Eyner works here at Sewell Direct and is a pretty good sport. So when we went to Burger King today and saw some job applications laying out, we thought it would be good fun to fill one out on his behalf. This is a less serious version of one of the office pranks that Jim pulls on Dwight on NBC’s hit series. It’s milder in that we’re probably not going to send this in to BK for reals. But I may just stop by for another Whopper Jr. But I better not forget my cell phone, because it may wind up in the ceiling.

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In a sort of price battle between the big fast food chains, there seems to be an increasing trend in making a “value menu” for those who want to go spend $2 on lunch. I’m all for these, especially as they have brought out some some pretty good one dollar burgers. I’ve broken them down in to my personal favorites and rank them as follows:

1. The Junior Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy’s

   Why it’s worth your $1: Good selection of ingredients (burger, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, mayo). Pretty consistent good flavor (I’ve had some that were a little bleh). This burger also doesn’t feel super greasy like you might expect, which is probably the only reason it takes number one over:

2. The Junior Whopper from Burger King

   Why it’s worth your $1: This one wins the straight up flavor contest. Best taste for a buck in my book. The downside to that is that it feels greasy as you eat it. The ingredients are all there: a good burger patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese and mayo. I think the produce on these taste better than the JBC (Junior Bacon Cheeseburger - learn this lingo, it’ll make you look cool), but the deep-fried burger patty makes up for it all so it’s not too healthy.

3. Spicy Chicken Sandwich from Carl’s Jr:

   Why it’s worth your $1: This takes my top pick for the cheap-o chicken sandwich. The spiciness covers up the cheapness of a fried chicken patty. Plus, the actual quality of the hyper-processed chicken tastes more like real chicken in flavor and texture than other cheap patties. The only reason this sandwich even fell from it’s #1 spot is that they quit putting the tomato on it (though they still usually use the good buns). My recommendation if you get one: get the sweet and sour dipping sauce with it and pour it on top for a twist.

4. Crispy Chicken Sandwich from Wendy’s:

   Why it’s worth your $1: This definitely tastes like processed meat and very fried. It’s not great, which is why it’s at #4. It’s not horrible, but not very good either. Only get it if you’re tired of the JBC but already got in the Wendy’s line and someone’s behind you.

5. Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s:

   Why it’s worth your $1: I’m not a big fan of McDonald’s food in general, so this may be a disproportionately biased review of this burger. I can’t say exactly what it is, but it is the most fake-feeling food I’ve ever really eaten. Anyway, it’s still only a buck and if you’re stopping by a redbox anyway to rent a movie, grab it and a vanilla cone. You’re out just under $2 and it’s the vanilla washes away the weird aftertaste.

So there you go. I hope you feel enlightened. Combine that with the best hole-in-the-walls and you’ll be eating yummy stuff on a decent budget for weeks.