Burger w/onion candles, from White Castle

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the novelty of White Castle's scented candles that replicate the aroma of their onion-laden sliders. Participants explore the implications of such a product, including its practicality and the motivations behind its creation.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes the nostalgic effect of White Castle's aroma, suggesting it could evoke strong memories.
  • Another questions the necessity of producing candles instead of simply donating to charity, labeling the idea as "nutty."
  • A different participant expresses skepticism about the cost-effectiveness of the candles, pondering how much of the price goes to production and logistics.
  • One post humorously suggests that the candles might create a craving for sliders, questioning the marketing angle.
  • A participant recalls a similar product, Burger King's "FLAME" cologne, and expresses interest in purchasing the candles for personal use.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express mixed feelings about the idea of scented candles, with some finding it amusing and others critical of the concept. There is no consensus on the value or practicality of the product.

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Participants do not delve into the specifics of production costs or charity contributions, leaving these aspects open to interpretation.

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Individuals interested in novelty products, marketing strategies, or those with a nostalgic connection to fast food culture may find this discussion relevant.

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If you misspent your youth in a part of the country where White Castle dominates the roadside landscape, the smell of the chain's onion-and-grease-laden sliders may have a Proustian effect on your olfactory nerve -- or your bowels. Now White Castle promises to deliver that aroma on demand, minus the actual belly bombers, via the new White Castle scented candle...
http://consumerist.com/2010/05/white-castle-candle-promises-bed-of-onions-aroma-1.html

Mustard and ketchup sold separately.
 
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Why can't they just donate to charity without the need for producing candles?

What a nutty idea.
 
I can produce that smell in my own kitchen AND get to eat the onions slathered on my grilled steak-and-cheese sandwich. And yes, it is a nutty idea. The candles cost $10 each - how much of that is eaten up by production, packaging, shipping, etc? They should just give money to charity and crow about it in their ads.
 
Darn, I missed the definitive punchline by a inch. It should have been "mustard and ketchup candles sold separately". :biggrin:

Nutty like a fox? Light the candle and one suddenly has the desire for a Slider?
 
LOL OMG this reminds me of the "FLAME" cologne released by Burger King; it captures the "essence" of the whopper. I'm buying some of those candles for my next relaxing bath :biggrin: