Charlie Sheen gets McLobster challenge on Twitter

Charlie Sheen was bombarded with Tweets Thursday urging the troubled star to post a photo of himself eating the new and elusive McLobster sandwich at at McDonalds. Why? That's anyone's guess. But given the erratic behavior and equally erratic photos posted by Sheen to his new Twitter account, Sheen eating a McLobster sandwich on Twitter would actually be one of the least strange stunts the actor has pulled of late.

* CHRISTINA AGUILERA HAS HER CHARLIE SHEEN MOMENT

Late Wednesday night, Charlie Sheen topped one million followers on Twitter, just as rumors sparked that it may, in fact, not really be Charlie Sheen releasing the majority of tweets. Despite the recent attention given to the publicity shake-up inside "team Sheen," it's believed that Charlie Sheen is planning to use Twitter to rehabilitate his image.
If so, Sheen may be working with publicity and marketing experts to craft his tweets as some have suggested.
"In all sincerity," Sheen tweeted late Wednesday, "thank you Twitter community for the warm reception & the followers that helped get me to 1M in 24 hours!!!"

* JON CRYER DENIES TWITTER COMMENTS ABOUT CHARLIE SHEEN

Some say that message strikes a tone of "outreach," "dignity" and "appreciation for support," all of which could go a long way to help save a career - and life - that are officially now believed to have jumped the shark.
Wisely, Sheen is playing it coy with regard to criticisms that he's manipulating the public's opinion through the platform provided by Twitter. But on the subject matter of his image, Sheen tweeted Wednesday: "I don't have much of a reputation left to ruin."

* CHARLIE SHEEN GOES ON RANT, SPINS OUT OF CONTROL

While all reports of Sheen's twitter account being handled by professional communication strategists are just rumors and in no way rooted in evidence, it certainly makes sense that Sheen would use Twitter to make a direct appeal to the public in hopes of securing a comeback at CBS - the goal of which, says Sheen, is to help countless staffers, writers, and producers retain their employment.

* OSCAR PRODUCERS FEARED CHARLIE SHEEN WOULD CRASH THE PARTY

So, is @CharlieSheen really 100% Charlie Sheen?

Source: Examiner.com

McLobster Rumor Smelled Fishy, Is all Wet

The latest McLobster rumor has been officially McQuashed. A viral rumor that McDonalds would soon offer its McLobster roll, available at a handful of East Coast outlets, nationwide, has been shot down.

The roll has been offered for a number of years at select outlets in New England and eastern Canada, but the company has no current plans to distribute the dish nationwide--despite rumors.

Other regional dishes offered by the fast-food chain are beer in some German outlets, McCrab at outlets in the Chesapeake Bay region, taro pie in Southeast Asia and McRice in various regions.

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Is the McLobster coming to a Cleveland McDonalds near you?

Rumors are flying that McDonalds has launched a brand new product.
Chunks of 100% lobster meat (we hope) on a hot dog bun with lobster roll sauce (looks like a combination of tartar sauce and salad dressing) with some lettuce and diced celery for texture will make up this summer taste sensation.
I have been lucky enough to spend some time on Cape Cod during the summer months and know a real lobster roll costs much more than what you will find at your local McDonalds.
I contacted McDonalds via email requesting additional information about the menu item with no luck.  According to McDonalds Twitter page (@mcdonalds) the company has no plans to bring the McLobster to the US menu nationwide.
The McLobster is currently available only in Eastern Canada and parts of Maine.

Source:  Examiner.com

McLobster Not Hitting McDonald's Nationwide

Twitter is abuzz with speculation that the McLobster might be hitting McDonald's nationwide.
But is it true?
Sadly, no. However, the product is certainly more than a legend -- it can be found occasionally among New England McDonald's locations.

The fast food giant felt it necessary to quell the misinformation on Twitter, but who knows, maybe after all the hype McDonald's might just get the idea to roll it out nationwide!

Here's the original McDonald's commercial, featuring the McLobster:

Source: The Huffington Post

McLobster: Real or a hoax, hungry McDonald's customers ask

Is the McLobster a real sandwich? Or a hoax? See YouTube video of the McDonald's commercial!

Questions about McDonald’s “McLobster” are mounting. Is it real? Is it fake? Where can I get it? Would I want to get it?
Some blogs are insisting that the McLobster is a scam. Deanne Goodman of CarlsbadPatch.com writes:
“All day long, the McLobster has been trending on Twitter. Rumors of this sandwich got us interested. Carlsbad Patch e-mailed the McDonald's media team and asked, ‘Is McDonald's really testing the McLobster in some U.S. cities?’ A response came almost immediately asking where we got the information from and that it is false.

