Seriously? OMG! WTF?

CNW Group/Wendy’s Restaurants of Canada

Wendy’s is spicing things up this summer with Takis. They are adding Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego™ Fries to the menu  starting on June 23rd. The sandwich comes with a Spicy Chicken filet with Chili Lime Sauce, a creamy corn spread, and is topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips. The fries will be seasoned with chili lime spice. You can order them à la carte or as a meal with a bag of Takis Fuego® chips.

“We are beyond excited to join forces with Wendy’s, a powerhouse brand that shares our passion for Intensity and Flavour.” said Sandra Kirkpatrick, U.S. Sr. Director of Marketing at Takis. “Takis fans are known for turning up the flavour—and now, we’re taking it to the next level with Wendy’s. We’ve seen how our fans love adding Takis chips to everything, and together, we’re delivering a spicy, unforgettable experience that’s made for heat seekers. Get ready to taste the thrill!”

This is a smart collaboration. I am surprised it took so long for someone to work with Takis.

Courtesy of Little Caesars

This summer, the studios have come up with interesting ways to promote their products. Superman is working with Milk-Bone, and Fantastic Four will be seen on Pop-Tarts.

That is not the only place where we will see the Fantastic Four; we will also see them on Little Caesars pizza boxes. But there is more. The pizza chain is honoring The Fantastic Four: First Steps with a special pizza. The Fantastic Four-N-One Pizza pie contains two slices of Classic Cheese, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage & Bacon, and Pepperoni & Jalapeño. And it is only $7.99. It is the perfect pizza for families and friends who can’t make up their minds on which pizza to get. Or a person like me who likes all pizzas except for Hawaiian and veggie only.

“This is a big moment for our brand,” said Greg Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer at Little Caesars. “We’re thrilled to work with Marvel Studios to bring the excitement of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ into our stores and into homes across the country. It’s a delicious, craveable, and family-friendly way to celebrate the heroes that bring us together.”

The superhero pizza will be available nationwide on June 23rd, and the movie will be released on July 25th.

CNW Group/Boston Pizza International Inc.

Let’s be honest: high tea is more of a feminine thing. But that is going to change this Father’s Day, thanks to Boston Pizza.

First off, there is no tea involved. Instead, there is beer. Then, they are swapping out finger sandwiches for finger-licking foods like ribs and wings, scones for pizza, and fries for cookies.

“We love the tradition of elegant high teas for moms but saw a gap in these fine dining moments for dads. Then we started to think: why not create a special tradition just for dads that’s uniquely theirs, Boston Pizza-style,” says Niels van Oyen, Director of Marketing, Boston Pizza International. “High Tea at BP is our playful twist on a tradition that’s long overdue for a dad-friendly upgrade. It’s a fun, unexpected way of saying thanks for everything he does, with bold bites and a touch of elegance.”

The tea partiers will get a three-tier treat, which includes NY Sicilian Squarefooter pizza, Cactus Cut Potatoes, mini Bandera Bread sandwiches, wings and ribs, all paired with ice-cold beer poured straight from a teapot, on top of white tablecloths, which will not be white after they are done!

The tea time treat serves four and comes with two teapots of beer for just $99.99. Make your dad feel like a King for the day!

The high tea is available at select Canadian locations on June 14- 15th.

I hope this becomes a Father’s Day tradition in Canada and the United States because it is a nice way to treat dads on their day!

Burt’s Bees teamed up with someone you would not expect. Who is it? It is Mike’s Hot Honey. Together, they will make your lips sweet and spicy to match the rest of you.

“This summer we wanted to bring something playful and flavor-forward to our fans,” said Nick Higgins, General Manager at Burt’s Bees. “Mike’s Hot Honey has set the trend for swicy flavor everywhere, and together we’re delivering a bold flavor experience – with the moisturizing care you expect from Burt’s Bees.”

The Burt’s Bees x Mike’s Hot Honey moisturizing lip balm is only available for a limited time for $3.99 at the Burt’s Bees site and the TikTok shop.

Don’t wait too long to get a tube because they are so hot, they will be out of stock in no time.

Two years ago, McDonald’s made children happy by including Squishmallows in their Happy Meals. And now, they are back!

This go-around, there are 12 pocket-sized cuties, including the never-before-seen Intergalactic Axolotl named Halley, included in the kids’ meal. Each Squishmallows comes with a character hang tag, telling you the name and a little about each Squish, plus a code to scan and immerse yourself in an interactive game.

Since my niece is addicted to them, I am going to be eating a lot of Happy Meals in the near future while supplies last. Thankfully, I can get a Big Mac for $1 more. That and I am allowing trades in my Buy Nothing group, so I don’t have to worry about doubles!

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