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Storm on social media for the hamburger created for the month of Pride

6/7/2022, 3:49:07 PM


Burger King's new whapper to celebrate Pride Month has caused quite a stir on social media. Two "equal" sandwiches will be sold in the chain's stores to promote the message "equal love and equal rights" (ANSA)

Burger King's new whapper to celebrate Pride Month has caused quite a stir on social media.

According to CNN, the "Austrian stores of the fast food giant will serve a Pride Whopper with" two identical sandwiches "- one with two top parts of the sandwich and one with two of the" bases "of the sandwich - until June 20 to promote" equal love and equal rights, "the company said.


Burger King said in an Instagram post that the" little twist "of the new burger is" designed to make us smile and remind us to treat each other with respect and peace. ".

Some users on social media found the new burger hilarious, while others criticized the company, claiming the joke was offensive and an example of a "rainbow wash" - the practice of companies showing superficial support for the LGBTQ + community. without any specific action.