Monday, March 23, 2009

Light At The End Of The Tunnel?


The state of Michigan is in a funk. The auto industry is struggling, the Lions just completed the first 0-16 season, and there seems to be no end to it all. But there is hope........not from Obama and the bailout plans, rather the West Michigan Whitecaps! The Whitecaps are set to debut what could be the most caloric item ever offered at a ballpark, the Fifth Third Burger. It is named after this guys favorite bank, which also happens to be the sponsor of the West Michigan stadium. The burger is 5/3 (1.66)lbs of beef followed by lettuce, tomato, (everyone needs their veggies) salsa, sour cream, chili, and Fritos, (naturally) on an 8 inch sesame bun. The burger sells for $20 and feeds 1 to 4 people. It will be an escape from reality, most likely since it will solidify your arteries cutting off blood flow to your heart, rendering you a vegetable. But anyone that finishes it themselves will get a free t-shirt!

Now to the good stuff, the nutritional information:

Calories 4,889g or the same as eating 9 Big Macs
Total Fat 299g, the equivalent of 12.5 Classic Cinnabon Rolls
Saturated Fat 199g, same as eating 50 Taco Bell Beef Soft Tacos
Cholesterol 744mg , just like eating 4 Chipotle Chicken Burritos
Sodium 10,887mg or the equivalent of 15 Skyline Cheese Coneys
Total Carbs 354g, same as eating 7 Chicken Club Sandwiches from Wendy's
Protein 198g , or 5.5 Outback Bloomin' Onions

So if you plan on visiting Western Michigan this summer and getting a Fifth Third Burger, please make sure your Will is up to date and a defibrillator is nearby.

1 comment:

Just Me said...

That looks crazy!!! I don't think I plan on going to Michigan this year, but if I do, that's something to look forward to.