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There Is Now Fantastic Four Blue Milk

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Indeed, we’ve already created an extraordinary pizza featuring four distinctive flavors all on one round delight. What more could possibly surpass that?

Would you believe … blue milk?

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but share an exciting piece of news that has just dropped! TruMoo, the renowned brand, has astonishingly decided to release a new flavor – “Fantastic Berry” blue milk. This is in line with the upcoming Marvel blockbuster, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Yes, you heard it right! It’s not a trick of the mind, but a real, blue-hued dairy product. The press release leaves no room for doubt: “And indeed, the milk is blue!” (I can only speculate that the color is due to some cosmic ray exposure.)

As a fan who’s concerned about not ending up like The Thing due to excessive Blue Cow Juice consumption, fear not! This “Fantastic Berry” milk is indeed low-fat, making it a more manageable choice for your daily intake.

During this promotion, TruMoo is also giving away a series of color-changing glasses inspired by the Fantastic Four. One will be allocated to each participant starting from July 18 with the Human Torch, then Invisible Woman on July 25, followed by the Thing on August 1 and finally Mister Fantastic on August 8.

According to the announcement, “every fan has to submit evidence of their eligible milk buy from MarvelMilk.com weekly to claim the highlighted glass, as long as stocks are available.” (I must admit, I’m not sure where I get my dairy updates, but it seems MarvelMilk.com is the place!)

Beyond the Fantastic Four-themed Little Caesars pizza, Kellogg’s is also producing Fantastic Four Pop-Tarts, featuring a unique blue raspberry filling. (One might wonder if cosmic rays actually have a taste resembling blue raspberry, and why there are so many blueberries involved?) Picture yourself consuming this entire meal of Fantastic Four food in one go. That seems like the setup for the origin story of Annihilus.

TruMoo is the same company that unveiled the Star Wars-themed blue milk a year ago, but unlike what you might have seen in the movies, this wasn’t berry-flavored; it was vanilla instead. (I suppose there are no cosmic rays in Star Wars, after all.)

The Fantastic Four: First Steps opens in theaters on July 25.

The Craziest Fast Food Menu Items Ever

Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza

In contrast to ordinary quick foods, Pizza Hut’s Hot Dog Bites Pizza stands out as an extraordinarily peculiar creation. So preposterous is its concept that one might wonder if it could become even more absurd if it were actually laden with bananas. You can delve into the entire intriguing genesis of this gastronomic innovation on the Pizza Hut website. This innovative dish initially emerged in Asia and gradually spread to Pizza Huts worldwide, eventually reaching our shores in 2015. Different countries have presented their own unique takes on it; for instance, some international versions incorporate a standard-sized hot dog within the crust, while American variations encircle the pizza with mini sausage rolls (pigs in a blanket) and serve it with mustard dipping sauce. Incredibly audacious! This culinary oddity was only available in the U.S. until 2016. If you’re eager to recreate this experience, simply prepare a pizza and assemble a large platter of hors d’oeuvres for yourself.

Tim Horton’s Buffalo Latte

The idea that an item sold exclusively in the Buffalo area Tim Hortons, and not as an April Fool’s Day joke, is made with a blend of freshly brewed espresso, steamed milk, mocha, and a bold Buffalo sauce flavor, sounds incredibly bizarre to me. I have encountered many peculiar food items during my tenure at this site, but the mere thought of consuming this beverage leaves me utterly bewildered. The information comes from Bon Appetit.

The notion that a drink available only in Tim Hortons stores in Buffalo and not as an April Fools’ Day prank, is a mixture of freshly brewed espresso, steamed milk, mocha, and a robust Buffalo sauce flavor, seems utterly preposterous to me. I have come across various strange food items during my time here, but the idea of drinking this concoction leaves me completely dumbfounded. According to Bon Appetit, that’s what it is made of.

Burger King’s Gooey Apple Green Slime Sauce

In the ’90s, Burger King had a rather unconventional approach to children’s meals. There were no strict rules, and they even enjoyed making food items appear green, such as the “Gooey Apple Green Slime Sauce” that accompanied their chicken tenders in the “Big Kids Meal.”

It’s important to note that while an adult might find the idea of eating something called “slime” unappealing, you should consider a few factors. Firstly, this was the ’90s, a time when Nickelodeon and its slime-covered celebrities were extremely popular, as were the ghostbusters and their companion Slimer. Secondly, it’s essential to remember that children, during this era, might not have been as discerning in their food choices as they are today.

