Connect with us

Published

on

There comes a time in all of our lives when we must confront the question: how much cheese is too much cheese? If Burger King in Thailand is to be believed, the limit (allegedly) does not exist.

The fast food giant has caused a stir this week with its latest offering, The Real Cheeseburger, a burger with no meat or condiments, and a cardiac arrest-inducing amount of American cheese (20 slices, to be exact) sandwiched inside a sesame seed bun.

It sounds almost too revolting to be real. But Burger King insisted in a social media post on Sunday when the burger landed on menus that the monstrosity is, indeed, legitimate.

This is no joke. This is for real, it wrote on Facebook. The real cheeseburger is full of flavor for those who love cheese.

Launching at a reduced price of 109 Thai baht ($4.70), The Real Cheeseburger swiftly went viral, with dozens of people flocking to Burger King for a taste after seeing it on social media.

At one branch in Bangkok, CNN reported a shift manager was overheard saying the product was so popular the outlet had to stop accepting delivery orders so they could have enough stock left for walk-in diners.

But a viral sensation does not, a delicious meal, make. Most customers whove tried the burger and then shared their thoughts online have struggled to make it through more than a few bites.

In a damning review of The Real Cheeseburger for Lifestyle Asia, reporter Eric E Surbano admitted that two mouthfuls were all I could endure before chucking it into the bin.

It sucks It is horrid. It isnt really shocking that its bad. Its literally burger bun, 20 slices of cheese, and burger bun. Theres no sauce, he wrote.

It was as revolting as you thought it would be: dry, a shock to the digestive system, and literally a thousand calories worth of unnecessary processed cheese. Thats another thing: for something called the Real Cheeseburger, theres nothing real about any of the cheese here.

Surbano added the experience left him wondering why Burger King thought of this aside from the viral aspect of it.

Perhaps they just have a surplus of cheese lying around. Perhaps they just hate us.

There comes a time in all of our lives when we must confront the question: how much cheese is too much cheese? If Burger King in Thailand is to be believed, the limit (allegedly) does not exist.

The fast food giant which is the international counterpart of Australias Hungry Jacks has caused a stir this week with its latest offering, The Real Cheeseburger, a burger with no meat or condiments, and a cardiac arrest-inducing amount of American cheese (20 slices, to be exact) sandwiched inside a sesame seed bun.

It sounds almost too revolting to be real. But Burger King insisted in a social media post on Sunday when the burger landed on menus that the monstrosity is, indeed, legitimate.

Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.

Please provide a valid email address.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Thanks for signing up!
Never miss a story.

This is no joke. This is for real, it wrote on Facebook. The real cheeseburger is full of flavor for those who love cheese.

Launching at a reduced price of 109 Thai baht ($4.70), The Real Cheeseburger swiftly went viral, with dozens of people flocking to Burger King for a taste after seeing it on social media.

At one branch in Bangkok, CNN reported a shift manager was overheard saying the product was so popular the outlet had to stop accepting delivery orders so they could have enough stock left for walk-in diners.

But a viral sensation does not, a delicious meal, make. Most customers whove tried the burger and then shared their thoughts online have struggled to make it through more than a few bites.

In a damning review of The Real Cheeseburger for Lifestyle Asia, reporter Eric E Surbano admitted that two mouthfuls were all I could endure before chucking it into the bin.

It sucks It is horrid. It isnt really shocking that its bad. Its literally burger bun, 20 slices of cheese, and burger bun. Theres no sauce, he wrote.

It was as revolting as you thought it would be: dry, a shock to the digestive system, and literally a thousand calories worth of unnecessary processed cheese. Thats another thing: for something called the Real Cheeseburger, theres nothing real about any of the cheese here.

Surbano added the experience left him wondering why Burger King thought of this aside from the viral aspect of it.

Perhaps they just have a surplus of cheese lying around. Perhaps they just hate us.

Popular Thai travel guide and blogger, Richard Barrow, also admitted on Twitter that he struggled eating even half of this burger.

A trend in #Thailand is to put cheese on literally everything. Now Burger King has joined in with the Real Cheese Burger. Though I think they forgot the meat, he wrote.

I love cheese but I struggled eating even half of this burger. Maybe I should grill the other half? What do you think?

Those sampling the burger in-store didnt have anything better to say.

One customer, IT engineer Im Jeepetch, told CNN she tried the burger after seeing it on social media. Despite being a self-confessed cheese fiend, this was a bit too much.

I could only finish half of it. This is an insane amount of cheese added into one burger. Food is good when things are at the right combination.

Jeepetch said she wouldnt order The Real Cheeseburger again.

Another diner, skincare entrepreneur Alisa Chuengviroj, agreed, telling CNN it was too intense.

I may not try it again. I like a few slices of cheese in my burger but not this much.

Continue Reading

Politics

SEC is scaling back its crypto enforcement unit: Report

Published

on

By

SEC is scaling back its crypto enforcement unit: Report

The SEC’s 50-person crypto unit is getting a shakeup with some staff reassigned to other areas, The New York Times reports.

