To celebrate the release of Windows 7, Japanese Burger King franchises are offering a Windows 7 Whopper with 7 patties, selling for 777 Yen (CAD$8.92 as of this writing), available only for the next 7 days. I have no idea why they’re not doing this on this side of the Pacific; I’m sure it would be a big hit:
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According to Julie from ObjectSharp, the Japanese text after “13cm” says “American-size buns”.
[Thanks to Ian Irving for pointing this to me!]
This article also appears in Canadian Developer Connection and Global Nerdy.
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welcome Joey!
"American-size buns" [/shiver]
My full translation of the ad below:
10.22 Windows 7 Commemorative Burger On Sale
Windows 7 Whopper
New and Only for a Limited Time
This luxurious, super-giant burger is made from 7 beef patties of approximately 113g each stacked between 13cm diameter American-size buns!
The first 30 customers each day will be offered a special price of 777 yen (tax included, normal price 1450 yen tax included)!
[In the golden badge in the lower-left corner] In effect Oct 22 to Oct 28