Attention foodies: There's a new craze in Cuisine World,
and it's going 180 degrees in the opposite direction from the much-publicized healthy-eating
movement.
It
has nothing to do with dressing locally sourced beets and arugula with artisan
balsamic vinegar. We're talking a big gooey Pizza Hut pepperoni pie with a long
looping hot dog stuffed right into the crust around the entire circumference.
Hey,
some might see the growing global problem of obesity as a crisis, but YUM!
Brands, Inc., the conglomerate that owns Pizza Hut, sees it as a money-making
opportunity.
That's why the worldwide pizza peddler has introduced
another belt-buster ringed by a dozen mini cheeseburgers. Sadly, you can only
order one if you travel to Dubai ,
Saudi Arabia
Not
to be outdone, Burger King is test-marketing a stunning advance in fusion
cuisine at one of its Nashville
outlets. It marries two essential food groups together: ice cream and pork.
Yes, America ,
get ready for the Bacon Sundae. It's topped off with caramel and chocolate
syrup.
The
pioneering innovator in obesity grub, however, comes from the place where
anything goes, and "too much" is never enough: Las Vegas . Many top chefs have opened
four-star restaurants along the Las
Vegas strip, but none can outstrip a local diner when
it comes to extravagant excess.
The "Heart Attack Grill" takes pride
in deep-fried, and its menu is filled with unhealthy eats. Renowned for its
Quadruple Bypass Burger, Butter Fat Shakes, and Flatliner Fries cooked in pure
lard, the grill brags that it serves food with "Taste Worth Dying
For."
Indeed,
two diners have collapsed so far this year while pounding down Bypass Burgers.
To add to the charm, customers weighing over 350 pounds can eat for free.
So dig in, and bon appetite.
Jim Hightower is a radio commentator, writer,
and public speaker. He's also editor of the populist newsletter,The Hightower
Lowdown.
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