The Angry Whopper — How angry is it really?

Published on January 9th, 2009

The Angry Whopper. How angry is it really? Food critic Marc Perkel visits a Burger King to find out. I like a burger with a little bite so I thought anything called “Angry” had to have a little satisfaction in it.

Well I was disappointed. On a 1 to 10 scale this burger is barely a 1 when it comes to hot. If I were not told it was a “hot” burger I would not have known. So on the “angry burger” scale I rate it a Harry Reed.

When I was hoping for at least this:

I left angrier than the whopper.

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# 1 noname said, on January 9th, 2009 at 10:53 pm

What do you mean by angry, spicy or hot? Go to taco bell if you want hot and crappy food.

Too many places are putting excessive amounts of spices in their food to cover poor preparation or spoilage.

Hot spices where originally used to cover and slow down food spoilage. Some people thereby acquired a taste for spicy food.

Good food, like a good a stake doesn’t need anything. Less ingredients is actually more in many cases.

[A vampire would not like a good stake.(sic) - ed.]

# 2 silentknight said, on January 9th, 2009 at 10:58 pm

what did u do to that burger did u have premature oops on it

# 3 BubbaRay said, on January 9th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

How far would you go for a free burger?

People using Facebook can install the “Whopper Sacrifice” to their profile.

The app offers a coupon for a free Whopper if you delete 10 people from your friends list.

When you get rid of a friend it shows up in your activity feed. So it’ll say, you sacrificed that person for a free Whopper.

OK, what is up with this? Delete friends for advertising? How does that work?

# 4 Glenn E. said, on January 9th, 2009 at 11:40 pm

Let’s face it. When Burger King down-sized its marketing department. It fell victim to the olde “dumbass brother-in-law” syndrome. That’s where the only guys who got to keep their jobs were relatives of some higher executives. But… they weren’t particularly bright. And their idea for increasing sales has been things like this “Angry Burger” ad. As well as all those creepy “big-headed” Burger King man ads. Seeing that plastic King with the frozen grin, doesn’t make me want to go anywhere near their stores. Their “The King as a reverse thief” ad was pretty stupid. Like I say, I’ll bet somebody’s brother in law thought that up.

So what’s next for B.K.? A “Bolder Burger” ad? Maybe they’ll sneak a 1/4 teaspoon of steak sauce onto each beef sandwich. Barely enough to taste, but not enough to cost them a penny for it. But it would be “bolder”, no denying it. Whoopity freakin do.

# 5 Ah_Yea said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:07 am

So the “Angry Whopper” is actually a “Harry Reid Sour Puss” burger?

What did they do to it? Dip it in lemon juice?

Did they yell at it saying it had to seat the junior senator burger from Illinois?

# 6 Jim said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:18 am

I hope that wasn’t a picture of the one you got, it sure doesn’t look like the ad. It actually looks like someone sat on it for a few minutes to get the flavors to “meld”.

I may go try one on sunday and see if it is anywhere near the chili I made last weekend. Gotta love powdered chili and tobasco for that 20 second latent heat effect.

# 7 billabong said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:42 am

The gayest ad ever made?The guy who wakes up in bed with the King next to him.He has a bag of breakfast to serve the guy.I gotta quit drinking would be my reaction.

# 8 meetsy said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:42 am

ewwww, people still EAT this crap, much less talk about it. Yuck.

# 9 amodedoma said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:43 am

With all the ‘good’ fast food places why would anyone want to eat at McD’s or B-King? The thing I miss the most about livin in America after the family are all those great places to eat. I could kill for a philly cheese steak with sauce and hot peppers right now! But a whopper!?!? Now that’s just dog food I don’t care what sauce you put on it to spice it up!

# 10 ECA said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:44 am

Im sorry,
I mix Thai Chili sauce and Jalapeno, to get abit of Spice..

# 11 Greg Allen said, on January 10th, 2009 at 1:00 am

I love that picture of the burger! What a mess!

It cracks me up that the pictures of the food are so dissimilar to the actual product.

I don’t know when it happened but I no longer care what fast food tastes like. I just eat it and move on.

# 12 BigBoyBC said, on January 10th, 2009 at 1:07 am

“Available for a limited time only, the new Angry WHOPPER sandwich features a flame-broiled burger patty topped with sizzling Angry onions, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce and mayonnaise topped with Angry sauce on a sesame seed bun. “

And yes, that’s the way BK burgers look like in my area too. BK has really gone down the tubes. Their adverts are just as bad as their food too.

