Weird But Good Hamburger Toppings
A common topping that’s sweet, tangy, and often paired with ketchup and mustard.
Pickles
This black-and-yellow flying insect can sting multiple times and lives in hives.
Wasp
This online ad example lists “I Want _____” by Doritos as one of the most-viewed YouTube ads.
Doritos “I Want Sumo”
According to one list, this 2009 sci-fi blockbuster starring Sam Worthington was the most pirated movie of all time.
Avatar
This daily routine item—often early in the morning—gets a lot of student grumbles.
Getting up / early alarm
You wouldn’t expect it on a burger, but this creamy green spread adds rich flavor and is also the main ingredient in Guacamole.
Avocado
Known for its bright green color and jumpy hind legs, this insect makes a “chirping” sound at night.
Grasshopper
This brand’s ad campaign “____ – Winner Stays” is cited as a top-viewed video ad.
Nike “Winner Stays”
This 2013 Disney animated hit about sisters and snow was also among the top-pirated films.
Frozen
Many students complain this subject has too much work and endless homework.
Math homework / too many assignments
This topping gives a crunchy, smoky bite — often thinly sliced and crisped up.
Fried onion straws
This insect is famous for carrying loads many times its own weight in its underground colony.
Ant
The legendary slogan “____ __ __” belongs to this Swoosh brand whose campaign is ranked among the best ads of all time.
Just Do It
Though answers may vary by list, one count ranks this 2019 Marvel film as a top-pirated title.
Avengers: Endgame
A big complaint: “I can’t find a quiet place” for this important pre-test preparation activity.
Studying / last-minute cramming
A savory-sweet topping made by caramelizing it slowly—pairs surprisingly well with beef.
Caramelized onions
With its long proboscis (feeding tube) it’s often called “nature’s helicopter” at dusk—they buzz you instead of you buzzing the plants.
Mosquito
A recent study lists this Japanese monster flick as breaking piracy records—but advertising and popularity are tied together in how media circulates.
Godzilla
This TV show from HBO became the most-pirated show in 2012 with millions of illegal downloads per episode.
Game of Thrones
This often comes up when students say there’s “nothing to eat” or “why are we paying this much?”
Lunch / cafeteria food
This salty, briny little fruit is unusual but adds a big punch — sometimes found on gourmet burgers.
Capers
A large tropical insect whose “hammer-like” sound at night and massive wingspan can be startling in the rainforest.
Hercules beetle
This Apple ad aired during the Super Bowl and is widely considered one of the most iconic commercials ever.
Apple “1984” commercial
Data shows a 2025 film starring Japan’s famous monster set a new piracy record.
Godzilla Minus One
This social media-driven issue causes students to say: “Everyone else already has it / is doing it but I’m left out.”
FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)