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Oh my.
n2doc (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 10:43 AM
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Prepare to puke
after which a photograph of some stacked Burger King hamburger
Burger King Japan selling Windows 7 burgers
Microsoft has taken the unusual step of promoting Windows 7 in Japan with Burger King's launch of a Windows 7 Whopper. Fitting in with the software theme, the burger stacks seven patties in an otherwise normal Whopper and measures 5.1 inches tall. It also has an appropriate 777 yen ($8.53) price.
The stunt isn't unique for Microsoft's Windows 7 launch, which in the run-up to Thursday's introduction has repeated the "seven" theme in multiple publicity events; it launched a giveaway of the new OS for every resident of the Dutch village of Zevenhuizen ("Seven Houses") and decorated parts of the Spanish village Sietes ("Sevens") in Windows-themed colors.
The campaign contrasts sharply against the more traditional ads of Vista and earlier Windows releases, highlighting Microsoft's desire to turn around its public image.
http://www.electronista.com/articles/09/10/21/microsoft...
phantom power (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 10:48 AM
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1. too much meat.
That even makes me think "goddammit, that is too much meat."
Initech (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 12:36 PM
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15. That's what she said.
NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 10:49 AM
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2. Awesome
Needs cheese. Lots of cheese.
derby378 (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 10:52 AM
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4. And maybe a pinch of garlic powder
I could live off that thing for a week.
SIMPLYB1980 (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:19 AM
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12. And bacon, between each slice of meat.
NeedleCast (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:53 AM
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14. Good call
I like where you're head is.
spanone (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 10:52 AM
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3. heart attack on a bun
Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 10:59 AM
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5. It looks more like a spoof then a stunt. Does it give you seven heart attacks too.
Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:02 AM
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6. Does it come with the cow bell?
hunter (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:03 AM
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7. You could take that thing home with a bag of rice and feed your entire family for a week.
Or you could eat it all by yourself for lunch and
Ugh. Windows and Burger King. It makes me queasy just to look at that.
Swede (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:03 AM
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8. That looks tastey.
Do I get frys and coke with that?
Toucano (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:14 AM
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9. Yeah, but does it freeze halfway through being eaten?
deadmessengers (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:16 AM
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10. Awesome!
I don't think I could eat it all in one sitting, but it sure looks good for a gimmick.
Spoonman (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 11:53 AM
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13. I'll take mine with DIET Coke!
Initech (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 12:37 PM
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16. To paraphrase a quote from Homer Simpson: "Mmmmmmm.... fattening. "
Kalyke (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 12:39 PM
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17. Ugh... disgusting.
I'm getting heartburn and pangs of nausea from just looking at that monstrosity.
Auggie (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 12:41 PM
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18. Don't they have Graphic Designers in Japan?
The poster design is uglier than the concept. Real amateur job.
Vogon_Glory (1000+ posts) Thu Oct-22-09 12:52 PM
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19. As long as the burger goes down and the operating system doesn't!
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Thu Oct 22nd 2009, 12:53 PM
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