[via Eatfeats] The funny thing is, I could actually see these two fighting it out at a 7-11...

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz57jWsiNDk

A great article was recently posted on The Consumerist about the many secret menu items from various fast food joints... and it got me thinking... what do some of these secret menu items look like in all their glory? So for the next few weeks, I'm on a mission. To find the tastiest, greasiest images of all these wonderful secret menu items. Our first in this series, In 'n' Out's Animal Style Fries.

"Animal Style Fries" = fries with cheese, spread, grilled onions and pickles (if you ask for them).

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The "Center for Science in the Public Interest" has apparently blasted high calorie meals in the US. They say that "Now we see lasagne with meatballs on top; ice cream with cookies, brownies, and candy mixed in; bacon cheeseburger pizzas, buffalo-chicken-stuffed quesadillas, and other hybrid horribles that are seemingly designed to promote obesity, heart disease, and stroke." Mmm... Lasagne with meatballs on top.... I should try that one, sounds mighty tasty!

From: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6399267.stm

Chain restaurants in the United States are promoting dangerous "X-treme Eating", a US watchdog has said. They are serving up "ever-more harmful new creations," the Center for Science in the Public Interest says. It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women.

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Yes folks, it's official. Denny from Denny's Beer Barrel Pub now owns the title of the "World's Largest Commercially Available Hamburger". Weighing in at a staggering 123lb's, and called "The Main Event", this is the biggest burger you will find on any menu, anywhere in the world! How much will it cost? The listed price will be $379. Megamunch and members from the UEPa went up to take part in the event, and help Denny get rid of some extra burgers! But with greatness comes some sad news. Apparently during the speech, Denny mentioned that this would be his last attempt at the record. Nothing like going out on top Denny, congratulations! A big thank you to MegaMunch for the story and the pics!

From: http://megamunch.blogspot.com/2007/02/dennys-i-wish-i-knew-how-to-quit-you.html

Every time I go to Denny’s (which is twice now) I get a giddy feeling when I pull into the parking lot and feel a little sad when I have to leave. Granted, the former is probably due to me having not eaten in 24 hours prior to arriving and the latter might have something to do with having three or four pounds of burger in my belly, but that’s just how I feel.

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Here's the challenge on offer from Buffalo Wild Wings.... The Challenge: The "Blazin' Challenge" is offered at some locations to patrons who can finish 12 of the hottest wings offered (wings with Blazin' sauce) in less than 6 minutes. The rules are no drinking water or touching of the face. Customers that complete the challenge receive a t-shirt. (Wikipedia)

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlU6YGKxRF4

Here's a blast from the past.... Burger King Posters from the 1960's! Retro!

From: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gyopi/sets/72157594532306562/

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Famous Fat Dave recently introduced one of his friends Gary Washinsky to the Yummy Village Sushi Challenge. The Challenge: to eat more sushi than the last record holder in 20 minutes or less. Beat the previous record, get your sushi for free. Lose, and you have to pay for the sushi you've eaten. After a bit of training and support from his friends, Gary was ready... ready for what could be the toughest challenge on the Worldwide Sushi Circuit... But the question remains, does he have what it takes to conquer the Yummy Village Sushi Challenge? Part 1 of this 2 part saga starts now:

From: http://famousfatdave.com/blog/2007/02/23/the-big-washinsky/

“A way back east there was a fella. Fella I want to tell you about. Fella by the name of Gary Washinsky. At least, that’s the handle his lovin’ parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Washinsky, he called himself “Nigiri.” Now, Nigiri, that’s a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about Nigiri that didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived likewise. But then again, maybe that’s why I found the place s’durned innarestin’.”

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Gal Sone, boy can she eat! In this video, she sits down to a massive bowl of curry and ends up gaining 7kg's. Puts the other contestants to shame! I love these crazy Japanese shows, they're hilarious! I love the sound that gets played every time she takes a mouthful... hahah...

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iurH9hU7ODY

[via Slashfood] Chocolate... the one Valentines day gift that everyone loves... but would you still love it if your entire car was covered in it? A car company in China covered a car in plastic wrap, then coated it in 440lb's of chocolate.

From: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/15/chinese-celebrate-valentines-day-with-chocolate-covered-car/

Now here's a Valentine's story we can sink our teeth into. A Chinese car company decided to dunk a New Beetle in chocolate and put it on display outside a grocery store in Qingdao, in the Shandong Province, all in an effort to celebrate Valentine's Day. Seven workers from this local company took 200 kg (440 pounds) of melted chocolate and spread it over the VW after wrapping it in plastic wrap. They even finished it off with candy decorations that included flowers and lettering that spelled out "love."

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"He said if calamari were made from the squid the rings would be the size of tractor tyres." Damn! That's a *lot* of calamari....

From: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21269277-2,00.html

By Xavier La Canna in Wellington
February 22, 2007 03:24pm
NEW Zealand fishermen in the Ross Sea have caught what's thought to be the largest squid ever found, weighing an estimated 450kg.

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