Who I'm beefing with

If you haven't noticed, when it comes to food, bargains are in. In the realm of fast-food, specifically the "burger-joints," one is able to indulge in high caloric goodness for cheap. As a humble college student, no one appreciates being able to enjoy a burger more than me. I've tasted dozens of variations, but this post will reflect the three highest domestic chains: Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's.

My good friend Nic Roundtree and I have had this conversation plenty of times, more than often ending with a difference of opinion. Our argument is based on the "double-cheeseburger,"a standard amongst many restaurants today. Of what we'll call the Big 3 (Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's), I have made my decision on whose beef is best. The three components to a good double-cheeseburger: price, quality, and taste. The accommodation of each restaurant's respective french-fry also weighed into the decision, but not too much as to take away from the effect of the burger.

First up, Burger King. Flame-broiled goodness. What's unique about this particular brand of double-cheese burger is not only how it's prepared, but the ever-so delectable sesame seeded bun. McDonald's may have made a name for their bun in the form of a jingle for one of their burgers, the 'Big-Mac,' but the fact one is able enjoy sesame seeds atop top flame-broiled patties is sexy to me, I'm sorry. Although there isn't too much else to this burger besides pickles, ketchup and mustard, the Burger King double-cheeseburger is nothing to sleep on.

Next up, the McDonald's "McDouble." You would think with over "a billion served" that you would be able to have a pretty sturdy double-cheeseburger. Well, McDonald's had me, and lost me faster than a dollar down a stripper's g-string. They lamed out and gave me the "McDouble" where I was used to their good old double-cheeseburger. The problem? Choice of beef, and the price. I'm not saying the McDouble isn't good, but rather that I am disappointed in that I had gotten so used to eating better quality overall for a cheaper price. If I'm not mistaken, the McDonald's located down the street from my current location sells double-cheeseburgers for $1.26 as opposed to the $1 McDouble. Now I know what you're thinking, "Felix, stop being cheap! It's only change!" But that's where you're wrong m good patron. It's about principle. The double-cheese burger was bigger and leaner, the McDouble is merely it's tag along sidekick. Sure it'll get you by, but when you want bang for the buck, Mickey D's comes up a little short.

Last but not least, we brief the chain Dave Thomas made famous, Wendy's and their "Double-Stack" burger. In terms of size, it isn't the biggest thing on the block, but where the double-stack lacks in size, it makes up in flavor. What separates this burger apart from its two competitors is the use of garnishes: lettuce and onion. Teamed with ketchup, mustard, and those "pretty thick for a buck" squared patties, the double-stack is that deal. I just wished Wendy's chains would come to a consensus on a price! There's nothing worse than seeing a double-stack offered for a higher price than what you're used to. It's very disheartening, almost insulting. "What do you mean it's an extra $.50? How dare you!"

Ok, so with each burger thoroughly discussed, a decision has infact been reached. The victor? The.........Burger King double cheeseburger. Why? It's basic, yes, but it has a certain, "complex-simplicity." What sets it off is not only its soft bun, or flame broiled patties. It's the fact that it dwarfs the other two and leaves you fuller longer. I dare you to eat two BK double-cheeseburgers and a fry and say, "I'm not stuffed." Those words should never fall from a human's lips...unless they have serious eating condition. IT PUTS YOU DOWN, and when I have little to my name, I want something that not only tastes good, but puts me to sleep.

So the BK double-cheese burger is the winner. Second place goes to the double-stack, and in last, WACKdonald's McDouble. Congrats Burger King, you've got the 'Cool' points for the day. And I'm out!