“So, the McLobster is McFake, at least in the U.S., according to McDonald's. However, one of our Twitter followers said she's served and ordered it in Maine for years. She believes it's a seasonal summer menu item. McDonald's tells us it's not available in Maine.”
However, a report in the Los Angeles Times appears to agree with Goodman’s Twitter follower who says she has been getting it in Maine for years. According to the LA Times, the McLobster comes and goes at restaurants in certain parts of Maine, as well as Canada. It is made of 100 percent lobster meat from Atlantic lobsters, and is served on a French roll. According to the report, the McLobster is about $6 Canadian.
A number of videos of the McLobster are available on YouTube, including a McDonald’s commercial for the sandwich.
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Will McLobster to make its way to more McDonald's?

Is McLobster making its way to more McDonald's restaurants than just the lucky few in Eastern Canada and New England? Despite an Internet buzz spreading faster than you can say "pass the butter," a blog near San Diego is claiming that it has gotten word from the Golden Arches that the speculation is unfounded.
"The McLobster is McFake," surmised Deanne Goodman of the Carlsbad Patch blog.

And yet the unusual sandwich is very real in the Great White North and in certain parts of Maine where it has come and gone over the last few years. Made of 100% lobster meat from Atlantic lobsters, served on a french roll that looks like a hot dog bun, the McLobster sells for about $6 Canadian and can be ordered with fries and a drink for about $2 more.
"The disturbing mix of lobster and bread is smothered in white 'McLobster sauce', which is some combination of mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and possibly some salad dressing," Zach Tropf wrote in 2009 on the Gunaxin blog. "Shredded lettuce and bits of celery are also included," he added.
Although more Americans might not get their hands on a McLobster anytime soon, McDonald's has an interesting television commercial for the sandwich that can be seen after the jump.






Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com

The McLobster Sandwich and other McMenu Madness Around The World

As you might have read on our website (or otherwise heard), there’s this new phenomena spreading called the McGangBang. In doing research (or whatever you call searching the Internet for info) for the McGangBang, I came across something else called the McLobster. Originally, I thought it was a joke. McDonald’s isn’t exactly high brow enough to serve Lobster, now is it? I’d consider lobster to be a seafood delicacy. But I soon came to realize that it indeed was real and began shaking in my boots at the prospect of such a McFood.
To be fair, the McLobster is hardly new. It’s been around for several years, but unless you live in Eastern Canada or New England, you might not be aware of the crustaceous cousin of the Filet-o-Fish. It comes and goes, much like the McRib, and the maritime treat basically represents McDonald’s take on the venerable lobster roll. The disturbing mix of lobster and bread is smothered in white “McLobster sauce”, which is some combination of mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and possibly some salad dressing. Shredded lettuce and bits of celery are also included. Photo below by “are you gonna eat that?”

Actual McLobster

And in case you’re wondering, it is real lobster meat in the sandwich. It’s actually not priced all that differently from typical lobster rolls, so don’t be too worried. Reports indicate that it’s a decent representation of the sandwich, so maybe you should go out and try a McLobster next time you’re in New England or the Maritime Provinces of Canada. And if you’re French-Canadian, be sure to ask for the McHomard instead. What’s the worst that can happen? Actually, scratch that last part, you probably don’t want to think about it too much…


Here are a couple additional McLobster photos:

And if you need further proof of it’s existence, here’s a commercial…

Of course, this opens the door to a whole host of regional foods. I began to wonder, what else I was missing out on living in the D.C. area. Was there a McGrits? A McTofu? And really, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What about worldwide? Beyond the Pulp Fiction famed Royale with Cheese, what other creations cater to the various cultures around the world. Here are some examples:

Spam
Location: Hawaii

In the Aloha State, the McDonald’s Deluxe Breakfast includes Spam along with eggs, rice, and Portuguese Sausage.

Le Croque McDo
Locations: Belgium, France
This is McDonald’s version of a Croque Monsieur, a breakfast sandwich consisting of two melted slices of Emmental cheese and a slice of ham toasted between two buns.

