Reality Check: Carl's Jr.'s Big Carl and Original Six Dollar Burger
Posted by Damon Gambuto, September 29, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Note: In our Reality Check series, we take a look at fast food in the news and show you what it looks like in all its unstylized glory.
[Photograph: CKE Restaurants]
I recently took a trip to Carl's Jr. to see how their stacked burgers stack up to the beauty shots in real life. The Big Carl was released last month as a cheaper and larger competitor to McDonald's Big Mac. The Six Dollar Burger isn't a new offering, but is a focus in recent ad campaigns to go up against McDonald's newest burgers, the Angus Third Pounders.
[Photograph: Damon Gambuto]
From carlsjr.com: "Two charbroiled beef patties, our classic sauce, two slices of American cheese, and lettuce all on a toasted sesame seed bun."
"Charbroiled 100% Black Angus Beef Patty, Two Slices of Melted American Cheese, Lettuce, Two Slices of Tomato, Red Onions, Pickles, Mustard, Mayonnaise and Ketchup on a Toasted Sesame Seed Bun."
I did. Dry and Drier. I have burger-loving friends who profess a love for the Six dollar burger, but I really don't get it. I feel like they are in an abusive relationship.
I have had exactly one fast food hamburger in recent memory and that was an April fools. But I must say I have a nagging curiosity about what BK or Wendy's might taste like.....
bigger isn't always better... you don't beat the big mac by having more meat but crappy toppings and a bland thousand island dressing. personally, i think the Jack in the Box clone (the "bonus jack") is a much tastier facsimile to the big mac though it has less meat than the big carl and unfortunately isn't any cheaper than the big mac. basically, when i go to carl's (mostly on the way from a bar to home, never when i have my wits completely about me) my item of choice is the good old carl's standby: the famous star with cheese. pretty much their other offerings are a mess....
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7 Comments:
Did you actually eat them?
Nick Solares at 2:02PM on 09/29/09
I did. Dry and Drier. I have burger-loving friends who profess a love for the Six dollar burger, but I really don't get it. I feel like they are in an abusive relationship.
Damon Gambuto at 2:17PM on 09/29/09
I have had exactly one fast food hamburger in recent memory and that was an April fools. But I must say I have a nagging curiosity about what BK or Wendy's might taste like.....
Nick Solares at 3:14PM on 09/29/09
"But I must say I have a nagging curiosity about what BK or Wendy's might taste like....."
all I have to say to this is don't bother, it's a waste of time.
twoshoes at 7:55PM on 09/29/09
I really enjoy these Reality Check posts. Those photos of the actual burgers are gnarly!
jjchampion at 12:11PM on 09/30/09
bigger isn't always better... you don't beat the big mac by having more meat but crappy toppings and a bland thousand island dressing. personally, i think the Jack in the Box clone (the "bonus jack") is a much tastier facsimile to the big mac though it has less meat than the big carl and unfortunately isn't any cheaper than the big mac. basically, when i go to carl's (mostly on the way from a bar to home, never when i have my wits completely about me) my item of choice is the good old carl's standby: the famous star with cheese. pretty much their other offerings are a mess....
HerbyN at 9:37PM on 09/30/09
yikes. they may have to take your camera away...
SAKSc at 11:18PM on 09/30/09