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In a delightfully macabre twist that would make Morticia proud, Burger King has announced a new limited-time menu inspired by the iconic Addams Family. The centerpiece of this spooky spread? A striking purple burger that’s sure to turn heads and possibly stomachs.
The Addams Family-inspired meal will be launching October 10th for a limited time.
Food blogger Markie Devo, posted about the news to his Instagram account. He also mentioned that there would be a new Burger King crown to go along with the meal, and that he didn’t know if there would be accompanying Addams Family toys included or not.
The Creepy & Kooky Menu
Burger King’s new Addams Family-themed menu blends the familiar with the fantastically bizarre.
Here’s what customers can expect:
- Wednesday Whopper: The star of the show, this burger features a vibrant purple bun that looks like it could have been baked in Wednesday Addams’ kitchen. “Purple bun, beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, possibly* Swiss cheese, possibly* ketchup.”
- Gomez’s Churro Fries: “Fried crispy pastry dough tossed in cinnamon sugar, served warm with chocolate sauce.”
- Morticia’s Kooky Chocolate Shake:: A thick, creamy cake batter fudge shake with mysterious bumps and lumps (reportedly cookie pieces or brownie bites) mixed throughout, and topped with sprinkles.
- Thing’s Rings & Other Things: Burger King’s standard onion rings in a special packaging.
This isn’t the first time Burger King has experimented with colorful burgers. In 2014, they introduced a black burger in Japan, which gained international attention. This purple burger seems to be their latest attempt to capture the public’s imagination and social media buzz.
A spokesperson for Burger King stated, “We wanted to create a menu that was both delicious and captivating. The Addams Family’s unique blend of horror and humor provided the perfect inspiration for a line of products that are a little left of center.”
Limited Availability
The Addams Family menu will be available for a limited time at participating Burger King locations. The company has hinted that there might be some “mysterious and spooky” surprises for customers who order from the themed menu.
Early reactions on social media have been a mix of intrigue and hesitation. Some customers are excited about the novelty:
“Can’t wait to try that purple burger! It’s so weird, I love it!” tweeted one enthusiast.
Others are more skeptical:
“I don’t know if I want my food to look like it came from the Addams Family mansion…” another user posted.
This menu launch coincides with renewed interest in the Addams Family franchise, following the success of the Netflix series “Wednesday.” Burger King’s marketing team seems to be capitalizing on this cultural moment, appealing to fans of the show and the broader Addams Family universe.
In other BK news, the chain announced the extension of their $5 Value Meal into October…as did, McDonald’s.
The Future of Fast Food?
Burger King’s Addams Family menu represents a growing trend in the fast food industry of creating Instagram-worthy, limited-time offerings
For a limited time, fast food enthusiasts can have a taste of the Addams Family’s peculiar palate, all wrapped up in a convenient, if unnaturally colored, package.
