The killjoy health-Nazis at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) have labelled the new Hardee's Monster Thickburger- which contains 1417 calories of meaty goodness along with 107 grams of life-nourishing fat- as "the fast-food equivalent of a snuff film." This after calling it's 200 calorie lighter predecessor "Food Porn". [link]

The new burger even rated an editorial in the Minneapolis Star Tribune: [link] , which raises the predictable specter of litigation.

Irresponsible marketing of a product that can lead to obesity if over-consumed, or a free-market enterprise catering to the demands of the marketplace?

Oh, and for $1 off of this gutbuster behemouth, here's a coupon: [link]