the Big-Burger War comes out of South Carolina this week, where a 19-pound belly buster was created to outgun the 15-pound burger we highlighted earlier this month.

The bigger burger is available at Costner's Grill and Entertainment in Easley, South Carolina, and its genesis can be explained thusly:

The idea for this bigger hamburger came during a discussion of the 15-pound hamburger story a couple of weeks ago on "The Ralph Bristol Show." Bristol, taking the suggestion of his newsman Ed Jensen, decided to challenge any restaurant owners in his listening audience who would be willing to create an even bigger burger than the one by Denny's Beer Barrel Pub to step up to the plate.

And Costner's Grill and Entertainment did. The rest, they say, is history. At least for the time being.... Bristol came up with the name Costner's Carolina Colossus and customers can now order this unique menu item at the restaurant as long as they call ahead of time and let them know so they can be prepared.

Funny how this was all started by a 100-pound college girl who at a 12.5-pound burger in a New Jersey diner.

Record-Breaking 19-Pound Hamburger Debuts On Menu In SC [SCHeadlines.com]

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