Thursday, October 22, 2009

Windows 7 Whopper in Japan



The mind boggles. Hearts race and cholesterol levels soar to unimaginable heights. Yes, it's true. In a promotional tie in, Burger King and Windows 7 have united to create a truly monstrous, and possibly deadly 7 layer hamburger. Laughing Squid has the gruesome details.

In an unusual cross-marketing campaign, Microsoft and Burger King Japan are offering the Windows 7 Whopper during the week of October 22-28 to celebrate the release of Windows 7. Measuring 13cm (5.1 inches) in diameter, the “Amerikanbanzu” (”supergiant”) Windows 7 Whopper features up to seven 113 gram (¼ pound) beef patties totaling 1.75 pounds. The first 30 customers can purchase a Windows 7 Whopper for the special price of ¥777 ($8.49), regular price ¥1450 ($15.84).

Japanese fast food restaurants are no strangers to bizarre marketing campaigns. A few years ago McDonalds introduced their similarly outrageous Mega Mac in a hip, elaborately choreographed, and wildly successful guerrilla marketing campaign.

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