McDonald’s McStuffins

In essence, people generally visit McDonald’s for familiarity and comfort. They crave classic meals like Big Macs, Chicken McNuggets, and fries, which McDonald’s executes quite well. However, they seem to stumble when they attempt to innovate or capitalize on trends. A case in point is the “McStuffin,” a product similar to the Hot Pocket that was introduced about a decade earlier. McStuffins, filled with flavors like pepperoni pizza and chicken teriyaki, were supposedly made with fresh bread. However, these items didn’t resonate with customers and were soon removed from the menu. And, in a humorous twist, they were later adapted into a popular children’s TV show (though I must clarify that this is merely a joke).

KFC’s Double Down

The Double Down – an idea so extraordinary that you couldn’t resist trying it at least once! This unique creation features fried chicken patties replacing traditional bread, with cheese, bacon, and sauce nestled within. Originally introduced as a temporary menu item in 2010, this mind-blowing meal became so popular that it stuck around for quite some time. In fact, KFC reintroduced the Double Down once again, on a limited basis, in 2023. So, if you haven’t yet experienced the chicken-on-chicken sandwich of your dreams, there might still be hope!

McDonald’s Chicken Fajitas

During the 1990s, fajitas – consisting of grilled meat strips cooked on a hot metal skillet – became extremely popular at casual dining restaurants. Even McDonald’s decided to jump on the bandwagon and create their own version. However, being McDonald’s, they didn’t serve sizzling meat or use a metal skillet; instead, they offered flimsy chicken pieces wrapped in cold tortillas accompanied by picante sauce packets.

I personally found these McDonald’s fajitas to be one of the worst meals I’ve ever had at their restaurant, but there were some enthusiasts – like this Reddit user who, in a discussion about McDonald’s fajitas, claimed to have been an employee during its final days.

“No one would order them,” they wrote, “so I would often eat them for lunch. Normally, employees had to pay half price for food, but my manager allowed me to eat as many as I wanted without charging.

Sonic’s Pickle Juice Slush

Regardless of their source, frozen beverages usually come in a few common varieties: Cherry, blue raspberry, and cola. However, you rarely encounter pickle-flavored ones. Yet, Sonic dared to introduce this unique flavor a few years ago.

The restaurant boasted that the slush combined the taste of a salty dill pickle with a sweet slush for a refreshingly sour beverage, reminiscent of drinking straight from the pickle jar. Hmmm… delicious? To be honest, I adore pickles on sandwiches or burgers. But downing the juice directly from the jar? That’s quite the unusual idea!

Despite my reservations, the Pickle Juice Slush, first introduced in 2018, was so well-received that Sonic reintroduced it for a limited period in 2022.

Taco Bell’s Waffle Tacos

2014 saw me, as a film enthusiast of the food world, marvel at the wave Taco Bell created when they introduced Waffle Tacos. As imaginative as their name suggests, these were tacos with a twist: Curved waffles replaced tortilla shells, housing eggs and either bacon or sausage within. Syrup was even provided for that sweet touch! Nowadays, the menu boasts an array of breakfast-inspired quesadillas, burritos, and Crunchwraps, but I can’t help but miss those delightful waffle tacos. Oh, how I long for their return!

Burger King Mac N’ Cheetos

Credit goes to the inventive mind behind either a Burger King employee or a creative Cheetos worker who came up with this quirky idea: A deep-fried treat resembling a Cheeto, yet filled with creamy macaroni and cheese. To make it even more extraordinary, Burger King has also introduced Flamin’ Hot Mac n’ Cheetos. Indeed, we reside in a fascinating universe brimming with unbelievable treats.

Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chips

For years, Taco Bell has offered innovative “Naked” items similar to the KFC Double Down. These were inspired by the same impulses as the Double Down – a desire to replace traditional fillings with breaded and fried proteins. What might appear to be tortilla chips dipped in queso sauce are actually bite-sized triangles of fried chicken.

Taco Bell’s Naked Egg Taco

Taco Bell has introduced a unique twist on breakfast tacos called the “Naked Egg Taco.” Instead of using a traditional tortilla shell, they use a fried egg as the shell. The filling includes potatoes, bacon or sausage, and cheese.

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In 2017, Liz Matthews, who holds the title of Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell, stated that innovation in shell design is a key focus area for their experimentation. To be the head of food innovation at Taco Bell, you need to be one of the most imaginative minds in the culinary world.

