Not long ago (earlier today actually) I launched an evil and dastardly plot to make other nations fatter. That way we Americans will seem less piggy in comparison. Sinister right?
I am well aware I have very little influence one way or the other at this point, but at least I know Mr. T is on my side.
Well it seems Japan has started without me.
Not long ago Pizza Hut in Japan released the "Mega Pizza".
The Actual Mega Pizza – (If You Can Call It That)
This caloric monstrosity has 2 halves: The "Gourmet" Half and the "Hamburger" Half, all surrounded by "double rolls" which are hot dog AND bacon wrapped in dough.
The Gourmet half includes bell peppers, Ham, Bacon, Onion, Basil, Mushroom, Bacon bits, black pepper, sliced tomatoes, Italian sausages, and garlic chips. I swear I see corn flakes in the picture too- that could just be me.
The Hamburger half has hamburgers (made from pork/beef), Green soybeans, corn, red bell peppers.
This Franken-pizza comes with generous sides of ketchup and maple syrup. Take a second- read that again. Uh, why?
The large version of this beast clocks in at almost 3000 calories, and I honestly think that is a conservative estimate.
At the top it says "Will Make you as Fat As Crazy American!"
Individually I like most of these ingredients, but this random assortment of culinary weirdness just nauseates me.
One taster commented "Its like they combined things that taste and feel like meat (but nothing was actual meat)."
I think it should be called the "WTF" Pizza. As in when the Japanese Pizza Hut chefs were making it (possibly drunk) one guy said "should we sprinkle corn flakes on the top of the meat like patties?" and the other guy says "Sure, WTF."
In any event I applaud Japan for trying to catch up to the US’s 2/3 obesity rate. A few more dietary disasters like this and they will be sure to catch up to us within 5 or 6 decades.
Keep up the good work, Japan.
Joshua Carter
http://carterfitness.com
