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Burger King fans swear a simple trick gets you a fresher Whopper, but not everyone is convinced
Want a hotter, fresher Whopper? Burger King fans say one simple request could make the difference.
Fans of the fast-food chain swear by ordering the burger “hot off the broiler” — whether you’re ordering at the counter, going through the drive-through or getting delivery — to help ensure a freshly cooked patty rather than one that has been sitting on a warming tray, Tasting Table recently reported.
The request is not just an off-menu hack, as Burger King’s online ordering system lists “Hot Off The Broiler” as one of its customization options — though some customers may not realize it can also be requested in person.
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The catch, however, is that the request could tack on a few extra minutes to your wait.
But plenty of burger lovers say it’s worth it.
On Reddit, where Burger King customers often share and debate ordering tips and tricks, some users said a Whopper ordered “off the broiler” came noticeably hotter, with a better char, texture and more melted cheese.
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“It’s piping hot, and it still has a crust that hasn’t steamed over,” one Reddit user wrote recently, alongside a photo of a double Whopper stacked high with toppings and oozing melted cheese.
“I’m converted.”
“Did this today and what a difference,” another commenter wrote in a recent thread. “The taste and tenderness of the beef patty was way better.”
Another user called it “the only way to order a Whopper.”
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While some said they feel bad asking workers to go out of their way, self-identified current and former employees said the request is generally not a problem, as long as customers are polite and understand the order may take longer.
Several commenters noted that it is easier for staff when the request is made right away.
Not everyone was convinced, however.
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Some Reddit users said results can vary widely by location, with a few claiming the request is sometimes ignored during busy periods or depending on the store.
“Honest answer, it will depend on the kitchen and the manager,” one commenter said.
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“Take my word for it, if you check this box, nothing changes in the preparation of your burger,” another chimed in.
Others argued that if a restaurant is already following proper procedures, the difference between a fresh patty and one recently placed in a warming tray will be minimal.
“If the kitchen crew is properly doing things, you couldn’t tell between ‘fresh off the broiler’ or not,” one said.
But the hack isn’t the only one fans recommend.
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Burger King’s customization system includes other no-extra-charge options, such as extra pickles, additional onions, sauces or having a Whopper cut in half — letting customers truly “have it your way,” as Tasting Table also reported.
Fox News Digital reached out to Burger King for comment.
A massive fire broke out Saturday afternoon at a laboratory building on the University of South Florida campus in St. Petersburg, authorities said.
Campus police said fire crews were called to the Marine Science Laboratory building for a structure fire.
No injuries have been reported, and the building was safely evacuated, police said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Large plumes of gray smoke were seen rising from the building late Saturday.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, students and staff were alerted to the fire shortly before 6 p.m.
The school sent an alert reading: “Urgent Alert. Fire reported in MSL, Marine Science Lab. Evacuate building. Avoid area. Emergency personnel responding.”
St. Petersburg Fire Chief Michael Lewis said more than 60 units and about 200 firefighters responded to the scene.
Lewis said around 9 p.m. that the fire was largely extinguished but that the building is likely “a total loss.”
“The entire roof has burned off,” he said, according to the report.
USF police said it will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Cameraman gets caught risking it all to film World Cup’s ‘sexiest fan’ in the Formula 1 paddock
Sometimes we forget how hard it is to be a cameraman. You’ve got to focus on what you’re supposed to be shooting and block out all other distractions.
Of course, sometimes a little eye candy comes along and slips through the goalie, and that’s what happened to one cameraman — and you’ll see in a second why I’m fairly certain it was a cameraman — working in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix paddock.
Hey, he’s only human.
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After Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session, UK broadcaster Sky Sports was doing some analysis with 2009 World Champion Jenson Button, former driver Naomi Schiff and presenter Simon Lazenby.
However, their coverage was somewhat interrupted when the cameraman got a little distracted by a certain paddock guest.
I bet a couple of husbands got dirty looks from the missus when they yelled, “Hey, that’s Ivana Knoll!”
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That’s right, internet sleuths were quick to identify the 2018 World Cup’s “sexiest fan.”
Which is a heck of a title. Do you realize how many people were at that?!
The cameraman managed to get back on track, although it was probably good that one McLaren mechanic wasn’t handling any power tools when Knoll walked by.
That could’ve been disastrous.
I do think Knoll knew what she was doing. One does not stumble into the title of “sexiest fan.”
That’s not the kind of outfit you usually see in a busy paddock with tools and pieces of cars and big stacks of tires all over the place. But Knoll knew there would be cameras, and dammit, where there’s sports and cameras, there’s “World Cup sexiest fan” Ivana Knoll.
Maybe she’ll get a little more facetime at Sunday’s Grand Prix. It was announced on Saturday night that the race’s start time has been moved up three hours to 1 p.m. ET, in an attempt to avoid inclement weather later in the day.
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