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Hamburger Taste Test Insights

Apr 24, 2025

Notes on Hamburger Taste Test Presentation

Introduction

  • Presenter loves hamburgers.
  • Testing hamburgers by price: from cheapest to most expensive.
  • Objective: Determine if the price is worth it.

$1 Hamburger: McDonald's

  • Ordering the $1 cheeseburger from McDonald's.
  • Contains ketchup, pickles, mustard, onions.
  • Taste Test Results:
    • One enjoyed it and thought it was worth a dollar.
    • The other disliked it and wouldn't spend another dollar on it.

$5 Burgers: Comparison of Fast Food

  • Testing five different $5 burgers from various fast food restaurants:

    • Carl's Jr: Big Carl
    • Wendy's: Junior Bacon Cheeseburger
    • In-N-Out: Double-Double
    • Burger King: Whopper Junior
    • Jack in the Box: Jumbo Jack
  • Taste Test Results:

    • In-N-Out burger was declared the winner of the $5 challenge.

$10 Burger: MrBeast Burger

  • Ordering MrBeast's $10 burger.
  • Packaging was nice, burger was sizable.
  • Taste Test Result:
    • Participants thought it was worth $9 but not $10.

$100 Burger

  • Ordered a custom burger reputed to be one of the best in LA.
  • Ingredients included high-quality meats and toppings.
  • Taste Test Results:
    • Considered tasty, but participants felt it wasn’t worth $100.

$1,000 Burger at Salt Bae's Restaurant

  • Known for the Golden Burger with edible gold.
  • Taste Test Results:
    • Participants enjoyed it and considered it a treat, but still debated its value.

$10,000 Burger Preparation

  • Ingredients included luxury items like gold, caviar, and truffle.
  • Created by a personal chef.
  • Taste Test:
    • Participants were impressed but felt they could buy many cheaper burgers for the same price.

Conclusion

  • Participants discussed their overall findings on each burger.
  • Majority agreed that while higher-priced burgers had better quality, they questioned if they were truly worth the price compared to cheaper options.

Final Thoughts

  • Reflection on the experience of tasting a range of hamburgers.
  • The value of food versus the price paid.