Burger King Retires Creepy, Mute Mascot

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • August 23, 2011
Don't be surprised if you see the guy pictured standing behind you in the unemployment line. Last week, Burger King's corporate overlords gave their “King” a pink slip. The Washington Post reports, “The move is an effort by the struggling fast...
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