Poutine
Location: Quebec, Canada
Poutine is fries with gravy and cheese

Chicken Maharaja Mac/McCurry
Location: India
As you might have guessed, beef and pork products are not served to cater to Indian religious sensitivities. The Big Mac morphs into the Chicken Maharaja Mac (originally a mutton burger), containing two grilled chicken patties with a smoke-flavored mayonnaise, fresh onions, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese surrounded by a toasted sesame seeded bun. Also available in a lamb version. The McCurry is a rectangular shaped crust that is topped with a creamy sauce (made without eggs), and vegetables and/or meat. You might also find the Pizza McPuff, which replaces the cream sauce with a tomato-based sauce and is topped like a pizza. As noted on the menu, the vegetarian dishes (marked in green) and meat dishes (marked in red) are prepared in separate areas of the restaurant in respect for vegetarians. (Photo by counterclockwise)

McOz
Location: Australia
How’s beetroot sound to you? This burger contains it, plus ketchup, mustard, onions, McChicken sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a quarter pound of beef.

Pasta Zoo Goo Happy Meal
Locations: Australia and New Zealand
The meal includes ten pasta pieces (filled with cheese and vegetables) along with Zoo Goo (Italian pasta sauce), a pair of small plastic tongs, a toy, and a milk drink with a ‘Sipaah’ flavored straw (in chocolate or strawberry).

Deli Choices
Location: Australia
There are various sandwich types to choose from. For breakfast you can have a Bacon and Egg combination, and for lunch these are some of the options: Chicken Tandoori, Turkey and Cranberry, Chicken Caesar, and Thai Chicken.

Greek Mac
Locations: Greece, and several other European nations such as Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Spain, Cyprus, and Portugal
You take two burger patties, wrap them in a pita, and add yogurt sauce, tomato slices, iceberg lettuce, and onions. This “McGyro” also comes in Chicken.

Gazpacho
Location: Spain
Chilled gazpacho (which is a cold Spanish tomato-based raw vegetable soup) is served in sealed plastic cups.

El Maco
Locations: Finland, Sweden, and growing
McDonald’s wants to feed your inner Mexican….from Scandinavia? In Finland this comes with BBQ sauce, but in other parts of the world it comes with sour cream and/or spicy taco/salsa sauce. Sweden will even toss in a side of nachos. In fact, while the name remains the same, the sandwich really varies from place to place. In some locations, you can get it with chicken instead of beef. (Photo by dolanh)

McAloo Tikki Burger
Location : India
The vegetable burger contains a fried and breaded potato and peas patty, which is topped with a special spice mix, tomato, onion, and a vegetable-tomato mayonnaise secret sauce.

Haupia, Taro, and Pineapple Pies
Location: China and Hawaii
Similar to the familiar Apple Pie, this item uses the same crust and turnover shape, except with a different filling. The Haupia pie is meant to replicate the traditional creamy coconut dessert offered at a Hawaiian Luau. Similarly, Taro and Pineapple pies are meant to taste like their regular dessert counterparts.

Shogun Burger, Chicken Wings, Pineapple, etc…
Location: Hong Kong
McDonald’s in Hong Kong is a whole nother adventure. The Shogun Burger consists of a pork patty served with Japanese Teriyaki sauce and cabbage on a sesame seed bun (egg optional). Other options include ordering pineapple slices instead of french fries or fried chicken wings as a side. Many locations also offer a separate counter selling ice cream and desserts or a McCafé. Oh, and they serve breakfast all day!

McLaks
Location: Norway
The McLaks (laks is pronounced like lox) is simply a salmon burger. (Photo by larskflem)

McKebab
Location: Israel and Argentina
It’s a kebab served on flatbread.

McSpaghetti
Location: Philippines
The McSpaghetti is exactly what it sounds like, a bunch of spaghetti noodles served in a sweet tomato-based sauce with grated pasteurized cheese. Also notice the Crispy Chicken Fillet with rice you can get. It’s popular to eat a McSpaghetti with some form of chicken.

Prosperity Burger
Location: Malaysia
The Prosperity Burger consists of a beef patty with black pepper sauce. It is usually only available during Chinese New Year (that’s bad), although you can get it with curly fries (that’s good). Also available in chicken. (Photo by owaief89)

Ebi Filet-o
Location: Japan
Yuri “Ebi-chan” Ebihara, a popular Japanese celebrity(pictured above), endorses this shrimp burger (similar to a Filet-O-Fish) topped with special sauce and lettuce. You can order one with french fries in barbecue, seaweed, or Italian basil flavors.

McArabia
Locations: The Middle East and other Arab nations such as Egypt, Morocco, and Pakistan
The sandwich  consists of two grilled chicken patties of de-boned breast meat, Arabic bread, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and garlic sauce. In Morocco, McDonald’s also sells “deluxe potatoes” which can be substituted for French fries and are thick-cut spicy potatoes.

