Spoiler Alert: Photos Compare Advertised Burgers to Reality

We all know that fast food advertisements of sexy burgers with meat patties dripping flavor sandwiched between immaculate slices of tomatoes, crispy lettuce and fluffy, perfectly toasted buns is: FALSE. Of course, while we all know this (and if you don’t wake up, honey, because the Tooth Fairy ain’t real either), we can’t help but hope for a somewhat attractive burger when we unwrap those soggy sandwiches from the Burger King or Mickey D’s down the street.

Which is why this photo series comparing burgers and tacos from America’s biggest fast food chains is oh-so delightfully fun. Maybe you’ve seen it floating around the internet from a while back; if not, enjoy! Seeing the advertised foods side-by-side by their deflated, less flamboyant counterparts is a hilarity and something to keep in mind next time you order a “juicy” whopper.

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