I won’t eat there anymore, I rather go to Carl’s Jr. or In-and-out Burger…

# 13 bhelverson said, on January 10th, 2009 at 1:14 am

I ate a Whopper several weeks ago and it was terrible. I usually eat my fast food at Jack in the Box and the Whopper was no comparison. No more Burger King for me!

# 14 Lou said, on January 10th, 2009 at 1:59 am

Never was a fan of the Kings work.

# 15 Zybch said, on January 10th, 2009 at 2:12 am

That so-called angry whopper looks like someone has already eaten it once.
Still, I’d rather shove that down my neck hole than anything from McDonalds.

# 16 jcd'slovechild said, on January 10th, 2009 at 2:26 am

Dude would you please take your date to a nicer place?

The ladies don’t love the new creepy Burger King…how bout taking your lady friend to Del Taco, In n Out Burger or Popeye’s Fried Chicken?
After all, you’ve got to give to live…

# 17 Chris Mac said, on January 10th, 2009 at 3:08 am

I’m not sure.. Should I pay for the anurism and enjoy the stroke, or vica versa

# 18 Eric said, on January 10th, 2009 at 4:37 am

Every so often I end up in a McDonalds or BK. My first reaction most of the time is “why the hell did I just eat that?” A few hours later (usually on the can), it changes to “Never again!”

They use old dairy cows for their meat. There’s no way to get a tough old girl to taste right. And what the hell do they do to their fries? I know they cook ‘em in rapeseed oil (OK, Canola) and add a strange brew of chemicals that seem to taste bitter to me and give me a headache.

If I want a good burger and fries I look for a local family style restaurant or a Fatburger, Carl’s JR/Winkies or make my own.

# 19 HMeyers said, on January 10th, 2009 at 5:11 am

Any “mainstream” spicy burger is going to be tame.

Nevertheless, I’ll probably sit down with the King and listen to his sexy talk and try one of these.

There is 1 quality (and several not quality) Burger Kings in my area and I try to send some of my cashola every now and then to help them weather the recession (depression?) we are in.

# 20 George said, on January 10th, 2009 at 5:48 am

I think the problem with Burger King is that they didn’t age well. Many of the joints look like they did in the 70’s, and also like they haven’t been cleaned since the 70’s either.

I take the kids to BK maybe twice a year. We never go to McDonalds because nothing there is any good. When the kids want fast food, we go to Whataburger (Southern chain) because the places are clean and the menu is straightforward and not junked up with “angry” burgers and crap.

I wish we had In-and-Out down here, or Fatburger. Hell, I’d even go for a Jack-in-the-Box over a BK if they were here.

# 21 QB said, on January 10th, 2009 at 6:37 am

ECA said “I’m sorry, I mix Thai Chili sauce and Jalapeno, to get a bit of Spice..”

Do you keep your toilet paper in the freezer?

# 22 Floyd said, on January 10th, 2009 at 7:08 am

First of all, a burger with spicy stuff (like green chile or Sriracha hot sauce) can be wonderful. If you don’t like spicy stuff on your burger, then don’t order it. Find a place that makes burgers the way you want them. In New Mexico at least, there are lots of mom and pop restaurants and drive-ins that have great burgers. The Owl, Hurricane’s, Blake’s Lottaburger, Sadie’s, and Bobcat Bite come to mind…

On Burger King: some BKs always have great burgers, others don’t. It must have something to do with whether the management cares how a burger is done, and how well the staff have been trained.

#16: I agree that the creepy Burger King guy in commercials is not a good selling point.

# 23 Kintaar said, on January 10th, 2009 at 7:19 am

The worst one is the ad with the minstrels singing (sarcastically?) while some 1970’s-looking guy gets thrown out of the house by his wife.

Tell me again. How is that supposed to sell food?

I’d rather go to McDonald’s than Burger King. At least McDonald’s has good coffee.

# 24 heehee said, on January 10th, 2009 at 7:33 am

“There is 1 quality (and several not quality) Burger Kings in my area”

“On Burger King: some BKs always have great burgers, others don’t.”

Inconsistency has been one of the biggest problems with BK and others. This is a function of BK headquarters’ lack of management talent, from their beginnings.

If you aren’t sure of what you’ll get, you pass it up.

Whether you like the food or not, McD is the most consistent for quality, service and cleanliness.

# 25 eyeofthetiger said, on January 10th, 2009 at 7:38 am

I enjoy a whopper a couple times a month. I’ve never been served a burger that looked or tasted that bad. Food critics call themselves “foodies”

# 26 Malcolm said, on January 10th, 2009 at 7:47 am

I call it the “mildly annoying” burger.