Continue Reading

Environment

Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Subaru, and Kia EV sales climb in January

Published

on

By

Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Subaru, and Kia EV sales climb in January

Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month.

EV sales in the US by model in January 2025

With nearly 133,000 electric vehicles sold in December, EVs accounted for 8.8% of new car sales in the US, a new record.

According to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, the strong end-of-year sales helped push total EV sales to 1.3 million in 2024, up 7.3% from 2024.

With Trump reportedly planning to end electric vehicle incentives, like the $7,500 federal tax credit, demand is expected to pick up as buyers look to lock in the savings before they disappear.

Several automakers reported US sales numbers for January, giving us a better idea of how the EV market is playing out.

Ford sold 5,666 EVs last month, up 21% and a new January record. The Mustang Mach-E had its best January with 3,529 models sold, up 173% from January 2024. Last year, the Mach-E was the second best-selling electric SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y. This year, it’s already losing ground.

EV-sales-January
Ford Mustang Mach-E (left) and F-150 Lightning (right) (Source: Ford)

Despite higher demand for the Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning sales slipped 15% to 1,907 units. Ford’s E-Transit electric van sales also fell 80%, with only 230 models sold last month.

Kia sold 1,542 EV6 models sold last month. However, sales of its three-row EV9 were down slightly (1,232 vs 1,408 in January 2023).

EV-sales-January
2025 Kia EV6 US-spec model (Source: Kia)

Sister company Hyundai notched double-digit sales growth with its popular EV models. As the upgraded 2025 model (with more range and an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers) rolled out, Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales climbed 54%, with 2,250 units sold in January. Although IONIQ 6 sales were up 15% year over year (YOY), only 871 models were sold.

EV model January 2025 sales
Honda Prologue 3,744
Ford Mustang Mach-E 3,529
Hyundai IONIQ 5 2,250
Ford F-150 Lightning 1,907
Kia EV6 1,542
Kia EV9 1,232
Subaru Solterra 1,052
Hyundai IONIQ 6 871
US electric vehicle sales by model in January 2025

The biggest surprise, again, was Honda. Honda’s electric Prologue continued to take the US by storm with another 3,744 models sold last month.

After delivering the first models last March, the Prologue was the seventh best-selling EV in the US in 2024. Honda sold over 33,000 Prologue’s in the US in 2024, beating out the Chevy Equinox EV (28,874) and Rivian R1S (26,934).

EV-sales-January
2024 Honda Prologue Elite (Source: Honda)

GM doesn’t report monthly US sales numbers, so we’ll have to wait until April for quarterly sales to compare. Several others have yet to report January US sales. Check back for the latest numbers.

Tesla doesn’t report monthly US sales numbers, but earlier today, Electrek reported that the EV maker saw its first annual drop in sales in California last year.

Are you in the market for a new electric vehicle? We can help you get started. You can use our links below to find deals on some of the most popular EVs in your area.

FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.

Continue Reading

Technology

Match appoints Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff as CEO

Published

on

By

Match appoints Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff as CEO

FILE PHOTO: Spencer Rascoff, co-founder and executive chairman of dot.LA, speaks during the Montgomery Summit in Santa Monica, California, U.S., on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images

Match Group announced on Tuesday that Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff will serve as its new CEO.

Rascoff, who has served as a member of the online dating company’s board since March 2024, will replace Bernard Kim in the role, Match said.

“During his time on the Board, Spencer has demonstrated a strong strategic perspective and deep understanding of Match Group’s brands and opportunities,” said Match Group Chairman Tom McInerney, in a statement. “We are confident in his ability to drive the company’s next phase of innovation and growth.”

Along with the leadership change, Match announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter results but lackluster guidance. Match posted earnings per share of 59 cents on $860 million in revenue. That topped the 54 cents per share in earnings and $859 million in revenue expected by analysts polled by LSEG.

However, the parent of Tinder and Hinge issued disappointing revenue guidance for the first quarter. The company forecast sales of $820 million to $830 million for the quarter, falling short of the $853 million estimate from LSEG.

The shares sank 7% in extended trading after the report.

Rascoff, 49, is best known for his role at Zillow. He co-founded the real estate technology company nearly two decades ago and served in various roles, including CEO, before departing in 2019. The Harvard University graduate also founded online travel website Hotwire, which Expedia bought for nearly $700 million in 2003.

Match was fully spun out of Barry Diller’s IAC Group in 2020, but has had a tough run as an independent public company. Its market cap was about $30 billion at the time of the transaction and has since shrunk below $10 billion, reflecting a dramatic slowdown in revenue growth.

Last month, IAC said its board approved the spinoff of Angi, the home improvement market place the company acquired in 2017.

WATCH: How I built my $400 million-a-year dating app Hinge

How I built my $400 million-a-year dating app Hinge

Continue Reading

Trending