McRice Burger
Location: Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia
The McRice Burger is a ground beef burger (or chicken fillet) served with special sauce in toasted rice cakes shaped like buns.

Bulgogi Burger
Location: South Korea
This treat is a pork patty in a bulgogi marinade.

Cheddar McMelt
Location: Brazil
This sandwich is a hamburger patty, melted cheddar cheese, and grilled onions flavored with soy sauce on a whole wheat bun.

McShawarma
Location: Israel
This pita bread with turkey meat was made famous in an advertisement based on the memorable scene from Pulp Fiction. Check it out:

Recette a la Moutarde
Locations: France and Morocco
Loosely translated to mustard burger, it consists of meat, two kinds of cheese, tomato, onions, and dijon mustard on ciabatta bread.

Kiwiburger
Location: New Zealand
The monstrous burger featured a beef patty, tomato, beetroot, and a fried egg. It was later replaced with something known as “The Boss” sans beetroot and egg. Due to popular demand, the Kiwiburger returned as you can see from the billboard. (Photo by TreMichLan)

Samurai Pork Burger
Location: Thailand
Where as McDonald’s is a cheap food alternative in the United States, it’s a higher end option in Thailand. So much so that its almost prestigious to be seen in one. The “burger” is a pork patty marinated with teriyaki sauce and topped with mayonnaise, lettuce, and a pickle. I don’t know what’s so Samurai about this concoction, but if it’s not your thing, you can check out the McPork Burger or the Pepper Chicken Burger instead.

McHuevo
Location: Uruguay
Its a burger with a poached egg (huevo) and mayonnaise on top. And if I believe the billboard, it’s also tasty.

McCountry and Shrimp Scampi
Location: Czech Republic and other locales
A regular menu item in the Czech Republic is the McCountry, which consists of a pork sausage patty on a plain bun with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise. You can also get Shrimp Scampi to go with it.

McCroissant
Locations: Europe
This one is pretty self explanatory.

McKroket
Location: The Netherlands
It’s a deep-fried roll containing beef ragout, similar to the Dutch Croquette sold in snack bars. FYI, beef ragout is made with stew beef, onions, carrots, and potatoes. The McDonald’s sandwich is topped with a bun and a creamy mayo-based sauce.

Tamago Double Mac
Location: Japan
A hamburger with two beef patties, pepper sauce, bacon, and a poached egg. Served with or without cheese. (Photo by Rex Roof)

McKielbasa
Location: Poland
In Poland, there was a sandwich offered called the “McKielbasa,” which was a Kielbasa patty topped with ketchup, mustard, and onion on a sesame seed bun.

CBO
Location: Europe
Like the BLT, this one combines chicken, bacon, and onions in a winning combo.

McRice and McFill
Location: Sri Lanka
The McRice is a combination of rice, salad, chicken and a spicy curry sauce, while the McFill is like a pita. McRice is also available in other nations as straight white steamed rice.

McPizza
Location: various
It’s pizza!

McNífica
Location: Latin America
Its a salted beef patty served with cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

McFloat
Location: various
It comes in various flavors, for example in the Philippines they offer a bubblegum-flavored Sprite McFloat.

McKofta
Location: Pakistan
In Pakistan, you can get plenty of stuff with chutney in it, such as the McChutney Burger. Or instead you can get the McKofta, a meatball sandwich. Finish it off with a pineapple-flavored sundae or a mango-flavored milkshake.

Kiwi Apple Sundae
Location: Korea
A normal sundae with a new topping. (Photo by ~Mers)

McBingsoo
Location: Korea
A McBingsoo is similar to a Patbingsu Korean shaved ice. Also interesting in Korea is that there is a deposit levy on cups, which is refunded upon return to any McDonald’s location for recycling or reuse.

McColosso
Location: South America
Not all that different from a normal sundae, but they look quite good.

McHotDog
Location: Japan
It’s a hot dog!

Cinnamon Melts
Location: Japan
Cinnamon roll goodness as done by McDonald’s.

McBeer
Locations: various
Okay, so they don’t actually call it McBeer, but you can get Beer all across the globe at various locations of McDonald’s.

Volcán de Chocolate
Location: Argentina
They tried these desserts down in Argentina. Basically its a chocolate pastry with chocolate filling inside. It was served with “helado de crema (ice cream), dulce de leche (caramel like sauce), and salsa de chocolate caliente (hot chocolate sauce).”

Source: http://humor.gunaxin.com/the-mclobster-sandwich-and-other-mcmenu-madness/14255