Commercial Break #2: The Muppets meet McDonald's!

One of the things I used to look forward to as a child, was the reveal of the latest Happy Meal toys.  Some of these commercials still live on in my memory and whenever I go to a thrift store and happen upon some of these toys, I'm brought back.

The Happy Meal toys that have stuck with me the most vividly were the following Muppet Babies plush toys that McDonald's was giving out in the 1980's.  I believe I had Piggy and Fozzie.  I think my brother had Kermit.  To E-Bay I go, to find these again!  I loved these things and they filled my time up with all kinds of imaginary play.

Yes I am 29 and yes I want these plush toys back...sue me!  Anyway they will make bad ass Christmas decorations in my apartment!

Here's a bonus commercial for a different set of Muppet Babies toys at McDonald's!

Ah...the good old days!

Burger King launches new McRip-off sandwich this summer!

Well now it's on.  

In the ongoing battle between good and evil: McDonald's vs. Burger King< BK has decided it's time to up the stakes and revealed plans for their own McRip-off McRib sandwich this summer. Take a look!

Yes! the battle has gone up a notch.  Now BK is trampling upon the hollowed ground of the all mighty McRib!  This cannot be tolerated!

I don't know if I'm the only one noticing but ever since the summer when BK decided that selling ribs in a foil wrap type paper was a good idea...they've been going through an identity crisis.  Oh don't remember the ribs?  Here's proof:

I haven't gone to Burger King in at least a year, but every time I see a commercial, coupon or pass by one, there seems to be a new gimmick that they are trying out.  Well here they go again.

 

The problem BK is that McDonald's has spent years building their McRib up into an event every year when they bring it out.  That's why it does big numbers every year.  I understand the desire of making your own, but really if you're a McRib person it's not like you are looking for another fast food rib sandwich, you're just waiting for your fall/winter tradition to just be part of the excitement of having a McRib.  Over the last few years, BK has been about short term gimmicks that do not build to such an "event" feel.  Good try BK hope it works for you.  I'll be waiting for the winter.

New Quarter Pounders kill Angus Third Pounders!

So McDonald's just announced that it will have 3 brand new Quarter Pounders.  I am SO up for that challenge but this challenge comes with a built in loss.  These Quarter Pounders will cost us the loss of the AngusThird Pounder burgers.  :0(

Let us observe a moment of silence for our loss.

I love the Angus Third Pounders but with McDonald's wanting to pump up the value of their menu choices, the $4-5 price point is just a bit much.  The dressed up Quarter Pounders will feature two styles that have been used in the Angus Third Pounders (Bacon & Cheese and Deluxe) and the third will feature a Habanaro Ranch creation. Ooh la la!

 

So much like the Big and Tasty, the Arch Deluxe and the McBLT, we lose another premium McDonald's burger.  But the good thing is we get more Quarter Pounders!

 

Rest in Peace Angus Third Pounders!

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Burger King Burger Bundles

From time to time, my mind pops up the most random crap.  It's rainy outside and I'm tired...so....I think of Burger King...I think of their old Burger Bundles.  What?! You don't remember Burger Bundles?!  How about Burger Buddies?!  No?! Well, then I present to you Living on a Bun's very first commercial break roll it:

When these debuted, I was the perfect age and size for these fantastic mini burgers.  A couple years ago BK brought back their mini burgers but now dubbed BK Burger Shots because they're street now...whatever!

Here's a bonus Breakfast Buddies commercial and why yes that is Evander Holyfield!

Burger Bundles and Burger Buddies will live on in my heart and this commercial break!  Back when Burger King knew what they were doing!

Here's some wonderful wrapper footage!