Have you ever thought about why a hamburger is called a ‘hamburger’ when it doesn’t have ham in it? It’s strange, it’s puzzling and I’m curious. Sure it could be because the first hamburger was made in Hamburg, Germany. But I like to make up my own wild stories.....
The Hamburger Story
The guy who invented ‘hamburgers’ was named Ham Burg. He was bent on taking over the world. His latest invention for success was a re-make on the ordinary, staple sandwich. Instead of ham and cheese or chicken and avocado – a toasted sesame seed bun with flame grilled beef, layered with cheese, bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato – called “Hamburger” after himself. Thinking this tasty, irresistible treat would addict millions if not billions, visions of his name posted on every major billboard with followers pledging their allegiance flashed before him. His flock would give up everything else for him - tacos, nachos, rice, pasta - Pfft! What are those? Little by little they’d be consuming him, enjoying him, craving him, taking late night drives to him - a following of people bent for more…more… and moreeee!!! HAM-BURGER!!! HE'S TAKEN OVER THE WORLD!!! And you didn't even realise.
Maccas caught wind of the idea, stole it, re-branded it, up-sized it, put a clown to it... and now available in every major city – less then a 10 minute drive to satisfaction.
Ham Burg - one tasty mad genius!
I'm craving burgers in this pregnancy as I was in the last one... now I know it's all Ham's fault! My dilemma is multiplied because Burg's nearest outlet is 20 mins away from me. Grr to the Ham grrr to the Ham!!!
ReplyDeleteHey there girlie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant surprise to stumble across Kae and your blog from Timnah! :)
Hope you both are going well and been meaning to give you a buzz since a very very long time! (just ask Clare that :)
Talk soon
Marv