Jamba Juice's Burger Smoothie Is Disgusting. That's the Point

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Jamba Juice last week turned some heads (and some stomachs) when it announced a new Cheeseburger Chill smoothie.

The unappetizing concoction, however, is not a real product. It’s a response to burger chains—like McDonald’s—that have recently added smoothies to their menus. Jamba Juice launched a video on YouTube, introducing the fictional drink. The video, which resembles an actual commercial, shows two people enjoying a burger that has been blended into a smoothie. The voiceover says: “Jamba Juice is all about whole fruit and natural smoothie goodness.

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