Unhealthier Than America: Fish/Burger Burger

When you think of massive artery-clogging gut-bombs, you think of the United States of America. After all, we invented the Krispy Kreme Burger, the Hungry-Man All-Day Breakfast, and the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. But as Takeru Kobayashi showed us, Americans do not have a monopoly on destroying their digestive tract. In this series, "Unhealthier than America," I'd like to highlight food I've found in Korea that would make even the fattest Arkansas hick blush. First up: Lotteria's "Birthday Burger."



As you may recall from my trip to Daegu, Lotteria is the Korean/Japanese McDonald's, and is an atrocity. As they are celebrating their 30th anniversary of serving burgers that taste like a Big Mac dipped in used fry grease, they have introduced a special "Birthday Burger." The hook? Half burger, half shrimp patty. This is easily one of the grossest things I've ever seen, and there's no way I'm buying one to get better pictures. I'm pretty sure this combo meal also includes a chicken burger, so you can vomit up THREE kinds of animal flesh (plus cheese sticks!) for just 12,300 won.

Lotteria, you are Unhealthier than America.