# 27 QB said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:11 am

Malcolm, line the “The Amityville Annoyance”?

# 28 fulanoche said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:16 am

#9 palindrome

depending on where you are you might be able to find minute steaks, fry some onions, provolone, french bread, jar of banana peppers.. i know it’s not the same but it has stopped the jonesing for me here in honduras

# 29 Winston said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:19 am

“I hope that wasn’t a picture of the one you got, it sure doesn’t look like the ad.”

They never, EVER do (as was pointed out by the armed character in a funny scene from the film “Falling Down”). But, I have to admit, the reality is in this case RADICALLY different from the huge, stuffed burger in the ad.

And by rating it as a one, does that mean it’s barely hot at all or that you’re one of those people who could drink aqua regia and only rate it a 5 out of 10.

# 30 Ron Larson said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:27 am

Hmmmm….. bad name. I can’t help but think that it will be angry on the way out too.

# 31 Cap'nKangaroo said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:34 am

If you want truly inedible BK burgers, try the service plazas on the New Jersey turnpike with a BK, preferably during busy hours. They mass prepare the whoppers and place them under heat lamps and wait for the customer to pick the proper type (cheese/no cheese/dbl whp w cheese, etc). Not only will the customers pick up a burger from one bin and place back in the wrong bin, they will reach to the back to get the “freshest” burger, leaving the ones in front to dry out. I have even seen customers open the wrappers to check out the burger, then replace it under the lamps.

The Roy Rogers establishments are a little better since you put the condiments on yourself. The cold lettuce/tomato/pickles don’t wither under the heat lamp for 30-45 minutes like the BKs.

With all of that said, the worst burger I have ever had was at an In and Out Burger at I-15 and Foothill Blvd in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. I did not know you could make beef taste like cardboard until that purchase.

Some of the best burgers I have had was nearby at Farmer Boys Restaurant at Milliken Ave and I-10 in Ontario, CA.

# 32 chuck said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:45 am

“Angry” refers to the guy who had to make the burger for you. A few weeks ago he was working for Bear Stearns, then after he got laid off the bank foreclosed on his McMansion.

Would you like a side of “Fuck you” fries with that?

# 33 Thomas said, on January 10th, 2009 at 9:22 am

Jalapenos have been available at McDonalds in Texas for some time.

The problem with jalapenos is that they quickly lose their heat when left out. At most places I eat the jalapenos like candy. Freshly cut jalapenos on the other hand on a burger are great. Well worth trying. In fact fresh jalapenos on pizza are also excellent

# 34 Nth of the 49th said, on January 10th, 2009 at 9:44 am

BK and Macs the best cure for constipation I’ve ever found.
Macs especially, 30 minutes tops and relief comes.

# 35 Mister Mustard said, on January 10th, 2009 at 9:45 am

#9 – Amo

Not to worry. You’ve had BK en España since 1975:

http://burgerking.es/#

# 36 Ah_Yea said, on January 10th, 2009 at 9:46 am

#31 Cap’nKangaroo;

In-and-Out burger for me was both the worst and best (or nearly so).

The absolute worse was from a place in Long Beach, while the best was off the 90 and Van Buren in Riverside. That one was better than a good steak.

# 37 GaryInMiami said, on January 10th, 2009 at 10:02 am

I tried one of these last week. Then I tried another one on Friday with extra peppers. No difference. Still just as mild as mother’s milk. From now on I shall satiate my need for heat with quality Thai cooking.

# 38 framitz said, on January 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am

Someone was more angry than the so called burger and beat the ‘crap’ out of it!

BK truly sucks ass, especially the fries.

Wendy’s is by far the worst though.

# 39 amodedoma said, on January 10th, 2009 at 10:15 am

#28, Yeah thought of that too, but here in Spain they just don’t sell it sliced that thin. I asked the butcher if he couldn’t use the coldcut slicer and he started whining about how he’d have to clean it afterwards. Short of buying myself a slicer, I don’t see me eatin’ no steak sandwiches here. Supongo que deberia volver a casa de vez en cuando.

# 40 Mister Mustard said, on January 10th, 2009 at 10:22 am

#38

>>BK truly sucks ass, especially the fries.
>>Wendy’s is by far the worst though.

OK, what’s the best, if you’re in a rush?

# 41 Cap'nKangaroo said, on January 10th, 2009 at 10:46 am

#36 Ah_Yea said,

That was my one and only visit to In and Out Burger, never had the courage to try them again.

# 42 Mr. Fusion said, on January 10th, 2009 at 10:51 am

OK, whatever turns your clogged arteries on.

