Is the aroma of your local Burger King so enticing, you'd like to smell that way all day long? BK has a way-stupid gimmicky men's body spray called Flame that's supposed to evoke the stink of a flame-grilled burger. (Oh sorry, marketingese: "the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat.") Someone in this story said it smelled vaguely like cinnamon.
No surprise, they're using the image of that repulsive Burger King guy to sell it. Who is that likes him, anyway? Ick ick ICK.
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Scott Doyle Verified
I don't necessarily like the King, but I sure do appreciate the next level of creepiness he brings from everyday advertising!
Makes peeps like Pavel and I not seem so bad. =p
10 months, 4 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Pavel Lishin Verified
I already smell like meat; now I'm supposed to smell like burnt meat?
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Mike Orren Staff
This doesn't touch the best creepy-fun tongue-in-cheek ad campaign out there:
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Jason Rice Verified
oh, dang. So how do you suppose that shows up on their resume?
Once more, all bow to the great and twisted Mike.
10 months, 4 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
jtmbls Anonymous
Eeew! He’s like clown-level creepy. That’s no way to make a person think about eating.
Not sure which is worse, this or the KFC employees taking a bath in the kitchen sink.
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Mike Orren Staff
Jason, I happen to know that it shows up as an acting gig -- I actually thought that this guy was a high school classmate of mine who is an actor in NY, so did some research. It's not my pal, but a real rock musician who does this as a side gig.
http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/20...
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Jason Rice Verified
Um, Mike... ummm... oh that's right you're not OCD, you're a journalist.
Or should that read, "you're not just OCD"?
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Travis Bush Verified
Not to mention the homo-erotic Big Rock Candy Mountain commercial..Flame on!
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alexander troup Verified
Where do you get these wonderful toys Travis....A/T, Prop observer.
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Travis Bush Verified
From the grease pit, of course..
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alexander troup Verified
The wheels of the machine are still ginding away and it takes grease to keep the mind and machine glowing, have fun, and enjoy the cold but creative season...everyone....A/T. Auto repair man.
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Erin Rice Verified
Has anyone seen the Burger King Whopper Virgins commercials? The King cracks me up/creeps me out, but these other commercials just anger me for some reason.
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Scott Doyle Verified
Needs more vid, Erin.
Also, T-Bush, I do recall that commercial (obv the slimmed down version). I remember being strangely amused and afraid all at once.
Anyways, Miko, there's a reason I said 'everyday advertising'. There's plenty of weird ads out there I'd never see without the internet, but the King is more than that sir. So much more. (hold me)
Wish I could view YT vids at work. :(
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Alex Bentley Staff
Here's one, Scott:
Burger King - Whopper Virgins - Click here for more home videos
And the whole frickin' "documentary," if you have a spare 8 minutes:
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alexander troup Verified
Where do you get all of these toys for a Burger King......flamed broiled... sauce, paper wrap not a box, full deception that me got out and get one....A/T. Man Made Formula Hamburgers.
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Scott Doyle Verified
Wouldn't matter if I had a spare half hour, can't view from work. =(
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Alex Bentley Staff
Damn, you have some video Nazis where you work, Doyle.
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Scott Doyle Verified
Honestly, I'm not sure whether it's blocked or our interwebs are simply so slow that it won't load.
Presuming this will get modded, I'll go ahead and say that...either way, it's an internet holocaust over hurr!
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
John McClelland Verified
If anyone wants to smell like burnt meat, go work an 8 hour shift there. That is what I smelled like after working at McDonalds as a teenager. I certainly wouldn't want a cologne that smells like that!
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
alexander troup Verified
I was born into a Burger King Commuity some 34 years ago, best fast food that has not killed me yet, but...I did Whole Foods another 25 also.....love them Burger and Fries, until i die... A/T,...Pass the mustard please.
10 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
"Damn, you have some video Nazis where you work, Doyle."
One imagines that this is all Doyle's fault. Too many live streaming Donkey shows from Tiajuana and he ruined it for everyone.
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alexander troup Verified
Go out and find a new toy or go out and have a burger it will calm you down, besides, what are you on today....A/T. Leaving the mall..
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