Burger King Japan selling Windows 7 burgers
updated 11:10 pm EDT, Wed October 21, 2009
Microsoft promos Win 7 with BK deal
Microsoft has taken the unusual step of promoting Windows 7 in Japan with Burger King's launch of a Windows 7 Whopper. Fitting in with the software theme, the burger stacks seven patties in an otherwise normal Whopper and measures 5.1 inches tall. It also has an appropriate 777 yen ($8.53) price.
The stunt isn't unique for Microsoft's Windows 7 launch, which in the run-up to Thursday's introduction has repeated the "seven" theme in multiple publicity events; it launched a giveaway of the new OS for every resident of the Dutch village of Zevenhuizen ("Seven Houses") and decorated parts of the Spanish village Sietes ("Sevens") in Windows-themed colors. The campaign contrasts sharply against the more traditional ads of Vista and earlier Windows releases, highlighting Microsoft's desire to turn around its public image.
In North America, most of the developer's less conventional advertising has centered around promoting Windows 7 house parties and its first retail stores.












Microsoft quality control...
10/21, 11:28pm reply
is the real whopper!
thebiggfrogg
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Will Cause Your Arteries to Crash
10/21, 11:38pm reply
That bluescreen of death you're seeing isn't on your computer ... it's IN YOUR BRAIN AS YOU HAVE A STROKE.
chas_m
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7 times
10/21, 11:38pm reply
the suckage of Vista?
nowwhatareyoulookingat
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"Activation" issues
10/21, 11:40pm reply
The only activation you're going to need with THIS version of Windows is the defibrillator to jumpstart your HEART.
chas_m
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World's first copy-protected burger
10/21, 11:42pm reply
If you try to share this with someone else, you first have to call Microsoft and get permission. Then you have to call your doctor and get more permission.
The jokes just write themselves here ...
chas_m
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Do You Need an Anti-Virus For This Burger?
10/21, 11:48pm reply
Viruses are the least of your problems with this version of Windows.
chas_m
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You'll Notice There's No Cheese on It
10/21, 11:49pm (1 reply) reply
Apparently they thought that would be too much. No need to go overboard here ...
chas_m
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Control-Alt-Delete YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY
10/21, 11:51pm reply
To reboot your heartbeat, please consult the manual.
chas_m
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Introducing ...
10/21, 11:53pm reply
... Windows 7's first killer app.
chas_m
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LARD have mercy!
10/21, 11:57pm reply
I hope I'm not around for the Windows 8 promotion ... and if I eat one of these Windows 7 Whoppers, I'll likely get my wish!
chas_m
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