Burger King Reveals Nightmare King Burger Claims it Causes Actual Nightmares

Burger King has followed up the viral sensation of the black-bunned Halloween Whopper from a few years back with the Nightmare King, a ungodly amalgamation of fried chicken, 1/4 pound beef patty, thick-cut bacon, mayonnaise, American cheese and onions that the fast food chain claims will actually cause a spike in the nightmares experienced by eaters of the Frankensteinian sandwich.

Whether the increased bad dreams would be due to the spirits of the multiple animals whose parts you’d be ingesting, or simple due to indigestion, “science” seemingly supports the notion. In a report conducted by Burger King in conjunction with Florida Sleep & Neuro Diagnostic Services, Inc., 100 participants willingly gorged themselves on the Nightmare King before letting the clinic study their slumber.

Results, though limited, did show a spike in scary dreams. According to the NY Daily News, somnologist Dr. Jose Gabriel Medina said, “According to previous studies, 4 percent of the population experiences nightmares in any given night, but, after eating the Nightmare King, the data obtained from the study indicated that the incidence of nightmares increased by 3.5 times.”

Dr. Medina goes on to explain that the combination of proteins and cheese interrupts the rapid eye movement cycles during which most people’s dreams happen, thus leading to the spike in bad dreams. This is in line with the theory that eating a heavy meal before bed raises your metabolism and body temperature, causing more brain activity and seemingly leading to an increased chance of nightmares. It’s all pretty basic sleep science, stacked on a green bun and served along with some impressive marketing to appeal to those who live for the spirit of Halloween.

Also on the menu this season is the Scary Black Cherry slush drink that turns the consumer’s mouth black when consumed. Those are available now, but if you’re not particularly concerned with waking up in a sweat or your blood sugar, wait until the Nightmare King makes its public debut on Monday, October 22nd, so you can terrify your digestive system into ruining a good night’s rest.

Source: Revolver Magazine