I make my own burgs with well drained beef. I also get to over cook them so the outside has that tasty crunch. And, we put our own condiments as we wish as much as we wish.

But eat a fast burger? What, and become Republican?

# 43 Hmeyers said, on January 10th, 2009 at 12:40 pm

#32 for the win

“‘Angry’ refers to the guy who had to make the burger for you. A few weeks ago he was working for Bear Stearns”

# 44 Cap'nKangaroo said, on January 10th, 2009 at 2:20 pm

#42 Mr. Fusion

Homemade is always best, preferably cooked on a grill. Unfortunately, my job keeps me on the road 48 weeks out of year, living out of the cab and sleeper of my truck. My dining choices are are severely limited by where I can get the tractor trailer into or near.

# 45 GF said, on January 10th, 2009 at 2:44 pm

Sad burger.

# 46 Thomas said, on January 10th, 2009 at 2:48 pm

#42
A “crunchy” burger?! Crunchy from the toasted bun: fine. Crunchy from the paddy is just wrong.

# 47 BigBoyBC said, on January 10th, 2009 at 3:19 pm

Marc should send this picture to BK Chairman and let them see the crap their people are serving the public…

# 48 hhopper said, on January 10th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

Then the Whopper first came out in the 60’s, it was a damn good burger. Since than it has steadily gone downhill and now it really sucks. The only fast food burger I’ll eat is Wendy’s.

# 49 Mr. Fusion said, on January 10th, 2009 at 5:30 pm

#44, Cap’n,

I’m picturing a Pete with a gas grill bungeed to the headache rack, …

# 50 cheapdaddy said, on January 10th, 2009 at 6:44 pm

A year or so ago BK had a site where you could upload a picture and get it Simpsonized.
This year they’ve given us Whopper Virgins, Flame broiled cologne, and now the Whopper angry gram. Angry-gram.com is the US english version. There is also angry-gram.ca with a British sounding accent.
I agree the Whopper is the best colon purge, but I’ve gotta admire their marketing. I wonder if they deliver to Gaza?

# 51 Greg Allen said, on January 10th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

Whenever possible, I pack my own sandwich. It’s cheaper, usually better and healthier.

Fast food also creates INSANE AMOUNTS OF WASTE.

The amount of garbage a fast-food meal generates bothers me… and I’m not even very much of an environmentalist.

I also avoid bottled/canned drinks for the same reason (well, except beer). It bugs me to use something for a couple of minutes and then throw it away.

# 52 QB said, on January 10th, 2009 at 9:38 pm

GregAllen. I’m with you. It’s not about being ‘green’, it’s just an offensive waste.

# 53 QB said, on January 10th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

On the other hand, I prefer a naughty whopper.

# 54 BigBoyBC said, on January 11th, 2009 at 1:04 am

SNL’s take on “Whopper Virgins”

# 55 BigBoyBC said, on January 11th, 2009 at 1:06 am

Whoops! that didn’t seen to work…

[Please drop the WWW from URLs as WordPress doesn't display it properly. - ed.]

# 56 Rick Cain said, on January 11th, 2009 at 10:17 am

Burger King doesn’t need to fix their whoppers at all.

They need to fix those disgusting french fries!

[Bingo! - ed.]

# 57 James Hill said, on January 11th, 2009 at 11:12 am

Just because The King owns angry liberals is no reason to get pissy.

Also, speaking about yourself in the third person is reserved for those that have never lost. So, beyond me, The Great One, no one else around here should be doing it.

Especially the weakest editor here.

# 58 Mister Mustard said, on January 11th, 2009 at 11:22 am

$55 – Biggie

>>Whoops! that didn’t seen to work…

Not to worry. It isn’t you, it’s the software of the Prodigious Prognosticator of All Things Tech. You have to omit the “www” from the URL for it to link properly.

# 59 QB said, on January 11th, 2009 at 1:01 pm

#57 Um, yeah. That’s it exactly.

# 60 RayvenWolf said, on January 21st, 2009 at 11:50 am

This article fails. That picture is of the Whopper Teriyaki from freaking Japan, NOT the angry whopper. If you can’t be bothered to put up the actual picture rather than the one from Wikipedia I doubt you have even tried this burger.

# 61 Rico said, on October 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm

Yeah, take away the few Jalapeno chips and there’s really nothing “angry” about it…they need to put on WAY more Jalapenos and and some type of hot sauce/dressing on it. Angry Whopper should BURN your mouth!!!

I just bought Jalapeno chips in a jar and made an Angry Turkey on White.

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