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Burger King wants McDonald's to collaborate on the 'McWhopper'
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Sibersk Esto
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It really does. I think this would be interesting but oh well.
But now it's purely PR for Burger King: The (pretty well designed) website, the video, every design. Especially the fact this is all public. And all in 'the name of world peace'. In the end this would only make Burger King look like the hero - the whole thing is their idea.
I am mad hungry right now though. Damn.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Holy passive aggressiveness.
VanquishUK
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Yeah I thought that too. :/
That passive aggressiveness from McD's is because it's the only way they can show their distaste at being forced to work with one of their competitors. Right now they have no out except to work together with BK.
It's still PR for both companies, but McD's can't refuse because they'd look terrible for doing so because it's going to charity. At the same time, McD's accepting generates good press for them even if it wasn't originally their idea, website, yadda yadda.
It's still PR for both companies, but McD's can't refuse because they'd look terrible for doing so because it's going to charity. At the same time, McD's accepting generates good press for them even if it wasn't originally their idea, website, yadda yadda.
any sort of burger king burger is better than something from mcdonalds
See McDs douche response. They won't work with them.
Liberty4all
Banned
It WAS a passive aggressive response ... Because this was lose lose for McDonalds.
Can't put the market follower on the same pedastal as the market leader.
Asking publically for something like this is super unprofessional. McDonalds does not exist to be a cog in burger kings marketing.
With that said the whole idea is genius on burger kings part. McDonalds ends up looking like a sour puss or McDonalds acknowledges whopper is equal to big mac. win win for burger king.
Can't put the market follower on the same pedastal as the market leader.
Asking publically for something like this is super unprofessional. McDonalds does not exist to be a cog in burger kings marketing.
With that said the whole idea is genius on burger kings part. McDonalds ends up looking like a sour puss or McDonalds acknowledges whopper is equal to big mac. win win for burger king.
RoadHazard
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And there's yet another reason why BK is better (at least here in Sweden they absolutely are). Super boring McD response. Would be fun to see this happen, even though I wouldn't be able to (or particularly want to) get one myself.
depths20XX
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Wow, stay losing McDonalds. Way to turn a fun thing into a douchey comment.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Because they want to charge you more for a whopper with cheese
I took the We'll be in touch comment as them conceding to work with them on this...or at least something.
If they just cut it there, then McD's deserves to go down in flame-broiled goodness. Take it on the chin for charity McD's and not puss out cause you'd have to work with a competitor.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Yep, that's the one thing McD does better. BK's are adequate though (at least over here), so I still go with them almost every time.
Might as well just be another brand of thousand island dressing its definitely the majority of the base of the sauce... That's crazy though I didn't know
Have to agree. The fries are pretty much the only thing I think that McD's does really, really well. Absolutely nothing in the world like fresh McD's fries.
Well this is the company that stopped serving Heinz after a former Burger King exec became their CEO
Only one day and only one city. What's the point?
They should at least have one location in areas they both are in over the country to do it for the one day. At least then people could talk about it in a PR Blitz of taste/etc. while raising awareness of the event for them. Instead it's just going to be crickets after this website and announcement. *shrug*
They should at least have one location in areas they both are in over the country to do it for the one day. At least then people could talk about it in a PR Blitz of taste/etc. while raising awareness of the event for them. Instead it's just going to be crickets after this website and announcement. *shrug*
Goro Majima
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Never had one of those Big Kings but isn't this already the same general idea from Burger King if people were really curious?
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Lol, what the hell. You'd think a massive international fast food juggernaut would be above what seems like such petty childish behavior. If that was indeed the reason.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
No, the regular Whopper has no cheese I believe.
I think this was a dick move by Burger King if McDonald's really wasn't notified before hand. There is no good will here, it's purely marketing. The way it's phrased makes BK seem equal to McD's and gives no good way for McD's to respond.
McDonalds may be a bit bitter about that and it comes out some in that response. Really it show's he's trying to say "we're not pals, knock it off".
Also, I'm a bit confused. They say proceeds will go towards charity but then also say that customers wouldn't pay for the burgers, but instead do some weird gimmicky "settlethebeef" thing.
McDonalds may be a bit bitter about that and it comes out some in that response. Really it show's he's trying to say "we're not pals, knock it off".
Also, I'm a bit confused. They say proceeds will go towards charity but then also say that customers wouldn't pay for the burgers, but instead do some weird gimmicky "settlethebeef" thing.
Anoregon
The flight plan I just filed with the agency list me, my men, Dr. Pavel here. But only one of you!
Burger King has Coke products though. You just created a paradox. I'm scared.
ClosingADoor
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Bit of a shitty move by Burger King. They know McDonalds will look like douchebags if they say no. Work out your deals yourself instead of doing some public blackmailing "for charity."
That said, I'm sure the multi billion companies will survive.
That said, I'm sure the multi billion companies will survive.
Spiritreaver
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That McD's response, lol. Those are the kind of responses that infuriate me the most on GAF, my personal kryptonite.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
Yeah, especially the 'call us before pulling a stunt like this next time'
Diprosalic
Banned
it was a clever ploy by BK because they knew McDo has to turn them down and by the responses in this thread, they clearly got what they wanted.
My thoughts exactly.
Man, I remember the disbelief/amazement I felt when I first saw Iori fighting E. Honda in the darkened, back alley background of CvS1. Crazy..jpg)
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