Only in America

Dear Congressman,

In a true gesture of the greatness of our country, the Grand Rapids, Michigan Single A Whitecaps baseball club has come up with a small treat for the fans attending the game. For a measly $20 you can get the "Fifth Third" burger, named after then Cincinnati based bank that sponsors the team.

To quote the Western Michigan Whitecaps website on how to make the burger:

"Start with an 8-inch sesame seed bun that requires 1 pound of dough and is made specially for the Whitecaps by Nantucket Baking Co. of Grand Rapids.

Spoon on nearly a cup of chili and place five one-third pound hamburger patties on top of that. (Get it, 5/3 pounds of beef for the Fifth Third Burger?)

Add five slices of American cheese and liberal doses of salsa, nacho cheese and Fritos. Top it off with lettuce, tomato and sour cream, and you have a burger that can be sliced with a pizza cutter and feed four people for $20. Jalapenos are optional."

They even have a video on how to make the 5th3rd Burger.

They also state that anyone who can eat one in a single sitting will receive a free team t-shirt. Personally, I think if anyone can eat one in a single sitting they should receive a coupon from the local hospital for a 50% discount on a heart bypass operation that they will require in the next 5-10 years.

You gotta love it, congressman. Only in America....