Burger King’s Whopperito

Talking about culinary creativity: Don’t forget the Whopperito! It was essentially a Whopper stuffed in a tortilla and smothered in cheese sauce instead of the usual ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise. Originally tested as a regional offering in Pennsylvania, this unusual dish quickly gained popularity and caught the eye of mainstream media, even inspiring jokes on late-night shows like “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” (“It’s fantastic if you enjoy both foods, but not yourself.”).

McDonald’s McSalad Shakers

In essence, I’ve noticed over time that McDonald’s has presented various items, but getting a salad from them feels as odd as ordering Mexican food at Panda Express. It’s not their forte! The McSalad Shaker was an example of this; they essentially placed some lettuce and toppings in a plastic drink cup, gave it a shake, and voila! However, the shaking aspect did add some uniqueness to it. Unfortunately, the McSalad Shaker, or should I say McExperiment, had a limited lifespan, lasting just a couple of years.

Burger King’s Yumbo

Burger King, well-known for its fast food, has occasionally strayed from their traditional menu items over the years with some unusual offerings. For instance, did you know they once served a veal parmigiana sub in the 1980s? But what really stands out is the Yumbo sandwich, which was on their menu in the 1970s and later reintroduced in the 2010s. The name alone makes this ham and cheese sandwich served hot quite memorable. (Yumbo!)

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Taco Bell’s Triplelupa

In the late ’90s, Chalupas were added to Taco Bell’s menu. Since then, the company has consistently created new versions of this item. One of the most outlandish ideas they ever had was the “triplelupa” – a complex three-part Chalupa shell containing three distinct flavors of fillings (nacho cheese, chipotle, and cheesy chipotle). Taco Bell marketed it as “the longest shell in Taco Bell history,” however, considering that fast food is usually chosen for its swiftness and practicality, an overly large shell might not have been the most attractive feature.

McDonald’s McDLT

In the years leading up to Seinfeld, Jason Alexander showcased his song-and-dance skills promoting McDonald’s burger innovation called a “McDLT.” This unique burger had its beef and toppings packaged separately in a large styrofoam container with multiple compartments. Essentially, it was an ordinary burger that produced more waste. However, when you saw Jason Alexander singing about “hamburgers with lettuce and tomato that aren’t quite ready” and exclaiming “The beef stays hot! The cool stays crisp! Put it together, you can’t resist!” it left a lasting impression on many people.

Little Caesars’ Big! Big! Bucket of Spaghetti

In the 1980s and ’90s, Little Caesars saw significant growth due to their popular “Pizza! Pizza!” slogan and offer of two pizzas for the price of one compared to other chains. However, applying this philosophy to other foods can be intriguing. For instance, imagine a massive bucket filled with spaghetti! Yes, you heard it right – a colossal tub of pasta. In the 1990s, Little Caesars actually offered this oversized tub of spaghetti, complete with breadsticks, for just $8.88. Such an unusual yet fascinating concept!

Taco Bell’s Bell Beefer

As a follower of Taco Bell, I rarely encounter the Sloppy Joe-like dish in the fast-food industry. However, that’s essentially what Taco Bell attempted with their Bell Beefer, an endeavor to grab a piece of the sandwich market and attract customers who weren’t craving tacos or burritos.

The concept of a Taco Bell sandwich might seem less bizarre than the intensity some fans, known as Bell Heads, have shown in trying to revive the Bell Beefer – according to Snopes, they even staged protests, which they called “Stank Festivals,” at certain San Francisco Taco Bells. Honestly, if a customer were to organize a “Stank Festival” at my restaurant, I’d probably oblige their request just to keep the peace.

McDonald’s Hula Burger

In the past, McDonald’s aimed to cater to their Catholic customers during Lent by introducing a meatless option on their menu. Eventually, they settled on the Filet-O-Fish, but before it became a permanent fixture, they experimented with an unusual creation called the “Hula Burger.” Unlike its name suggests, this wasn’t actually a burger; instead, it consisted of a slice of grilled pineapple covered in melted American cheese on a burger bun. While grilled pineapple might sound appealing, I’m not sure about the idea of a sandwich centered around melted American cheese and pineapple.

Taco Bell’s Chocodilla

Taco Bell has expanded their culinary explorations to include desserts too, such as the “chocodilla,” a sweet twist on the traditional quesadilla – it’s filled with melted chocolate rather than cheese. They’ve also offered candy-bar flavored versions like Kit Kat and Butterfinger, which honestly sounds tempting. It would be great if Taco Bell (or is that Tacos Bell?) could make this dessert more accessible to everyone.

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2025-07-01 19:26

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