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Burgers - advertised versus what you get:
Aug 30^th, 2023 at 8:06pm

What they advertise:

What you get:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66654440

Burger King faces legal claim over size of Whopper

Burger King must face a lawsuit that alleges it makes its Whopper burger appear larger on its menus than it is in reality, a US judge has ruled.

The lawsuit accuses the fast food giant of misleading customers by showing the burger with a meatier patty and ingredients that "overflow over the bun".

"The plaintiffs' claims are false," Burger King told the BBC.

Rivals McDonald's and Wendy's are facing a similar lawsuit in the US.

The class action lawsuit against Burger King alleged that the Whopper was made to look 35% larger, with more than double the amount of meat compared to what was actually served to customers.

Burger King had earlier argued that it was not required to deliver burgers that look "exactly like the picture".

In the ruling, US District Judge Roy Altman said it should be left to jurors to "tell us what reasonable people think".

However, he dismissed claims that Burger King misled customers with its television and online advertisements.

"The flame-grilled beef patties portrayed in our advertising are the same patties used in the millions of Whopper sandwiches we serve to guests nationwide," a Burger King spokesperson said in a statement after the ruling.

Lawyer Anthony Russo, who represents the plaintiffs, did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment.

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103090 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #1 - Aug 30^th, 2023 at 8:09pm Jump to 3:30
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103090 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #2 - Aug 30^th, 2023 at 11:02pm "look at this sorry, miserable, squashed thing"
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 48833 At my desk.	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #3 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:01pm All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.
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chimera Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 10947 armidale Gender:	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #4 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:04pm The 1st pic has the meat as thick as the bottom bun. The 2nd one looks thicker. You're ahead by 2mm making a profit on the deal.
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Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get:
Reply #5 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:10pm

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:01pm:

All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.

But would you feel ripped off at getting the burger in the 2nd picture?

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103090 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #6 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:11pm chimera wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:04pm: The 1st pic has the meat as thick as the bottom bun. The 2nd one looks thicker. You're ahead by 2mm making a profit on the deal. What about the tomato and the onions?
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20492 Gordon Gender:	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #7 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:13pm I make hamburgers, I get all the girls.
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Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get:
Reply #8 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:09pm

Bobby. wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:10pm:

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:01pm:

All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.

But would you feel ripped off at getting the burger in the 2nd picture?

I always do Bobby. But not because of the size.

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chimera Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 10947 armidale Gender:	Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get: Reply #9 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:12pm Bobby. wrote on Aug 30^th, 2023 at 8:06pm: [size=12] Whopper was made to look 35% larger, with more than double the amount of meat compared to what was actually served to customers. . Fact check : whopper fib. Bobby's burgers are busted.
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Reply #10 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:19pm

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:09pm:

Bobby. wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:10pm:

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:01pm:

All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.

But would you feel ripped off at getting the burger in the 2nd picture?

I always do Bobby. But not because of the size.

Because it's a sorry, miserable, squashed thing?

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Reply #11 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:29pm

Bobby. wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:19pm:

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:09pm:

Bobby. wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:10pm:

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:01pm:

All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.

But would you feel ripped off at getting the burger in the 2nd picture?

I always do Bobby. But not because of the size.

Because it's a sorry, miserable, squashed thing?

I don't really care what it looks like. I just never end up feeling as satisfied as I expect.

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Reply #12 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:32pm

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:29pm:

Bobby. wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:19pm:

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 4:09pm:

Bobby. wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:10pm:

freediver wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 3:01pm:

All the advertising images lack anything to scale off, so I'm not sure how it is even possible to misrepresent the size. The ratio of the patty size to the bun is definitely different though.

But would you feel ripped off at getting the burger in the 2nd picture?

I always do Bobby. But not because of the size.

Because it's a sorry, miserable, squashed thing?

I don't really care what it looks like. I just never end up feeling as satisfied as I expect.

OK - it's better to go to the local fish and chip shop -
there's one only 4 minutes drive from my place that makes fantastic
hamburgers with the lot.
They even toast the buns too!

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Reply #13 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 5:00pm

A couple days ago…. At H.Jacks I thought I would try their crunchy chicken burger out.
I walked into the reception area and stood at the counter waiting to order.
It was about 3.30-4pm
I noted another person before me was ordering on the online screen.
So she stood waiting after.
And we waited and waited….
I noticed there seemed a staff shortage and they were attending to drive through orders only.
It got ridiculous!
The young female standing near me… we looked at each other with a not so impressed concern.
Spoke a few words and I said it looks like they’re understaffed too.

She had enough and started saying as she bent over the counter “excuse me, where’s the manager?!”
And he came and she didn’t mince words. Saying letting an elder person like myself left standing for ages waiting to order etc
I was feeling really “unhungry” after all this! Grin

She walked out in disgust.
I stood there as another person came in and I asked… “Do drive throughs get served first and more quickly?” He winked and said “You got it, it’s best to, especially at peak times.

It’s too difficult for me to do drive through as I don’t hear the person taking order on speaker. And I want to ask for my seniors free drink too.
Never mind, more personal service is out of fashion.

I recall with R.Rooster when they were understaffed they locked the doors with an apology and to go via drive through.
I will write to H.Jacks to think in terms of doing same.
I am not a confrontational person on the spot… I take it all in and assess, and try to analyse all aspects.
So I’m certain writing with my identity and contact rather than anonymously, would get more serious thought to it.
Honestly, I’m too frightened to walk into fast food outlets now!
From plodding along thinking of a crispy chicken burger to landing in a big confrontational situation Undecided

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Re: Burgers - advertised versus what you get:
Reply #14 - Aug 31^st, 2023 at 5:05pm

Sophia wrote on Aug 31^st, 2023 at 5:00pm:

A couple days ago…. At H.Jacks I thought I would try their crunchy chicken burger out.
I walked into the reception area and stood at the counter waiting to order.
It was about 3.30-4pm
I noted another person before me was ordering on the online screen.
So she stood waiting after.
And we waited and waited….
I noticed there seemed a staff shortage and they were attending to drive through orders only.
It got ridiculous!
The young female standing near me… we looked at each other with a not so impressed concern.
Spoke a few words and I said it looks like they’re understaffed too.

She had enough and started saying as she bent over the counter “excuse me, where’s the manager?!”
And he came and she didn’t mince words. Saying letting an elder person like myself left standing for ages waiting to order etc
I was feeling really “unhungry” after all this! Grin

She walked out in disgust.
I stood there as another person came in and I asked… “Do drive throughs get served first and more quickly?” He winked and said “You got it, it’s best to, especially at peak times.

It’s too difficult for me to do drive through as I don’t hear the person taking order on speaker. And I want to ask for my seniors free drink too.
Never mind, more personal service is out of fashion.

I recall with R.Rooster when they were understaffed they locked the doors with an apology and to go via drive through.
I will write to H.Jacks to think in terms of doing same.
I am not a confrontational person on the spot… I take it all in and assess, and try to analyse all aspects.
So I’m certain writing with my identity and contact rather than anonymously, would get more serious thought to it.
Honestly, I’m too frightened to walk into fast food outlets now!
From plodding along thinking of a crispy chicken burger to landing in a big confrontational situation Undecided

It's too dangerous to sit down at those places.
They have fights all the time.
Always use the drive thru.

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